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Study on the Root Cause of Fuel Tanker Truck Accidents in Nigeria: Reliability of Accidents Caused by Human Factors (HF)
Abstract: Accidents involving transportation of petroleum products by road are of high frequency in Nigeria, mainly because of overdependence on the tanker-truck system due to pipeline vandalism. We analyzed over 92 accidents involving tankers-trucks from 2014 to 2019. In this study, the analysis is done to examine the factors that caused the accident using accident records and petroleum distribution data from the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC). Petroleum tanker-truck accident reports …
Published in International Journal of Energetic Materials · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 36–49 Read article
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Study On Selection of Fuel Cell Power Configuration for Heavy Duty Truck Applications Using GT-Simulation
Abstract: Today, there are a plethora of fuel cell types available on the market with a wide range of applications, including transportation, stationary power, portable power, and emergency backup power. Among these fuel cells, proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFC) have the potential for use in automotive applications due to their low operating temperatures as well as high power density. Furthermore, these PEMFC power sources are also available in various power …
Published in International Journal of I.C. Engines and Gas Turbines · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 10–29 Read article
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Trucks Overload Detector and Controlling
Abstract: Trucks going beyond the legal mass bounds upsurge the danger of traffic accidents and damages to the structure. They likewise result in out-of-line rivalry between transport modes and organizations. It is important to guarantee a truck compilation to weight guideline. New innovations are being created for increasingly productive overload screening and requirement. Motion is the new innovation which enables trucks to be said something the traffic stream, with no disturbance …
Published in International Journal of Distributed Computing and Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 15–20 Read article
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Investigation of Root Cause of Fuel Tanker Truck Accident in Nigeria Resulting from Constrain Factors
Abstract: The research demonstrates the investigation of reliability of root cause of fuel tanker truck accident in Nigeria resulting from some constrain factors. The constrain factors considered are age group, ownership status of fuel tanker trucks, drivers’ educational qualification and drivers’ years of experience and the states considered in this research are Lago State (Lagos Park) and River State (Port Harcourt). The study reveals age distribution of drivers in the following …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Separation Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 23–27 Read article
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Examination of Root Cause of Fuel Tanker Truck Accident in Nigeria: The Concept of Reliability of Non-Human Factor
Abstract: The non-human factor in terms of fuel tanker truck accident in some area of Nigeria was investigated to know the root cause as well the contributing factors and to project the way forward to mitigate the menace, because at the end human life are lost. This investigation was addressed by applying the concepts of reliability, probability and relative accident consequence, in which the mean time between accident, accident rate and …
Published in International Journal of Renewable Energy and its Commercialization · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Human-Intensive Snow Disposal and Elderly Residents of Toyama Prefecture
Abstract: A human-intensive (labor-intensive) snow disposal issue at Toyama prefecture is reported herein. Recently, the aging of population has come to pose a severe difficulty in Toyama prefecture, Japan. After two or three decades, almost cities in Toyama prefecture will become quasi-marginal or marginal societies. Aging populations have already become a difficulty throughout the world. Japan is in vanguard of aging population worldwide. Many social issues are expected to occur in …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 25–41 Read article
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An Analysis of Dynamic Electric Vehicle Charging on Public Roads
Abstract: Alternative dynamic and portable charging technologies, such as Dynamic Wireless Charging (DWC) or Rechargeable Roadways, could give Electric Vehicles an unrestricted amount of range even when they're in motion. Due to the greater advantages given to these vehicles that are travelling on fixed routes, larger vehicles like trucks or loaded vehicles are anticipated to be early adopters of the DWC technology. This project's objectives were to create a test bed …
Published in International Journal of Analog Integrated Circuits · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Automated Vehicle classification and counting for Smart City Traffic management using AI/ML and DL
Abstract: Traffic jams and safety on the road have become a serious problem in modern cities. They need smart and versatile solutions. This project is a proposal to use automated vehicles to count and classify real- time vehicles. The system will enhance the traffic monitoring and management in smart cities. It can identify and differentiate the various kinds of vehicles: cars, trucks, buses, and motorcycles by utilizing machine learning on real-time …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 Read article
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Automated Vehicle classification and counting for Smart City Traffic management using AI/ML and DL
Abstract: Abstract: Traffic jam and safety at the road have become a serious problem in modern cities. They need smart and versatile solutions. This project is a proposal to use automated vehicles to count and classify real- time vehicles. The system will enhance the traffic monitoring and management in smart cities. It is capable of identifying and differentiating the various kinds of vehicles: cars, trucks, buses, and motorcycles by utilizing machine …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 Read article
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Transportation Management: Challenges and Opportunities
Abstract: One of the major challenges facing metropolises today is the problem of urban transportation. The lack of strategic planning for urban transport systems, in addition to duplicating joint ventures in community infrastructure, also causes inconsistency between these systems, and may create numerous problems in Connect subsystems to each other. One of the most important concerns of metropolitan management is transportation management, in this regard, the context of sustainable transport development …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 40–51 Read article
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Second Law of Thermodynamics in Automobile Engines and Aerospace Vehicles
Abstract: Thermodynamics is a core part of science. Nearly all scientists should have a basic knowledge of thermodynamics. The second law of thermodynamics is considered to be the most fundamental law of science. It explains not only the working of engines, refrigerators and other equipment’s used in our daily life, but also highly advanced theories like big bang, expansion of universe, heat death, etc. Thermodynamics is the study of relationship between …
Published in International journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 26–29 Read article
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Structural Behavior of Bubble Deck Slab
Abstract: Concrete is dense, and 5% of the world’s CO2 is formed during the manufacture of the cement that goes into it. Then there is the aggregate that is dug out and the trucks that have to carry it. Not only, but the extreme amount of the concrete that is in a slab isn't even desired; it is just a spacer between the bottom, where the reinforcing steel is in tension, …
Published in International Journal of Structural Engineering and Analysis · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 22–26 Read article
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Causes of Increasing Vehicle Maintenance Cost and Pavement Condition at Chhapi Railway Crossing
Abstract: The study focused on the town where the traffic congestion occurs due to the railway crossing and other alternative to minimised problem. Chhapi is a main town surrounding area so the approach road which connect the SH 41 is only the way where railway crossing is there.so, the many people have problem occur due to crossing likewise traffic congestion, pollution, delay, fuel consumption, etc. For this research will carry out …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 20–25 Read article
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IoT Smart Waste Monitoring and Collection Framework
Abstract: Abstract - Solid waste management is one amongst the present challenges in urban areas and it's turning into a vital issue thanks to the fast increase in applicable solid waste management systems area population unit vital for up the setting and also the well-being of this paper, an Internet of Things(IoT) design for real-time residents. during waste watching and assortment has been proposed; able to improve and optimize solid waste …
Published in International Journal of Distributed Computing and Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 27–32 Read article
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Smart Waste Management System Using IoT
Abstract: Waste collection and to dispose is one of the biggest issue that world is facing. This requires huge expenditure and more costing includes manpower, collection bin vehicle cost, fuel cost, and proper ways to dispose it. This factor led the necessity of designing, implementing and executing an intelligent smart waste management system for proper dispose of waste. This paper concentrates on the implementation of smart waste management using IoT computing. …
Published in International Journal of Software Computing and Testing · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 30–37 Read article
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An Outline of Gasoline – A Petroleum Product
Abstract: Petrol is short for petroleum, which is unprocessed crude or shale oil. This liquid contains hydrocarbons, and the carbon atoms in crude oil link together in chains of different lengths. Gasoline (American English) or petrol (British English) is a transparent, petroleum-derived liquid that is used primarily as a fuel in internal combustion engines. Gas is short for gasoline, a petroleum byproduct, which is what the fuel used in most internal …
Published in International Journal of Energetic Materials · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 19–23 Read article
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Design and Analysis of Ergonomic Transport Friendly Collapsible Executive Office Chair
Abstract: Now a day’s office chairs are frequently used in all IT companies and industries. They are more in demand products of office furniture but are specifically designed for use in indoor workstation (or work area). It is difficult to transport from one place to another, as it is not collapsible and occupies large space in the working area as well as on the trucks. Therefore, to avoid this difficulty, design …
Published in International Journal of Mechanics and Design · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 01–07 Read article
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Propeller Shaft Energy Recovery: A Pathway to Sustainable Power Generation
Abstract: A vehicle, such as a large truck, can produce electricity for powering a hybrid engine or recharging batteries by using an electricity-generating driveshaft. The driveshaft that generates electricity is composed of coils of copper wire that wrap around the magnetised driveshaft, which acts as the rotor of a generator for electricity. The magnetised driveshaft rotates as the hybrid car moves, producing an electrical field that copper wire coils catch and …
Published in International Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 31–35 Read article