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23 articles for “hotspot analysis”
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Assessment of Noise Pollution Level in Port Harcourt City: a Location Based Comparative Study
Abstract: Noise pollution has emerged as a significant environmental health concern in urban centers, particularly in rapidly developing cities like Port Harcourt, Nigeria. This study presents a comprehensive, location-based comparative assessment of ambient noise levels across selected zones within Port Harcourt metropolis, including residential, commercial, industrial, and traffic-dense areas. Sound level measurements were conducted in the different areas of Port-Harcourt metropolis. High-density and low-density residential neighborhoods, busy roadways, business centers, road …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Noise and Pollution Control · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 7–17 Read article
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Fatigue Assessment of Flare Foundations on FPSO Structure
Abstract: This paper addresses the fatigue analysis results of the new-built FPSO’s flare tower foundations and associated the hull which is supporting the four cylindrical legs of the flare. Flare foundation is checked for fatigue resistance both in “towing” and “on site” conditions. The fatigue design of the flare supporting structure is to take into account the inertia loads due to wave motions in towing and on site, but also the …
Published in Journal of Offshore Structure and Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 1–18 Read article
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Recent research trends in Bioethanol production – An Indian context
Abstract: Biofuels production is indeed a research hotspot. Prevention is better than cure. A paradigm shift from fossil based to bio-based fuels gives health, wealth and happiness. Among various biofuels, after biodiesel, bioethanol is next to and close to commercialization. The use of bioethanol is countries like Brazil and US is a success story. In India there is significant progress taking place in the transportation sector to use bioethanol as fuel …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 16, Issue 2, 2026 Read article