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Economic Importance of Laterite Deposit in Oke-Oyi Area, Ilorin, Nigeria
Abstract: Two soil samples A and B were taken from Oke-Oyi, Kwara state, North Central, Nigeria. The water content of the samples are 5.8% and 6.5 for sample A and B respectively. This shows the variability in water table in the area. The specific gravities values are 2.7 and 2.78 for samples A and B, this is an indicator of inorganic soil. Grain size analysis show the laterite to be sandy …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 33–37 Read article
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Assessment of Heat Stress and Noise Intensity Level in Workplace Area of the Iron Foundry
Abstract: The aims of this study were to measure the workplace heat stress and noise intensity levels in different sections of the foundries. The study was carried out in a small industrial city of southern peninsular of India, known for cluster of foundry establishments. The heat and noise level were measured in melting, fettling, gas cutting, heat treatment furnace, and administrative sections measuring the dry bulb temperature(TDB °C), wet bulb temperature …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 13–17 Read article
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Metallic Pollution Level in Soils of Mymensingh Town, Bangladesh: An Impact of Urbanization and Industrialization
Abstract: Untreated urban and industrial wastes disposal in Mymensingh town are the major problem and responsible for soil and water pollution. Total 24 soil samples were collected from different locations of Mymensingh town to assess metallic pollution level as well as to study some other physicochemical properties of soils. The mean total concentrations of Cu, Zn, Pb, Cd and Fe in soil samples were 68.69, 193.06, 62.47, trace and 18481.82 µg …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 17–25 Read article
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Evaluation of Critical Crack Position on the Curved Surface under Mechanical Load: FEA Approach
Abstract: Abstract: Influence of initial crack position on the stress distribution around the crack tip is always taken into account for the failure analysis of metallic structures. Evaluation of Stress Intensity Factor for cracks of various orientations was carried out using Finite Element Analysis technique. These Stress Intensity Factors were used to calculate energy release rate for the various orientations. Next, thus obtained energy values have been compared with energy values …
Published in Journal of Instrumentation Technology & Innovations · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Cryptocurrency Price Prediction Using Python and ML
Abstract: Predicting the price of crypto currencies is one of the popular case research in the information technological know-how community. Over the last two years, geopolitical and economic problems have risen, global currency values have fallen, stock markets have slumped, and investors have lost their wealth. This has created a new interest in digital currencies. Cryptocurrencies, one of the most well-known digital currencies, are in the limelight as investors want some …
Published in Journal of Instrumentation Technology & Innovations · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 36–41 Read article
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Seasonal Variation of Electric Vehicles Autonomy: Application to AC/DC Dual Voltage Operation
Abstract: In this work, a study to predict battery performance and autonomy for a dual type of electric engine, 480 VAC and 360 VDC, has been developed. The study has been conducted in vehicles of mass between 1000 and 3000 kg with battery capacity in the range of 40 to 100 kWh. The process has been simulated using reference values and modeled for specific driving conditions. The simulation has been developed …
Published in Journal of Mechatronics and Automation · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 1–15 Read article
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Planar UWB Antenna for 5 GHz ISM Band
Abstract: AbstractThe Ultra-Wide Band (UWB) technology used for high data rate with low power levels for many wide applications which mainly includes short range, wide bandwidth communications. The Planar UWB antenna is designed for 5GHz Industrial, Scientific and Medical (ISM) band. These bands are specially dedicated to industrial, scientific and medical applications other than telecommunications. ISM applications like Microwave ovens, RF process heating and medical diathermy application. Proposed antenna has VSWR …
Published in Journal of Microwave Engineering and Technologies · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Parametric Optimization of MRR in Manual Air Plasma Arc Cutting of AISI 1017 MS using Design of Experiment
Abstract: In previous fifty years there has been remarkable research in machining and development in technology. Now a days with rise in competition in the market and to achieve high accuracy; the nonconventional machining has become more important in any industry. One of the most important unconventional machining processes is plasma arc cutting (PAC). Its high accuracy, finishing, ability of machining very hard materials makes it more demanding in the market. …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 22–28 Read article
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Prediction of Process Parameters of Friction Stir Welding Using Artificial Neural Network
Abstract: In this paper an artificial neural network (ANN) approach is used to predict the process parameters of friction stir welding (FSW). Initially, the experiments are conducted using the design of experiment (DoE) approach on FSW using L27 orthogonal array. The experiments are conducted using speed, feed, and tool tilt angle as input parameters for DoE and tensile strength, hardness, and ductility as output. ANN is created having 25 neurons and …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 13–25 Read article
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Impact of New-Defined Criteria on Evaluation of Depth of Investigation for Radial and Transient Linear Flow
Abstract: The depth of investigation (DOI) is a fundamental parameter in many reservoir engineering calculations, whereas there is no generally accepted industry standard and evaluation method so far. Inconsistencies or errors will arise when unconditionally using various formulae to calculate the value of DOI. This paper investigated the key issues about DOI in terms of production rate, pressure cut-off value, especially the selection of evaluation criteria. New relations for DOI evaluation …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 7–18 Read article
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Investigation of the Effects of Solpawa SBR-X TM Doses on Total Petroleum Hydrocarbon in Loam Soil at Different Depths
Abstract: Laboratory trials of environmental remediation products bring the hope of inventing such products to reality for many of today’s intractable environmental pollution conditions, paving the way for the field trials and subsequent large-scale field application. This laboratory study was conducted as the first phase of a 2-tiered adaptive trials of Solpawa® Bioremediation System (Solpawa-SBX) funded by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB). The study investigated the effectiveness of …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 64–72 Read article
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Potential of the Biokinetic Integrity of Chromolaena Odorata leaf as Bio-stimulant for Petroleum Hydrocarbon Remediation in Soil
Abstract: The biokenitic parameters of each TPH degradation in the various reactors set-up was determined in terms specific rate of TPH degradation, maximum specific rate of TPH degradation and the equilibrium or dissociation constants as well as the rate of TPH degradation (-kd) or the decay rate of TPH. The value of -kd is within the range of -0.0551 to -0.0151 for room dried and -0.0447 to 0.0118 for sundried whereas …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 47–75 Read article
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The Mechanical Properties of Manganese Chloride Salt Reinforced [PVA: PVP] Blend Films
Abstract: In this study, pure [PVA: PVP] polymer blend film and MnCl2·4H2O salt reinforced polymer blend films at different weight ratios (10–50) wt%) were prepared by using the casting method. The effect of salt weight ratio on the mechanical properties of the [PVA: PVP] polymer blend films reinforced by MnCl2·4H2O salt was also studied. The experimental results obtained from the tensile test of the [PVA: PVP] polymer blend films reinforced by …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 16–23 Read article
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Time Domain Analysis in an On-chip High Speed RLCG Interconnection Network at 0.18 µm Technology
Abstract: In this model, the time domain waveform is evaluated for calculation of delay time, peak time, settling time, damping ratio and natural frequency for a second order RLCG interconnect network. It can also be used for multiple interconnect systems but for higher order systems it is ignored due to accurate analysis. The model is applied to a single resistance-inductance-capacitance-conductance model which can also be extended to multi-interconnect systems to analyze …
Published in Journal of VLSI Design Tools and Technology · Vol. 1, Issue 1-2-3, 2011 · pp. 57–67 Read article
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Forest Fire Detection System
Abstract: The IOT industry is rapidly growing in the current scenario. Each one of us now understands the significance of Internet of Things. At present, it is being used in almost all industries making our lives a bit easier. Forest fires have become a massive threat across the globe, causing numerous negative impacts on human habitats and forest ecosystems. Climatic changes and the greenhouse effect are among the consequences of such …
Published in Journal of VLSI Design Tools and Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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STRATEGIC EVALUATION OF COST AND BENEFIT ANALYSIS OF A RURAL WATER SUPPLY PROJECT: A CASE STUDY OF DEI-DEI COMMUNITY, ABUJA, NIGERIA
Abstract: Strategic evaluation of some rural water project in Nigeria is crucial for adequate water supply and public health. The aim of this research is to evaluate the cost and benefits for a proposed rural water supply scheme identifying the optimum alternatives to be chosen for the water supply scheme. To provide safe, adequate and reliable water supply and sanitation services to selected low-income rural communities through community-based arrangements and to …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 11–28 Read article
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PRICE CONCESSION ON AKURE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY MARKET
Abstract: This research work examined the price concession on vacant land and developed residential property market in Akure, Nigeria. The data for the study was collected through structured questionnaire administered on the 20 Estate Surveying and Valuation practising firms in Akure as contained in the, 2018 register of the Heads of firms of the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers, Ondo State Branch. The records of the past sales transactions …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 46–54 Read article
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Partial Replacement of Sand and Cement by Iron Ore Slime for Concrete Building Material
Abstract: Iron ore slime is a waste material generated after beneficiation of iron ores. It causes air, water and land pollution. From resource conservation point of view, the recovery of iron values is important and their use in different application. Researchers are also trying to find out value-added alternative application of iron ore slime rejects. In this paper, iron ore slime was used in concrete building material and evaluated the partial …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 37–42 Read article
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An Analytical Model for Sub grid Force-Equilibrium Approach in Submerged Vegetative Channel
Abstract: A new, analytical model of the vertical flow velocity profile of submerged vegetation has been developed. Velocity profile can be divided into three zones: linear zone which is closed to bed with linear velocitydistribution, logarithmic zone which involves the main channel without vegetative cover and the middle zone (transition zone) that is affected by the momentum of upper zone. For the surface layer, Prandtl’s mixing lengthconcept is adopted resulting in …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 1, Issue 1-3, 2011 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Slope Stability Analysis by Swedish Slip Circle Method Using C-Programming
Abstract: The side slopes of an earthen dam should be safe against shear failure. Out of the various methods of stabilityanalysis of slopes, “Swedish Slip Circle Method” is commonly used in practice. Here in the Swedish circlemethod, potential failure surface is assumed to be cylindrical in shape (i.e., circular in cross section). Afterdetermining the actuating and resisting forces for assumed failure surface, the factor of safety is calculated. Theslope is considered …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 1, Issue 1-3, 2011 · pp. 47–68 Read article