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Improved Gasoline Yield from Fluid Catalytic Cracker Riser Reactor
Abstract: The study focused on improvement and conversion of vacuum gas oil as feedstock to fluid catalytic cracker riser reactor with enhanced yield of gasoline, liquefied petroleum gas and fuel gas products and low yield of coke as undesired product. Thus, steady state performance models were developed for riser reactor as a plug flow reactor using five lump kinetic scheme to study the cracking operations. Models were developed for the riser …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 1–14 Read article
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Assessment of Risk Management in Nigeria Construction Industry
Abstract: AbstractIneffective risk management in the construction industry over the years has caused significant negative effects such as cost overrun, delay in completion time, low quality of end product, re-construction of work and project abandonment. The study was designed to assess risk management in Nigeria construction industry with a view to identifying and assess risk management tools used in the construction industry, know the level of usage of risk management tools …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Adoption Of National Building Code Tenets:A Panacea To Incessant Building Collapse
Abstract: The menace of building collapses in Nigeria has increased tremendously which has been as the result of structural defects and use of incompetence, poor supervision/ workmanship. This study examines the adoption of the National Building code provisions as a panacea to the menace, considered its need and effects on building production performance. The required data for the work was gotten through the use of questionnaire administered to the professionals in …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 44–48 Read article
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Incentive Scheme and its Influence on Construction Project Performance
Abstract: Incentive is motivation given to employees in order to boost their morale in performing better at their task. Type of incentive scheme and method of application used can influence satisfaction derived by individual employee. This paper examines challenges to effective incentive scheme and benefits of incentives to construction industry. Data were collected through structured questionnaires administered to professionals in building industry. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive i.e., mean and …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Reliability of Preliminary Cost Estimates of Educational Building Projects in a Developing Economy
Abstract: This study focused on the reliability of preliminary cost estimates of educational building projects in Nigeria with a view to providing more reliable cost estimates and reducing the number of abandoned educational building projects caused by faulty preliminary estimates. Using a case study approach, a total of 33 completed educational building projects were assessed and 31 construction professionals (Quantity Surveyors and Architects) formed the secondary population of the study. Data …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Challenges of Plant and Equipment Procurement in Nigeria Construction Industries
Abstract: The study examined challenges of plant and equipment procurement methods in construction industry in Nigeria with a view to identify various methods of procuring construction plants and equipments and also to investigate the challenges facing the procurement of plants and equipments and factors that influence the optimum use of the machine. Interview and structure questionnaires were used to collect data from professionals that specialize in both building and civil engineering …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 11–17 Read article
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Assessment of Impact of Rise in Price of Building Materials on Real Estate Development: A Case Study of Lagos State, Nigeria
Abstract: This paper examined the influence of rise in price of building material on real estate development in Nigeria with the specific objectives to identify factors responsible for increase in the cost of building materials and also to assess the impacts of rise in price of building materials on real estate development. One hundred and thirty structured questionnaires were distributed in which one hundred and fifteen were returned completely administered. The …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 52–58 Read article
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A Review on Sustainable Building with Recycled Concrete
Abstract: There are various advantages of using high strength concrete as it not only reduces the structural dimension but also help in gaining cost cutting and more profits in high rise structure with reduction of dead load, and self-weight of the structure, also help in reducing the formwork area and cost saving due to smaller foundations beds. Beside this rise in construction industry with the help of concrete, there are huge …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 7–11 Read article
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Harmonic Mitigation in Shunt Active Power Filter Regulation Approaches with Synchronous Reference Frame: An Extensive Analysis
Abstract: The Shunt Active Power Filter (SAPF) is discussed in this work as a means of removing line-side current harmonics. The Voltage Source Inverter (VSI) topology serves as the foundation for the Active Power Filter. It resolves the power system's harmonic current issue. Additionally, it balances the load on three phases and compensates for reactive power (if load is unbalanced). After measuring load current, it switches to the dq0 coordinate system. …
Published in Journal of Microcontroller Engineering and Applications · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 6–15 Read article
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Design and Analysis of Microstrip Band Reject Filter with Modified Rectangular and Hexagonal Shape Ground Structure
Abstract: In this proposed paper, the performance of band stop filter with modified ground structure is examined; the modified ground structure includes four rectangular and a hexagonal etched shapes in ground plane. Parameters of the proposed design were calculated at the cut off frequencies of f1=1.16 GHz, f2=1.89 GHz and also proposed designs having substrate height of 1.6 mm, loss tangent of 0.02 and dielectric constant of 4.4. Results are calculated …
Published in Journal of Microwave Engineering and Technologies · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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A Synthesized Effect of Urban Modification and Net Radiation on the Climate of Lagos Metropolis, Nigeria
Abstract: Land cover adjustment which includes urban landscaping, agriculture crops or hardscapes forconstructing and parking lots promote variations in the energy and radiation balance. Due tothe above listed modifications, the surface temperatures and near-surface air temperatures overurban patches are generally higher than those over rural areas, thus resulting in an Urban HeatIsland (UHI). In this study, urban landscape and Land Surface Temperature (LST), netradiation, and Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) data …
Published in Journal of Nuclear Engineering & Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 9–28 Read article
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Detection of Radioactive Material Out of Regulatory Control: A Radiation Dose Survey of a University Environs in Rivers State, Nigeria
Abstract: This research investigates radiation levels at refuse dump sites and laboratories within the University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria environs and assesses the associated risks to human health and the environment. The study utilizes two radiation detection instruments namely the Personal Radiation Detector and the Radioisotope Identifier Device. The PRD offers real-time detection and spectroscopic analysis of gamma and neutron radiation, while the RID combines gamma and neutron radiation detection with …
Published in Journal of Nuclear Engineering & Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Thermo-Mechanical Properties of Unsaturated Polyester Reinforced with Coconut and Snail Shells
Abstract: AbstractParticulate-filled polymer composites are becoming quite attractive because of their low cost and wide applications. In this study, the effects of coconut shell (CS) and snail shell (SS) volume fractions (5–50 vol. %) on the thermal and mechanical properties of unsaturated polyester resin (UPR) composite are investigated. The results show that tensile strength, elongation at break, flexural strength, and hardness of the composite increase as filler concentration increases. However, impact …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 44–56 Read article
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Supercapacitor-Battery Hybridization to Prevent Battery Life for Pulsed Load Applications
Abstract: Management of power in the pulsed load applications has become a significant issue when it comes to the battery backup systems. For the pulsed load applications, deep discharge of the battery and battery health problems are very well known. In this paper, an attempt is made to overcome these key challenges by connecting a high power density device, ultracapacitor (super capacitor) in parallel with the battery. The role of ultracapacitor …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–15 Read article
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Real Time Stability Index for Angle Stability Assessment Using Synchrophasor Data
Abstract: The stress on the power transmission network has been increasing in recent time due to deregulated energy market, environmental constraints and limited investment in the transmission system. Hence, the power system is enforced to operate nearer to the stability limit and due to which it is required to estimate the system operating point as fast as possible with higher accuracy to maintain the system stability. The objective of this paper …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 65–75 Read article
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Design Simulation and Analysis of Zeta Converter for Speed Control of BLDC Motor
Abstract: In recent years, usage of variable speed drive systems has been increasing in various low power applications like automobile industries, domestic appliances, etc. To save the energy consumption of devices, there is a necessity in the usage of green and eco-friendly electronics. For improvement in power factor and speed control, BLDC with Zeta converter is proposed in this paper. Zeta converter is used for voltage regulation due to its wide …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 17–32 Read article
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Comparative Study of Steel Fiber for various shape
Abstract: This research paper presents a comparative study of metal-reinforced steel fibers in concrete. The study aims to analyze the effects of incorporating metal fibers along with steel fibers on the Compressive, flexure, and structural properties of steel fiber-reinforced concrete (SFRC). Analytical review were conducted on various concrete mixtures, comparing samples with different shape of steel fibers. The results show that the addition of metal fibers improves the mechanical properties of …
Published in Journal of Structural Engineering and Management · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 8–13 Read article
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Flood Risk Assessment and Disaster Management through Data Applications and Engineering Interventions
Abstract: Flooding is the most extreme and well-known destructive tournament and has serious implications for sustainable development. The vast majority of disasters in Africa are caused by floods, which are also the most frequent and widespread calamities. This paper x-rays alternative approaches to catastrophe management and flood risk assessment. Various methodologies, literature reviews and advanced techniques such as remote sensing, indicator-based methods, computer-based methods and utilization of geographic information systems (GIS) …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 39–48 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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IoT-Enhanced Integrated LPG Level and Leakage Detection System
Abstract: Increased statistics of fire outbreak occurrences and gas leakage incidents in both industrial and domestic applications has called for better safety measures in Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) management. Research efforts are therefore geared towards developing solutions which could greatly curb the menace of fire outbreaks and leakages of highly flammable gases. The presented work focuses on the design and fabrication of an IoT-enhanced system dedicated to the monitoring and detection …
Published in Recent Trends in Sensor Research & Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 9–16 Read article