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The Reserves and Production Trends of Ghana’s Petroleum Resources
Abstract: Fossil fuels consumption has been a major source of energy in the past three decades. Globally, this accounts for over 80% of the primary energy mix. Ghana has huge hydrocarbon reserves. These reserves include fields such as the Saltpond field currently planned for decommissioning, Jubilee, Tweneboa-Enyenra-Ntomme (TEN), and the Sankofa-Gye Nyame (SGN) fields. The dwindling rate of these fields over the years has become a great concern. This work has …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 28–37 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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Crude Oil Remediation in Soil Environment using Orange (Citrus sinensis) Peel
Abstract: The research on effective performance of citrus sinensis (orange) peel was monitored in crude oil remediation in loamy soil environment. Different bioreactors with different bio-stimulant dosage of 20g, 40g, 60g, 80g, 100g of room dry and sundry samples were tested to examine the performance on microbial activities on crude oil mitigation in each bioreactor. The nutrient of the bio-stimulants was determined as pH value of 6.63, total nitrogen content of …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 24–34 Read article
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Comparison of Physicochemical Concentration on Temperature Effect of Crude Oil Contaminated Water Environment
Abstract: The bio-adsorbents used are plantain stem fiber, banana stem fiber and palm fruit fiber and the investigation was aimed to examiner the effect of temperature on the performance of the bio-adsorbents in a packed bed unit for the mitigation (reduction or removal) of total petroleum hydrocarbon (TPH) from the fresh water medium using agro based fibre, which was prepared by subjecting the agro materials into sun and room dried before …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 1–17 Read article
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Design of Block Cipher Based Lightweight Cryptography for Image Encryption Decryption Process
Abstract: The Internet of Things (IOT) is a promising future technology that will connect billions of devices.More correspondence is expected to be delivered. Information security and data pinnacles can bedangerous. The size of the device in this engineering is basically small, and it uses very little power.Many rounds of encryption are basically a waste of Gadget vitality requirements. However, a lesscomplicated calculation, conceivable compromise, necessitated uprightness. It is a 64-bit squaresecret …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 53–63 Read article
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Economics of Construction Site Productivity: Work Environment Factors Affecting the Output of Craftmen in Nigeria
Abstract: The construction industry faces challenges and problems associated with craftsmen's output, which impacts the economic productivity of the construction sector. Construction workers in Nigeria have always been subjected to working within an unconducive environment, which has not allowed for a high level of economic productivity. This study extensively analyses some of these work environment factors affecting craftsmen's output on building sites in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. A survey of selected construction …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 12–23 Read article
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Review on Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RASs) for Fish Growth
Abstract: The safe and healthy production of high-quality aquatic products is dependent on the use of a wide variety of water treatment equipment in recirculating aquaculture systems (RASs), which are models of intensive aquaculture facilities. With the use of bigger systems and improved production management procedures, significant cost reductions have been realised in the production of food fish. The work involved in handling fish must be minimised, and efficient tank rotational …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 39–43 Read article
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Physical Characterization of New Li-Ion Conducting NASICON Materials in the LI1+2XTA1-XALX+1(PO4)3 System
Abstract: AbstractFabrication of all-solid-state Li battery with non-flammable ceramics electrolyte has been strongly required to overcome safety issues of present Li batteries. One of the promising structures of ceramic electrolyte in solid state battery is the NASICON structure composed of 3 dimensional frameworks (s.g. R-3c). In this study, Li-ion conducting mixed metal phosphate Li1+2xTa1-xAlx+1(PO4)3, L Ta A P-x(x = 0 ~ 0.5) solid electrolyte that possess rhombohedra NASICON structure was prepared …
Published in Journal of Semiconductor Devices and Circuits · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 25–32 Read article
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Design and Implementation of Low Power Area Effective 2×4 Decoder for SARM Applications Using 16 nm Technology.
Abstract: This project involves analysis of Modified Mixed Logic Design abbreviated as MMLD which includes following design logics: Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor abbreviated to CMOS logic design, Gate Diffusion Input abbreviated as GDI technique, and Dual Value Logic called as DVL. Two logic styles are used in this paper study to reduce power dissipation and delay time which are fourteen 14-transistor and fifteen 15-transistor decoders. Every situation requires the use of …
Published in Journal of Semiconductor Devices and Circuits · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 24–36 Read article
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Compressive and Tensile Behavior of Lime Added Geopolymer Concrete.
Abstract: Concrete is the most used material, which required large quantities of Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC). OPC production is held responsible for some of the CO2 emissions, which polluted the atmosphere. Hence, it is inevitable to find an alternative material to OPC. Geopolymer concrete is a best alternative which shall be produced by the chemical action of inorganic molecules. This paper focuses fly-ash based Geopolymer concrete with addition of lime. In …
Published in Journal of Structural Engineering and Management · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Partial Replacement of Sand with Waste PET in Concrete
Abstract: Plastic solid waste generation increases per annum with the present current consumption habit prevalent within the society nowadays. The improper disposal of plastic has been a serious concern to the environment because it isn't easily degradable. the difficulty of environmental pollution caused By Polyethelene Terephthalates (PET) has been extensively discussed and therefore the best solution proposed is recycling. Therefore, one among the potential means to the matter is to recycle …
Published in Journal of Structural Engineering and Management · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 24–28 Read article
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Experimental Investigation on Ferrocement Slab Using Steel Fibres and Different Sands
Abstract: Ferrocement is defined as wire mesh reinforcement impregnated with mortar to produce elements of small thickness. An experimental study has been carried out to study the effect of different compositions of cement mortar using 10% fly ash and different percentage of 6–8% silica fumes with two types of sands such as Badarpur sand and river sand and show the effect of load versus deflection curve and flexural strength of ferrocement …
Published in Journal of Structural Engineering and Management · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 27–30 Read article
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Experimental Investigation on Mechanical Properties of Concrete Replacing of Steel Slag as Coarse Aggregate
Abstract: The basic objective of this study was to identify alternative source of good quality aggregate which is depleting very fast due to the fast pace of construction activities. This paper describes the optimum level of replacement of Energy Optimized Furnace (EOF) steel slag by weight of coarse aggregate for a mix proportion of M20 grade concrete to find out the optimum ratio of steel slag. Civil Engineers have been challenged …
Published in Journal of Structural Engineering and Management · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 44–49 Read article
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An Experimental Study on Effect of Seawater on Strength of M30 Grade Concrete
Abstract: The concrete structures constructed near the coastal areas may deteriorate due to the action of sea salts present in seawater on hardened concrete surface with passage of time. The strength decreases due to the formation of complex ions when chloride and sulphate ions, react with cement hydration products. In this study, experiments were carried out to get the effect of seawater on the strength of M30 grade concrete in laboratory …
Published in Journal of Structural Engineering and Management · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 55–59 Read article
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Evaluation of Mechanical Properties of Hybrid Fibers in Concrete
Abstract: Engineering Cementitious Composites (ECC) is an advanced growing method to increase the longevity of the structure in all behaviour aspects. ECC consist of cement, fine aggregate, fiber and water.High performance, ductility and durability of cementitious matrix can be achieved by addition of fiber. Nowadays, the member of fibers play a vital role to increase the overall structural behaviour of concrete matrix. In that, synthetic-based fibers are used in various applications. …
Published in Journal of Structural Engineering and Management · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Strength and Durability Characteristics of Fiber Modified Asphaltic Bitumen
Abstract: Flexible pavements with bituminous surfacing are widely used in India. Exponential increase in traffic, overloading of commercial vehicles and significant variations in daily and seasonal temperatures have shown some limitations of conventional bitumen performance. Earlydevelopments of distress symptoms like cracking, rutting, raveling, undulations, shoving and potholing of bituminous surfacing have been reported for flexible pavements. Toenhance the properties of road, bitumen is modified by the addition of some waste materials. …
Published in Journal of Structural Engineering and Management · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 13–17 Read article
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A Preliminary Study on Biopolymerised Concrete with Sawdust as an Admixture
Abstract: In this study bio polymer obtained from Tapioca starch and sawdust in fine form were assessed for the use as partial replacement of cement materials for an application in lightweight concrete. Physical and chemical characteristics of bio polymer and sawdust were analyzed initially. Properties of concrete that has been investigated were compressive, tensile and flexural strength. The cement has been replaced by bio polymer and saw dust accordingly in the …
Published in Journal of Structural Engineering and Management · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 1–4 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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STUDYING OF CHARACTERISTICS OF HYBRID COMPOSITE MATERIAL PRODUCED BY STIR CASTING METHOD
Abstract: A Metal framework composite is a composite material with no less than two constituent parts, one being a metal other fortification. At the point when no less than three materials are available, it is known as a mixture composite. Aluminum is generally utilized as a part of aviation and vehicle enterprises because of their low weight ratio and great mechanical properties, better consumption protection and wear, low temperature coefficient of …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Mechanical Behaviour of Conventional Concrete Using Fly Ash and Steel Fibre
Abstract: Concrete that area unit victimization with the waste materials, recycled materials etc. could be a revolutionary topic at this time of concrete business. This kind of concrete that resembles the traditional concrete, however the assembly or utilization of such concrete needs minimum quantity of energy and causes least hurt to atmosphere. This kind of concrete absorbs the waste product that is additionally useful for atmosphere aspects [1]. Some SCMs area …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 18–23 Read article