10 publications
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Effect of Activation on the Physicochemical Parameters and Characteristics of Ethanol ProductionBy C. P. Ukpaka, Phina Ifeoma Onyiah, P. N. Ikenyiri
Abstract: This research demonstrates the effectiveness of activators used to monitor the yield of ethanol production and the role of the physicochemical parameters. The activators used in this study is Morign oleifera and NPK fertilizer as well as the process enhancing microbial activities in the bioreactor for the production of ethanol. The experimental result reveals that the physicochemical parameters enhance the effectiveness of increase in ethanol production, because the physicochemical parameters …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Separation Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 1–8 Read article →
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Evaluation of Reciprocating Pump Operation Using Reliability AnalysisBy C. P. Ukpaka, AKPUH Davidson Chioma
Abstract: In this work, the aim is to carry out a reliability analysis of reciprocating pump operation. The reciprocating pump system and components were evaluated using the Weibull Analysis to obtain reliability, maintainability, availability, and unreliability. The number of failures (NF), mean time between failure (MTBF), Mean Up-Time (MUT), Time to Repair (TTR), Probability Density Function (PDF), Cumulative Density Function (CDF), Hazard Rate and Desirable Time for Systematic Intervention were also …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 30–42 Read article →
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Biokinetic Model of Crude Oil degradation: The Integration of Moringa-Alcohol-Water Root ExtractsBy C. P. Ukpaka
Abstract: Mathematical model was developed to study the crude oil degradation on the effect of moringa-alcohol-water root extracts. In different soils environment of Niger Delta area of Nigeria. The mass of moringa in alcohol and water used for this research work is 500g and 600g. In all cases the decrease with increase in the period of exposure (Time) for remediation of the contaminated soil types studied for the first order rate …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 1–12 Read article →
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Comparative Study of Oil Palm Fibre for Effective Remediation of Crude Oil in a Contaminated SoilBy C. P. Ukpaka, I. N. Ekperi
Abstract: Comparative study was conducted on two different oil palm fibre effectiveness on degradation of crude oil contaminated loamy soil. The method of X-ray fluorescence spectrometer (GC) was applied for crude oil analysis as well as the different samples of oil palm fibres, which was classified as Elaeis Guineeensis and Tekena Species was analyzed to determine the possible elements present in the specimen and the result obtained identified, Mg, P, Si, …
Published in International Journal of Energetic Materials · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 25–30 Read article →
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Study on Metal Corrosion in Soil Environment of Edo State in Niger Delta Area, NigeriaBy C. P. Ukpaka, I. N. Ekperi
Abstract: Impact of sandy soil obtained in Edo State on metal corrosion was investigated having in mind that corrosion of metal is an issue of concern as well as has been a major problem in various fields of engineering operation, particularly in environment of Niger Delta area of Nigeria. Experimental approaches were conducted to examine metal corrosion in soil of selected environment of Edo State in Niger Delta area of Nigeria. …
Published in International Journal of Energetic Materials · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 37–48 Read article →
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Development of Biokinetic Model for Crude Oil Remediation using Neem-Water-Alcohol Root ExtractsBy C. P. Ukpaka, N. I. Ekperi, P. E. Uku
Abstract: Model was developed to examine the degradation of crude oil in different soil environment using Neem roots extract subjected in fermentation for a period of one week. The Neem roots extract of 500g and 600g was used in carrying out the research work and both was extracted from fermented Neem roots in alcohol medium. The reaction mechanism was tested using first order rate constant with Neem treatment in both solvent …
Published in International journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 1–15 Read article →
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Prediction of Step Input Response on Pneumatic Proportional Derivative Controller. The Concept of Transfer FunctionsBy C. P. Ukpaka, Juliet Belema Gift-Onyesoh
Abstract: Computer programme language of MATLAB software was used to monitor, predict and simulated the characteristics of step input response on pneumatic proportional derivative controller with the concept of transfer functions. The prediction of step input response on pneumatic proportional derivative controller was examined using the concept of transfer function. A model equation was also developed to give account of the response of on pneumatic proportional derivative controller. The equation was …
Published in International journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 35–44 Read article →
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Effect of Environmental Parameters on Corrosion of Metal Steel in Stagnant Fresh Water Using Finite Element ApproachBy C. P. Ukpaka, N. I. Ekperi
Abstract: Corrosion as the determination or destruction of metal due to the reaction with it environment has posed a large amount of threat to industrial plants, human, increased cost of maintenance of plant and like cause injury to human due to accident in work place. This work studies the effect of environmental parameters of corrosion of three types of steel, Cast iron, mild steel and stainless steel in stagnant water media …
Published in International journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–23 Read article →
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Examination of White Specie Onion for Production of Oil: Integration for Pharmaceutical ProductionBy C. P. Ukpaka, K. M Umah
Abstract: Research work was carried out to examiner the characteristics of oil produced from white specie of onion obtained in Nigeria. The following functional parameters were examined with therefractive index of 1.34926, density of 1.1036g/cm3, viscosity of 2.45cst, iodine value of 28.1083%, saponification value of 10.94%, free fatty acid (FFA) of 11.264%, peroxide value of 45% and acid value of 2.104%. The result obtained reveals the significance of white onion specie …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Synthesis and Chemical Reactions · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–14 Read article →
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Development of Predictive Model on Corrosion of Metals in Swampy Soil EnvironmentBy C. P. Ukpaka, N. I. Ekperi, S. A. Amadi
Abstract: The research carried out to examine the usefulness of corrosion in metals in swampy soil. It also reveals the weight loss and corrosion rate in a metal. The following physicochemical parameters which include BOD, COD, pH and microbial activities were modelled. The extent of metal corrosion in swampy soil is dependent on many different and often interrelated factors, trying to predict what may happen to a specific object after wrecking …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 15–29 Read article →