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Recovery of Succinic acid by Reactive Extraction using Tri-n-octylamine in 1-Decanol: Equilibrium Optimization using Response Surface Method and Kinetic studies
Abstract: Reactive extraction is a promising technique for the recovery of organic acids from aqueous streams. Succinic acid, is a white, odorless solid dicarboxylic acid, and is a precursor for some specialized polyesters. Present paper presents an optimization study of reactive extraction of succinic acid equilibrium studies from aqueous solutions using Tri-n-octylamine in 1-Decanol using response surface methodology including reaction kinetics in a stirred cell. Extraction efficiency (Y), a response function …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Separation Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 1–14 Read article
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Assessment of the Physiochemical Parameters of Aluu Crude Oil Polluted Soil Environment in Niger Delta.
Abstract: Investigation was carried out to examine the effect of Crude oil contamination of Aluu soil and some of the physiochemical parameters. The physiochemical parameters studied were temperature, pH value, electrical conductivity and available phosphorus. The result obtained revealed the significant effect of the crude oil contamination on the physicochemical parameter investigated. The statistical analyses used were analysis of variance (ANOVA) and regression analysis. The time has effect on temperature and …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 30–37 Read article
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TRACE METALS IN SURFACE WATER AND SEDIMENTS OF LOWER NEW CALABAR RIVER, RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract: The concentration of trace metals in surface water and sediments of lower New Calabar River was investigated. The results obtained showed that the trace metals Pb, Cd, Fe, Zn, Co and Cu occurred in both surface water and sediments. There was high distribution of the trace metals according to the sample locations attributed to both anthropogenic and natural resources. The concentration of trace metals in surface water followed the trend …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 39–52 Read article
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Pitaya Cactus Endophytic Bacteria a Sustainable Option to Reduce and Optimize NH4NO3 in Phaseolus vulgaris
Abstract: The Phaseolus vulgaris crop demands nitrogen fertilizer as NH4NO3 for healthy growth. However, the application of NH4NO3 not uptaken by plant roots, generates N2O, a gas that contributes to the greenhouse effect besides loss of soil fertility; a sustainable option is to reduce up to 50% and to optimize it by inoculating P. vulgaris seeds with genera and species of plant growth promoting endophytic bacteria isolated from a desert xerophyte …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 34–42 Read article
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High-rate Deformation of Condensed Matter Followed by Self-Organization on the Mesoscale
Abstract: The purpose of the paper is to demonstrate the advantages of the developed self-consistent non-local approach to the description of processes in condensed matter far from local thermodynamic equilibrium and new opportunities for understanding and practical use of such phenomena as self-organization, multi-scale energy exchange and turbulence. This interdisciplinary approach, based on rigorous results obtained in non-equilibrium statistical mechanics with the use of feedback control laws, offers a universal mathematical …
Published in International journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 13–38 Read article
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Evaluation of Manpower Training and Development in Nigeria Construction Industry
Abstract: Abstract Lack of technical and managerial skill is often identified as one of the major problem facing construction industry in developing countries resulting in poor competitiveness with their developed and industrialized counterparts. Research had shown that building failure is not only caused as result of inefficient design, lack of standard materials, but also due to lack of skilled labour in the construction project. This research evaluate manpower training and development …
Published in International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 13–26 Read article
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A study on C, H and L type prismatic buildings for Synoptic wind flow.
Abstract: The atmospheric boundary layer can be defined as part of the troposphere at the lowest level which is influenced by the presence of the earth’s surface, and responds to surface forcing within a timescale of about an hour or less. The boundary layer depth might differ from hundreds of meters to a few kilometers. The wind that blows due to Atmospheric Boundary Layer is known as synoptic wind. Moreover, thunderstorms …
Published in International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 6–14 Read article
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Mathematical Model for the Predictionof Compressive Strength of High Performance Concrete (HPC) Containing Saw Dust Ash and Superplasticizer
Abstract: This paper examined the prediction of compressive strength of High Performance Concrete (HPC) containing Saw Dust Ash (SDA) and Conplast SP 430 (superplasticizer), using Osadebe’s regression theory.The model developed was tested for adequacy at 95 % level of confidence using F-Statistic and was found to be reliable. A computer program written in visual basic 6.0 based on the model formulated was invoked for quick prediction of the mix ratios corresponding …
Published in International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 15–28 Read article
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Empirical Model Relativity of Flexural and Compressive Strength of Concrete Produced with Foundry Waste Sand as Partial Replacement
Abstract: The evaluation presented in this research is to establish the correlation between compressive strength of concrete and flexural strength of concrete of grade 20 at mix ratio of 1:2:4 produced using foundry waste sand as a partial replacement for river sand at different replacement level of 0%, 5%, 10%, 15%, 20% and 25%. The aimed compressive strength was achieved at 15% replacement and the corresponding flexural strength of 3.14 N/mm2was …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 5–10 Read article
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An Investigation on Aggregate Distribution in Concrete
Abstract: Falling behavior is generally studied by mathematicians. The first study is conducted by Comte de Buffon with name “Falling needles experiment” and is widely known. Buffon researched the falling needle behavior finding the fall of needles in relation with Pi. However, although aggregates are fallen to the mould in cement paste, falling behaviour of concrete is rarely studied considering the statistical parameters of the fall.Accordingly, an experimental study is conducted …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Spatial and Temporal Variation of Bioaerosols with Meteorology at Different Land Sites
Abstract: Air particulates associated with biological origins are termed as bioaerosols. These bioaerosols consist of different species of bacteria, fungi, pollen and spores, etc. and can be allergenic and infectious in nature. The study is an attempt to understand the seasonal variation in bioaerosols concentration at three different land use sites: site I (commercial site), site II (dumping site), Site III (vegetated site). Statistical correlation was applied to infer the relation …
Published in International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 12–20 Read article
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Optimization of Compressive Strength of Segmental Interlocking Stones
Abstract: The failure of most segmental interlocking stones used as pavement materials is traceable to lack of knowledge of the mix ratios that would optimize the compressive strength of the end products. In this study, the compressive strength was optimized based on Scheffe’s simplex lattice approach. The reliability of model developed was investigated using F-statistic and was found to be adequate. A computer program written in basic language was used to …
Published in International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Soft Computing Based Prediction of Ultimate Bearing Capacity of Footings Resting on Rock Masses
Abstract: The present study attempts to predict the ultimate bearing capacity of shallow foundations on rock masses using five different soft computing techniques namely i) random forest regression approach, ii) artificial neural networks, iii) support vector machine with polykernel, iv) support vector machine with (radial basis function) RBF kernel and v) M5P model tree. The ultimate bearing capacity was assumed to be dependent rock mass rating, unconfined compressive strength of rock, …
Published in International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 1–14 Read article
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Analysing Seismo-electromagnetic Waves through Wavelet Transformation
Abstract: This research has presented a sophisticated methodology for studying lithosphere-ionosphere coupling phenomena, emphasising the identification of pre-seismic activity through seismo-electromagnetic signal processing. The application of an advanced electric field monitoring device, coupled with the precision of the Discrete Wavelet Transform (DWT), has allowed us to uncover nuanced patterns in the ULF range, specifically related to seismic events during the Kumamoto Earthquakes. The detailed statistical analysis further supports the significance of …
Published in International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 10–17 Read article
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An Innovative Method of Travel Time Data Collection Using Mobile GPS Application
Abstract: Travel time information is the basic need for any intelligent transportation system (ITS) applications. It is the qualitative check for any road infrastructure developed or proposed. For calculating travel time, many studies have been done across the world using various data collection techniques. Out of the different data collection techniques, GPS instrument is used in many studies due to its cost and accuracy. Many studies across the world have been …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 42–50 Read article
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A comparative study on the use of conventional and osadebe mix designs in predicting the marshall stability of asphalt concrete
Abstract: Asphalt concrete is an important construction material all over the world with its design always following conventional procedure in developing countries such as Nigeria. This study was channelled towards using Osadebe’s theory in comparison to the conventional design procedure in the design of asphalt concrete providing a handy mathematical model for the determination of the stability of asphalt concrete given any components’ mix proportion and vice versa. Two designs were …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 10–23 Read article
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The Role of Traffic Culture Making in Air Pollution Reduction in Metropolitans of Developing Countries
Abstract: Nowadays, environmental problems, especially air pollution issues, are one of the major problems in the metropolis of the world, whichitsside dimensions and effects are increasing day by day. According to statisticsand Information over 30% of the world's energy consumption is allocated to the transport sector, it is not therefore unthinkable that toconsidermotor vehicles asone of the main sources of air pollution.Gases from the combustion of vehicles' fuel are the most …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 42–54 Read article
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Two Wheeler Adjustment Factor to Estimate Queue Length at Signalized Intersection under Heterogeneous Traffic Conditions
Abstract: The two-wheeler adjustment factor derived in the present study to predict queue length at approaches of signalized intersections in mixed traffic conditions. The statistical distribution investigation carried out to understand the queuing behavior by using observed queue length obtained from the field. Field data was collected at Suchitra and KBR park intersections in Hyderabad City by using video graphic technic. Highway Capacity Manual (2010) adopted for estimating queue length with …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 15–21 Read article
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Artificial Neural Network Model to Predict Reservoir Storage
Abstract: The rapid growth in population increases water demand thus resulting in scarcity of water which is due to improper management rather than lack of resources. Reservoir is the most important source for surface water. So, reservoir storage plays a crucial role in efficient reservoir management. Artificial neural network (ANN) is capable of simulating reservoir storage capacity. So, in present work cascade forward back propagation and feed forward back propagation network …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Hydrological Response of Land Use Land Cover Change on Stream Flow of Anger Watershed, Blue Nile Basin, Ethiopia
Abstract: ABSTRACT The soil and water assessment tool (SWAT) model was applied to simulate the streamflow from the Anger watershed (7,982 km2), located in Western Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia. ArcGIS was applied to layer staking, mosaicking, image classification, and accuracy assessment. The purpose of the study was to examine the applicability of the SWAT model and to detect the effect of past land-use land-cover change on streamflow of the watershed. The …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 39–58 Read article