Ibhadode Advances in Materials and Systems Technologies

Erscheinungsjahr 2007
ISBN: 978-3-03813-155-7
Verlag: Trans Tech Publications
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 0 - No protection

E-Book, Englisch, 590 Seiten

Volume is indexed by Thomson Reuters CPCI-S (WoS).The search for ever more novel materials, to meet the ever-increasing demands of modern civilization for building, operating and maintaining its infrastructures, will continue as long as mankind seeks to conserve the Earth’s resources, and yet keep up with the new technological challenges created by the latest inventions and discoveries.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Ibhadode, Akii Okonigbon Akaehomen

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Technische Mechanik | Werkstoffkunde

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface
Construction and Structures
Lime-Cement Stabilized Chicoco as a Road Pavement Material

Mechanism of Rock Slope Failure in Selected Quarries in Oyo State, Nigeria

Strength Study of Concrete Made with Various Local Sands in Benin City, Nigeria

Utilization of Calcite and Calcite-Cement in the Stabilization of Laterites for Low-Cost Hollow Blocks

Susceptibility of Clay Core to Cracks in Rockfill Dams by Finite Element Modeling

Effect of Particle Size on Some Properties of Rice Husk Particleboard
Potential Use of Waste Paper/Sludge as a Ceiling Board Material
Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity for In Situ Measurement of Compressive Strength of Concrete

Impact of Augmented Reality (AR) in Civil Engineering
Electrical and Electronic Technology
Simulation Model for Assessing Operational Performance of Current Transformers

Sliding Mode Control of Magnetic Levitation Vehicles
Investigation of the Normal Working Mode of the Nigerian 330-132 kV Network in View of Perspective Load Growth Forecast up to 10 years

Discovering Potential Sites for Small Hydro Power (SHP) in Nigeria

Investigation of Harmonics in Power Generating Systems
Design and Implementation of a Microprocessor-Based Sequencer for a Small-Scale Groundnut Oil Production Plant

Elimination of Frequent Electric Power Interruption Due to Lightning Discharge in Nigeria

Management of Existing Capacity of Electric Power with Energy Saving Devices
Broadband Cordect: Technology for Building Knowledge Societies
Food Technology
Effect of Temperature and Total Solid Contents on the Apparent Viscosity of Coconut Milk Yoghurts

The Effects of Detergent on the Microbiological Changes of Fermenting Cassava for Fufu Production

Evaluation of Kinematics and Ergonomic Studies of Groundnut Oil Extraction Methods

Determination of Physicomechanical Properties of Cowpeas to Aid Thresher Design

Effects of Processing on the Yield and Physico-Chemical Properties of Cassava Products

Development of a Moisture Measuring Device for Cassava Particulate during Drying

Performance Evaluation of Drip Irrigation and Fertigation System for Sweet Maize and Telfairia Occidentalis

Investigation of Force Required to Crack Melon Seed Shell by Static Loading
Materials Processing
Effect of AISI316 Stainless Steel Geometry on Temperature Distribution during Hot Rolling at High Reduction

Improved Electroless Chemically Deposited Beryllium Iodide (Bel2) Thin Films

Analysis of Beryllium Fluoride (BeF2) and Strontium Fluoride (SrF2) Thin Films Deposited by Improved Solution Growth Technique for Industrial Applications

Polymer Modification of Mineral Surface Using Peroxide – Containing Oligomers

Catalytic Dehydrogenation of n-Butane over Activated Clay
Rubber Seed Oil-Based Polyurethane Composites, Fabrication and Properties Evaluation

Physical Characterization of Ukpor and Ahoko Clay Deposits for use as Industrial Raw Material

Effect of CacO3 and Wood Flour Filler on the Compression Strength of Coconut (Coir) Fibre Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composite

Model Development of the Application of Finite Element – Eigenvalue Method to the Determination of Transient Temperature Field in Functionally Graded Materials

Oil and Gas
Comparison between Pressure Drop Profile of a Horizontal Well as a Water Injector and as an Oil Producer in a Five-Spot Waterflood Pattern

Stability of Gas Injection Using Lateral Wells in Layered Oil Reservoirs

The Virtual Well Engineer – A Real – Time Surveillance Tool for Managed Pressure Drilling Operations

Innovative Solutions to Fines Management in High Permeability Sands

Real Time Evaluation of Sanding Potential
Solar Technology
I-V Characteristics for Bifacial Silicon Solar Cell under a Magnetic Field

Recombination Parameters Determination by Using Internal Quantum Efficiency (IQE) Data of Bifacial Silicon Solar Cells

Potential of Nightsky Nocturnal Radiative Cooling as a Fresh Produce Preservation Method

Potentials of Passive Solar Design in Energy Conservation in Buildings in the Warm Humid Climate

Solar Tracker Technologies: Market Trends and Field Applications

Systems Design and Analysis
Heuristics for Minimizing Total Completion Time on Single Machine with Release Time

Computer Aided Construction, Evaluation and Improvement of a Workplace Assembly Layout Using CADWORK

Enterprise Modelling in Support of the Application of Lean Manufacturing in SMEs

Developing the Niger Delta Transport System Using Adequate Geo-Spatial Information

Intervention Analysis of Road Traffic Accidents in Nigeria

Promoting Sustainable Development Through Engineering and Technology Capacity Building in Africa: The Role of DTCA

The Planning of Continuity of Technological Education in West Africa Using Critical Path Method: Nigeria and Ghana as Case Studies

Tools, Machines and Equipment
Influence of Surface Topography on Corrosion of Stainless Steel AISI 304 Turned Surfaces with Different Cutting Conditions

Performance Optimization of a Thrust-Vectoring Nozzle
The Optimisation of Excess Air and Stack Temperature for the Improvement of Thermal Efficiency and Environmental Performance of Steam Boilers

Internal Combustion Engines: A Computerized Design Approach
Design of Process Layout for a Pilot Alkyd Resin Production Plant

Design of a Fixed Bed Adsorber Unit Using Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet

Potential Impact of Oilpalm Fruit Digester Screw Press on Nigeria’s NEEDS
Design, Construction, Testing and Operation of Some Laboratory Equipment for Materials Testing

Development of a Production Mould for Casting Single – Cylinder Engine Pistons

Engine Spare Parts Production through Copy Manufacture and Substitution Approach

Versatile Work Holding Device for Hole Drilling in Small-Scale Production Workshops

Development of a Changeable Die Forging Machine for Small Scale Forging Industries

Waste Technology

Distribution of some Heavy Metals in Leachates from a Municipal Waste Dumpsite

An Environmental Assessment of the Life Cycle of the Plastic Carrier Bag in Zimbabwe

Feasibility Study for Waste Incinerator Plant for the Production of Electricity in Harare,Zimbabwe

Comparative Study of Biogas Production from Five Substrates

Design, Fabrication and Performance Test of a Prototype Biogas Digester

Admixture of Used Engine Oil with DPK (Kerosene) as an Alternative Fuel for Foundry Shop

Water Engineering
Software Development for the Water Sector

Palm Kernel Shell as a Filter Material in Economic Treatment of Rural Water

An Exponential Rainfall Depth-Intensity Formulation for Western Nigeria

Solid-Liquid Separation Process: Modelling for Design and Development of Gravity Deep-Bed Filters for Water Treatment

Improved Wastewater Treatment Using Carbon Dioxide