Advances in Materials and Systems Technologies IV
Erscheinungsjahr 2013
ISBN: 978-3-03785-886-8
Verlag: Trans Tech Publications
Selected, peer reviewed papers from the Fourth International Conference on Engineering Research and Development (ICERD 2012), September 4-6, 2012, Benin City, Nigeria
Buch, Englisch, 710 Seiten, Format (B × H): 170 mm x 240 mm, Gewicht: 1350 g
ISBN: 978-3-03785-886-8
Verlag: Trans Tech Publications
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Preface, Organizing Committee and Sponsors
Chapter 1: Construction and Structures
Groundnut Shell Ash Stabilized Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement, as Pavement Material
Effect of Compactive Efforts on the Strength Properties of Groundnut Shell Ash Stabilized Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement
The Geotechnical Properties of Lateritic Soil Treated with Crushed Glass Cullet
Soil Modification and Stabilization Potential of Calcium Carbide Waste
Effect of Curing Condition on Some Properties of Cement Stabilized Lateritic Interlocking Bricks
Gravel Mining and Supply for Construction – A Case Study of Southwestern Nigeria
Application of Multi-Parameter Transformation in Deformation of Dam
Effect of Rice Husk Ash Treatment on the Strength Properties of Oil Contaminated Soils
Evaluation of Lime Treated Oil Contaminated Soils for Use in Waste Containment Applications
Comparative Evaluation of Dolerite and Syenite as Crushed Stone Aggregate
Geotechnical Properties and Chemical Composition of Black Roof Shale as an Industrial Raw Material
Effect of Rock Properties on Excavation-Loading Operation in Selected Quarries
Chapter 2: Electrical and Electronic Technology
A Prediction Model of Future Electricity Pricing in Namibia
Functional Efficacy of Omu-Aran 132/33kV Electricity Transmission Substation-Network Arrangement
Design and Implementation of a Power Failure Home Lighting System Using LED Arrays
Prepaid Meter in Nigeria: The Story so Far and the Way Forward
Analysis of the Effect of Environmental Factors on Outage Rates of Overhead Distribution Feeders: A Case Study of Zaria Distribution Network
Assessment of the Power Potentials of Ofu Stream for Mini Hydroelectric Development
Recycling Piezo-Crystal Based Sounders from Small (Electronic) Devices into Energy Harvesting Devices
Design and Implementation of a Heart Rate Monitor
Chapter 3: Information and Communication Technology
Frequency Characterization of a Polarized UWB MIMO Channel at 3.5 GHz in an Indoor Environment
Measurement and Analysis of Power Density around Selected Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) Base Station Masts in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria
Reliability Assessment of an Electronic System: A Case Study of Nokia N1650 Mobile Phone Charger in Zaria, Nigeria
Assessing Service Quality in a Telecommunication Firm in Upper East Region of Ghana
Optimal Antenna Configurations for Digital Oilfield Implementations
Secured Online Payment Using Biometric Identification System
Computer Immunity Using an Intrusion Detection System (IDS)
Design and Simulation of a PC to PC Communication Network via Fiber Optic Cable
Chapter 4: Machines and Equipment
Development of an Integrated Dust Collector and Local Exhaust Ventilation System for Controlling Industrial Mine Dust
Manufacturing Work Study and System Analysis of the NIFOR Digester Screw Press
Improved Design and Fabrication of a Cassava Chipping Machine
Design and Manufacture of an Ergonomic Computer Pen
Estimating the Power Requirement of a Design of Fish Robot Based on Teleost Specie of Fish - Mackerel
Modeling of Some Related Parameters for Cracking Palm Nut in a Centrifugal Cracker
Design and Fabrication of a Palm Kernel Nut and Shell Separating Machine
Chapter 5: Materials Processing
Enhancement of Microstructural and Hardness Properties of Commercially Pure Titanium (Ti-0.5Zn) by Thermomechanical Processing
Thin-Layer Drying of Pumpkin Fruit Slices
Effect of Harvest Time on Quality of Sugar Cane Cultivars
Humidity Control System for Wine Maturation Structures
Composition of N – Alkanes and Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Jatropha curcas Seed Oil from Different Locations
Emission and Combustion Characteristics of Lafia-Obi Coal in Fluidized Bed Combustor
Analysis of Corrosion Growth of Ductile Iron in Different Environments
Analysis of Property Changes of Ductile Iron in Different Environments
Effects of Steelmaking Ladle Holding Period on Continuous Casting Yield
A Study of the Production of Glucose Syrup from Cassava Starch Using Acid Hydrolysis and the Preservation Using Sodium Bisulfite
Metallurgy of Steel Selection in Components Design: Micro-Constituents and Alloying
Chapter 6: Oil and Gas
Performance of a Horizontal Well in Bounded Reservoir Subject to Edge Water Drive
Type Curves for a Reservoir Subject to Active Bottom Water Drive
Development of a Double Beam Model for Predicting Intrusion in Pipelines
Theoretical Investigation of Factors Affecting Water Breakthrough Time in a Horizontal Well Subject to Bottom Water Drive
Use of Rubber Seed Oil as Base Fluid in the Formulation of Oil-Based Drilling Mud
Chapter 7: Renewable Energy
Electricity Generating Potential of Selected Landfill/Dumpsites in Rivers State, Nigeria
Estimation of Solar Radiation for Crop Drying in Uyo, Nigeria Using a Mathematical Model
A Comparative Study of Biofuel and Fossil Fuel: A Case Study of Palm Oil and Crude Oil
Gas Chromatographic Determination of Glycerol and Triglycerides in Biodiesel from Jatropha and Castor Vegetable Oils
Electricity Production from Biomass in Nigeria: Options, Prospects and Challenges
Biodiesel Production Using Mixed Solid Catalysts
Evaluation of Solar Water Heating Systems in Botswana
Potential of Biogas Production from Floating Aquatic Weeds
Effect of Variation of Temperature on the Transesterification of Jatropha Seed Oil Using Homogeneous Catalyst
Chapter 8: Systems Design and Analysis
Investigation of a Joint Venture-Ship between Two Firms in Ghana Using Linear Programming
Development of a Raw Material Requirement Balancing Model for a Production Process
Development of a Production Planning Method for the NIFOR Digester Screw Press
On the Prediction of Pollutant Emission [NOx] in Internal Combustion Engine
Application of Markov Chain Model to Corporate Manpower Planning: A Nigeria Local Government Hub Example
Cost – Power Modeling of Kainji Hydro Scheme Units Using MATLAB
The Possibility of Incorporating Power Sector with Financial Institutions in Nigeria
Optimal Production Inventory Policies for Operations: A Case Study of PVC Pipes Production
Application of #Chain Equations to Resource Scheduling
The Future of Cassava Production in Nigeria
The Future of the Nigerian Agricultural Industries: A Case Study of Oil Palm Production in Edo State
Assembly Line Re-Balancing Using Ranked Positional Weight Technique and Longest Operating Time Technique: A Comparative Analysis
Reflections on Technology Transfer between University's Schools of Engineering and Sciences and Industry in Nigeria
Maintenance and Availability Study of a Manufacturing Company: Case Study of a Flour Mill Company
Chapter 9: Water, Waste and Environment
Determination of Hydraulic and Hydrological Parameters of Available Streams in Okada Town and its Environs for Viable Source of Water Supply
Assessment of Adequacy of Available Streams in Okada/Environs for Viable Source of Sustainable Water Supply
The Hydrometeorology of Niger River Basin
Preliminary Design for Solid Waste Incineration for Power Generation in Benin Metropolis, Nigeria
Geo-Spatial Information for the Location and Maintenance Management of Water Service Pipelines
Modelling the Transport and Dispersion of Atmospheric Aerosols over Warri Area of the Niger Delta Subregion of Nigeria
An Assessment of the Ambient Air Quality around Major Road Intersections within Warri Metropolis
Gully Morphology and Gully Erosion Control in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria
