BIOMASS AS AN ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOURCE IN NIGERIAN ELECTRICITY INDUSTRY ABSTRACT Biomass is solar energy stored in organic matter. As trees and plants grow, the process of photosynthesis uses energy from the sun to convert carbon dioxide into carbohydrates (sugars, starches and cellulose). Carbohydrates are the organic compounds that make …
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OPTIMISATION TECHNIQUE IN CELLULAR NETWORK ABSTRACT During the last decade the tremendous success of mobile phone systems has triggered considerable technological advances as well as the investigation of mathematical models and optimization algorithms to support planning and management decisions. In this chapter, we give an overview of some of the …
Read More »Comparative Analysis Of Selected Refined Vegetable Oils Sold In Owerri Market
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF SELECTED REFINED VEGETABLE OILS SOLD IN OWERRI MARKET Abstract Physiochemical properties of some brands of edible oils (namely:- Turkey, Grand, Gino, tropical, Power, Mammador, local vegetable oil and kuli-kuli (raw/locally extracted groundnut oil) sold in mile 1 market, Everyday supermarket and Next-time supermarket in Port Harcourt, Rivers …
Read More »Design And Construction Of Battery Charger
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF BATTERY CHARGER ABSTRACT A battery charger is an electrical device employed for charging batteries. This batteries that are usually charged by battery changer are the storage battery charger are the storage batteries also known as “accumulator” the battery changer changes. The alternating current form the power …
Read More »Analysis Of Cholesterol Level Of Three Species Of Pig
ANALYSIS OF CHOLESTEROL LEVEL OF THREE SPECIES OF PIG Abstract The aim of this study was to examine variability in cholesterol content and fatty acid composition in musculuslongissimus (MLLT) of various genotypes of pigs.Out of 30 male castrated animals used in the trial, 20 were Mangalitsa pigs (Swallow Belly-SBM and …
Read More »The Design And Construction Of Electrical Centrifuge
THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF ELECTRICAL CENTRIFUGE Abstract This work focuses on the design and construction of a conical screen centrifugal filter for the separation of groundnut oil slurry. The major component of the machine is the rotary conical screen which separates the pure groundnut oil from the slurry via …
Read More »Types Of Sterilization
TYPES OF STERILIZATION ABSTRACT In the medical and pharmaceutical industries, sterilization is needed on an everyday basis in order to promote health and eliminate the risk of contamination. There are a number of different types of sterilization, and all require that the temperature, gases, humidity, and pressure levels used are …
Read More »Harmful Effects Of Pesticide Applications
HARMFUL EFFECTS OF PESTICIDE APPLICATIONS ABSTRACT The term pesticide covers a wide range of compounds including insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, rodenticides, molluscicides, nematicides, plant growth regulators and others. Among these, organochlorine (OC) insecticides, used successfully in controlling a number of diseases, such as malaria and typhus, were banned or restricted after …
Read More »Prospects Of Wind Energy Generation In Nigeria
PROSPECTS OF WIND ENERGY GENERATION IN NIGERIA Abstract About 90% of the Nigerian economy is dependent on crude oil. Expectedly, most of her generating plants are thermal power stations which are presently operating below installed capacity. This paper therefore looks at the prospects of wind energy in Nigeria. The wind …
Read More »Harmful Toxins In The Air
HARMFUL TOXINS IN THE AIR ABSTRACT Indoor air pollution can affect you at home, work, or even places you visit. It can increase your risk of a respiratory disease, such as asthma, allergies, and lung cancer. Indoor air pollution can be worse in winter, when windows are shut tight and less fresh air …
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