The reliability of power transformers depends on the insulating oil, which performs the critical dual role of dielectric medium and coolant. Degradation from thermal and oxidative stress produces harmful contaminants like acids and moisture which severely reduce the dielectric st...
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Research Article10.9734/CSJI/2026/v35i21026
The high cost of feedstock for biodiesel production limits the competitive potential of the fuel as a substitute for the petroleum diesel. The current study investigated the optimization of biodiesel yield from the transesterification of rubber seed oil. The operating parameters...
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Research Article10.9734/jenrr/2026/v18i5510
The transient dynamics of three-phase separators play a critical role in upstream oil and gas production facilities. However, conventional steady-state design methodologies rarely account for time-dependent operational effects with sufficient rigor.. In this study, a dynamic simu...
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Research Article10.9734/jerr/2026/v28i41876
The widespread disposal of waste plastics, such as polypropylene, in landfills and coastal areas, coupled with the increasing demand for sustainable aviation fuels, has motivated researchers to explore the conversion of waste plastics into valuable hydrocarbon fuels. This study i...
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Research Article10.9734/irjpac/2026/v27i31001
Transformer oil plays a crucial role in ensuring the operational reliability of power transformers by providing electrical insulation and facilitating thermal management. Nevertheless, its deterioration owing to thermal, oxidative, and electrical stresses results in the emergence...
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Research Article10.9734/CSJI/2025/v34i4983
The reliable operation of power transformers is critically dependent on the quality of insulating oil, which degrades over time due to thermal, electrical, and chemical stresses. This study explores an innovative, sustainable approach using bentonite clay and palm kernel shell-ac...
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Research Article10.9734/CSJI/2025/v34i3968
Aim: The use of synthetic catalysts in pyrolysis of waste plastics into hydrocarbon fuels is the common practice, these synthetic/ commercial catalysts are not readily available in Nigeria. The aim of this research paper is to prepare and characterize and test the catalytic perfo...
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Research Article10.9734/jenrr/2021/v9i130224