The influence of process variables on the production of transfer oil from spent engine oil (SEO) is presented in this paper. Various methods for SEO treatment are also highlighted. Process parameters like solvent type, solvent to oil ratio, extraction temperature, adsorbent to oi...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2015/17578
Regeneration of base oil from spent engine oil (SEO) has been studied and the parameters involved were optimized using Response Surface Methodology. A mathematical model was obtained for the dependent variables, base oil yield (Y1) and ash content (Y2) while effects of solvent to...
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Research Article10.9734/AIR/2015/16795
This paper presents the unique and outstanding properties of hybrid polymer composite (HPC). The various classification of HPC based on the combination of matrices, fibres and fillers in use are brought to bear. The different techniques/methods employed in the production of hybr...
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Research Article10.9734/jerr/2022/v23i12784
Sandal and velvet tamarind fruit shells were screened for their metal uptake capacities for Cd(II)ions, at various initial concentrations of 10, 20, 30 40 and 50 mg/ L at variable contact period of between 30 and 180 minutes and different adsorbent dosages of 0.2 – 1 g/l, pH(1 to...
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Research Article10.9734/ACSJ/2016/21587
Aims: Examine the gender, cultural, social and religious dimensions of shea economy in Nigeria and determine how they aid in income and welfare. Study Design: The study was conducted in Nigeria which is in Western Africa. Multi-stage sampling procedure was employed in sampling th...
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Research Article10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i21266