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Onyewuchi Akaranta

Publications (8)

Extraction, Characterization and Application of Cashew Nut Shell Liquid from Cashew Nut Shells

Sampson Kofi Kyei, Onyewuchi Akaranta, Godfred Darko & Uche J. Chukwu · Chemical Science International Journal · 2019

In this study, cashew nut shell liquid has been extracted from cashew nut shells using an accelerated solvent extraction technique and was employed as a precursor for the synthesis of cashew nut shell liquid resin. The extract was a dark brown viscous liquid with an average yield...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/CSJI/2019/v28i330143

Improving the Rheological Properties of Water Based Mud with Moringa oleifera Leaves

Tecla C. Biwott, Onyewuchi Akaranta, Ambrose K. Kiprop & Oriji Boniface · Chemical Science International Journal · 2019

This paper aimed at improving the water-based drilling mud using Moringa oleifera (M. Oleifera) plant leaves. The rheological properties (plastic viscosity (PV), yield point (YP), and gel strength) of the mud were measured using standard procedures. The mud weight was not affecte...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/CSJI/2019/v28i430144

Evaluation of Performance of Corrosion Inhibitors Using Adsorption Isotherm Models: An Overview

Ekemini Ituen, Onyewuchi Akaranta & Abosede James · Chemical Science International Journal · 2017

Adsorption isotherm models are an important tool for describing interaction of corrosion inhibitors with metal surfaces which they are aimed to protect. In this paper, key adsorption isotherms used in corrosion inhibition studies have been reviewed. We have examined how some dedu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/CSJI/2017/28976

Protection of J55 Steel Surface in Acidic Well Treatment Fluids Using Green Anticorrosive Oilfield Chemicals from 5-hydroxytryptophan

Ekemini Ituen, Onyewuchi Akaranta & Abosede James · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2017

A non-toxic compound, 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP), was investigated for its performance as inhibitor of J55 steel corrosion in both 1M and 15% HCl for the first time. The efficiency was determined using Weight Loss (WL), Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) and Potentiody...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2016/28836

Evaluation of Fire Safety Management in a Higher Education Institution: A Case Study of University of Port Harcourt

Brilliance O. Anyanwu, Onyewuchi Akaranta & Ify L. Nwaogazie · Archives of Current Research International · 2016

The study was carried out to determine the level of fire safety awareness and the level of fire safety implementation in the University of Port Harcourt. Secondary data were collected from the fire service unit of the University to show the number of fire occurrences and major ca...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACRI/2016/27684

Removal of Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPHs) and Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in Spent Synthetic-Based Drilling Mud Using Organic Fertilizer

Felix Obinduka, Ify L. Nwaogazie, Onyewuchi Akaranta & Gideon O. Abu · Archives of Current Research International · 2018

Treatment and disposal of spent (used) drilling mud have become an important environmental challenge in the oil and gas industry. Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPHs) and Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) constitute the major contaminants in spent drilling mud. In this study...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACRI/2018/45676

Removal of Heavy Metals In Spent Synthetic-Based Drilling Mud Using Nano Zero-Valent Iron (nZVI)

Obinduka Felix, Ify L. Nwaogazie, Onyewuchi Akaranta & Gideon O. Abu · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2018

Management of waste generated from oil and gas activities in the Niger Delta, is a major environmental challenge given that if the spent mud is disposed without proper treatment, the heavy metals will pose a lot of health risks to human through ingestion or inhalation. The heavy...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2018/45675

Equilibrium Studies of Some Metal Ions onto Modified Orange Mesocarp Extract in Aqueous Solution

Millicent U. Ibezim-Ezeani, Francis A. Okoye & Onyewuchi Akaranta · Chemical Science International Journal · 2012

This paper examines the equilibrium removal of Zinc, Copper, Nickel and Cobalt ions from aqueous solutions by cation exchange resins synthesized using orange mesocarp extract. The percentage metal ion exchange of Carboxylated-Toluene Di-isocyanate Orange Mesocarp Extract Resin (C...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACSJ/2012/1462