The adsorption of phenol which is one of the most important organic pollutant was studied using carbon from maize tassels. The effect of contact time, adsorbent dosage and temperature on the adsorption capacity was investigated. The maximum phenol adsorption was obtained as 54% a...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2014/3086
Aims: The study is aimed at analyzing soil samples from various sampling points of the Kazaure glass sand deposit for the levels of lead, cadmium, chromium, nickel, iron, zinc, copper and manganese in order to ascertain the environmental impact of the mining activity. Study Desig...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2014/3369
Aims: To design a two degree of freedom compensator for the DC motor, verify the stability of the proposed algorithm as well as the noise sensitivity are carried out. Study Design: The design of the present algorithm is to compare no load and load static parameter dependence. Pla...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2014/3389
The effectiveness of a Cutting Fluid (CF) depends to a large extent on the method of its feeding. Therefore, a new device was developed to feed cutting fluids to the cutting area under lathe machining and specifically for turning process. The device can be used as a two-way or mu...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2014/1982
The paper describes a simple, small scale and low cost yet comprehensive approach to quantifying the Coefficient of Rolling Resistance/Friction (Crr) also known as the Rolling Resistance Coefficient in automobiles. Crr is usually defined as the amount of force required to overcom...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2014/3199
Aims/ Objectives: To prepare activated carbon from poultry droppings using H3PO4 as an activating agent and to determine the uptake of BOD from dye effluents at different contact time. Study Design: Experimental study on the effectiveness of the activated carbon at various contac...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2014/1216
Aims: The present case study is on maximizing the aqua feed properties using response surface methodology and genetic algorithm. Study Design: Effect of extrusion process variables like screw speed, L/D ratio, barrel temperature, and feed moisture content were analyzed to maximiz...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2014/2985
The degradations induced by the external conditions are ordered by defining several classes of exposure for the corrosion risk, depending on the environmental actions and concrete work conditions. Minimal concrete covers requirements are associated with these classes. Among these...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2014/3036
In regions where water is in short supply, wastewater treatment offers the possibility for the efficient removal of unwanted pollutants and germs so that the water may be used for irrigation. Water scarcity is an old problem in Palestine because of various geographical settings a...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2014/2872
Aims: Use a natural compound derived from cashew nut shell liquid to the production of an additive inhibitor of the oxidation of lubricants oils. Study Design: This article describes the syntheses, characterization and evaluation of the antioxidant action of a phosphorylated comp...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2014/3046