Optimum design and selection of storage type electric water heaters were analyzed for energy conservation. The thermal performance of a single tank electric water heater is compared with that of partitioned electric water heater for the same average domestic hourly hot water use...
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Research Article10.9734/jenrr/2020/v6i130161
Aim: To investigate the feasibility of producing biogas from anaerobic co-digestion of cotton yarn wastes (CY) and human urine (HU) using fresh cow dung as the inoculum. Study Design: Anaerobic co-digestion of CY waste and HU and CY waste alone were done using batch reactors. Pla...
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Research Article10.9734/jenrr/2020/v6i130158
A. O. Boyo, O. S. Oseni, O. A. Ibrahim, R. O. Kesinro, F. S. Akingbade, A. M. Oladepo, P. Okafor & A. O. Abiola·Journal of Energy Research and Reviews·2020
Dye sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) were fabricated using crude and purified extracts from Ipomoea involucrata leaves and flowers. The crude extract was obtained using a solvent system based on the combination of distilled water, ethanol and nitric acid. Furthermore, the purified...
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Research Article10.9734/jenrr/2020/v6i130159
Microgrid is a decentralized system in which electrical sources and loads are connected in a way that operates normally in connection with and in synchronous with conventional grid. This system has the ability to work autonomously by disconnecting from conventional grid in island...
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Research Article10.9734/jenrr/2020/v6i130160
The aim of this study was to understand and compare residence students’ awareness and knowledge of the impacts of their reported energy use practices, and to explore their attitudes and reported behaviour regarding energy saving using data collected from three different higher in...
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Research Article10.9734/jenrr/2020/v6i130157
Tin chloride and Palladium chloride were used to fabricate H2 sensor based on PdO, SnO2 and PdOx functionalized SnO2 nanoparticles. There sensors were fabricated by spin coating technique using single step thermal decomposition method (SSTD) with annealing temperature of 550°C. T...
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Research Article10.9734/jenrr/2020/v5i430156
Natural gas as a cleaner energy is attracting investors across the globe, especially country like Nigeria with huge gas reserves. This paper present the development trend of natural gas in Nigeria from reserves through production, utilization, local demand, gas export, to regulat...
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Research Article10.9734/jenrr/2020/v5i430155
Background: Optimizing the process conditions of the crude distillation unit is a main challenge for each refinery. Optimization increases profit by producing the required range of distillates at maximum yield and at minimum cost. To achieve an acceptable control of product quali...
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Research Article10.9734/jenrr/2020/v5i430154
Improving access to modern fuels in developing countries is crucial in mitigating unfavorable environmental and health impacts caused by the continued use of traditional fuels. Use of modern fuels lead to improved standards of living and gender equity of women and children. This...
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Research Article10.9734/jenrr/2020/v5i430153
Performing their role as think tank and model of the world in environmental management, universities need a more inclusive and “whole-of-university” approach to environmental issues. Accordingly, this study adopted Participatory Action Research (PAR) design to the analysis Enviro...
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Research Article10.9734/jenrr/2020/v5i330152