Off-grid hybrid microgrids, which integrate multiple energy sources based on resource availability and economic or environmental considerations, are gaining attention as an alternative to unreliable conventional power systems. This study explores the feasibility of combining phot...
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Research Article10.9734/jerr/2025/v27i51506
The increasing global demand for sustainable energy and environmental concerns have necessitated the exploration of renewable alternatives to fossil fuels. Biodiesel, derived from vegetable oils and animal fats, presents a viable substitute for petroleum diesel, offering reduced...
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Research Article10.9734/jenrr/2025/v17i8444
Activated carbon was produced from powdered Raphia palm nut endocarp (REAC) using H3PO4 and CaCl2 as activators before carbonization, and the responses studied to investigate its suitability for solid adsorption refrigeration applications. Temperature, resident time, concentratio...
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Research Article10.9734/jerr/2022/v23i10750
Design, sizing and optimization of a solar-wind hybrid power system was carried out to determine its economic feasibility using Hybrid optimized model for electric renewable (HOMER) software aimed at selecting the most feasible configuration based on the net present cost to meet...
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Research Article10.9734/jenrr/2022/v11i330282
The evaluation of the potentials of Raphia palm seeds briquettes as fuel source was carried out to obtain optimum particle size, binder ratio and compaction pressure with cassava starch as binder for domestic heating applications. The seeds were collected, dried, hammer-milled an...
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Research Article10.9734/jenrr/2022/v11i230275
This study evaluated the properties of bio-coal briquettes made by blending coal with beniseed (sesame seed) stalks in order to determine the optimum composition. The briquettes were produced using a hydraulic compression machine at 5, 10 and 15 bar applied to coal:biomass compos...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2021/v40i231261