One of the major global issues threatening the survival of mankind is the effects of global warming exacerbated by the increasing production of carbon dioxide emissions. The global atmospheric carbon dioxide (COâ‚‚) concentration has increased by 50 per cent since pre-industrial ti...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2025/v26i61538
The use of the hydraulic ram pump has been an attractive alternative in many areas in developing countries and rural areas that do not have or are located far from a reliable source of electricity. However, predicting the actual output delivery of the hydraulic ram pump poses man...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2019/v38i630390
Reusing plastic material help mitigate the world wide problem of plastic pollution. In this study a bladderless pressure tank for use with domestic water pumps was designed and built from reused 2 L plastic bottles. Accelerated life testing was conducted to determine the variatio...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2016/28654
The use of conventional non-biodegradable building thermal insulation has resulted in environmental issues which prompted research to focus on the use of natural fibres in many regions. The thermal insulating properties of banana fibre was investigated and compared with conventio...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2016/29070
The thermo-physical properties of environmentally friendly biodegradable agricultural by-products, oil palm, coconut and sugarcane fiber, were investigated for use as potential building thermal insulation. Thermal conductivity measurements were conducted on 51 mm thick, 254 mm sq...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2012/1528
Aims/Objectives: Increasing demand for optimised, lightweight, and efficient products has become a necessity in the field of engineering. As such, integrating appropriate design processes in engineering education has become crucial for aspiring engineers and practice. In this stu...
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Research Article10.9734/jerr/2024/v26i21076
Global warming is the general increase in global temperature brought on by higher-than-normal concentrations of greenhouse gases. These gases trap heat waves as they approach the world and allow them to continue entering the atmosphere over time without being able to leave. This...
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Research Article10.9734/jenrr/2023/v13i3263
Aims: To estimate the available power that can be generated from wind on Oil and Gas production Platforms offshore Trinidad. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of the West Indies, St Augustine Ca...
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Research Article10.9734/jenrr/2022/v11i130269
This study reviews the main barriers affecting wave energy harvesting globally by practitioners and developers and identified ways to circumnavigate the limitations experienced, in particular to Small Island Developing States (SIDS). Potential avenues for developers to exploit th...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2020/v26i230230