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Influence of Diatomite on the Physico-Mechanical Properties of Compressed Earth Blocks

Togdjim Jonas, Djaldi Tabdi Ngamsou, Mbaïrangone Samson, Malloum Soultan, Alexis Mouangué Nanimina, Nandiguim Lamai & Michel Querry · Physical Science International Journal · 2023

Given the need for decent housing and taking into consideration the environment, as well as the search for sustainable materials, in recent years researchers have begun to focus on local biodegradable and ecological materials. It should be noted that the use of building materials...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/psij/2023/v27i3794

Water Balance Components Estimation using WetSpass Model: A Case study of Mekelle Area, Tigray, Ethiopia

Kahsay Hailekiros, Tesfamichael Gebreyohannes, Abdelwassie Hussein & Hagos Brhane · Physical Science International Journal · 2023

This research was aimed at estimating the spatially distributed Water balance components of the catchments in Mekelle area by using WetSpass hydrological model and verifying the model outputs with ground truth. Long term mean metrological data and physical characteristics of the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/psij/2023/v27i3793

Development of a Low-Cost Hammer Mill Machine for Food Processing

I. T. Adejugbe, J. A. Olowonubi, I. T. Olorunsola, O. A. Oyegunwa, J. O. Ayeni, O. Komolafe & A. K. Ogunkoya · Physical Science International Journal · 2023

This hammer mill was fabricated from locally sourced and available materials for grinding of large sized grain particles such as SORGHUM, maize, millet, guinea, etc. into small sizes enough to pass through the holes of the cylindrical sieve positioned beneath the hammer assembly....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/psij/2023/v27i3792

Can Elementary Particles have Excited States

Boris V. Vasiliev · Physical Science International Journal · 2023

The existence of hypernuclei was discovered in a middle of the last century. During the formation of these nuclei under the action of cosmic rays, one of the nucleons passes into its excited state and turns into the \(\Lambda\)- or \(\Sigma\)-particle. In this paper, it is shown...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/psij/2023/v27i3791

Measurement of the Thermal Conductivities of Clay Materials Stabilized by a Mixed Binder

Abakar Ali, Abdallah Dadi Mahamat, Abdallah Ban-Nah, André Donnot & Malloum Soultan · Physical Science International Journal · 2023

This research work concerns the physical characterizations and the measurement of the thermal conductivities of clay materials stabilized by a mixed binder. At first, the different physical characterizations are carried out for the classification of the study material. Then, cyli...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/psij/2023/v27i3790

Experimental Study of the Thermal Performance of a Sensitive Solar Energy Storage System on a Rock Bed (Granite) for a Drying Application

Salifou Tera, Souleymane Sinon, Kayaba Haro, Oumar Sanogo & Sié Kam · Physical Science International Journal · 2023

The use of solar energy is hampered by the intermittency of the resource and the constraints of storing the thermal form of this energy. The processes using this resource are therefore faced with problems of continuity of the process. To remedy this, this work proposes to develop...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/psij/2023/v27i2783

Detection of Bright Band Heights from Vertical Profile of Radar Reflectivity in Akure, South Western Nigeria

Y. B. Lawal & E. T. Omotoso · Physical Science International Journal · 2023

Bright band is an important phenomenon that occurs in radar observations of precipitation. It is a layer of intense reflectivity caused by the melting of the snowflakes in the atmosphere. Accurate detection of bright band and its associated properties are essential for the estima...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/psij/2023/v27i2782

Using I135-Xe135 Parent-Daughter Isotopic Activity Ratio for Dating a Recent Nuclear Event

Kassoum Yamba & Oumar Sanogo · Physical Science International Journal · 2023

This work focuses on the determination of time zero nuclear events considering the Xe-135/I-135 isotopic activity ratio. Considered as relevant isotopes for CTBT, theses two radionuclides are usable for radioactive release timing. According the considered databases, some paramete...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/psij/2023/v27i2781

Method of Lines Analysis of Soret and Dufour Effects on an Unsteady Heat and Mass Transfer MHD Natural Convection Couette Flow

M. O. Durojaye, J. A. Kazeem, F. O. Ogunfiditimi & I. J. Ajie · Physical Science International Journal · 2023

This study examines the numerical solutions of an unsteady natural convection Couette flow of a viscous, incompressible and electrically conducting fluid between the two vertical parallel plates in the presence of thermal radiation, Soret and Dufour. The fundamental dimensionless...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/psij/2023/v27i2780

Compliance Verification of Photovoltaic Solar Components: The Case of the Laboratory for Quality Control of Photovoltaic Solar Components (LCQS) in Senegal

P. W. Tavares, A. Ndeck, N. Mbengue, A. Sarr, B. Mbow & I. Youm · Physical Science International Journal · 2023

Africa is a region rich in natural resources but some of its regions are landlocked and the potential exists for significant regional trade. However, integration and trade in the region remains limited despite the efforts of regional institutions to encourage this integration. In...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/psij/2023/v27i1778

Conformity Assessment in Senegal: Conformity Tests in Laboratories as the Basis for Quality Infrastructure

P. W. Tavares, H. D. Ndiath, N. Mbengue, A. Sarr, B. Mbow & I. Youm · Physical Science International Journal · 2023

This work focuses on quality infrastructure in the solar photovoltaic field in Senegal. On the one hand, it deals with the improvement of the quality infrastructure and on the other hand, conformity assessment accompanied by metrology and performance tests on batteries. We felt i...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/psij/2023/v27i2779

The Emergent Entangled Informational Universe

Olivier Denis · Physical Science International Journal · 2023

The dream of capturing the workings of the entire universe in a single equation or a simple set of equations is still pursued. A set of five new equivalent formulations of entropy based on the introduction of the mass of the information bit in Louis de Broglie's hidden thermodyna...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/psij/2023/v27i1777

A Review on Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) 1st to 6th Report

B. J. Ekah, J. U. Akwagiobe, S. O. Udo & I. O. Ewona · Physical Science International Journal · 2023

This article reviews the first to sixth report of the Inter-Governmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). The types of greenhouse gases, sources of greenhouse gases and the impact of climate change on man, animals and the environment has been identified. The strategies to combat c...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/psij/2023/v27i1775

Diurnal Analysis of the Performance of Photovoltaic Systems under the Guinea Savannah Atmosphere in Ogoja, Cross Rivers State, Nigeria

Armstrong O. Njok, Effiong A. Archibong & Gertrude A. Fischer · Physical Science International Journal · 2023

A thorough experimental investigation was carried out to diurnally analyze the performance of photovoltaic systems deployed for domestic purposes under the guinea savannah atmosphere in Ogoja, Cross River State, Nigeria. In this study, the time of day to expect maximum efficiency...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/psij/2023/v27i1767