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Design and Optimisation of Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine Blades Using Biomimicry of Whale Tubercles

John Yirijor & Nana Asabere Siaw-Mensah · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2023

Wind speed is the major factor in generating power in a wind turbine. However, due to the non-optimum and redundant design of wind turbine blades, not nearly enough wind is captured for utilization. In the present study, modifications were done on the leading edge of the HAWT bla...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2023/v25i5915

Performance Evaluation of Networks Using Gain Scheduling PID Networked Control System for Nonlinear Systems

Mmasom Iruoma Ndefo, Solomon Chibuzo Nwafor, Chidiebele C. Udeze, Oghenevwaire Akpeghagha & Oluchi Christiana Ugbe · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2023

Aims: Though Networked Control Systems (NCS) have great benefits, such as remote control, low costs, and better flexibility, it also has several drawbacks such as network-induced time delay and packet loss, which may result in performance degradation and system instability in non...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2023/v25i5908

Proactive Process Safety Management - Key to the Prevention of Incidents in Industry

Innocent O. Oboh, Anietie S. Akpan, Joshua A. Adam, Ruth E. Emberru & Augustina O. Onoriode · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2023

Proactive process safety that works requires a thorough approach that takes into account every area of safety. It entails regular review and monitoring of safety performance in order to pinpoint problem areas and guarantee continued safety improvements. Failure to take proactive...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2023/v25i5909

Artificial Neural Networks for Modeling Rheological Properties under High-Temperature and High-Pressure in Gas Well Cement Slurries

Amuah Freda Roli, Ogbonna Joel & Anthony John · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2023

Artificial neural networks (ANN) was used to predict the rheological properties of high temperature high pressure gas well cement slurries. Seven different materials were used as additives which includes: Fresh water, dyckerhoff, silica flour, antifoam, extender, fluid loss, disp...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2023/v25i5907

Heat and Mass Transfer in MHD Flow about an Inclined Porous Plate

Linah Mogirango Onyinkwa & Isaac Chepkwony · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2023

In this study, we explore how mass and heat are transferred in magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) flow. MHD has several applications in Power Generation, Magnetohydrodynamic Pumps, Plasma and Fusion Research, Spacecraft Propulsion, Metal Casting and Materials Processing, Geophysics and P...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2023/v25i4906

Recent Developments in Damage Detection of CFRP Composites Using Non-Destructive Techniques – A Review

Ramesh S. Sharma & M. N. Vijayakumar · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2023

This paper presents a comprehensive overview of state-of the art nondestructive testing (NDT) methods specifically applied to carbon fiber reinformed polymer (CFRP) composites. The intent of this survey is to provide valuable guidance and insights to researchers and practitioners...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2023/v25i4902

Effect of Silica Flour and Potasium Chloride as Additives in the Rhelogical Properties of High Temperature High Pressure Gas Well Cement Slurry

Amuah Freda Roli, Ogbonna Joel & Anthony John · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2023

This study explores the effects of silica flour and potassium chloride on the rheological properties of high temperature and pressure gas wells. Seven different materials were used as additives which includes: fresh water, dyckerhoff, silica flour, antifoam, extender, fluid loss,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2023/v25i4903

Voltage Quality Analysis on Power Transmission Networks: A Case Study of 330kV Power Transmission Networks in Nigeria

Patrick O. Olabisi & Gbenga Ayeni · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2023

The 330kV power transmission system in Nigeria is associated with numerous problems ranging from voltage instability, ageing network, long and weak transmission lines and insulators, absence of protection schemes on the distribution network, lack of spinning reserve to compensate...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2023/v25i4901

Enhancement of a Decentralized Wastewater Treatment System by Applying a Bio-tower - A Project for Improving our Environmental Footprint

Klaus Dölle · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2023

To investigate if decentralized wastewater treatment systems impact on the environment performance can be improved, a Field Bio-tower Tank Septic system was designed, installed on an existing 1,500-gal (5678 l) decentralized wastewater treatment system. The system was started up...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2023/v25i4900

Design and Construction of Electronic Muscle Stimulator (EMS)

Nnenna Harmony Nwobodo Nzeribe, Calistus C. Chukwu, Eneh S. Afam & Segun B. Abioye · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2023

The project is titled Design and Construction of Electronic Muscle Stimulator (EMS) with embedded time Display unit and Dual Source of Powering. The EMS is a type of electrotherapy device that functions by stimulating muscle contraction using electrical impulses to strengthen wea...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2023/v25i4899

Application of Response Surface Methodology (RSM) to Cucumber Yield under Different Tillage Methods

C. P. Nwachukwu, A. C. Okoro, E. C. Nwanna & C. O. Umobi · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2023

Response surface methodology (RSM) was used in the modeling of cucumber (Cucumissativus) yield under different Nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium (NPK) fertilizer application rates and tillage methods at the experimental farm of the Department of Agricultural and Bio-Resources Engin...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2023/v25i4897

Mechanization Assessment of Field Operations for Production of Sugar Cane in the White Nile Area-Sudan

Mohamed Hassan Dahab, Salma Ishag S. Bakheit, Omer A. Abdallah & Salih F. E. Hamad · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2023

There are many types of machines and implements used for field operations and production of field crops such as sugar cane in the White Nile area of Sudan. Therefore the main objective of this study is to assess the mechanization used in the field operations for production of sug...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2023/v25i4898

Assessment of the Efficiency of Wastewater Treatment Plant in Oil and Gas Firm in Eleme Rivers State, Nigeria

Ogechi L. Nwoko, Ify L. Nwaogazie, Jonah C. Aguwamba & Chiedozie F. Ikebude · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2023

The study aimed to determine the efficiency of a wastewater treatment plant and the quality of effluent discharged by the plant into the receiving water body (Okochiri River) in Eleme, Rivers State. The study lasted for four months. Wastewater samples were collected at various st...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2023/v25i3896