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Summary of Research on Magnetic Fluid and Its Inclination Sensor

Kong Xiangdong, Yang Shaojie & Mu Xueyu · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2021

Magnetic fluid is a multifunctional new fluid material. Because of its combination of magnetism and fluidity, it has an irreplaceable role in many occasions.The application of magnetic fluid in the sensor field is not yet mature, but with the continuous attempts of researchers, t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2021/v21i617473

Structure-property Relationship of Flavonoids as Potential Green Inhibitors for Oilfield Scales: A Mini-review

Dominica Una, Dulu Appah, Joseph Amieibibama, William Iheanyi Eke & Onyewuchi Akaranta · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2021

Scale deposits are a significant flow assurance issue in oil and gas operation with huge financial consequences. Not only does scaling drastically impair well performance, but it also has the potential to permanently destroy formation and equipment. Scale inhibitors are commonly...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2021/v21i617472

Development of IOT Device for Sensing Weather and Environmental Pollutants

T. E. Babalola, A. D. Babalola & M. S. Olokun · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2021

Pollutants emitted into the atmosphere, such as ozone, which raises temperature, contributes to climate change. This may have inverse effect on the local air quality. However, other Particulate Matter (PM) components can heat or cool the temperature. Weather and environmental pol...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2021/v21i617471

Land Pollution Assessment from Slaughterhouses Waste Discharge in Port Harcourt

Ogbebor Daniel, Ugbebor N. John, Momoh O. L. Yusuf & Ndekwu B. Onyedikachukwu · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2021

Aim: The study aimed at evaluating pollutants present in soil due to slaughterhouse wastewater discharge into surrounding land mass as well as comparing land deposition as an alternative means of discharge. Study Design: The study design was based on Investigative Survey Research...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2021/v21i617470

Comparison of Normal Ratio Method and Distance Power Method for Estimating Missing Rainfall Data with Three Neighboring Stations

Celeste A. De Asis · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2021

This study compared the performances of Normal Ratio Method and Distance Power Method as a tool for estimating missing rainfall data. The data utilized are the rainfall data of the three neighboring station of Catarman, Northern Samar, Philippines. These stations are Catbalogan S...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2021/v21i617469

Innovative and Robust Application of Automation for Unit Level Traceability on Dual Die configuration of Micro Electromechanical System Products

Cheryl Jallorina, Mary Grace Tapia & Jerome J. Dinglasan · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2021

Strip mapping for unit level traceability on die attach process of semiconductor companies provide quality driven impression for end users on the market. On processing of Micro electromechanical system packages, strip map generated by operators manually, certain errors and discre...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2021/v21i517464

Africa: Her Space-Time Convergence Status

Elisha Akech Ochungo · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2021

Today, the research interest on the state of mobility and accessibility of a place is growing everywhere. Previous studies on space-time convergence have shown that, the world has become ‘flat’ due to fastness in accessibility of places by goods, information and the people. Where...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2021/v21i517465

Effect of Calcination on the Chemical and Microstructural Properties of Rice Husk Ash

Khalil Ur Rehman, Afaq Ahmad, Fawad Ahmad, Ezaz Ali Khan & Muhammad Armaghan Siffat · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2021

This research study is aimed to evaluate the effects of different calcination temperatures on the properties of rice husk ash such as the chemical and microstructural properties. Rice husk ash is not utilized properly; it is not dumped with proper handling which is also causing e...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2021/v21i517466

Long Term Behavior of Ultra High-Performance Concrete

Zeinab A. Etman, Noha M. Soliman & Mahmoud M. Abou Raia · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2021

Ultra-High-Performance Concrete (UHPC) is one of the important types of concrete technology breakthroughs in the 21st century. It achieved high results of mechanical properties, durability (resistance fire) and bonding strength. The aim of paper is to evaluate the long-time behav...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2021/v21i517463

Analysis of Combustion Characteristics and Emission Characteristics of Alternative Fuels Worldwide

Xu Da, Qin Fei & Li Xiangyang · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2021

The combustion characteristics and emission characteristics of the commonly used alternative fuels in the fuel process are reviewed, the three types of alternative fuels are: Alcohols alternative fuel, biological alternative fuel and gas alternative fuel. The three alternative fu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2021/v21i517462

Design and Implementation of Heart Beat Monitor System

F. T. Oyediji, A. O. Aluko & A. O. Adetunmbi · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2021

Over the years, the decline of Nigeria’s health-care infrastructure has become alarming. The 2018 annual report of WHO shows that 75% human cardiovascular disease resulted from High Blood pressure. Immediate technical action is needed to alleviate the severity to the barest minim...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2021/v21i417460

Seasonal Vegetation Response to Climate Variability on Land use Land Cover Changes using In-Situ and Satellite Imagery Observation Data for Semi-Arid Maasai Mara National Reserve Rangeland Ecosystem, Kenya

Charles C. Kapkwang, Japheth O. Onyando, Peter M. Kundu & Joost Hoedjes · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2021

Monitoring vegetation response through enhanced change detection by remote sensing and geographical information systems has tremendously improved real time information on surface features. Over the last few decades biomass monitoring at large scale has been made possible from inf...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2021/v21i517461

Analysis of Effects of Foreign Clay and Local Clay Additives on Viscosity of Water Based Drilling Mud

Cyprian Obinna Azinta, Gordian Onyebuchi Mbah & Monday Omotioma · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2021

This research compared the viscosity and other allied rheological properties of formulated water based drilling mud using local clay (that is modified with cheap and available additives) and foreign clay. These additives (such as xanthum gum, high viscosity polyanionic cellulose...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2021/v21i417459

Prospects for Improving Building Maintenance Management in Nigerian Public Universities: A Case Study of Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Christian I. Ohaedeghasi, Fidelis O. Ezeokoli, Nathan N. Agu, Kevin C. Okolie & Stanley C. Ugochukwu · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2021

Buildings are highly resourceful in the effective operation of tertiary institutions. It is imperative that these assets should be given good maintenance attention for effective performance. Public institutions have always been faced with ineffective maintenance of buildings due...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2021/v21i417458

Analysis of Rainfall Variability and Trends Over Nzoia River Basin, Kenya

Ernest Othieno Odwori & Jacob Wanambacha Wakhungu · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2021

Nzoia river is mainly rain fed and the basin is one of the regions that is highly vulnerable to climate change in Kenya. Understanding rainfall variability and trends is important for better water resources management and economic development in the basin. The aim of this study i...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2021/v21i417457