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Review of the Nigerian Power Sector

Arinze Okoye · Journal of Energy Research and Reviews · 2024

A constant power supply is a key indicator of a developed economy. Any nation with unreliable energy supply hampers its development and risks losing potential investors. Nigeria, a country with over 160 million people, has experienced frequent and persistent power outages over th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jenrr/2024/v16i8366

The State-of-the-Art Review on Wind and Photovoltaic Solar Hybrid Renewable Energy and Its Impending Potential in Eastern and Southern Africa

M. Chambalile, B. Su & F. Illo · Journal of Energy Research and Reviews · 2024

Hybrid renewable energy, combining wind and solar sources, is crucial globally, notably in Africa, addressing electricity shortages and complementing each other's performance. However, both sources are intermittent, challenging grids without sufficient storage capacity. Many coun...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jenrr/2024/v16i8365

Forest Clearance and Fragmentation for Charcoal Production: The Case of Bimbia Bonadikombo Forest, South West Region, Cameroon

Njoh Roland Ndah, Julie Taku & Celestine Fonyikeh-Bomboh Lucha · Journal of Energy Research and Reviews · 2024

The exploitation activities of man on natural resources have hardly been sustainable. This study examined the implication of charcoal production on the Bimbia Bonadikombo forest and it’s environ. The study employed both direct field observation and questionnaire administration fo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jenrr/2024/v16i8364

Study of the Effect of Using Soybean Oil on Air Emissions Realised from Diesel Engine Performance

A.A. Adegbola, O.O. Adeoye, S.D. Oladapo & F.D. Popoola · Journal of Energy Research and Reviews · 2024

Fossil fuel contributes 80% of the word’s energy needs. Whereas, the emission produced by the emission of fossil fuels contribute to air pollution and global warming. Biodiesel as one promising alternative to fossil fuel for diesel engines has become increasingly important due to...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jenrr/2024/v16i8363

Exploring Pack-level Current-Split Strategies for Optimized Energy Distribution in Li-ion Battery Systems

Sandeep Riven Reddy Maddireddy · Journal of Energy Research and Reviews · 2024

Pack-level current-split strategies play a crucial role in optimizing energy distribution within Li-ion battery systems, thereby enhancing their overall performance and reliability. In this study, we explore various current-split strategies and their impact on battery pack effici...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jenrr/2024/v16i7362

Modification of Growth Media for Scenedesmus and Nitchzer Species for Fatty Acid Methyl Esters Production in Raceway Pond

Muhammad, H & H.M. Maishanu · Journal of Energy Research and Reviews · 2024

The aim of this study was to modify the growth media for Scenedesmus and Nitchzia species for fatty acid methyl esters production in raceway pond. Native Scenedesmus and Nitchzia species were cultivated in raceway pond in three different growth media (Nitrogen-sufficient, Nitroge...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jenrr/2024/v16i7358

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle for Pipeline Surveillance: A Review

Osaro PA, Olukaejire SJ, Ifiora CC & Kama GH · Journal of Energy Research and Reviews · 2024

Petroleum products being transported through pipelines can be easily targeted by economic and political saboteurs. Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) heralds a new technology on pipeline safety, surveillance, surveying mapping, assessment and safety for the oil and gas industry. With...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jenrr/2024/v16i6357

Characterization of Flow Behaviour in a Crude Oil Production Well

Laura Sfiriac, Doru Stoianovici, Maria Stoicescu & Timur Chis · Journal of Energy Research and Reviews · 2024

The estimation of pressure drop in vertical wells is not just important, it's a critical aspect. Reservoir production capacity depends on Reservoir Pressure, Thickness and Permeability of the Production Zone, Type and Spacing of Reservoir Boundaries, Well Radius, Reservoir Fluid...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jenrr/2024/v16i6356

Bioprospecting of Indigenous Microbial Species for Bioethanol Production from the Fruits of Some Selected Exotic Ornamental Plants

Sani Yahaya, Nasir Isa Fagge, Umar Farouk Ahmad, Ammar Salisu Ibrahim, Ibrahim Surajo & Adam Salihu Alhassan · Journal of Energy Research and Reviews · 2024

The study determined the ability of some selected indigenous microbial isolates, namely Bacillus subtilis, Zymomonas mobilis and Saccharomyces cerevisiae, in the production of bioethanol from the fruits of some exotic plants (i.e. Ixora coccinea, Duranta repens and Syzygium guine...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jenrr/2024/v16i6355

Forecasting U.S. Fossil Energy Consumption: Advancing Accuracy with Multilayer Perceptron and Residual Learning

Yiwu Hao & Qingping He · Journal of Energy Research and Reviews · 2024

Accurate midterm forecasts of fossil fuel consumption are essential for effective energy planning, economic management, and resource allocation. While machine learning models have demonstrated their efficacy in handling large-scale nonlinear datasets, many, including Multilayer P...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jenrr/2024/v16i6354

Technical and Enviro-economic Analysis of a 0.78 kWp PV System

Wilkins K. Cheruiyot, Eliaz K. Komen, Joel K. Tonui & Richard A. Kinyamal · Journal of Energy Research and Reviews · 2024

Aim: To determine the technical, economic and environmental performance analysis of an installed PV backup system. Study Design: To attain this goal, analysis were performed using a freely available PVSyst 6.7.0 software tool. Economic evaluation was performed using respective pr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jenrr/2024/v16i6353

Effect of Natural Dye Extracts on the Absorbance Characteristics of TiO2 in Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells

P.S. Cookey, T.E. Amakoromo & T.T. Awuhe · Journal of Energy Research and Reviews · 2024

Natural dye extracts from Chinese Ixora (Ixora chinensis) flower, Cassod flower (Cassia Siamea), Cassava leaf (Manihot Esculenta), purple heart (Tradescantia Pallida) and Copper leaf (Acalypha Wilkesiana) have been explored as sensitizers for the fabrication of dye-sensitized sol...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jenrr/2024/v16i5352