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Influence of External Parameters on the Dynamic Behavior of Resource-economic-pollution System

Jiuli Yin, Jing Huang & Xinghua Fan · Journal of Energy Research and Reviews · 2019

This paper discusses a new type of selective-constrained resource-economic-pollution (REP) system. Based on the nonlinear dynamics theory, the dynamic behavior of the new system is discussed. The genetic algorithm is used to identify the quantitative coefficients of the actual sy...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jenrr/2019/v3i230092

Kinetics Properties and Thermal Behavior of Pine Sawdust and Municipal Solid Waste

Arthur M. Omari, Baraka Kichonge & Zephania A. Chaula · Journal of Energy Research and Reviews · 2019

Waste resulting from economic activities has been an integral part of every human society. Effective waste management is considered to be consistent with improved quality of life through removal of potential hazards of uncontrolled disposal. Recent years has witnessed a number of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jenrr/2019/v3i230091

Optimization and Kinetic Modeling of the Removal of Lead from Enugu Coal by Acid Leaching

Okoro Sylvanus Ezenwa, Asadu Christian Oluchukwu & Abuh Mark Agaba · Journal of Energy Research and Reviews · 2019

Removal of lead from Enugu coal with different acids as the leachant under different conditions such as leaching time, particle size, acid concentration, and leachant volume was investigated in this studies. The filtrate from each treatment was analyzed with Atomic Absorption X-r...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jenrr/2019/v3i130090

Determination of Energy and Exergy of Syngas Produced from Air-steam Gasification of Wheat Straw in a Dual Distributer Fluidized Bed Gasifier

Yaning Zhang, Abdel Ghaly, Sammy S. Sadaka & Bingxi Li · Journal of Energy Research and Reviews · 2019

The energy and exergy of syngas produced from air-steam gasification of wheat straw in a dual-distributor fluidized bed gasifier under different operating conditions were evaluated. Three fluidization velocities (0.35, 0.40 and 0.45 m/s), 3 steam flow rates (0.20, 0.25 and 0.30 k...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jenrr/2019/v3i130089

A Comparative study of Time Series, Empirical Orthogonal Transformation and Descriptive Statistical Analysis on Meteorological Parameters over Ogoja and Maiduguri

D. O. Akpootu, B. I. Tijjani & U. M. Gana · Journal of Energy Research and Reviews · 2019

In this study, time series statistical analysis was carried out on the monthly average daily meteorological parameters of global solar radiation, sunshine hours, wind speed, mean temperature, rainfall, cloud cover and relative humidity during the period of thirty one years (1980...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jenrr/2019/v3i130088

Optimization of Foam-Mat Drying Process of Watermelon Pulp Using Response Surface Methodology

J. Isa & A. P. Olalusi · Journal of Energy Research and Reviews · 2019

Introduction: Foam mat drying involves the change of agricultural material from a high moisture content level to a stable foam which is achieved by moisture reduction mechanism. Aim: In this study, foam-mat drying process of watermelon was optimized using response surface methodo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jenrr/2019/v3i130087

Enforcement of Access to Effective Technical Support Services in the Kenyan Solar Energy System

Jackbed Gakii Mugo & Joseph N. Muguthu · Journal of Energy Research and Reviews · 2019

Energy is the prime mover of development cutting across industrialisation, manufacturing and residential consumption. Recently, Kenya, being ranked high among the most developed countries in Africa, has mapped way for embracement of renewable energy technology with increasing deb...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jenrr/2019/v3i130086

Efficient Thermal Cycle Undergoing Adiabatic Contraction Based Work by Releasing Heat

Ramon Ferreiro Garcia · Journal of Energy Research and Reviews · 2019

By means of observational evidence it is shown that, among the vast amount of heat-work interactions occurring in closed process based transformations, there exists the possibility of doing a transformation characterized by doing useful mechanical work by contraction based compre...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jenrr/2019/v2i430085

Estimating Natural Gas Demand Elasticities in Nigeria

Emmanuel Okheshimi Afimia · Journal of Energy Research and Reviews · 2019

This study estimated natural gas demand elasticities in Nigeria. The objective of the study was to examine the responsiveness of natural gas demand to changes in price of natural gas, income and prices of other energy products. The study adopted the bound testing approach to    c...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jenrr/2019/v2i430084

Computational Analysis for Good Thermal Exchange and Low Pressure Drop in Regenerative Air Preheaters

P. C. Mioralli, M. A. B. Da Silva, E. Avallone, P. H. Palota & P. S. G. Natividade · Journal of Energy Research and Reviews · 2019

A computational analysis in a rotary regenerative air preheater subject to pre-established mass flow rate is performed. The heat transfer rate, the pressure drop and the outlet temperatures of gas streams are calculated from different matrix porosity values. The fluid flow and th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jenrr/2019/v2i430083

Effects of High Temperature in the Combustion Chamber of a Drop Tube Furnace (DTF) for Different Thermochemical Processes

Glauber Cruz & Paula Manoel Crnkovic · Journal of Energy Research and Reviews · 2019

Introduction: Thermochemical and biochemical processes are used to convert biomass into useful and sustainable energy. Thermoconversion processes comprises the biomasses burning in an oxygen-rich environment or in the absence of this, where types and fuel properties, process cond...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jenrr/2019/v2i430082

The Study of Terrestrial Solar Radiation in Awka Using Measured Meteorological Data

Chinelo U. Ikeh & Chukwunwike C. Okeke · Journal of Energy Research and Reviews · 2019

This work investigated the terrestrial solar radiation over Awka, South Eastern Nigeria using meteorological parameters of terrestrial temperature and relative humidity collected during 2013- 2014 respectively, using Davis weather station vantage pros2 (with Integrated Sensor Sui...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jenrr/2019/v2i430081

Environmental Kuznets Curve of Household Electricity Consumption in China: Based on Spatial Econometric Model

Caidan Tan · Journal of Energy Research and Reviews · 2019

In this paper, the spatial measurement model is introduced into the environmental Kuznets curve to investigate the impact of income on household electric carbon emissions. The spatial correlation diagnosis was made by using Moran scatterplot and Moran index. The results of spatia...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jenrr/2019/v2i330080

Solar Energy as an Alternative for an All Year Round Production of Vegetables in Anambra, Nigeria

C. U. Ikeh · Journal of Energy Research and Reviews · 2019

Epileptic power supply is a major problem in Nigeria and one of the ways Nigerians have solving this challenge is by using renewable energy as an alternative power supply in place fossil fuels. Among renewable energy sources, solar is the most important because it is available in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jenrr/2019/v2i330079

Performance Probability Distribution Function for Modelling Solar Radiation in South Southern Nigeria: A Case Study of Yenagoa

Chukwutem Isaac Abiodun & Obiora Emeka Anisiji · Journal of Energy Research and Reviews · 2019

This study has attempted to assess the performance of the most suitable statistical distribution function for modelling solar radiation over Yenagoa, Bayelsa State in Nigeria. The probability distribution functions are tested based on eleven years (2007-2017) solar radiation data...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jenrr/2019/v2i330078