Energy Saving through Connection of Sunken Garden with Nature and Passive Cooling in Traditional Buildings of Hot and Dry Climate of Iran

F. Mohammad Alinezhad

Volume 11, Issue 1 , March 2020, , Pages 19-25

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2020.11.01.04

Abstract
  Sunken garden is one of the elements of traditional Iranian architecture, formed with the attitude of conservation of environment and organizing a meaningful relationship with its surroundings. Many studies have been conducted to identify this element of traditional architecture and its functions, endorsing ...  Read More

Enhancement of Rooftop Photovoltaic Array Characteristic Interconnected by Grid under Partial Shading Condition Using Cascaded DC/DC Converter

A. M. Mahmoud; S. M. Saafan; A. M. Attalla; H. Elgohary

Volume 9, Issue 1 , January 2018, , Pages 24-30

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2018.09.01.04

Abstract
  The photovoltaic (PV) Power generation is the best source of renewable energy due to advantages such as free fuel cost, cleanness, little maintenance, and causing no noise due to absence of moving parts. Egyptian government moves towards encourage consumers to generate electricity from PV array and issues ...  Read More

The Circular Economy Business Model of Algoland

J. Rosenlund; C. Legrand

Volume 10, Issue 1 , March 2019, , Pages 33-37

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2019.10.01.05

Abstract
  In the Algoland project, microalgae are used to clean water and air from industry. This is built on a long standing collaboration between research, industry and society. In this way Algoland supports the transition to a circular economy by turning pollution into biomass and potential products. This paper ...  Read More

Environment
Harmattan Dust Characteristics using Fourier Transform-Infrared and Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry Method of Selected Sub-Saharan Region in African Stations

A. Shola Rinde; A. Mustapha; A. Francis Olatunbosun

Volume 15, Issue 1 , January 2024, , Pages 38-47

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2024.15.01.04

Abstract
  Harmattan dust has been identified as a discrete mass of solid earth crust hanging in the air for an extended period of time. It has been noted that less studies have been conducted in Nigeria to determine the functional groups contained in harmattan dust. The goal of this study was to figure out what ...  Read More

Renewable Energy
Acid Catalysis of Waste Cooking Oils for Biodiesel Production

I. V. Priya; S. V. A. R. Sastry; A. Sahoo

Volume 10, Issue 2 , June 2019, , Pages 91-95

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2019.10.02.04

Abstract
  Sustainable energy source and pollution free environment is the immediate requirement of developing countries. Waste cooking oils of five different origins were considered in the present work for biodiesel production. Attempt was made to study the effect of process variables on acid-catalyzed oil transesterification. ...  Read More

Evaluation of Operative Factors on Conversion Efficiency of Biodiesel Production from Waste Cooking Oil

A. Hasheminezhad; S. J. Hashemi; R. Tabatabaie

Volume 9, Issue 2 , June 2018, , Pages 100-104

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2018.09.02.04

Abstract
  Today, the production of biodiesel from waste cooking oil due to its renewability, low cost of production and also low pollution become more popular. In this research, the factors affecting the production of biodiesel by trans-esterification method from waste cooking oil were evaluated. For this purpose, ...  Read More

Sythesis of Biodiesel from Coconut Waste via In-situ Transesterification

M. N. Noorzalila; M. A. Nurul Asikin

Volume 7, Issue 2 , April 2016, , Pages 109-113

https://doi.org/10.5829/idosi.ijee.2016.07.02.04

Abstract
  The increasing number of environmental pollution through carbon emission from combustion of fuels and the unstable fluctuation of global petroleum prices have alarmed a signal that a clean alternative energy is in urgent need. Through the past years, a lot of researches have been focusing in producing ...  Read More

Extraction and Characterization of Natural Fibres from Plantain (Musa paradisiaca) Stalk Wastes

A. G. Adeniyi; D. V. Onifade; J. O. Ighalo; S. A. Abdulkareem; M. K. Amosa

Volume 11, Issue 2 , June 2020, , Pages 116-121

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2020.11.02.04

Abstract
  Plantain stalks obtained from solid waste stream of Ganmo market in Ilorin was used in this study. Natural fibres extraction from waste plantain stalk was achieved using biological retting methods. The natural fibre was rented from the waste stalk after 24 days of soaking in water. The extracted fibres ...  Read More

An investigation on Removal Efficiency of Direct Blue 71 by ZnO Nano-Particles and Activated Carbon Produced from Agricultural Wastes

S. N. Larimi; B. Ayati

Volume 8, Issue 2 , April 2017, , Pages 118-126

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2017.08.02.04

Abstract
  The present study used the adsorption process of activated carbon produced from agricultural wastes and the photocatalytic process of nano-ZnO to break down complex compounds available in removing Direct Blue 71 (henceforth,  DB71). The two processes were done under three varied circumstances- adsorption/photocatalytic, ...  Read More

Evaluation of the Electrical Characteristics of Recycled Iron Reinforced Polystyrene Composites

S. A. Abdulkareem; J. O. Ighalo; A. G. Adeniyi

Volume 12, Issue 2 , June 2021, , Pages 125-130

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2021.12.02.04

Abstract
  The prospective reuse of iron fillings from the milling machine and polystyrene in the solid waste streams in the production of plastic composites were considered in this study. The preparation, electrical properties, density, void fraction and particle distributions of the solvated polystyrene filled ...  Read More

Water Resources Engineering
A Comparative Evaluation of Rain Water Obtained from Corrugated Roofing Sheets within Awka Metropolis, Anambra State

P. E. Omuku; C. C. Odidika; A. E. Ozukwe; K. O. Iwuozor

Volume 13, Issue 2 , March 2022, , Pages 134-140

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2022.13.02.04

Abstract
  The objective of this study was to evaluate comparatively the effects of different brands of corrugated roofing sheets on rainwater utilized within Awka metropolis. Different physicochemical parameters were assessed in the rain water harvested using established standard laboratory procedures. The rain ...  Read More

A Life Cycle Assessment Approach to the Electricity Generation from Gishoma Peat Power Plant

H. Eustache; N. Gaetan; D. Sandoval; U. G. Wali; K. Venant

Volume 9, Issue 3 , October 2018, , Pages 176-181

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2018.09.03.04

Abstract
  Electricity is most often generated at a power plant by electromechanical generators, driven by heat engines fueled by combustion. The combustion of peat for electricity generation is one among the energy contributors in Rwanda as Gishoma peat power plant that provides 15Mwh. The aim of this paper is ...  Read More

Production of Fuels From High Density Polyethylene and Low Density Polyethylene Plastic Wastes via Pyrolysis Methods

E. H. Istoto; W. Widayat; S. Saptadi

Volume 10, Issue 3 , September 2019, , Pages 185-189

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2019.10.03.04

Abstract
  The composition of fuel production per litre from polyethylene waste via pyrolysis was determined through thermal degradation. Compositions of fuels from high density polyethylene/low density polyethylene (HDPE/LDPE) pyrolysis were naphta, gasoline, and active carbon as residues. The pyrolysis process ...  Read More

Removal of Lead and Copper from Textile Wastewater Using Egg Shells

S. S. Pandey; N. B. Singh; S. P. Shukla; M. Tiwari

Volume 8, Issue 3 , July 2017, , Pages 202-209

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2017.08.03.04

Abstract
  The aim of present study was to investigate the removal of lead and copper from textile wastewater using waste egg shells in a continuous stirred tank reactor. The effect of initial pH, metal concentration, adsorbent dosage and retention time were investigated. Optimum adsorption of lead (80%) was obtained ...  Read More

Energy
Improving Energy Efficiency in Agronomical Systems

H. Eskandari

Volume 14, Issue 3 , July 2023, , Pages 221-227

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2023.14.03.04

Abstract
  Increasing demand for agricultural products and production of resource constraints- especially the limitation of cultivable areas - have made the highest yield per unit area the main goal of agricultural producers. Agriculture is a system exhibiting high energy consumption and production. Since energy ...  Read More

Prediction of the Effects of Combustion–Generated Pollutant on Human Health: Mathematical Models and Numerical Solutions

M. G. Sobamowo

Volume 7, Issue 3 , July 2016, , Pages 233-242

https://doi.org/10.5829/idosi.ijee.2016.07.03.04

Abstract
  The rapid increase in technological innovations and utilizations have adversely affected the environment and consequently continued to constitute a threat to the future survival of human. To counter these assaults and the threats of further degradation of the environment and human health, the basic recommended ...  Read More

Adsorptive Removal of Methylene Blue Dye from Aqueous Solutions Using CoFe1.9Mo0.1O4 Magnetic Nanoparticles

I. A. Amar; A. Sharif; M. M. Alkhayali; M. A. Jabji; F. Altohami; M. A. Abdul Qadir; M. M. Ahwidi

Volume 9, Issue 4 , December 2018, , Pages 247-254

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2018.09.04.04

Abstract
  In this study, the adsorption properties of spinel ferrite-based adsorbent, CoFe1.9Mo0.1O4 (CFMo), for removal of methylene blue (MB) from aqueous solution have been investigated. Sol-gel process was successfully employed to prepare CoFe1.9Mo0.1O4 magnetic nanoparticles. The synthesized adsorbent was ...  Read More

Behaviour of Early Age Shrinkage of Concrete with Binary and Ternary Combination of Fly Ash and Pond Ash with Addition of Glass Fiber

B. Rath; S. Deo; G. Ramtekkar

Volume 10, Issue 4 , December 2019, , Pages 248-255

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2019.10.04.04

Abstract
  Fly ash and pond ash are two by-products of thermal power stations. These industrial wastes require a lot of landfill area and are also causing harm to the environment. By using locally available fly ash and pond ash as partial replacement of cement and fine aggregate, a green concrete shall be produced. ...  Read More

Energy
An MILP Formulation for Energy Scheduling of Self-sufficient Smart Home Considering Household Appliances, and Investigating Its Energy Behavior

F. Hasanlu; A. Fallah-Sabet; A. Fereidunian

Volume 15, Issue 3 , July 2024, , Pages 255-264

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2024.15.03.04

Abstract
  The electric energy demand has been increasing, following digitalization and development of urbanization, which has led to functional enhancement of home energy management system (HEMS) and its subsystems. A great amount of the produced electricity is used for household loads, whereas self-sufficient ...  Read More

Biodegradation Behaviour of Particleboard Bonded with Modified PVOH/Oil Palm Starch and Nano Silicon Dioxide

A. K. Norani; R. Hashim; O. Sulaiman; S. Hiziroglu; S. Ujang; W. N. A. Wan Nadhari

Volume 8, Issue 4 , October 2017, , Pages 269-273

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2017.08.04.04

Abstract
  The main objectives of this study were to evaluate the biodegradation behaviour of experimental particleboard bonded with modified 30 % of PVOH, 70 % of Oil palm starch and 3 % of nano silicon dioxide (SiO2). Boric acid at 2 % was also added as a cross-linker to PVOH in modified oil palm starch to enhance ...  Read More

Prediction of Solar Radiation According to Aerosol Optical Depth

F. Chabane; A. Arif; N. Moummi; A. Brima

Volume 11, Issue 4 , December 2020, , Pages 271-276

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2020.11.04.04

Abstract
  The dependencye of aerosol optical depth on wavelength as well as the fit of the humidity, temperature and pressure approximation under atmoshperic condition at Biskra city of Algeria has been investigated. Our work consists of measuring and modeling solar radiation on the horizontal area to create a ...  Read More

Metal Speciation and Pollution Status of Trace Metals in Roadside Dusts in High Traffic Density Areas of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

G. A. Ebong; E. A. Moses

Volume 7, Issue 4 , October 2016, , Pages 340-348

https://doi.org/10.5829/idosi.ijee.2016.07.04.04

Abstract
  Roadside dusts from high traffic density areas in Uyo, Ikot Ekpene, Eket, Ibeno, Abak and Itu local government areas of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria were analyzed for concentrations of total cadmium, chromium, copper, nickel, zinc and lead.  Optimized Bureau Community of Reference (BCR) speciation method ...  Read More