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Optimization Of Pulsed Laser Deposition Parameters For Single Crystalline (011) Oriented Tetragonal Pzt Thin Films, Mahamudu H. Mtebwa Dec 2022

Optimization Of Pulsed Laser Deposition Parameters For Single Crystalline (011) Oriented Tetragonal Pzt Thin Films, Mahamudu H. Mtebwa

Tanzania Journal of Engineering and Technology (TJET)

Recent advances in nanotechnology applications require the processing of high-quality thin films. A systematic study of the optimization of Pulsed deposition parameters for (110) oriented tetragonal PZT thin films is reported in this work. Prior to film deposition, a highly tetragonal Pb(Zr0.5, Ti0.95) or PZT 05/95 was selected to be deposited on (110) oriented Strontium titanate, SrTiO3 substrate, STO(110) to insure small compressive misfit strain. Unlike SRO, the LSOM bottom electrode was then successfully grown at 620 °C, 1.0 J/cm2 and a target-substrate distance of 3.9 cm. Finally, deposition parameters of PZT were progressively optimized through monitoring film morphological changes. …


Performance Evaluation Of Udsm Network To Deliver Multimedia Elearning Contents: Case Of Coict, Mercy Mbise Dec 2022

Performance Evaluation Of Udsm Network To Deliver Multimedia Elearning Contents: Case Of Coict, Mercy Mbise

Tanzania Journal of Engineering and Technology (TJET)

The use of technology in education in Sub-Saharan Africa has been reported to be hindered by many factors including inadequate Information and Communication Technology (ICT) infrastructure, low internet speed, and lack of skills to use educational technologies. This paper aim at evaluating how the available ICT infrastructure at the College of Information and Communication Technologies (CoICT) can support, with acceptable Quality of Service (QoS), the delivery of multimedia applications for eLearning services. The evaluation was performed over a network testbed implemented in a computer laboratory for wired and wireless connections. The testbed consisted of five personal computers (PCs) connected via …


Energy Assessment Of E-Motorcycles As A Clean Transport Mode For Passenger Mobility: A Case Of Ilala District, Dar Es Salaam, John Shirima Dec 2022

Energy Assessment Of E-Motorcycles As A Clean Transport Mode For Passenger Mobility: A Case Of Ilala District, Dar Es Salaam, John Shirima

Tanzania Journal of Engineering and Technology (TJET)

Electric motorcycles or e-motorcycles is a clean mode of road transport that present a prominent solution toward decarbonizing cities. Despite of e-motorcycles being cleaner than gasoline ones, at the moment, there is missing information whether it is feasible to replace gasoline motorcycles with e-motorcycles used for business transport purposes. This paper, therefore, presents the results comparing energy usage when using e-motorcycles and when using the gasoline motorcycles. The energy demand for driving passengers using an e-motorcycle in the precarious routes originated from Gongo la Mboto bus stop to Segerea bus stop, Buguruni Malapa, Gerezani bus stop, Kivukoni bus stop, and …


Formation Of A Geological Model Of Oil And Gas Fields Based On New Geological And Geophysical Data (By The Example Of The Kultak Field), D A. Akhmedova, O A. Karshiev, E T. Matkarimov, A A. Elomonov, U B. Fayzullaev Dec 2022

Formation Of A Geological Model Of Oil And Gas Fields Based On New Geological And Geophysical Data (By The Example Of The Kultak Field), D A. Akhmedova, O A. Karshiev, E T. Matkarimov, A A. Elomonov, U B. Fayzullaev

Technical science and innovation

The article presents the results of building a geological model of oil and gas fields based on new geological and geophysical data on the example of the Kultak field. Using the Schlumberger-Petrel software package, it is recommended that to build permanent models of oil and gas fields, a geological model was built.


Efficiency Of Using Solar Collectors In Energy Saving And Saving Energy Resources, R R. Tillahodjaev, A A. Mirzayev Dec 2022

Efficiency Of Using Solar Collectors In Energy Saving And Saving Energy Resources, R R. Tillahodjaev, A A. Mirzayev

Technical science and innovation

Most manufacturers, suppliers and installers make only a rough calculation of solar collectors. The article goes step-by-step calculation, solar systems for heating, in order to fully provide the house with warmth in winter. Calculation of the real power of the solar collector. Calculation of the efficiency of the solar collector in the direction. Calculation of solar collector performance by installation angle. Features of flat panels. The performance of the vacuum manifold. How many solar collectors do you need to heat your home? Hot water connection.


Angiogenic Supports For Microvascular Engineering, Zain Siddiqui Dec 2022

Angiogenic Supports For Microvascular Engineering, Zain Siddiqui

Dissertations

Ischemic tissue disease is caused by a lack of circulation / blood supply to tissue. This can be treated by introducing a number of angiogenic (pro-blood vessel forming) factors into the tissue. This work presents strategies for ischemic tissue treatment utilizing a novel proangiogenic self-assembling peptide hydrogel platform. To demonstrate the utility of this platform, its use alone as an angiogenic therapeutic (both alone as a self-assembling hydrogel and with two-component systems), and its ability to vascularize implants is explored. Due to these angiogenic scaffolds demonstrating efficacy to regenerate microvasculature, this work evaluates diseases that can be treated by the …


A Comparison Of Techniques Of Boron Removal From Water And Wastewater, Abdolmajid Fadaei Dec 2022

A Comparison Of Techniques Of Boron Removal From Water And Wastewater, Abdolmajid Fadaei

Journal of Environmental Science and Sustainable Development

Boron is a vital trace element required by plants, humans, and animals. It is also a significant element used in several industries. Along with the widespread usage of boron, boron waste progressively contaminates the potable water sources as well as causing a chain of environmental and health challenges to occur. This study reviews the techniques used for boron removal from aqueous solutions, including ion exchange, resin adsorption, reverse osmosis (RO), electrocoagulation, microfiltration, chemical coagulation, solvent extraction, electro dialytic, and hybrid processes. A review search was carried out from the databases Scopus, PubMed, Web of Knowledge, and Embase using the following …


Interrogating The State Of Application Of Technology Within The Malawi Maritime Force As Maritime Expression : A Task-Technology Fit Approach, Gift William Kamwendo Dec 2022

Interrogating The State Of Application Of Technology Within The Malawi Maritime Force As Maritime Expression : A Task-Technology Fit Approach, Gift William Kamwendo

World Maritime University Dissertations

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Laboratory Analyzes For Determining The Antioxidant Activity Of Dried Red Hawthorn Fruits, T T. Raxmanova, N A. Afanaseva, Sh A. Sultanova Dec 2022

Laboratory Analyzes For Determining The Antioxidant Activity Of Dried Red Hawthorn Fruits, T T. Raxmanova, N A. Afanaseva, Sh A. Sultanova

Technical science and innovation

This article analyzes the drying process of hawthorn fruit found in mountainous regions of our country. Since red hawthorn fruit is considered one of the main medicinal products, it is important to dry it while preserving its antioxidant properties. Blanching technology was used in a convective drying device for drying while maintaining the antioxidant properties of the object. In the process of blanching, a solution of ordinary water and citric acid was used. 1 and 1.5% solution of citric acid solution was selected. Blanching technology was used before drying the hawthorn fruit. Red hawthorn fruit was dried until 15% moisture …


Analysis Of Methods Of Construction And Application Of Modern Anti-Radar Missiles, A S. Solonar, P A. Khmarski, B M. Mukhammedov, G Sh Tuganov Dec 2022

Analysis Of Methods Of Construction And Application Of Modern Anti-Radar Missiles, A S. Solonar, P A. Khmarski, B M. Mukhammedov, G Sh Tuganov

Technical science and innovation

The analysis of methods of construction and application of modern anti-radar missiles (ARM) is carried out. The analysis allowed us to identify the most distinctive features of ARM such as: high flight speed (600-1200 m/s), limited launch range, different flight paths and it is oriented towards the attacked radar, small effective distribution surface (ESR), due to a sharp increase in the weight and size characteristics of the homing head of the homing head outside the frequency range (from 0.5 to 40 GHz), radio electronic means of the ARM are not created, the large range and high speed of tuning the …


Analysis Of Possible Causes Of Industrial Injuries And Accidents At Coal Industry Enterprises, F U. Otabekov, M Z. Naimova Dec 2022

Analysis Of Possible Causes Of Industrial Injuries And Accidents At Coal Industry Enterprises, F U. Otabekov, M Z. Naimova

Technical science and innovation

In this article, the issues that a person may face unfortunate events due to a certain reason due to the influence of various dangerous and harmful factors in the course of his life activities are resolved. Depending on the type and degree of exposure or the cause of the accident, the type and degree of injury may also vary. In most cases, injuries and damages occur suddenly and can lead to unexpected and unexpected consequences. Let's imagine that an unfortunate event happened by chance. In this situation, many people lose their senses, start to panic, hurry, become overly nervous or …


Research Of Factors Affecting The Efficiency Of Rock Breaking Equipment, J A. Tursunov, R U. Jurayev Dec 2022

Research Of Factors Affecting The Efficiency Of Rock Breaking Equipment, J A. Tursunov, R U. Jurayev

Technical science and innovation

Nowadays 35-40 % of all the drilling works, performed on mining and geological exploration enterprises, are made by air bottom hole cleaning, and the rest 60-65 % are made by flushing liquids on water base. Air drilling and bottom hole cleaning due to low heat conductivity of air generates high temperature at a borehole bottom thus negatively affecting the efficiency of rock destruction tool; while drilling with water based flushing fluids causes efficiency reduction of rock destruction tool due to formation of slurry mode at a borehole bottom. This paper presents the results of the study of the factors negatively …


Intelligent Approach To Power System Management During Well Drilling In Terms Of Environmental Impact, N N. Makhmudov, K M. Sulitanofu Dec 2022

Intelligent Approach To Power System Management During Well Drilling In Terms Of Environmental Impact, N N. Makhmudov, K M. Sulitanofu

Technical science and innovation

An autonomous hybrid power system is an intelligent power installation that provides electricity to isolated consumers without being connected to the power grid. The introduction of autonomous hybrid power systems in the oil and gas industry is considered as an option to improve energy and environmental security. As a rule, oil and gas fields are located remotely and off the grid, and therefore electricity is generated using diesel generators. This article discusses the possibility of reducing emissions of pollutants into the atmosphere by using an autonomous hybrid installation as a source of electrical energy.


Evaluation Of Energy Efficiency Of Photoelectric Heat Batteries With Mechanism Of Solar Observation, M N. Tursunov, X Sabirov, I A. Yuldoshev, U R. Xolov Dec 2022

Evaluation Of Energy Efficiency Of Photoelectric Heat Batteries With Mechanism Of Solar Observation, M N. Tursunov, X Sabirov, I A. Yuldoshev, U R. Xolov

Technical science and innovation

Cooling of the rear surface of photoelectric batteries (PEB) was investigated by attaching a newly designed heat collector made of parallel channel cellular polycarbonate to the rear surface in order to improve the electrical and thermal efficiency in this research work. The experiment was conducted on June 7, 2022 at the Heliopolygon of the Physical-Technical Institute of Tashkent city (latitude: +41,34 (41°20'23"N), longitude: +69,3 (69°17'36"E). 2 340 W monocrystalline silicon PEBs(photoelectric batteries) were used as experimental devices. The rear surface of the first is equipped with a cooling …


Modeling Of Quad-Station Module Cluster Tools Using Petri Nets, Aung Nay Dec 2022

Modeling Of Quad-Station Module Cluster Tools Using Petri Nets, Aung Nay

Theses

The semiconductor industry is highly competitive, and with the recent chip shortage, the throughput of wafers has become more important than ever. One of the tools that the industry has deployed is to use of quad-station modules instead of the traditional single-station modules that allow for higher throughput and better wafer consistency by processing multiple wafers at the same time and distributing work. The industry trend is to use multiple transfer chamber robots to stack the quad-station modules in a series, particularly for etch products. In this work, the quad-station cluster tool wafer movement is modeled by using Petri net …


Coconut Shell Waste Treatment Technology For A Sustainable Waste Utilization: A Case Study Of The Smes In Bohol Village, Indonesia, Wahyu Anggo Rizal, Ria Suryani, Roni Maryana, Dwi Joko Prasetyo, Diah Pratiwi, Yuli Ary Ratnawati, Dini Ariani, Andri Suwanto Dec 2022

Coconut Shell Waste Treatment Technology For A Sustainable Waste Utilization: A Case Study Of The Smes In Bohol Village, Indonesia, Wahyu Anggo Rizal, Ria Suryani, Roni Maryana, Dwi Joko Prasetyo, Diah Pratiwi, Yuli Ary Ratnawati, Dini Ariani, Andri Suwanto

ASEAN Journal of Community Engagement

This project focused on the introduction of liquid smoke and bio briquette manufacturing technology to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) located in Bohol Village, Gunungkidul, Indonesia through technology transfer, training, and mentoring. These SMEs are engaged in the food business with the main product jenang ketan, a traditional food from Gunungkidul, especially in Rongkop District, and very popular among communities around and outside Gunungkidul. The traditional preparation of jenang ketan produces several by-products in the form of waste, which is dominated by coconut shell biomass. The project’s technology transfer was carried out through the procurement of a series of pyrolysis …


Urban Farming: Empowerment To Increase Economic, Education, And Nutritional Benefit For The Sub-Urban Community, Nasruddin Nasruddin, Yusuf Donner Dwiyantama, Banu Muhammad, Anom Bowalaksono, Dian Ayubi, Sarah Islamiati Pertiwi Dec 2022

Urban Farming: Empowerment To Increase Economic, Education, And Nutritional Benefit For The Sub-Urban Community, Nasruddin Nasruddin, Yusuf Donner Dwiyantama, Banu Muhammad, Anom Bowalaksono, Dian Ayubi, Sarah Islamiati Pertiwi

ASEAN Journal of Community Engagement

This article discusses the urban farming program at Sekolah Master in Beji, Depok, Indonesia, which aims to provide the community with broader benefits, such as economy, education, and increased nutritional value. The project involves planting method that was introduced to this school community. The program itself consists of several stages, starting from the preparation—dissemination of the program and designing a plan for the greenhouse, the implementation—constructing the greenhouse and installing the automatic water system, planting the vegetation, and monitoring and evaluation of the program. Eventually, an evaluation of the successful program is required to determine whether the program can be …


Properties Of (Cd, Zn)S Films Deposited By Dc Co-Sputtering, Lwitiko P. Mwakyusa Dec 2022

Properties Of (Cd, Zn)S Films Deposited By Dc Co-Sputtering, Lwitiko P. Mwakyusa

Tanzania Journal of Engineering and Technology (TJET)

CdS thin film is commonly used as a buffer layer in most thin film solar cells. However, the buffer layer with less absorption in the visible region of the solar spectrum as well as that which provides perfect lattice matching with the absorbers is required. The incorporation of Zn in the CdS films can affect the structural and optical properties of the buffer layer. In this work, films of CdS and (Cd,Zn)S films were deposited by DC sputtering utilizing CdS and Zn targets. The concentration of Zn in the CdS was varied by changing the sputtering power of the Zn …


Review Of The Imaging Performance And The Current Status Of The Cascade Gamma-Rays Coincidence Imagers, Leonid L. Nkuba Dr. Dec 2022

Review Of The Imaging Performance And The Current Status Of The Cascade Gamma-Rays Coincidence Imagers, Leonid L. Nkuba Dr.

Tanzania Journal of Engineering and Technology (TJET)

Various studies that have investigated the detection of gamma coincidence events have revealed that design factors and image reconstruction approaches dictate the spatial resolution, coincidence efficiency, and levels of statistical noise of the detection system. In the case of imaging, cascade gamma-ray coincidence (CGC) imagers coupled with collimated detectors offer promising values for both spatial resolution and coincidence efficiency. However, to date, no CGC imager with single or multiple collimated detectors has reported a performance level beyond 6.7 mm spatial resolution (FWHM) and 6.0 × 10-6 coincidence efficiency. Given the recent developments and the current interests in high resolution and …


Lead Acid Battery Recycling In The Current Tanzania Industrialization Drive: Challenges And Opportunities, Divina D. Kaombe Dec 2022

Lead Acid Battery Recycling In The Current Tanzania Industrialization Drive: Challenges And Opportunities, Divina D. Kaombe

Tanzania Journal of Engineering and Technology (TJET)

ABSTRACT Advancements in automotive technologies, Information and Communications Technology and renewable energy technologies have increased the use of lead acid batteries as a source of portable and rechargeable energy. This has considerably increased the number of spent batteries with adverse effects on the environment and human health; which calls for recycling of spent batteries. This work was conducted to investigate challenges facing the formal business of recycling spent batteries and potential manufacturers of new lead-acid batteries in Tanzania. The work involved collection of information from key stakeholders such as collectors, dealers, Tanzania Revenue Authority and recyclers. It was found out …


A Chemical Study Of Archaeometallurgical Ceramics From Southwestern Tanzania, Edwinus Lyaya Dec 2022

A Chemical Study Of Archaeometallurgical Ceramics From Southwestern Tanzania, Edwinus Lyaya

Tanzania Journal of Engineering and Technology (TJET)

Archaeometallurgical ceramics, including furnaces, tuyères, and potteries, were required for successful pre-industrial iron smelting and refining. However, there are limited chemical studies on archaeometallurgical ceramics in Tanzania. This paper examined the nature of clay source in terms of refractoriness, determined whether there were multiple clay sources, and verified the refractoriness of the archaeometallurgical ceramics. An x-ray fluorescence (XRF) analytical technique and experimental re-firing of the archaeometallurgical ceramics were employed. The chemical data clustered in the mullite region on the Al2O3-SiO2-FeO ternary system indicate that iron smelters and refiners chose refractory clay sources for making archaeometallurgical ceramics. Small range and standard …


A Genetic Algorithm Approach To Optimal Sizing And Placement Of Distributed Generation On Nigerian Radial Feeders, Adelowo Balogun Dec 2022

A Genetic Algorithm Approach To Optimal Sizing And Placement Of Distributed Generation On Nigerian Radial Feeders, Adelowo Balogun

Tanzania Journal of Engineering and Technology (TJET)

Mitigating power loss and voltage profile problems on radial distribution networks has been a major challenge to distribution system operators. While deployment of distributed generation, as compensators, has made a suitable solution option, optimum placement and sizing of the compensators has been a concern and it has thus been receiving great attention. Meta-heuristic algorithms have been found efficacious in this respect, yet the use of the algorithms in addressing problems of radial feeders is still comparatively low in Nigeria where analytical and numerical programming methods are common. Hence; the use of genetic algorithm to site and size distributed generator for …


Determination Of Effectiveness Of Combined Biological And Physicochemical Treatment Of Vinasse, Mahir Mohammed Said Dec 2022

Determination Of Effectiveness Of Combined Biological And Physicochemical Treatment Of Vinasse, Mahir Mohammed Said

Tanzania Journal of Engineering and Technology (TJET)

Combined biological and Physicochemical treatment method was used to treat vinasse using microorganisms (Aspergillus niger (fungi) and Bacillus subtilis (bacteria)), coagulants (aluminium sulphate (Al2(SO4)3) and iron III chlorides (FeCl3)) and followed by filtration. Three factors; coagulant type, type of microorganism and coagulant concentration was analysed using full factorial design (2n) with replication, on their percentage removal of Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD), Total Suspended Solids (TSS) and turbidity. Pareto chart and regression analysis with a 95% confidence interval (5% significant level) were used to analyse the results using MINITAB 22 (current version). Initially, the vinasse had (COD), …


Characteristics Of Extreme Precipitation And Their Effect On Bean Yield In Rwanda, Paul Ts Limbu Sr Dec 2022

Characteristics Of Extreme Precipitation And Their Effect On Bean Yield In Rwanda, Paul Ts Limbu Sr

Tanzania Journal of Engineering and Technology (TJET)

This study examines the characteristics of extreme precipitation and its effect on bean yield in Rwanda from 1981 to 2017. Over the study area, two rainy seasons, March to May (MAM) and September to December (SOND), account for approximately 80% of total rainfall. The spatial distribution of rainfall over Rwanda revealed that the first three EOF modes of MAM rainfall vary by 72.72 percent over the study period, while the first three EOF modes of SOND rainfall vary by 57.48 percent. The spatial analysis of extreme precipitation reveals that during wet years, the majority of the country's western regions receive …


A Progress Insight Of The Formation Of Hydrogen Rich Syngas From Coal Gasification, Tawanda Matamba, Stefan Iglauer, Alireza Keshavarz Dec 2022

A Progress Insight Of The Formation Of Hydrogen Rich Syngas From Coal Gasification, Tawanda Matamba, Stefan Iglauer, Alireza Keshavarz

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

This review paper aims to explore the research progress in the formation of hydrogen rich gas from different innovative coal gasification parameters. Promotion effects of parameters such as pressure, temperature, catalyst, coal type, reactor setup, and gasification agents (H2O, O2, supercritical water) were extensively analysed. The formation of hydrogen gas through coal gasification was sub-divided into H2 production from fixed bed gasification system, fluidized bed system, and entrained flow system. The advantages of coal and biomass co-gasification towards clean energy formation was also reviewed. Co-gasification and elevated temperatures, pressures, and steam-carbon ratios were reported to positively influence the yields of …


Solar Irradiance Forecasting Using A Novel Hybrid Deep Ensemble Reinforcement Learning Algorithm, Seyed Mohammad Jafar Jalali, Sajad Ahmadian, Bahareh Nakisa, Mahdi Khodayar, Abbas Khosravi, Saeid Nahavandi, Syed Mohammed Shamsul Islam, Miadreza Shafie-Khah, João P. S. Catalão Dec 2022

Solar Irradiance Forecasting Using A Novel Hybrid Deep Ensemble Reinforcement Learning Algorithm, Seyed Mohammad Jafar Jalali, Sajad Ahmadian, Bahareh Nakisa, Mahdi Khodayar, Abbas Khosravi, Saeid Nahavandi, Syed Mohammed Shamsul Islam, Miadreza Shafie-Khah, João P. S. Catalão

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Solar irradiance forecasting is a major priority for the power transmission systems in order to generate and incorporate the performance of massive photovoltaic plants efficiently. As such, prior forecasting techniques that use classical modelling and single deep learning models that undertake feature extraction procedures manually were unable to meet the output demands in specific situations with dynamic variability. Therefore, in this study, we propose an efficient novel hybrid solar irradiance forecasting model based on three steps. In the first step, we employ a powerful variable input selection strategy named as partial mutual information (PMI) to calculate the linear and non-linear …


The Metaverse: A Virtual World In The Palm Of Your Hand, Ziad Doughan, Hadi Al Mubasher, Mustafa El Bizri, Ali Haidar Dec 2022

The Metaverse: A Virtual World In The Palm Of Your Hand, Ziad Doughan, Hadi Al Mubasher, Mustafa El Bizri, Ali Haidar

BAU Journal - Science and Technology

This paper explores the actual and future impact of the Metaverse as a virtual space. Thus, it focuses the probe on the technical challenges that face this everlasting emerging technology. Today, the Metaverse presents a digital environment to build collective architecture and historical heritage in a virtual space. In this digital world, the modeling and design methodology is based on individual archetypes that can puzzle new elements. Currently, traditional methods require change and adaptation in both the education and work market, especially due to the remote-work integration in the last few years. For example, many components are required to build …


Effects Of Bisphenol A And Nicotine On Cytochrome P450s In Brain And Liver Of Pregnant Rats, Mohammad Merii, Manal Fardon, Mahmoud Khalil Dec 2022

Effects Of Bisphenol A And Nicotine On Cytochrome P450s In Brain And Liver Of Pregnant Rats, Mohammad Merii, Manal Fardon, Mahmoud Khalil

BAU Journal - Science and Technology

Bisphenol A (BPA), a widely used chemical, is associated with endocrine disruption through its interactions with the aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR). BPA crosses into the human body mostly through migration from plastic packaging into the daily diet. AhR regulates the expression of drug-metabolizing enzymes (DMEs), including numerous CYP450s, and mediates xenobiotic reactions. This study aims at examining how the expression of CYP450s expression is affected, in the brain and liver of pregnant rats, by exposure to BPA and nicotine. Pregnant female Sprague-Dawley dams were exposed to increasing doses of BPA; 0 (control), 50, 500, and 5000 g/kg/day , or in …


Isolation And Characterization Of Cellulose Degrading Microorganisms Generating Electricity Using Microbial Fuel Cell, Lama Fayad, Rania Amer, Ahmad Abd El Nabi, Ali Hammoud, Hoda Yusef Dec 2022

Isolation And Characterization Of Cellulose Degrading Microorganisms Generating Electricity Using Microbial Fuel Cell, Lama Fayad, Rania Amer, Ahmad Abd El Nabi, Ali Hammoud, Hoda Yusef

BAU Journal - Science and Technology

Global warming and the accumulation of organic waste constitute a serious environmental problem. Therefore, microbial fuel cells (MFC) are an eco-friendly device that have significant capability for the production of electricity using biodegradable waste as fuel. Microorganisms used as catalysts in the anode compartment, execute a principal function in operating MFCs. The present study was conducted to isolate and to screen potential bioelectricity generating microorganisms from dumpsite soil samples and also to construct a domestic dual-chambered microbial fuel cell (MFC). Streptomyces fimicarius was found to be the best isolate for the degradation of cellulose and the production of bioelectricity. The …


Effect Of Hot Weather Concreting On The Mechanical And Durability Properties Of Concrete-A Review, Rawan Ramadan, Hassan Ghanem, Jamal Khatib, Adel Elkordi Dec 2022

Effect Of Hot Weather Concreting On The Mechanical And Durability Properties Of Concrete-A Review, Rawan Ramadan, Hassan Ghanem, Jamal Khatib, Adel Elkordi

BAU Journal - Science and Technology

Nowadays, hot weather is an essential motivator that leads concrete to lose its special characteristics. The high loss of moisture by evaporation and rapid hardening encourage the cracking potential and placement operations. The fresh mixed and hardened concrete tend to be damaged due to several conditions such as: high concrete temperature, High ambient temperature, low relative humidity, and high wind speed. These circumstances accelerate the rate of moisture loss and cement hydration. This article briefly reviews hot weather concreting problems precautions, and curing methods and also discusses the role of incorporation SCMs in reducing the temperature of concrete and enhancing …