Biomass fuel properties determine the choice of agricultural waste to be used in production briquette for industrial and domestic usage. Compaction these agro-wastes would add more values their bulk handling, conveyance storage properties. This work determined effect different binders with varying concentrations applied die pressures on some physical from carbonized corncob. Cassava starch, corn starch gelatine at three 10, 20 30% wt/wt were as briquettes predetermined compacting pressure...

The study investigated the effect of thermal parameters on glass fiber reinforced biocomposite produced. materials used were locally sourced within Adeleke University campus, Ede, Nigeria. bio-composite was produced by mixture prepared bamboo, PET and powders, with epoxy resin serving as bonding agent. Each powdered sieved using three different screen sizes 250, 425, 600 μm, respectively. samples subjected to sintering process heat distribution composite measured type-k thermocouple digital...

Compression ignition CI engine are versatile engines required for both industrial and domestic purposes. finds application in household mill, transportation as components energy plants. Operating the with biodiesel its combination fossil-based diesel is being encouraged to combat environmental menace of using only fossil diesel. This current work seeks probe into comparison between use emulsion improve performance engine. Methyl esters was synthesized from blends three nonedible oils;...

In a view to convert the abundant chicken manure generated which constitute environmental hazard into more useful form, investigation was carried out on efficient extraction of nutrients from composted compost extract will serve as an alternative inorganic fertilizer. Chicken co-composted with sawdust using passively aerated composting method. The resultant subjected 3×3×3 processing parameters: rate (10, 15 and 20 t/ha), steeping time (24, 48 72 h) water temperature (25, 35 45 °C)....

In an attempt to enhance the surface integrity of machined parts in manufacturing industries, facemilled profiles pearlitic ductile iron were characterized and analysed based on effects some cutting parameters. The used was locally prepared. Atomic Force Microscope Scanning Electron characterizing roughness profile workpiece. results showed increase depth cut from 400.37 652.37 nm at constant fluid flow rate, speed feed rate. Also, varying parameter decreased 733.56 272.84 speed. Similar...

Recently, the increase in electrical energy tariff Nigeria coupled with epileptic electricity supply has led to rise production cost and price of cassava products. In this study, an audit used three processing industries (Niji farm, ATMANCorp Nigeria, Psaltry International Limited) Oyo state, was carried out biofuels as alternative produced from waste enhance sustainability are presented. The investigates consumption producing different products, ranging garri, flour, starch. computation...

A possible way of enhancing biogas yield from substrates is through the introduction inoculum in a form biomaterial with potential increasing microbial population. Therefore, this research evaluated biopotential property maggots as anaerobic digestion for production. The used study are chicken droppings (CD) and swine dung (SD). experiment was set up using biodigesters, water tanks collectors. Cube-shaped plastic kegs 25 L adapted biodigesters. biodigesters were batch loaded filled to 75%...

The emission of methane from dumpsites remains a significant source global environmental pollution concern. This study investigated the physical composition and volume municipal solid waste at central dumpsite, Egbedi, Osogbo metropolis. landfill gas concentration that will be produced via anaerobic digestion over specified period towards possibility energy recovery were also estimated. Results characterization revealed organic materials constitute highest fraction (35.71 %). content...

Water used for domestic and irrigation purposes are sometime contaminated by organic inorganic pollutants from cassava processing centres. Accordingly, groundwater ten randomly wells were analyzed pH, turbidity, total suspended solids (TSS), dissolved (TDS), electrical conductivity (EC), sodium adsorption ratio (SAR), CN−, Na+, K+, Ca++, Mg++ NO3− ion concentrations the microbial content to determine suitability of these waters drinking and/or purposes. The qualitative analysis reveals that...

In an effort to provide a more affordable fertilizer alternative farmers, the effect of compost extract processing parameters was investigated on growth and yield vegetables. order nutrients from compost, composted chicken manure steeped in container predetermined water subjected three (compost ratio, steeping time temperature) at different levels. The produced used for production Amaranthus Celosia vegetables through fertigation by pot experiment screenhouse. were determined using standard...

Environmental pollution, erratic rainfall pattern and increasing population are some of the contributing factors to currently experienced global food stress.To this end a pilot scale peroxide-oxidation treatment system was setup for recycling effluent from cassava processing industry with aim cultivating Amaranthus plants.Results revealed that quality derived largely met NESREA standards discharge water bodies parameter values such as pH (7.1), CN (0.03 mg/l) SO4 (5.20 well irrigation...

This research evaluated biopotential property of maggots as inoculum in anaerobic digestion substrates for biogas production. The used the study are chicken droppings (CD) and swine dung (SD). experiment was set up using biodigesters, water tanks with collectors. biodigesters were batch loaded filled to 75% capacity, amounting 18.5 L working volume retention time 5 weeks (35 days). During this time, ambient substrate temperatures measured daily including yield while pH weekly. result...

In an attempt to improve soil physico-chemical properties for subsequent production of crop, the potential compost extract was investigated along with effect its processing parameters on some after harvest. This (liquid organic fertilizer) produced from composted chicken manure under three parameters. The are compost/water ratio (1:6, 1:4, and 1:3), immersion period (24, 48 72 h) water temperature (25, 35 45˚C). application made applied by means improvised drip irrigation system two...

The study investigated effect of peroxide-oxidation-treated wastewater from the hitherto environmentally problematic cassava processing industry on growth parameters Celosia argentea. Peroxide-aeration treated was mixed with groundwater at 25, 50, 75 and 100% concentration. Prepared solutions were applied to determine its nutritive quality. treatment observed have stimulated plant by 18.28±0.03 cm, 3.85±0.02 mm, 23.80±0.11 35.70±0.03 mm2 for height, stem girth, number leaves, leaf area,...