ABSTRACT A beverage was prepared from pineapple, carrot and ginger juices using Response Surface Methodology to form a refreshing nutritional drink. Three independent variables were used to prepare the beverage: pineapple-tocarrot juice ratio (75/25-90/10), fibre size distribution (0.6-1.2 mm) and ginger concentration (2-5%). The effects of the variables were investigated and represented using quadratic models on pH, total soluble solids, beta-carotene and sensory attributes as responses. Re...
ABSTRACT It is expected that the discovery of oil and gas in commercial quantity in the jubilee field in Ghana raises the hope and expectation of revenue flow and job creation for the citizens. However, oil and gas could end up as a resource curse or blessing depending on how the expectation of citizens are managed. This study therefore examined the expectation management of oil and gas in Ghana. Specifically, the study ascertained the framework of expectations management, examined the expect...
ABSTRACT Validation of FAO AquaCrop model for irrigated hot pepper in the coastal savannah of Ghana was carried out using two field experiments between August, 2014 and January, 2015 at the School of Agriculture Research and Teaching Farm, University of Cape Coast in the Central Region of Ghana. The first experiment’s results were used to calibrate the model while the second were used to validate the model. Experimental design was the Randomized Complete Block Design consisting of four trea...
This study utilized fractal disk dimension characterization to investigate the system response of a nonlinear, harmonically driven pendulum of mass, m (or weight. W) and length I over a well-defined parameter plane of excitation amplitude versus damping factor. The system response was simulated at three drive ffequencies (symbol,*) of 1/3, 2/3 and 313. A Runge-Kutta fourth order algorithm, coded in FORTRAN programming language was used to simulate the System response over a 101 by 101 para...
ABSTRACT Lead absorption poses a great threat to the health of workers in printing presses where commercial publishing is done. A case example is the commercial printing operations in Lagos, Nigeria. Since regular exposure to lead dusts could result in lead poisoning, complications that could cause death of victims, monitoring and controlling lead absorption of operators is essential for the maintenance of workers’ health and for the avoidance of the risk of incurring heavy losses due to li...
ABSTRACT An artificial neural network (ANN) model was developed for the analysis and prediction of the relationship between cutting and process parameters during high-speed turning of nickel-based, Inconel 718, alloy. The input parameters of the ANN model are the cutting parameters: speed, feed rate, depth of cut, cutting time, and coolant pressure. The output parameters of the model are seven process parameters measured during the machining trials, namely tangential force (cutting force, Fz)...
ABSTRACT This study utilised positive Lyapunov exponents' criteria to develop chaos diagram on the parameters space of &dimensional harmonically excited vibration absorber control Duffing's Oscillator. Relevant simulations were effected by choice combination of constant step Runge-Kutta methods and Grahm Schmidt Orthogonal rules. Simulations of 4-dimensional hyper-chaotic models of modified Lorenz and R&ler were used for validation purposes. Lyapunov's spectrums were obtained at (197 x 307) m...
ABSTRACT This research work investigated the corrosion resistance of nickel- plated medium carbon steel and 18/8 stainless steel in cassava fluid (i.e. containing hydrogen cyanide). It simulated the effect of continuous use of the materials in a cyanide environment where corrosion products are left in place. Low carbon steel sample was nickel electroplated at 4V for 35 minutes. The plated sample, the unplated and the 18/8 stainless steel were then subjected to a cassava fluid environment for ...
ABSTRACT Attention has recently been focused on irregular aspect of the behavior of dynamic systems. One of such behaviour models is chaos which has been widely reported as having a great potential in communications. This study aimed at demonstrating the major concepts in non-linear dynamics and chaos grid the application of these properties in communication. The behavioural modes of logistic map which is a simple dynamical system were investigated with different values of system parameters a...
ABSTRACT This study investigated the characterisation of the dyamnic responses of 3 dimensional Lorenz md Rosler models by Lyapunov's exponents using popular but laborious to implement Grahm Schmidt orthogonal rules over wider range of models driven parameters. The study also verifies a new proposed model for the validation of Lyapunov's spectrum when the requisite matrix depends on position of the model attractor.
ABSTRACT Qualitative description of reservoir fluids is normally based on such parameters as saturation pressure, gas in solution, viscosity and density. Most Engineers ignore compositional data unless when phase behavior predictions or compositional simulation are to be undertaken. This work describes a simple, quick method of qualitative reservoir crude assessment, using the well known Type Curve matching techniques with fluid compositional data. The method is demonstrated for some Niger De...
ABSTRACT This paper presents the description and thermodynamic analysis of a new hybrid system of solar powered water heater and adsorption ice maker. Mathematical models were generated based on heat transfer in the collector, heat and lpuass transfer within the adsorbent-adsorbate pair and the themodynamics of the adsorption process. The numerical models developed from finite difference transformation of the resulting equations were developed into a MATLAB computer code for easy implementat...
Abstract: The traditional welding flux development is by lengthy and costly trial and error experiments and the optimum welding flux formulation is not guaranteed. This paper presents discussions on promising multiobjective decision making (MODM) methods that can mitigate the limitations of the traditional approach to welding flux design. The methods are weighted-sum scalarization (WSS), desirability indices, goal programming and compromise programming. The steps a welding flux designer (WFD...
ABSTRACT Greenhouse is a feasible option for sustainable crop production in the regions of adverse climatic conditions. For a succe5sM greenhouse design, the selection of shape and orientation is of paramount importance. In this study, three most commonly used single span shapes of greenhouses namely even-spin, uneven-span and vinery type have be& selected for comparison. The length, width and height (at the center) are kept same for all the selected shapes. The relevance of this paper was t...
ABSTRACT In semiautomated orange fruits canning factories, the concept of bouncing ball seems applicable to the raw material transformation process in which fresh hits are passed through conveyors from the supply station (feed station) on factory floor to an elevated height where processed hits are translated, ready for sales to customers. The motion of these oranges is similar to a ball constrained to an accelerating lift tabletop. As the orange ball drops onto the surface of the upward carr...