Pub Date : 2024-07-18DOI: 10.9734/jerr/2024/v26i71223
C. N. Nweke, R. Ajemba, I. Nwokedi, C. E. Chinyelu
Smectite from Ubulu-uku was activated thermally and chemically to increase its adsorptive performance. The thermally and chemically modified samples were analyzed using X-ray Fluorescence (XRF). Thermal activation involved drying in the sun for 24 hours, milling it to a particle size of 0.212 mm and heating at a temperature range of 150 to 750 0C (150, 300, 450, 600, and 7500C). The chemical activation was carried out by immersing the samples in 100 mL of a hydrochloric acid solution. It was determined what the physicochemical properties were, including acidity, cation exchange capacity, oil retention, and surface area. The samples' adsorptive abilities were then evaluated by bleaching palm oil using them. The X-ray fluorescence results showed that the chemical compositions of the samples were altered by both thermal and acid treatments. There were some disappearances of the stretching bands at 3692, 3525, and 1104 cm-1 assigned to the H-O-H stretching. The surface area was also observed to increase in value with the thermal treatment until the temperature reached 600oC. The physicochemical results indicated that the chemically activated samples have a larger surface area, acidity, and lower cation exchange capacity with a bleaching efficiency of 95.8%. In comparison, the thermally activated samples have a lower surface area, acidity, and high cation exchange capacity with a bleaching efficiency of 89.7%. This study has revealed that the performance of local clay minerals can be enhanced by thermal and acid activation.
{"title":"Performance Evaluation of Thermal and Acid-activated Smectite in Bleaching Palm Oil","authors":"C. N. Nweke, R. Ajemba, I. Nwokedi, C. E. Chinyelu","doi":"10.9734/jerr/2024/v26i71223","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/jerr/2024/v26i71223","url":null,"abstract":"Smectite from Ubulu-uku was activated thermally and chemically to increase its adsorptive performance. The thermally and chemically modified samples were analyzed using X-ray Fluorescence (XRF). Thermal activation involved drying in the sun for 24 hours, milling it to a particle size of 0.212 mm and heating at a temperature range of 150 to 750 0C (150, 300, 450, 600, and 7500C). The chemical activation was carried out by immersing the samples in 100 mL of a hydrochloric acid solution. It was determined what the physicochemical properties were, including acidity, cation exchange capacity, oil retention, and surface area. The samples' adsorptive abilities were then evaluated by bleaching palm oil using them. The X-ray fluorescence results showed that the chemical compositions of the samples were altered by both thermal and acid treatments. There were some disappearances of the stretching bands at 3692, 3525, and 1104 cm-1 assigned to the H-O-H stretching. The surface area was also observed to increase in value with the thermal treatment until the temperature reached 600oC. The physicochemical results indicated that the chemically activated samples have a larger surface area, acidity, and lower cation exchange capacity with a bleaching efficiency of 95.8%. In comparison, the thermally activated samples have a lower surface area, acidity, and high cation exchange capacity with a bleaching efficiency of 89.7%. This study has revealed that the performance of local clay minerals can be enhanced by thermal and acid activation.","PeriodicalId":508164,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Engineering Research and Reports","volume":" 17","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141824736","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-07-17DOI: 10.9734/jerr/2024/v26i71222
Ogundahunsi, O. E., Akpan, G. E., Agbaje, C. O., Oyeniyi, K, Olaoye, I. O., Oyewusi, T. F
Recently, the increase in electrical energy tariff in Nigeria coupled with the epileptic electricity supply has led to the rise in production cost and price of cassava products. In this study, an audit of the electrical energy used in three cassava processing industries (Niji farm, ATMANCorp Nigeria, and Psaltry International Limited) in Oyo state, Nigeria was carried out and biofuels as an alternative energy produced from cassava processing waste to enhance the sustainability of cassava processing are presented. The audit investigates the cost of energy consumption in producing different cassava products, ranging from garri, cassava flour, and cassava starch. The computation and analysis of energy use were carried out using the spreadsheet on Microsoft Excel. The results showed that the observed monthly energy consumed with the cost of the energy for Niji farm, ATMAN Corp Nigeria, and Psaltry International Limited were 45002.16 kW/h (NGN1,330,560), 65581.92 kW/h (NGN1,668,535), and 923774.40 kW/h (NGN27,501,120) respectively. The analysis also observed that bioenergy such as bioethanol, biodiesel, biomass, or biogas produced biochemically from cassava processing by-products can be used as a suitable biofuel to run types of machinery in cassava processing. This study proffers a solution to the high cost of energy used in cassava processing industries thereby reducing the production cost resulting in lower prices of cassava products in the market.
{"title":"Energy Audit and Alternative Energy Source for Sustainable Processing of Cassava Products in Oyo State, Nigeria","authors":"Ogundahunsi, O. E., Akpan, G. E., Agbaje, C. O., Oyeniyi, K, Olaoye, I. O., Oyewusi, T. F","doi":"10.9734/jerr/2024/v26i71222","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/jerr/2024/v26i71222","url":null,"abstract":"Recently, the increase in electrical energy tariff in Nigeria coupled with the epileptic electricity supply has led to the rise in production cost and price of cassava products. In this study, an audit of the electrical energy used in three cassava processing industries (Niji farm, ATMANCorp Nigeria, and Psaltry International Limited) in Oyo state, Nigeria was carried out and biofuels as an alternative energy produced from cassava processing waste to enhance the sustainability of cassava processing are presented. The audit investigates the cost of energy consumption in producing different cassava products, ranging from garri, cassava flour, and cassava starch. The computation and analysis of energy use were carried out using the spreadsheet on Microsoft Excel. The results showed that the observed monthly energy consumed with the cost of the energy for Niji farm, ATMAN Corp Nigeria, and Psaltry International Limited were 45002.16 kW/h (NGN1,330,560), 65581.92 kW/h (NGN1,668,535), and 923774.40 kW/h (NGN27,501,120) respectively. The analysis also observed that bioenergy such as bioethanol, biodiesel, biomass, or biogas produced biochemically from cassava processing by-products can be used as a suitable biofuel to run types of machinery in cassava processing. This study proffers a solution to the high cost of energy used in cassava processing industries thereby reducing the production cost resulting in lower prices of cassava products in the market.","PeriodicalId":508164,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Engineering Research and Reports","volume":"207 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141828279","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-07-16DOI: 10.9734/jerr/2024/v26i71220
Oluwaseun Ibrahim Akinola
This study investigates the development and enhancement of adaptive location-based routing protocols within dynamic wireless sensor networks (WSNs) in urban cyber-physical systems, recommending the implementation of the study’s innovative Urban Adaptive Location-based Routing Protocol (UALRP). This innovative protocol integrates real-time data analytics and adaptive machine learning models into its algorithmic framework to dynamically optimize routing decisions based on continuously changing urban conditions. Through the utilization of data-driven simulation models and machine learning techniques, the research sought to significantly improve the efficiency, reliability, and scalability of urban WSNs. Existing protocols such as Geographic Adaptive Fidelity (GAF), Greedy Perimeter Stateless Routing (GPSR), and Dynamic Source Routing (DSR) were critically assessed under urban settings using extensive datasets detailing New York City's traffic patterns and environmental variables. The analysis demonstrated that while GPSR showed superior performance in terms of latency, throughput, and energy efficiency among the traditional protocols, the introduction of UALRP, with its advanced predictive and adaptive capabilities, can further optimize these metrics. The study affirms the critical role of enhancing location accuracy and the ongoing advancement of machine learning models within urban routing protocols. These insights advocate for the broader implementation of adaptive strategies like UALRP to foster the development of more resilient and efficient urban cyber-physical systems.
{"title":"Adaptive Location-based Routing Protocols for Dynamic Wireless Sensor Networks in Urban Cyber-physical Systems","authors":"Oluwaseun Ibrahim Akinola","doi":"10.9734/jerr/2024/v26i71220","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/jerr/2024/v26i71220","url":null,"abstract":"This study investigates the development and enhancement of adaptive location-based routing protocols within dynamic wireless sensor networks (WSNs) in urban cyber-physical systems, recommending the implementation of the study’s innovative Urban Adaptive Location-based Routing Protocol (UALRP). This innovative protocol integrates real-time data analytics and adaptive machine learning models into its algorithmic framework to dynamically optimize routing decisions based on continuously changing urban conditions. Through the utilization of data-driven simulation models and machine learning techniques, the research sought to significantly improve the efficiency, reliability, and scalability of urban WSNs. Existing protocols such as Geographic Adaptive Fidelity (GAF), Greedy Perimeter Stateless Routing (GPSR), and Dynamic Source Routing (DSR) were critically assessed under urban settings using extensive datasets detailing New York City's traffic patterns and environmental variables. The analysis demonstrated that while GPSR showed superior performance in terms of latency, throughput, and energy efficiency among the traditional protocols, the introduction of UALRP, with its advanced predictive and adaptive capabilities, can further optimize these metrics. The study affirms the critical role of enhancing location accuracy and the ongoing advancement of machine learning models within urban routing protocols. These insights advocate for the broader implementation of adaptive strategies like UALRP to foster the development of more resilient and efficient urban cyber-physical systems.","PeriodicalId":508164,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Engineering Research and Reports","volume":"10 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141641362","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-07-16DOI: 10.9734/jerr/2024/v26i71221
Hui-Lai Zhang, Ming-Chao Zhu, Hao-Qiang Fu, Yong-Ze Lu, Shou-Wen Chen, Zhao-Xia Hu, Na Li
In this study, Fe3O4 nanoparticles (nFe3O4) were loaded onto polyvinylidene fluoride ultrafiltration membranes and capped with polyethyleneimine in order to form PEI/nFe3O4 ultrafiltration membranes. We used a peristaltic pump as a driver for dynamic adsorption, and the PEI/nFe3O4 ultrafiltration membrane had a good ability to remove hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) from wastewater. The full permeate volume of the PEI/nFe3O4 ultrafiltration membrane was maximized at pH 3. Meanwhile, the removal of Cr(VI) from the wastewater reached 98% and reduced to trivalent chromium (Cr(III)). When the initial concentration of Cr(VI) increased, the active sites on the membrane would be filled and the removal efficiency of Cr(VI) would decrease. Meanwhile, the coexisting ions affect the removal efficiency of Cr(VI), and PO43- has a strong negative effect on the removal efficiency. PEI/nFe3O4 ultrafiltration membrane is an effective combination of multifunctional nanomagnetic materials and membrane materials, which can effectively remove hexavalent chromium from wastewater. The study provides a basis for future applications in the environmental remediation of low-concentration chromium-containing wastewater.
{"title":"Enhanced Removal of Cr (VI) by PEI/nFe3O4 Ultrafiltration Membranes Using Peristaltic Pump-Driven Dynamic Adsorption","authors":"Hui-Lai Zhang, Ming-Chao Zhu, Hao-Qiang Fu, Yong-Ze Lu, Shou-Wen Chen, Zhao-Xia Hu, Na Li","doi":"10.9734/jerr/2024/v26i71221","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/jerr/2024/v26i71221","url":null,"abstract":"In this study, Fe3O4 nanoparticles (nFe3O4) were loaded onto polyvinylidene fluoride ultrafiltration membranes and capped with polyethyleneimine in order to form PEI/nFe3O4 ultrafiltration membranes. We used a peristaltic pump as a driver for dynamic adsorption, and the PEI/nFe3O4 ultrafiltration membrane had a good ability to remove hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) from wastewater. The full permeate volume of the PEI/nFe3O4 ultrafiltration membrane was maximized at pH 3. Meanwhile, the removal of Cr(VI) from the wastewater reached 98% and reduced to trivalent chromium (Cr(III)). When the initial concentration of Cr(VI) increased, the active sites on the membrane would be filled and the removal efficiency of Cr(VI) would decrease. Meanwhile, the coexisting ions affect the removal efficiency of Cr(VI), and PO43- has a strong negative effect on the removal efficiency. PEI/nFe3O4 ultrafiltration membrane is an effective combination of multifunctional nanomagnetic materials and membrane materials, which can effectively remove hexavalent chromium from wastewater. The study provides a basis for future applications in the environmental remediation of low-concentration chromium-containing wastewater.","PeriodicalId":508164,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Engineering Research and Reports","volume":"1 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141643947","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-07-13DOI: 10.9734/jerr/2024/v26i71218
Xu Zhe
With the increasing concern for environmental protection and sustainable development, alternative fuels for internal combustion engines have become a topic of great concern. Traditional fuels such as oil not only have the problem of emission pollution, but also have the problem of limited quantity and easy to be influenced by political factors. Therefore, finding suitable alternative fuels is an important guarantee to ensure the sustainable development of people's lives and society. In recent years, some new fuels have been developed, such as biomass energy, hydrogen fuel, methanol, etc. The development and use of these alternative fuels can reduce the impact of traditional fuels on the environment and reduce dependence on fossil energy. However, the research and use of alternative fuels also presents a series of problems, such as cost, energy density, sustainability, and so on. Therefore, the performance, feasibility, advantages and disadvantages of alternative fuels need to be fully studied and evaluated. On the basis of existing research, this paper will conduct an in-depth discussion from the aspects of combustion characteristics, emission characteristics, advantages and disadvantages of alternative fuels, so as to provide certain theoretical support and practical experience for the research and application of alternative fuels, and promote the development and application of alternative fuel technology.
{"title":"Internal Combustion Engine Alternative Fuels","authors":"Xu Zhe","doi":"10.9734/jerr/2024/v26i71218","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/jerr/2024/v26i71218","url":null,"abstract":"With the increasing concern for environmental protection and sustainable development, alternative fuels for internal combustion engines have become a topic of great concern. Traditional fuels such as oil not only have the problem of emission pollution, but also have the problem of limited quantity and easy to be influenced by political factors. Therefore, finding suitable alternative fuels is an important guarantee to ensure the sustainable development of people's lives and society. In recent years, some new fuels have been developed, such as biomass energy, hydrogen fuel, methanol, etc. The development and use of these alternative fuels can reduce the impact of traditional fuels on the environment and reduce dependence on fossil energy. \u0000However, the research and use of alternative fuels also presents a series of problems, such as cost, energy density, sustainability, and so on. Therefore, the performance, feasibility, advantages and disadvantages of alternative fuels need to be fully studied and evaluated. On the basis of existing research, this paper will conduct an in-depth discussion from the aspects of combustion characteristics, emission characteristics, advantages and disadvantages of alternative fuels, so as to provide certain theoretical support and practical experience for the research and application of alternative fuels, and promote the development and application of alternative fuel technology.","PeriodicalId":508164,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Engineering Research and Reports","volume":"64 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141651889","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-07-13DOI: 10.9734/jerr/2024/v26i71219
Shoufei Hu
Welding robot is a multi-degree-of-freedom robot. As a part of the robot, the manipulator is an important part to complete the welding operation directly. The structure design of the large arm, small arm and welding torch of the welding robot manipulator is carried out, and the structure of the manipulator is designed by pneumatic drive design. The results show that the designed manipulator meets the accuracy requirements and is completed by combining the swing cylinder, the lifting cylinder and the telescopic cylinder
{"title":"Structure Design and Analysis of Welding Robot Manipulator","authors":"Shoufei Hu","doi":"10.9734/jerr/2024/v26i71219","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/jerr/2024/v26i71219","url":null,"abstract":"Welding robot is a multi-degree-of-freedom robot. As a part of the robot, the manipulator is an important part to complete the welding operation directly. The structure design of the large arm, small arm and welding torch of the welding robot manipulator is carried out, and the structure of the manipulator is designed by pneumatic drive design. The results show that the designed manipulator meets the accuracy requirements and is completed by combining the swing cylinder, the lifting cylinder and the telescopic cylinder","PeriodicalId":508164,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Engineering Research and Reports","volume":"66 11","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141651440","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-07-12DOI: 10.9734/jerr/2024/v26i71217
Tushar Khinvasara, Abhishek Shankar, Connor Wong
For businesses trying to negotiate complex rules, the use of artificial intelligence to automate the tracking of regulatory compliance is a significant advancement. Automation of enforcement and monitoring is achieved by leveraging state-of-the-art technology like machine learning and natural language processing. By using artificial intelligence technologies, businesses may swiftly determine whether rules apply to their operations and look into how those constraints effect their operations. These systems can entirely adapt to laws that are always changing, make sure you are following the rules, and lessen the possibility that anything goes wrong. Artificial intelligence has the potential to help identify compliance issues and promptly address them, eliminating the need for you to worry about paying a fee. Additionally, by automating time-consuming tasks like filing papers and creating reports, it frees up your team to focus on more important tasks. The use of artificial intelligence for compliance tracking offers businesses a scalable, economical, and efficient approach to managing regulatory difficulties in the ever-changing corporate environment.
{"title":"Survey of Artificial Intelligence for Automated Regulatory Compliance Tracking","authors":"Tushar Khinvasara, Abhishek Shankar, Connor Wong","doi":"10.9734/jerr/2024/v26i71217","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/jerr/2024/v26i71217","url":null,"abstract":"For businesses trying to negotiate complex rules, the use of artificial intelligence to automate the tracking of regulatory compliance is a significant advancement. Automation of enforcement and monitoring is achieved by leveraging state-of-the-art technology like machine learning and natural language processing. By using artificial intelligence technologies, businesses may swiftly determine whether rules apply to their operations and look into how those constraints effect their operations. These systems can entirely adapt to laws that are always changing, make sure you are following the rules, and lessen the possibility that anything goes wrong. Artificial intelligence has the potential to help identify compliance issues and promptly address them, eliminating the need for you to worry about paying a fee. Additionally, by automating time-consuming tasks like filing papers and creating reports, it frees up your team to focus on more important tasks. The use of artificial intelligence for compliance tracking offers businesses a scalable, economical, and efficient approach to managing regulatory difficulties in the ever-changing corporate environment.","PeriodicalId":508164,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Engineering Research and Reports","volume":"59 21","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141654642","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-07-09DOI: 10.9734/jerr/2024/v26i71216
Jagbir Singh, Priyank Patel
Despite the evolution of design controls and compliance as critical elements in the medical device development process, as stipulated by both domestic and international regulations and standards, a comprehensive model describing the comprehensive approach to medical device design is needed. This gap exists because design controls and regulatory compliance have become integral to the medical device design process, mandated by regulations and standards at both national and international levels. The medical device sector prioritizes design controls and compliance with regulatory requirements in isolation. On the other hand, the integration of design controls and compliance, such as those associated with projects involving complex medical device designs, have not been considered nearly enough. This review focuses on the integration of design controls and compliance in the medical device sector. Initially, the definition of a medical device and the different phases of medical device development are introduced. Afterwards, medical device development using the basic safety and essential performance concepts outlined in the IEC 60601-1 standard is discussed. The role of risk management practices about medical devices is also elaborated upon.
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This study examines the usefulness of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) on pipeline surveillance in Nigeria over the traditional method. The purpose of this study is to investigate whether there is an effective role occasioned with the use of UAV against traditional method of pipeline surveillance. The population of this study is 4648, from which the sample size of 369 was selected using a combination of cluster sampling and deliberate sampling. Questionnaires were the major instrument used in data collection. Simple percentages were used in analyzing the data collected from the questionnaire. Hypothesis were formulated, statistics was applied to test the hypothesis. Results show that there are challenges occasioned by the use the traditional pipeline surveillance method; that there is a relationship between asset safety and employee’s safety by the deployment of a UAV against the traditional method; that the deployment of a UAV optimize profitability and reduce loss occasioned with the use of traditional surveillance method, and that UAV is a preferred for pipeline surveillance compared to traditional surveillance method. The study recommended that oil and gas companies should as a matter of urgency embrace the deployment of UAV on pipeline safety to promote sustainability, efficient service delivery, real time imagery and more. The given solution is effective, cost-efficient and very reliable as it promotes health, safety and environmental best practice all over developed countries of the world.
{"title":"Effectiveness of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle on Pipeline Surveillance in Nigeria: A Preliminary Survey","authors":"Osaro Pa, Olukaejire Ds, Ifiora Cc, Marcus, Nd, Ishaya Ks","doi":"10.9734/jerr/2024/v26i71215","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/jerr/2024/v26i71215","url":null,"abstract":"This study examines the usefulness of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) on pipeline surveillance in Nigeria over the traditional method. The purpose of this study is to investigate whether there is an effective role occasioned with the use of UAV against traditional method of pipeline surveillance. The population of this study is 4648, from which the sample size of 369 was selected using a combination of cluster sampling and deliberate sampling. Questionnaires were the major instrument used in data collection. Simple percentages were used in analyzing the data collected from the questionnaire. Hypothesis were formulated, statistics was applied to test the hypothesis. Results show that there are challenges occasioned by the use the traditional pipeline surveillance method; that there is a relationship between asset safety and employee’s safety by the deployment of a UAV against the traditional method; that the deployment of a UAV optimize profitability and reduce loss occasioned with the use of traditional surveillance method, and that UAV is a preferred for pipeline surveillance compared to traditional surveillance method. The study recommended that oil and gas companies should as a matter of urgency embrace the deployment of UAV on pipeline safety to promote sustainability, efficient service delivery, real time imagery and more. The given solution is effective, cost-efficient and very reliable as it promotes health, safety and environmental best practice all over developed countries of the world.","PeriodicalId":508164,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Engineering Research and Reports","volume":" 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141675265","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-07-04DOI: 10.9734/jerr/2024/v26i71214
Favour Amarachi Ezeugwa
This study evaluates the integration of edge computing and serverless architectures to enhance scalability and sustainability in cloud-based big data management systems. With the exponential increase in data from internet-connected devices, traditional cloud computing faces challenges in scalability, cost-efficiency, and environmental impact. This research utilized a simulated environment to compare traditional cloud setups with integrated edge and serverless architectures under conditions typical for smart city applications. The simulation focused on four key performance metrics: latency, operational costs, energy consumption, and throughput. Results indicated a substantial decrease in latency, with a reduction from 149.73 ms to 88.94 ms during peak hours, enhancing real-time data processing capabilities essential for time-sensitive applications. Operational costs were significantly lowered by approximately 30%, attributed to the dynamic resource allocation of serverless architectures that reduce financial waste. Additionally, the integration showed a notable reduction in energy consumption and carbon emissions, highlighting the potential for these technologies to contribute positively to environmental sustainability. Lastly, the enhanced scalability of the integrated system was evident, with throughput increasing by 50%, proving its effectiveness in handling large volumes of data and user requests efficiently. The findings suggest that the synergistic use of edge computing and serverless architectures could revolutionize big data management across various sectors, offering improvements in performance, cost-efficiency, and environmental sustainability.
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