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  • Assessing efficiency in a unified size reduction plant when reducing large ore into powder particulate matter 
    Gaesenngwe, Gaesenngwe; Danha, Gwiranai; Shepherd, Bhero (Elsevier B.V., 2019)
    In this study, the effects of reduction ration on different mineral ores was investigated when using common size reduction equipment’s and also factors affecting the working efficiency during crushing. A laboratory model ...
  • The potency of monoethanolamine in biogas purification and upgrading 
    Maile, Olivia Ireen; Tesfagiorgis, Habtom; Muzenda, Edison (Institution of Chemical Engineers ,Published by Elsevier, 2017-12)
    Biogas has been exploited as one of the alternative sources of renewable energy having the potential to replace fossil fuels. It contains impurities when raw, as it consists of 50e70% methane (CH4), 30e50% carbon dioxide ...
  • Energy densification of animal waste lignocellulose biomass and raw biomass 
    Pahla, Godwell; Mamvura, Tirivaviri Augustine; Ntuli, Freeman; Muzenda, Edison (Institution of Chemical Engineers ,Published by Elsevier, 2017-06)
    The need to reduce carbon emissions has encouraged more research into use of biomass energy in place of coal. Biomass is carbon neutral; its use can therefore lower net emissions. Biomass can be upgraded to a fuel similar ...
  • A survey in the different designs and control systems of powered exoskeleton for lower extremities 
    Baldovino, R.G.; Jamisola, Rodrigo S. (Rational Publication, 2017-01-11)
    In this paper, previous studies in powered exoskeleton and their contributions in the field of robotics technology are presented, together with their corresponding control system. Specific problems and issues that were ...
  • Corrosion resistance of AA2036 and AA7075-T651 in contaminated acid chloride environments 
    Abdulwahab, M.; Popoola, A. P.I.; Oladijo, O. E; Loto, C. O.; Oladijo, Oluseyi Philip (Asian Publication Corporation, 2016-03-31)
    In the present study, an assessment on corrosion resistance of aluminium alloys type AA2036 and AA7075-T651 in varying solution consisting of acidic, saline and in contaminated acid-chloride environments was investigated ...
  • Effect of thermal and alkali treatment on Pterocarpus Angolensis (Mukwa) wood flour 
    Setswalo, Keagisitswe; Namoshe, Molaletsa; Kutua, Said; Oladijo, Oluseyi Philip; Samson, Bada Oluwaseyi (Elsevier B.V., 2017-01-23)
    Environmental friendly pre-treatment of fibre has been lately adopted by many researchers worldwide but not fully understood. Although various chemical modifications of fibre through several chemical treatments have been ...
  • Potential for treating sewage wastewater using sewage sludge biochar 
    Manyuchi, Musaida Mercy; Mbohwa, Charles; Muzenda, Edison (Covenant Journal of Physical and Life Sciences, 2018-03)
    In this study, activated biochar from municipal sewage sludge was used for the treatment of sewage water. The sewage physicochemical parameters were measured before and after bio filtration with biochar applying the principle ...
  • Value addition of coal fines and sawdust to briquettes using molasses as a binder 
    Manyuchi, Musaida Mercy; Mbohwa, Charles; Muzenda, Edison (Institution of Chemical Engineers ,Published by Elsevier, 2018-12)
    In this study, the co-briquetting of coal fines saw dust and molasses as a binder is explored as an option for value addition of the wastes generated in the various industries. The effect of the saw dust concentration and ...
  • Biological treatment of distillery wastewater by application of the vermifiltration technology 
    Manyuchi, Musaida Mercy; Mbohwa, Charles; Muzenda, Edison (Institution of Chemical Engineers ,Published by Elsevier, 2018-06)
    In this study distillery wastewater was treated using the vermifiltration technology in a bid to reduce downstream contamination by the effluent. 10 kg of Eisenia fetida earthworms were used as the vermifiltration media ...
  • Anaerobic treatment of opaque beer wastewater with enhanced biogas recovery through Acti-zyme bio augmentation 
    Manyuchi, Musaida Mercy; Mbohwa, Charles; Muzenda, Edison (Institution of Chemical Engineers ,Published by Elsevier, 2018-12)
    This study investigates the potentially of biologically treating opaque beer wastewater using the bio augmentation technology at the same time harnessing biogas and bio solids as value added products. Wastewater sample ...
  • Torrefaction of waste biomass for application in energy production in South Africa 
    Mamvura, Tirivaviri Augustine; Pahla, Godwell; Muzenda, Edison (Institution of Chemical Engineers ,Published by Elsevier, 2018-06)
    Power producing plants are major emitters of greenhouse gases that lead to global warming and climate changes. In the past two to three decades, attention has been drawn to organizations such as these reduce their dependence ...
  • A survey on management of upstream land use and its impact on downstream water quality parameters 
    Patella, Wada; Jamisola, Rodrigo S.; Letshwenyo, Moatlhodi Wise; Nagayo, Analene Montesines (Journal of Computational Innovations and Engineering Applications, 2017)
    This paper introduces the various upstream land use activities that are major contributors of downstream water pollution. The proposed measures to reduce the pollution of downstream water bodies such as sustainable agricultural ...
  • Bio ethanol from sewage sludge: a bio fuel alternative 
    Manyuchi, Musaida Mercy; Chiutsi, Patience; Mbohwa, Charles; Muzenda, Edison; Mutusva, Trevor (Elsevier B.V. on behalf of Institution of Chemical Engineers, 2018-04-17)
    In this study, the potential to fully exploit sewage sludge as a raw material for bio ethanol a source of bio fuel is investigated. Sewage sludge hydrolysate was first made by introducing Bacillus flexus in order ...
  • Design and simulation of an automatic room heater control system 
    Zungeru, Adamu Murtala; Mangwala, Mmoloki; Chuma, Joseph; Gaebolae, Baboloki; Basutli, Bokamoso (Elsevier, 2018-06-11)
    This paper presents the design and simulation of an Automatic Room Heater Control system. This system allows the user to set a desired temperature which is then compared to the room temperature measured by a temperature ...
  • Control unit for a coreless stator for use with SI engine stepping valve 
    Zibani, Ishmael; Marumo, Rapelang; Chuma, Joseph; Ngebani, Ibo; Tsamaase, Kelebaone (Elsevier, 2018-01)
    Engine efficiency could be increased if valve timing could change with engine revolutions per minute. Poppet valves are fitted with strong springs which return them to their rest positions after being pushed down by cam ...
  • A secured data management scheme for smart societies in industrial internet of things environment 
    Babar, Muhammad; Khan, Fazlullah; Iqbal, Waseem; Yahya, Abid; Arif, Fahim; Tan, Zhiyuan; Chuma, Joseph (IEEE Explore, 2018-07)
    Smart societies have an increasing demand for quality-oriented services and infrastructure in an industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) paradigm. Smart urbanization faces numerous challenges. Among them, secured energy ...
  • A secured smart home switching system based on wireless communications and self-energy harvesting 
    Zungeru, Adamu Murtala; Gaboitaolelwe, Jwaone; Diarra, Bakary; Chuma, Joseph; Ang, Li-Minn; Kolobe, Lone; David, Mpho; Zibani, Ishmael (IEEE Xplore, 2019-02-19)
    Due to human influence and its negative impacts on the world’s environment, the world ischanging into a cleaner and more sustainable energy system. In both private and public buildings, there isa desire to reduce electricity ...
  • A voltage multiplier using timer circuit 
    Zungeru, Adamu Murtala; Chuma, Joseph; Mangwala, Mmoloki; Khao, Baba (Medwell Journals, 2018-01)
    This study describes a DC to DC voltage multiplier using the 555 Integrated Circuit (IC) timer in an astable state. The major motivation of the design is to be able to produce an inexpensive and light form of generating ...

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