American Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology

Volume 1, Issue 2, December 2016

  • Comparative Analysis Between Manual and Computer Aided Design of Minimum and Optimum Reflux Ratio at Minimum Reflux Operating Condition of a Distillation Column

    Okafor Blessing, Effiong Edward

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 2, December 2016
    Pages: 13-19
    Received: Oct. 30, 2016
    Accepted: Nov. 30, 2016
    Published: Dec. 21, 2016
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajset.20160102.11
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    Abstract: This work presents the comparative analysis between manual and computer aided design of minimum and optimum reflux ratio at minimum reflux condition of a distillation column. The Underwood’s shortcut design model for determining a column’s minimum reflux ratio is applied, and a multiplier of the minimum reflux is used to obtain the optimum reflux r... Show More
  • Remoldelling of PID Controller Based on an Artificial Intelligency (Neural Network)

    Uchegbu C. E., Eneh I. I., Ekwuribe M. J., Ugwu C. O.

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 2, December 2016
    Pages: 20-26
    Received: Sep. 30, 2016
    Accepted: Nov. 30, 2016
    Published: Dec. 21, 2016
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajset.20160102.12
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    Abstract: The proportional integral derivative PID controller remodeled using Neural Network and easy hard ware implementation, which will improve the control system in our industries with a high turnover. However, in this work, we propose a non-linear control of stochastic differential equation to Neural Network matching; the model has been validated, evalu... Show More
  • Decentralized Control of Low-Voltage Islanded DC Microgrid Using Power Management Strategies

    Mehrdad Beykverdi, Abolfazl Jalilvand, Mehdi Ehsan

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 2, December 2016
    Pages: 27-41
    Received: Nov. 06, 2016
    Accepted: Dec. 09, 2016
    Published: Jan. 05, 2017
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajset.20160102.13
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    Abstract: This paper intended to control a DC microgrid in islanded operation mode using decentralized power management strategies. The DC microgrid under study included a wind turbine generator (WTG), photovoltaic (PV), battery energy storage system (BESS) and dc constant power load. According to the newly proposed strategy, each of distributed generation s... Show More
  • Feasibility Study of Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Energy Systems for Rural Villages of Ethiopian Somali Region (A Case Study of Jigjiga Zone)

    Natei Ermias Benti, Getachew Tadesse

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 2, December 2016
    Pages: 42-48
    Received: Nov. 10, 2016
    Accepted: Dec. 09, 2016
    Published: Jan. 05, 2017
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajset.20160102.14
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    Abstract: Study was conducted to assess feasibility of solar PV power system for Jigjiga Zone. The data required for this work (sunshine hours) was obtained from the National Meteorological Service Agency (NMSA) and analyzed using MATLAB software. The study revealed that the area has abundant solar energy potential (6.5 KWh/m2/day). Electric load for the bas... Show More
  • Estimation and Design Techniques for Adaptive Delta Modulation Using Otas

    Takialddin Al Smadi, Farouq M. Al Taweel, Al-Khawaldeh Igried

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 2, December 2016
    Pages: 49-52
    Received: Nov. 02, 2016
    Accepted: Dec. 09, 2016
    Published: Jan. 09, 2017
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajset.20160102.15
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    Abstract: This paper mainly studies a signal processing methodology of communication systems realized circuits of Adaptive Delta Modulation (ADM) using Operational Transconductance Amplifiers (OTAs). Methodology: This work suggests a design for adopting the quantization step size using feedback output quantize through adoptive delta modulation scheme using l... Show More
  • Displacement of Oil from Porous Bed by the Oscillating Flow of Polymer Solution

    Volodymyr G. Pogrebnyak, Iryna V. Perkun, Andriy V. Pogrebnyak

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 2, December 2016
    Pages: 53-57
    Received: Nov. 01, 2016
    Accepted: Dec. 09, 2016
    Published: Jan. 12, 2017
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajset.20160102.16
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    Abstract: The successful and economical design, scale up and operation of a fluidized bed reactor depends upon the true prediction of its bed hydrodynamics. The present research has been carried out to study the hydrodynamics behavior of bed of semolina particles in liquid solid fluidization. The prime objective of this research work is to study the effect o... Show More
  • Effect of Initial Bed Height and Liquid Velocity on the Minimum Fluidization Velocity (Umf) and Pressure Drop for the Bed of Semolina Particles in Liquid-Solid Fluidization

    Usman Asghar, Waqar Ali Khan, Imran Shamshad

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 2, December 2016
    Pages: 58-62
    Received: Sep. 23, 2016
    Accepted: Dec. 14, 2016
    Published: Jan. 12, 2017
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajset.20160102.17
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    Abstract: The successful and economical design, scale up and operation of a fluidized bed reactor depends upon the true prediction of its bed hydrodynamics. The present research has been carried out to study the hydrodynamics behavior of bed of semolina particles in liquid solid fluidization. The prime objective of this research work is to study the effect o... Show More
  • Comparison of Methods for Calculation of Combustion Heat of Biopolymers

    Michael Ioelovich

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 2, December 2016
    Pages: 63-67
    Received: Nov. 18, 2016
    Accepted: Dec. 28, 2016
    Published: Jan. 16, 2017
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajset.20160102.18
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    Abstract: In this paper various methods for calculation of gross (Q) and net (q) heats of combustion for different biopolymers (lignin, cellulose, hemicelluloses, starch, pectin, proteins, lipids etc.) have been analyzed. The results showed that the calculation with use the energy released by combustion per gram of diatomic oxygen (Eq-parameter) is less accu... Show More