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Modeling, Simulation and Performance Evaluation of a PVT System for the Kenyan Manufacturing Sector
(Cell Press, 2023)Manufacturing is an end-use sector that uses the most delivered energy, accounting for around 50% of all transported fuel globally and 40% of carbon dioxide emissions worldwide. Solar photovoltaic-thermal (PVT) energy ... -
Validation of Calculated Pressure Drop Using Experimental Data with Standard Methods of an Existing Software
(World Journal of Research and Review, 2020)The aim of this research was to determine the pressure drop along a 450 km long multiproduct pipeline. Empirical formulae and quantitative methods were applied in order to establish pressure drop as an operating parameter. ... -
Enforcement of Access to Effective Technical Support Services in the Kenyan Solar Energy System
(JENRR, 2019)Energy is the prime mover of development cutting across industrialisation, manufacturing and residential consumption. Recently, Kenya, being ranked high among the most developed countries in Africa, has mapped way for ... -
Characterization and Ranking of Various Mix Ratios of Cow, Pig and Sheep Manure
(Journal of Energy Research and Reviews, 2021-04)This work determined the characteristics of various mix ratios of the cow to pig to sheep manures and ranked them with help of principal component analysis (PCA). Ten mix ratios (by mass) namely 1:1:1, 3:1:1, 1:3:1,1:1:2, ... -
Performance of an Integrated Solar-Greenhouse Photovoltaic Ventilated Dryer with Clay-CaCl2 Energy Storage Desiccants for Tomato Drying
(science publishing group, 2021-04)The use of solar energy in drying of perishable crops such as tomatoes is a good alternative to the problem of post-harvest processing in tropical eastern African countries. A review of the literature revealed that most ... -
Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation through Anaerobic Digestion of Urban Waste in Malawi: A Review
(ResearchGate, 2020-05)Improper waste management and disposal in major cities of Malawi transpires to be one of the major environmental setbacks as waste remains uncollected and usually disposed in open dump sites. Such waste emits greenhouse ... -
Prospects and Constraints to Attaining Universal Access to Modern Energy in Malawi: A Review
(science publishing group, 2021)The Malawi Government regards energy as a life blood of the economy and as such a number of national policy documents have emphasized energy as one of the national priority areas that demand urgent intervention by the ... -
Selection and Verification of a Drying Model for Maize (Zea mays L.) in Forced Convection Solar Grain Dryer
(science and education publishing, 2017)Various researchers have fitted experimental drying curves for various products to existing drying models. In this study, an experimental forced convection solar grain dryer was used to select the best fitting drying model ... -
Quality Failure Analysis and Quality Improvement Methods in Small and Medium Manufacturing Companies (A Case Study of Shamco Industries Limited)
(IJSTR, 2018-04)This paper elucidates the analysis of quality failure in small and medium manufacturing companies and established methodological approaches that mitigate these problems in order to improve on the quality of products ... -
Optimum Air Velocity, Air Temperature and Maize Layer Thickness for Highest Moisture Removal Rate and Drying Efficiency in a Forced Convection Grain Dryer
(sciepub, 2018-11)The performance of a forced convection grain dryer may be evaluated based on different criteria, such as drying rate, moisture removal rate and efficiency. This performance is dependent upon various drying parameters, such ... -
Investigation on Optimal Cutting Parameters in Turning AISI 8660 Steel Using Silicon (Sic) Whisker Reinforced Ceramic Tool
(ResearchGate, 2017-07)This research was to investigate the effects of process parameter that is cutting speed, feed rate, depth of cut and machining time on the response variables in turning AISI 8660 material using whisker reinforced ceramic ... -
The Impact of Air Mass on the Performance of a Monocrystalline Silicon Solar Module in Kakamega
(Physical Science International Journal, 2019-03)This paper investigates the outdoor performance of a 20 W monocrystalline silicon solar module in relation to air mass (AM) in Kakamega. Direct measurement of air mass and module output parameters from experimental setup ... -
Effect of Furnace Temperature on the Distribution of Tar during Gasification of Miscanthus
(Journal of Energy Research and Reviews, 2018-12)Biomass has been extensively recognised as a clean and sustainable energy source with the highest probability to substitute fossil fuel in the energy market. Its utilisation for energy generation is of particular interest ... -
Geothermal Energy Development in East Africa: Barriers and Strategies
(Journal of Energy Research and Reviews, 2018-12)The East African Rift is among the most crucial regions of the world endowed with a remarkable geothermal potential. Using current technologies, East African countries have a geothermal power potential of more than 15,000 ... -
Wind Energy Potential Assessment of Great Cumbrae Island Using Weibull Distribution Function
(Journal of Energy Research and Reviews, 2019-01)Wind energy is among the fastest growing energy generation technology which is highly preferred alternative to conventional sources of energy. The major Scottish Government target is to deliver 30% of her energy demand ...
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Modeling, Simulation and Performance Evaluation of a PVT System for the Kenyan Manufacturing Sector
(Cell Press, 2023)Manufacturing is an end-use sector that uses the most delivered energy, accounting for around 50% of all transported fuel globally and 40% of carbon dioxide emissions worldwide. Solar photovoltaic-thermal (PVT) energy ... -
Validation of Calculated Pressure Drop Using Experimental Data with Standard Methods of an Existing Software
(World Journal of Research and Review, 2020)The aim of this research was to determine the pressure drop along a 450 km long multiproduct pipeline. Empirical formulae and quantitative methods were applied in order to establish pressure drop as an operating parameter. ... -
Enforcement of Access to Effective Technical Support Services in the Kenyan Solar Energy System
(JENRR, 2019)Energy is the prime mover of development cutting across industrialisation, manufacturing and residential consumption. Recently, Kenya, being ranked high among the most developed countries in Africa, has mapped way for ... -
Selection and Verification of a Drying Model for Maize (Zea mays L.) in Forced Convection Solar Grain Dryer
(science and education publishing, 2017)Various researchers have fitted experimental drying curves for various products to existing drying models. In this study, an experimental forced convection solar grain dryer was used to select the best fitting drying model ... -
Characterization and Ranking of Various Mix Ratios of Cow, Pig and Sheep Manure
(Journal of Energy Research and Reviews, 2021-04)This work determined the characteristics of various mix ratios of the cow to pig to sheep manures and ranked them with help of principal component analysis (PCA). Ten mix ratios (by mass) namely 1:1:1, 3:1:1, 1:3:1,1:1:2, ... -
Performance of an Integrated Solar-Greenhouse Photovoltaic Ventilated Dryer with Clay-CaCl2 Energy Storage Desiccants for Tomato Drying
(science publishing group, 2021-04)The use of solar energy in drying of perishable crops such as tomatoes is a good alternative to the problem of post-harvest processing in tropical eastern African countries. A review of the literature revealed that most ... -
Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation through Anaerobic Digestion of Urban Waste in Malawi: A Review
(ResearchGate, 2020-05)Improper waste management and disposal in major cities of Malawi transpires to be one of the major environmental setbacks as waste remains uncollected and usually disposed in open dump sites. Such waste emits greenhouse ... -
Prospects and Constraints to Attaining Universal Access to Modern Energy in Malawi: A Review
(science publishing group, 2021)The Malawi Government regards energy as a life blood of the economy and as such a number of national policy documents have emphasized energy as one of the national priority areas that demand urgent intervention by the ... -
Quality Failure Analysis and Quality Improvement Methods in Small and Medium Manufacturing Companies (A Case Study of Shamco Industries Limited)
(IJSTR, 2018-04)This paper elucidates the analysis of quality failure in small and medium manufacturing companies and established methodological approaches that mitigate these problems in order to improve on the quality of products ... -
Optimum Air Velocity, Air Temperature and Maize Layer Thickness for Highest Moisture Removal Rate and Drying Efficiency in a Forced Convection Grain Dryer
(sciepub, 2018-11)The performance of a forced convection grain dryer may be evaluated based on different criteria, such as drying rate, moisture removal rate and efficiency. This performance is dependent upon various drying parameters, such ... -
Investigation on Optimal Cutting Parameters in Turning AISI 8660 Steel Using Silicon (Sic) Whisker Reinforced Ceramic Tool
(ResearchGate, 2017-07)This research was to investigate the effects of process parameter that is cutting speed, feed rate, depth of cut and machining time on the response variables in turning AISI 8660 material using whisker reinforced ceramic ... -
The Impact of Air Mass on the Performance of a Monocrystalline Silicon Solar Module in Kakamega
(Physical Science International Journal, 2019-03)This paper investigates the outdoor performance of a 20 W monocrystalline silicon solar module in relation to air mass (AM) in Kakamega. Direct measurement of air mass and module output parameters from experimental setup ... -
Effect of Furnace Temperature on the Distribution of Tar during Gasification of Miscanthus
(Journal of Energy Research and Reviews, 2018-12)Biomass has been extensively recognised as a clean and sustainable energy source with the highest probability to substitute fossil fuel in the energy market. Its utilisation for energy generation is of particular interest ... -
Characterization and Ranking of Various Mix Ratios of Cow, Pig and Sheep Manure
(Journal of Energy Research and Reviews, 2021-04)This work determined the characteristics of various mix ratios of the cow to pig to sheep manures and ranked them with help of principal component analysis (PCA). Ten mix ratios (by mass) namely 1:1:1, 3:1:1, 1:3:1,1:1:2, ... -
Geothermal Energy Development in East Africa: Barriers and Strategies
(Journal of Energy Research and Reviews, 2018-12)The East African Rift is among the most crucial regions of the world endowed with a remarkable geothermal potential. Using current technologies, East African countries have a geothermal power potential of more than 15,000 ... -
Wind Energy Potential Assessment of Great Cumbrae Island Using Weibull Distribution Function
(Journal of Energy Research and Reviews, 2019-01)Wind energy is among the fastest growing energy generation technology which is highly preferred alternative to conventional sources of energy. The major Scottish Government target is to deliver 30% of her energy demand ... -
A Comprehensive Review on Status of Solar PV Growth in Uganda
(Journal of Energy Research and Reviews, 2019)Uganda is faced with a challenge of huge energy deficit just like many other developing countries in Africa. Currently, only 26.7% of the total population has access to electricity. Energy being the life – blood of any ... -
Developments in solar drying using forced ventilation and solar regenerated desiccant materials
(Elsevier, 1996)In many countries, grains are naturally sun dried in the field, resulting in large-scale spoilage. Purpose-built solar grain dryers are being introduced with some success, but to be effective, their performance must be ... -
Briquette making in Kenya: Nairobi and peri-urban areas
(Elsevier, 2014)Briquettes made from biomass residues could contribute to ensuring the sustainable supply of biomass energy. The paper reviews the present briquette making process in Kenya especially in Nairobi and peri-urban areas. The ... -
Advances in wind energy resource exploitation in urban environment: A review
(Elsevier, 2014)Wind energy continues to stand out as a more established and mature technology to offset a large proportion of power. Efforts aimed at improving wind energy use to meet the energy demand in turbulent urban wind environment ...
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