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The Case Studies of PtX2 (X = As, P) as High Thermo-power Materials

Adewumi I. Popoola & Adebayo T. Adepoju · Physical Science International Journal · 2021

For thermoelectric applications, semiconductors are generally better than metals and insulators. PtAs2 and PtP2 are indirect energy gap semiconductors that have been predicted with high thermo-powers (PtP2 having higher thermopower than PtAs2). The crystal structure and the elect...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/psij/2021/v25i230242

A Study on Instabilities and Nonlinear Wave Energy Exchange Process in Terrestrial Ionospheric Plasma

S. J. Gogoi · Physical Science International Journal · 2021

From ground and satellite based observatories, various forms of nonlinear effects and plasma waves instabilities are observed in the Earth’s ionosphere. In this paper we present a brief review on nonlinear wave-particle interaction energy exchange mode plasma maser instability an...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/psij/2021/v25i230240

Structural Optimization, Electronic Band Structure, Mechanical and Thermodynamics Properties of Fe3Al

I. S. Okunzuwa & E. Aigbekaen Eddy · Physical Science International Journal · 2021

We calculated the structural, electronic, mechanical and thermal properties of Fe3Al semiconducting using Quantum ESPRESSO, an open source first principles code based on density-functional theory, plane waves, and pseudopotentials. Structural parameter results (equilibrium lattic...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/psij/2021/v25i230239

Strain Field Development of a Rectangular Dislocation Loop in a Semi-Infinite Medium with Verification

Luo Li & Tariq A. Khraishi · Physical Science International Journal · 2021

This paper considers a rectangular Volterra dislocation loop lying beneath and parallel to a free surface in a semi-infinite material. The paper utilizes the displacement field of an  infinitesimal dislocation loop to obtain the strain field and then integrate over a finite recta...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/psij/2021/v25i130234

Experimental Study of a Stationary Hot Air Solar Collector Built with Hemispherical Concentrators and Enhanced with Fresnel Lenses

Thierry S. M. Ky, Salifou Ouedraogo, Moctar Ousmane, Boureima Dianda, Emmanuel Ouedraogo & Dieudonné J. Bathiebo · Physical Science International Journal · 2021

Aims: This paper is about a solar collector made of hemispherical concentrators. This collector is sun tracking free, and used for natural convection. Lenses are used on top of each concentrator to improve its efficiency. Study Design: The Solar collector is made of hemispherical...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/psij/2021/v25i130233

Evaluating the Contamination Degree and Risk Assessment of Heavy Metals Around Active Dumpsite Environment: A Case Study of Ozoro Community, Delta State, Nigeria

A. N. Ogbaran & H. Uguru · Physical Science International Journal · 2021

The use of lowlands for refuse collection point (dumpsite) is a very common practice in Nigeria. However, people cultivated the areas within the vicinity of the dumpsites, without knowledge of the risk of these heavy metals. Therefore, this study was done to evaluate the risk of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/psij/2021/v25i130236

Numerical Study of the Performance of a Double-Insulated Barbecue Oven: Implication for Energy Savings and Thermal Comfort

Serge Wendsida Igo, Gaël Lassina Sawadogo, Drissa Ouedraogo, Abdoulaye Compaoré, David Namoano & Joseph Dieudonné Bathiébo · Physical Science International Journal · 2021

This work is devoted to a numerical study of the performance of a double insulated barbecue oven using terracotta bricks and plywood. The numerical methodology is based on the nodal method and the heat transfer equations have been established by performing an energy balance on ea...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/psij/2020/v24i1130222

Thermodynamic Concepts on Efficiency of Aircraft Engines

Faradiba Faradiba & Endah Yuniarti · Physical Science International Journal · 2021

Along with the development of engine technology to be able to produce maximum efficiency in aircraft jet engines, various modifications were made to the machine tools. Modifications are made by taking into account four main factors, namely: maximum power output, reduced engine we...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/psij/2021/v25i130231

Quality Control Assessment of Diagnostic X-Ray Units in Zanzibar, Tanzania

Suleiman Ameir Suleiman, Salum Kombo Salum & Ebenezer Kimaro · Physical Science International Journal · 2020

Regular execution of quality control (QC) tests in medical diagnostic X-ray units is primarily important to provide high-quality images and proper diagnoses with least hazard. The performance criteria in diagnostic radiology in Zanzibar Islands, Tanzania were followed in accordan...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/psij/2020/v24i1230228

Re-interpretation of the Two-World Background of Special Relativity as Four-World Background

O. Akindele Adekugbe Joseph · Physical Science International Journal · 2020

The appropriate placements of the four-dimensional spacetimes of different universes make their coexistence possible, such that corresponding points in spacetimes within the universes are not separated in space or time. The corresponding points do not touch, because they are poin...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/psij/2020/v24i1230229

Structural Optimization and the Study of the Electronic, Mechanical, Thermodynamic and Phonon Properties of Mg2sn from First Principle

I. S. Okunzuwa, E. Aigbekaen, Eddy & T. Philips Chidubem · Physical Science International Journal · 2020

First principles pseudopotential method based on density functional theory is used to investigate the Structural, Mechanical, Phonon, Thermodynamic and Electronic properties of Mg2Sn. The equilibrium properties including lattice constant, bulk modulus, pressure derivative cohesiv...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/psij/2020/v24i1230232