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Multi-Hole Process Plate Modification for Chip on Lead Device at Die Attach Process

E. Graycochea Jr., R. Rodriguez, F. R. Gomez & B. C. Bacquian · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2020

The paper focused on the improvement done in chip on lead (COL) leadframe package assembly manufacturing to address the leadframe bouncing effect during die attach process. A new and enhanced process plate is designed with multi-hole configuration to provide a strong vacuum under...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2020/v18i317208

Optimization of Micro-Thruster Cold Gas Propulsion System Design for Space Applications

Lawal Ismail Olusegun, Ogundola Abayomi Cyril, Ajobiewe Victor Kayode & Ikare Johnson Oluwasegun · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2020

Comparing the complexity of the hardware and the control system, cold gas micro thrusters are much more simplified than other propulsion thrusters. Numerical calculation was carried out for mass requirement, mass flow rate, valves, feed system and computational fluid dynamics wit...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2020/v18i317207

Modeling the Drying of Soybean Curd Residue Based Fish Feed

T. T. Ayanlade, J. A. Adegboyega & A. P. Olalusi · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2020

The drying characteristics of Soybean curd residue (SCR) based fish feed were investigated using an oven at temperatures of 40, 50, 60, 70 and 80°C, and at a constant air velocity of 1.5 m/s. The ingredients composition for the fish feed were mixed and extruded using a single scr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2020/v18i217205

Flue Gas Emissions and Performance Evaluation of Small-scale Solid Waste Incinerators at Njokerio and Ng’ondu in Njoro, Kenya

Nyoti Stephen G. Mugo, D. M. Nyaanga, S. F. Owido & G. O. Owino · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2020

Solid waste management is challenging and incineration technique is more preferred to other methods in reduction of mass and volume, removal of odour and energy recovery in both industrial and residential environments. The challenges facing residents at Njokerio, Ng’ondu and Gree...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2020/v18i217206

Checking Correctness of a Symbolic Reliability Expression for a Capacitated Network

Omar Mutab Alsalami & Ali Muhammad Ali Rushdi · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2020

Checking a symbolic reliability expression for a flow network is useful for detecting faults in hand derivations and for debugging computer programs. This checking can be achieved in a systematic way, though it may be a formidable task. Three exhaustive tests are given when a rel...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2020/v18i217203

Effect of Deficit Irrigation under Different Crop on Crop Productivity and Water Use Efficiency- A Review

Dessie Gieta Amare & Zigijit Kassa Abebe · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2020

Deficit irrigation is a strategy which could be applied to utilize water efficiently. The goal of the article was to review and examine different irrigation deficit to compare its crop morphological characters, yield, water productivity and water use efficiency under different cr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2020/v18i217204

Influence of Powdered Moringa oleifera Lam. Almonds Dried at Different Temperatures on the Physico-chemical Quality of the Pond Water

Yerima Bako Djibo Aboubacar & Guero Yadji · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2020

The study focused on the physico-chemical characterization of raw water samples from the Kongou Gorou pond treated with almond powder from Moringa oleifera seeds. The powder which was used for the present study was dried in the oven for one month at the respective temperatures of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2020/v18i217202

Alternative Method for Estimating the Maintenance Cost of Roads in Anambra State, Nigeria

Godspower Onyekachukwu Ekwueme, John Obatarhe Emunefe, Nkechi Udochukwu Otty & Charles Okechukwu Aronu · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2020

Aims: This study proposed an alternative method for the estimation of maintenance cost of roads in Anambra State, Nigeria. The proposed method referred to as the permuted quadratic model (PQM) involves permuting of the dependent variable of the quadratic model. Place and Duration...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2020/v18i117200

Process Optimization to Eliminate Automatic Alignment Failures on the Scalable Device

A. Sumagpang Jr., F. R. Gomez & R. Rodriguez · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2020

The paper focused in addressing the auto align defect at in-strip testing of a semiconductor scalable device in a leadframe technology. Pareto diagram and potential risk analysis were completed to identify the top reject contributors and eventually come-up with the robust solutio...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2020/v18i117197

Noise Pollution in Nigeria’s Institutions of Higher Learning: A Review

Cornelius Ogbodo Anayo Agbo · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2020

Education is the cradle of development and must be properly guarded. Higher institutions are citadels of learning engaging in high intellectual discourse that require quiet ambience. The high noise level in Nigeria’s institutions of higher learning has become a growing concern. T...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2020/v18i117198

Comparative Analysis of Optimum Maintenance Cost for Water Boreholes in South-Eastern Nigeria

S. C. Ezekafor & J. C. Agunwamba · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2020

Aims: This study considered the optimal maintenance cost of water boreholes for a multiple pumping scenario in South-East Nigeria. The objective of the study was to determine the optimal maintenance cost of water boreholes for the Southeastern region of Nigeria. Place and Duratio...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2020/v18i117199

Elimination of Smashed Ball Defect through Process and Design Improvement

Jonathan C. Pulido, Rennier S. Rodriguez & Frederick Ray I. Gomez · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2020

This paper presents the modification and improvement done on the wire clamp and top plate (WCTP) design to eliminate the bouncing effect of the silicon die that leads to smashed ball reject during the formation of wire. The protrusion of the unit on the vacuum hole produced movem...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2020/v17i417195

A Review of Nanofluids Synthesis, Factors Influencing Their Thermophysical Properties and Applications

John A. Okello, Winifred N. Mutuku & Anselm O. Oyem · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2020

Heat-generating equipment (such as transformers, computer microchips, car engines, nuclear reactors, etc.) requires an efficient cooling mechanism to safeguard them from thermal degradation and to enhance their life span. The use of Nanofluids as opposed to conventional heat tran...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2020/v17i417192