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Improvement of Final Settling Tanks Performance by Using Chemical Additions

Mohamed A. E. Halawa, Hanan A. Fouad, Rehab M. Elhefny & A. F. Wail · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2019

Biological treatment in wastewater treatment plants WWTPs consists of two main tanks, aeration tank and final settling tank. Aeration process using in return activated sludge system is very costly and it is required to operate WWTPs with low dissolved oxygen (DO) concentration in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2019/v7i416978

Three Phase Inverting Using Pulse Width Modulation Controlled by 6802 Motorola Microprocessor

Atef Almashakbeh · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2019

Different types of voltage sources are available in the market, but the point is how to convert any voltage to our desired waveform? For example; if we have a DC voltage source (like battery or dc generator) and we need to run AC motor (one phase or three phases) or run DC motor...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2019/v7i416977

Progressive Collapse Potential of Ordinary Moment Resisting R/C Frames

Ahmed N. Khater, Fouad B. A. Beshara, Ahmed A. Mahmoud & Osama O. El-Mahdy · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2019

A nonlinear numerical procedure in joint with suitable constitutive concrete and steel models is proposed to simulate the structural behavior and progressive collapse potential of ordinary moment-resisting frames exposed to a middle column removal scenario. Previous experimental...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2019/v7i416975

The Dynamics of Solids Removal in Waste Stabilization Ponds

I. H. Nwankwo, N. E. Nwaiwu & J. T. Nwabanne · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2019

Waste generation at Nigerian slaughterhouses poses a serious threat to the environment because of poor handling practices which results into adverse impact on land, air and water. The aim of this research is studying the dynamics of solid removal in waste stabilization pond at di...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2019/v7i416976

Adaptive Design and Performance Evaluation of Compact Acoustic Enclosures Built with GFRP for Portable Mini-generators

Cornelius Ogbodo Anayo Agbo · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2019

A simple, portable and effective design for enclosing portable generators to reduce the radiated noise has remained a daunting challenge to noise control advocates in many developing countries. This research aims to use an adaptive design approach to create an enclosure for minim...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2019/v7i316972

A Comparative Study of the Basic Strength and Hydraulic Properties of Lateritic Soils Stabilized with Rice Husk Ash and Bagasse Ash

S. O. Ogundare & O. A. Oni · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2019

The strength and hydraulic properties of lateritic soils stabilized with bagasse ash (BA) and rice husk ash (RHA) were examined in this study. The three lateritic soil samples used in the study were obtained from a borrow pit near the main waste dumpsite in Ado Ekiti, Nigeria. Th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2019/v7i316973

Comparative Analysis of Rescaled Range Results of Normal and Abnormal Heart Sound Recordings

Lotachukwu Ibe & Tajudeen Abiola Ogunniyi Salau · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2019

Heart acoustics can be used as an early diagnostic tool, to quickly and accurately identify medical patients who may be at risk of unfavourable cardiovascular outcomes. However, at present, there remains no universally accepted standard or technique for detecting abnormalities us...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2019/v7i316971

Wirebond Solution of Semiconductor IC Package through Modeling and Simulation

Frederick Ray I. Gomez, Anthony R. Moreno & Jonathan C. Pulido · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2019

This technical paper presents a study of wirebond selection highlighting the package electrical modeling and simulation done for semiconductor integrated circuit (IC) leadframe package (hereinafter referred to as Device Z) with different wirebond configurations: Gold 2N 1.3 mil,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2019/v7i316970

Simplified Compression Arch Action Model for R/C Beam-column Assemblages

Fouad B. A. Beshara, Ahmed A. Mahmoud, Osama O. El-Mahdy & Ahmed N. Khater · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2019

A set of analytical equations are developed for calculating the beam-column assemblage flexure action capacity and compression arching action capacity under a middle column removal scenario. The suggested equations covered most of the main parameters affecting the assemblage beha...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2019/v7i316969

Assessment of Hazards and Safety Practices in Food and Beverage Industry in Nigeria

G. C. Afube, I. L. Nwaogazie & J. N. Ugbebor · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2019

The assessment of safety hazards is fundamental to an effective risk management in any industry. Food and beverage production involves a variety of industrial processes with associated hazards. Effective safety practices are used to reduce workplace hazards and promote safety in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2019/v7i216967

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Modelling of Mixture Formation in Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) Engine

Sherry Kwabla Amedorme & Joseph Apodi · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2019

Automotive engine faces stringent regulations on emission with improved fuel consumption. As such, the Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engines which have the potential to meet these requirements are being improved on especially the mixture formation to the burning of the mixture....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2019/v7i216968

Reliability Assessment of a Cement Industry by Application of Weibull Method

Onoriode K. Idiapho, William E. Odinikuku & Onomine M. Akusu · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2019

The financial cost of downtime can be very significant, especially in manufacturing industries. As a result, no business wants to experience downtime. In this study, the reliability of two identical machines code named GDA and GDB used in a cement manufacturing industry was asses...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2019/v7i216965

Improving the Solder Joint Reliability of a Power Leadframe Package Using Thermomechanical Simulation

Jefferson Talledo · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2019

Leadframe-based packages are commonly used for semiconductor power devices. With these packages, heat dissipation is much better compared with laminate substrated-based packages. However, the solder joint reliability requirement under thermal cycling condition is also higher and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2019/v7i216966

Analyzing and Eliminating Die Passivation Crack in a Power Leadframe Package using Submodeling Approach

Jefferson Talledo · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2019

This paper presents the submodeling approach in thermo-mechanical simulation of the die passivation crack encountered in a power leadframe package subjected to temperature cycling condition.  Without using modeling and simulation in resolving semiconductor package development iss...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2019/v7i216964