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The quantitative effect of flow direction on gas permeation in ceramic membrane. (2022)
Conference Proceeding
RAMALAN, M.M., PRABHU, R., HASHIM, I., OGUNLUDE, P., OGOUN, E., AISUENI, F., ABUNOMAH, O., GIWA, A. and GOBINA, E. 2022. The quantitative effect of flow direction on gas permeation in ceramic membrane. In Techconnect briefs 2022: papers from 2022 TechConnect world innovation conference and expo, 13-15 June 2022, Washington, USA. Danville: TechConnect [online], pages 55-58. Available from: https://briefs.techconnect.org/wp-content/volumes/TCB2022/pdf/358.pdf

The effect of flow direction in radial porous ceramic membrane has been extensively studied. Understanding fluid flow through membrane has offered utility to a number of industrial processes such as gas separation, catalytic reactions, enhanced oil r... Read More about The quantitative effect of flow direction on gas permeation in ceramic membrane..

Effect of pore size and porosity on contact angle of ceramic membrane for oil-in-water emulsion separation. (2022)
Conference Proceeding
AISUENI, F., ABUNUMAH, O., HASHIM, I., RAMALAN, M., OGOUN, E., PRABHU, R., GIWA, A. and GOBINA, E. 2022. Effect of pore size and porosity on contact angle of ceramic membrane for oil-in-water emulsion separation. In Techconnect briefs 2022: papers from 2022 TechConnect world innovation conference and expo, 13-15 June 2022, Washington, USA. Danville: TechConnect [online], pages 59-62. Available from: https://briefs.techconnect.org/wp-content/volumes/TCB2022/pdf/174.pdf

The main objective of this work is to study the effect of pore size and porosity on contact angle of ceramic membrane (CM) for Oil-in-water (O/W) emulsion separation. This would include using commercially produced unmodified CM pore size 6000nm and 1... Read More about Effect of pore size and porosity on contact angle of ceramic membrane for oil-in-water emulsion separation..

Direct oxygen air capture using pressure-driven ion transport membranes: membrane support evaluation. (2022)
Conference Proceeding
ANTWI, S.W., GIWA, A. and GOBINA, E. 2022. Direct oxygen air capture using pressure-driven ion transport membranes: membrane support evaluation. In Techconnect briefs 2022: papers from 2022 TechConnect world innovation conference and expo, 13-15 June 2022, Washington, USA. Danville: TechConnect [online], pages 63-66. Available from: https://briefs.techconnect.org/wp-content/volumes/TCB2022/pdf/329.pdf

As membrane technology has progressed in separation processes, it earns the attentiveness from industrial and academic to investigate the practicality of membrane in gas separation. This presentation centres on building ceramic membranes to yield oxy... Read More about Direct oxygen air capture using pressure-driven ion transport membranes: membrane support evaluation..

Using nanoporous core-samples to mimic the effect of petrophysical parameters on natural gas flowrate in an unconventional gas reservoir. (2022)
Conference Proceeding
OGOUN, E., ABUNUMAH, O., AISUENI, F., HOSSAIN, M., GIWA, A. and GOBINA, E. 2022. Using nanoporous core-samples to mimic the effect of petrophysical parameters on natural gas flowrate in an unconventional gas reservoir. In Techconnect briefs 2022: papers from 2022 TechConnect world innovation conference and expo, 13-15 June 2022, Washington, USA. Danville: TechConnect [online], pages 67-70. Available from: https://briefs.techconnect.org/wp-content/volumes/TCB2022/pdf/352.pdf

Natural gas was for quite a long time regarded as an unwanted by-product of oil exploration and production that was mostly flared to the atmosphere. This happened because there was no feasible economic means of bringing it to the market. In this work... Read More about Using nanoporous core-samples to mimic the effect of petrophysical parameters on natural gas flowrate in an unconventional gas reservoir..

Development of dense membranes for high-density hydrogen production from ammonia catalytic decomposition (cracking) for PEM fuel cells power in long-haul passenger aircraft transportation. (2022)
Conference Proceeding
SHEHU, H., ORAKWE, I., ABUNOMAH, O., OGUNLUDE, P., OGOUN, E., RAMALAN, M., AISUENI, F., OKO, E., IBHADON, A., GAD-BRIGGS, A., GIANNOPOULOS, I., GIWA, A. and GOBINA, E. 2022. Development of dense membranes for high-density hydrogen production from ammonia catalytic decomposition (cracking) for PEM fuel cells power in long-haul passenger aircraft transportation. Techconnect briefs 2022: papers from 2022 TechConnect world innovation conference and expo, 13-15 June 2022, Washington, USA. Danville: TechConnect [online], pages 134-137. Available from: https://briefs.techconnect.org/wp-content/volumes/TCB2022/pdf/310.pdf

Aviation is a major greenhouse gas contributor responsible for around 3.2% of global CO2 emissions to the atmosphere. That corresponds to over than 1 billion metric tons of carbon (A metric ton is slightly smaller than the American imperial ton—but t... Read More about Development of dense membranes for high-density hydrogen production from ammonia catalytic decomposition (cracking) for PEM fuel cells power in long-haul passenger aircraft transportation..

Characterization of membranes for advanced direct carbon capture. (2022)
Conference Proceeding
HASHIM, I.A., AISUENI, F., ABUNOMAH, O., OGUNLUDE, P., RAMALAN, M., OGOUN, E. and GOBINA, E. 2022. Characterization of membranes for advanced direct air carbon capture. In Techconnect briefs 2022: papers from 2022 TechConnect world innovation conference and expo, 13-15 June 2022, Washington, USA. Danville: TechConnect [online], pages 148-151. Available from: https://briefs.techconnect.org/wp-content/volumes/TCB2022/pdf/386.pdf

Carbon capture is essential for lowering anthropogenic carbon emissions and, as a result, limiting global warming. Membrane technology has a lot of potential for extremely efficient carbon capture because of its energy-efficient and environmentally f... Read More about Characterization of membranes for advanced direct carbon capture..

EV fleet charging load forecasting based on multiple decomposition with CEEMDAN and swarm decomposition. (2022)
Journal Article
DOKUR, E., ERDOGAN, N. and KUCUKSARI, S. 2022. EV fleet charging load forecasting based on multiple decomposition with CEEMDAN and swarm decomposition. IEEE access [online], 10, pages 62330-62340. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2022.3182499

As the transition to electric mobility is accelerating, EV fleet charging loads are expected to become increasingly significant for power systems. Hence, EV fleet load forecasting is vital to maintaining the reliability and safe operation of the powe... Read More about EV fleet charging load forecasting based on multiple decomposition with CEEMDAN and swarm decomposition..

Composite cold-formed steel rubberised concrete building framed systems. (2022)
Conference Proceeding
IRAGUHA, D., DENIZ, D., SABBAGH, A.B., TORABIAN, S. and JAFARIFAR, N. 2022. Composite cold-formed steel rubberised concrete building framed systems. In Proceedings of the 7th International conference on civil, structural and transportation engineering 2022 (ICCSTE'22), 5-7 June 2022, Niagara Falls, Canada. Orléans, Ontario: Avestia [online], paper 210. Available from: https://doi.org/10.11159/iccste22.210

In this research, with the use of cold-formed steel (CFS) sections in-filled with rubberized concrete (RuC), a new low-carbon construction system is developed and assessed for its structural resilience and environmental impact compared to the current... Read More about Composite cold-formed steel rubberised concrete building framed systems..

Multi-criteria material selection for casing pipe in shale gas wells application. (2022)
Journal Article
MOHAMMED, A.I., BARTLETT, M., OYENEYIN, B., KAYVANTASH, K. and NJUGUNA, J. 2022. Multi-criteria material selection for casing pipe in shale gas wells application. Journal of petroleum exploration and production technology [online], 12(12), pages 3183-3199. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13202-022-01506-0

The conventional method of casing selection is based on availability and/or order placement to manufacturers based on certain design specifications to meet the anticipated downhole conditions. This traditional approach is very much dependent on exper... Read More about Multi-criteria material selection for casing pipe in shale gas wells application..

A multi-objective optimization model for EVSE deployment at workplaces with smart charging strategies and scheduling policies. (2022)
Journal Article
ERDOGAN, N., KUCUKSARI, S. and MURPHY, J. 2022. A multi-objective optimization model for EVSE deployment at workplaces with smart charging strategies and scheduling policies. Energy [online], 254(Part A), article number 124161. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2022.124161

This study proposes a multi-objective optimization model to determine the optimal charging infrastructure for a transition to plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) at workplaces. The developed model considers all cost aspects of a workplace charging stati... Read More about A multi-objective optimization model for EVSE deployment at workplaces with smart charging strategies and scheduling policies..

Developing a capacity sizing and energy management model for a hybrid photovoltaic-hydrogen grid-connected building scenario. (2022)
Presentation / Conference
ATTEYA, A.I., ALI, D. and HOSSAIN, M. 2022. Developing a capacity sizing and energy management model for a hybrid photovoltaic-hydrogen grid-connected building scenario. Presented at the 2022 All-energy exhibition and conference: low carbon heating and cooling, 11-12 May 2022, Glasgow, UK.

The admission of renewable energy systems into the grid is subject to significant variability due to their intermittency, requiring central generations to cover any transient variation between renewable power input and consumer demand. To allow suppo... Read More about Developing a capacity sizing and energy management model for a hybrid photovoltaic-hydrogen grid-connected building scenario..

Evaluation of caprock integrity for underground storage of CO2 in depleted oil and gas reservoirs using machine learning approaches. (2022)
Presentation / Conference
AMINAHO, E.N., SANAEE, R. and FAISAL, N. 2022. Evaluation of caprock integrity for underground storage of CO2 in depleted oil and gas reservoirs using machine learning approaches. Presented at the Applicability of hydrocarbon subsurface workflows to CCS conference, 28-29 April 2022, London, UK.

Carbon Dioxide (CO2) geosequestration represents one of the most promising options for reducing atmospheric emissions of CO2. Caprock integrity - ascertained based on the petrophysical and geomechanical properties of caprock - is vital to ensure safe... Read More about Evaluation of caprock integrity for underground storage of CO2 in depleted oil and gas reservoirs using machine learning approaches..

Future-proofing Klang Valley’s veins with REBET: a framework for directing transportation technologies towards infrastructure resilience. (2022)
Journal Article
GHAZY, S., TANG, Y.H., MUGUMAY, K.L., WONG, J.Y. and CHAN, A. 2022. Future-proofing Klang Valley’s veins with REBET: a framework for directing transportation technologies towards infrastructure resilience. Technological forecasting and social change [online], 180, article 121666. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2022.121666

The transportation industry is in the midst of a revolution with technologies, such as shared vehicles, drones, and autonomous vehicles, that are poised to reshape the way we move. Yet, the multitude of technologies present a difficulty in prioritizi... Read More about Future-proofing Klang Valley’s veins with REBET: a framework for directing transportation technologies towards infrastructure resilience..

A numerical study of the effects of temperature and injection velocity on oil-water relative permeability for enhanced oil recovery. (2022)
Journal Article
IYI, D., BALOGUN, Y., OYENEYIN, B. and FAISAL, N. 2022. A numerical study of the effects of temperature and injection velocity on oil-water relative permeability for enhanced oil recovery. International journal of heat and mass transfer [online], 191, article number 122863. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2022.122863

The paper quantitatively explore the influence of injection rate and temperature on oil-water relative permeability curves during hot water flooding operations in a porous medium flow. ANSYS-CFD was used to construct a numerical model of hot-water in... Read More about A numerical study of the effects of temperature and injection velocity on oil-water relative permeability for enhanced oil recovery..

An evaluation of feedstocks for sustainable energy and circular economy practices in a small island community. (2022)
Journal Article
REYNOLDS, J., KENNEDY, R., ICHAPKA, M., AGARWAL, A., OKE, A., COX, E., EDWARDS, C. and NJUGUNA, J. 2022. An evaluation of feedstocks for sustainable energy and circular economy practices in a small island community. Renewable and sustainable energy reviews [online], 161, article 112360. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2022.112360

Maximising the use of anaerobic digestion to generate power from waste feedstocks is becoming a practical way to use waste contributing to the transition from a linear to a circular economy and reducing the carbon footprint. In addition to harnessing... Read More about An evaluation of feedstocks for sustainable energy and circular economy practices in a small island community..

New HTHP fluid loss control agent for oil-based drilling fluid from pharmaceutical waste. (2022)
Journal Article
KHODJA, M., DEBIH, H., LEBTAHI, H. and AMISH, M.B. 2022. New HTHP fluid loss control agent for oil-based drilling fluid from pharmaceutical waste. Cleaner engineering and technology [online], 8, article number 100476. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clet.2022.100476

In oil-based drilling fluid systems (OBM, for Oil-Based Mud) the oil phase is the major source of contamination and hydrocarbon pollution is, by far, the main concern. However, the release and accumulation of mud additives in the environment may be d... Read More about New HTHP fluid loss control agent for oil-based drilling fluid from pharmaceutical waste..

Oil-based mud waste as a filler material in LDPE composites: evaluation of mechanical properties. (2022)
Journal Article
SIDDIQUE, S., NOVAK, A., GULIYEV, E., YATES, K., LEUNG, P.S. and NJUGUNA, J. 2022. Oil-based mud waste as a filler material in LDPE composites: evaluation of mechanical properties. Polymers [online], 14(7), article 1455. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/polym14071455

Traditionally, the drilling waste generated in oil and gas exploration operations, including spent drilling fluid, is disposed of or treated by several methods, including burial pits, landfill sites and various thermal treatments. This study investig... Read More about Oil-based mud waste as a filler material in LDPE composites: evaluation of mechanical properties..

Analysis of the performance challenges affecting state-owned refineries in Nigeria: a systems thinking approach. (2022)
Thesis
IHEUKWUMERE, O.E. 2022. Analysis of the performance challenges affecting state-owned refineries in Nigeria: a systems thinking approach. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-1712811

This research aimed to understand how the significant factors that lead to performance challenges across Nigeria's state-owned refineries operationalise to drive their sub-optimal performance. As such, unlike previous studies, this thesis proposed to... Read More about Analysis of the performance challenges affecting state-owned refineries in Nigeria: a systems thinking approach..

Rapid extraction of high- and low-density microplastics from soil using high-gradient magnetic separation. (2022)
Journal Article
RAMAGE, S.J.F.F., PAGALING, E., HAGHI, R.K., DAWSON, L.A., YATES, K., PRABHU, R., HILLIER, S. and DEVALLA, S. 2022. Rapid extraction of high- and low-density microplastics from soil using high-gradient magnetic separation. Science of the total environment, [online], 831, article 154912. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.154912

Microplastics (MPs) are present in all environments, and concerns over their possible detrimental effects on flora and fauna have arisen. Density separation (DS) is commonly used to separate MPs from soils to allow MP quantification; however, it freq... Read More about Rapid extraction of high- and low-density microplastics from soil using high-gradient magnetic separation..

A study of zero bid wind farm for future Scotland’s energy demands: a new approach. (2022)
Journal Article
STODDART, C., MUHAMMAD-SUKKI, F., ANDERSON, M., ARDILA-REY, J.A., AYUB, A.S., MOHD SAHABUDDIN, M.F., RAHMAT, M.K., MUHTAZARUDDIN, M.N. and ZULKIPLI, M. 2022. A study of zero bid wind farm for future Scotland's energy demands: a new approach. Applied sciences [online], 12(7), article 3326. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/app12073326

Offshore wind is in a rapid transitional phase, pushed worldwide by efforts of those to reduce climate change. Wind power is becoming a commercialised, unsubsidised competitive form of low carbon generation of renewable energy. Marketplaces reflect t... Read More about A study of zero bid wind farm for future Scotland’s energy demands: a new approach..