African Evaluation Database

9120 records found

Source	Electronic ID	Title	Authors	Publication Year	Source Title	Volume	Issue	DOI	Affiliations	Authors with Affiliations	Abstract	Author Keywords	Index Keywords	Funding Details
Scopus	2-s2.0-33748687021	Preliminary investigation on fuel related properties of clove stem oil-diesel blended fuels and p...	Mbarawa M., Haji A.I.	2006	Journal of the Energy Institute	79	3	10.1179/174602206X117788	Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, Private Bag X680, Pretori...	Mbarawa, M., Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, Private Bag ...	Oil extracted from clove stems was tested for several important fuel properties and compared with...	Clove steam oil; Diesel engine; Diesel fuels; Fuel properties; Performance	Clove steam oil; Diesel blended fuels; Fuel properties; Antiknock rating; Diesel engines; Fuel co...	None	View
None	None	Performance, combustion and emission characteristics of n-butanol additive in methanol-gasoline b...	Siwale L., Kristóf L., Bereczky A., Mbarawa M., Kolesnikov A.	2014	Fuel Processing Technology	118	None	10.1016/j.fuproc.2013.10.007	Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, Private Bag X680, Pretori...	Siwale, L., Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, Private Bag X...	The aim of the study was to compare the effects of dual alcohols (n-butanol and methanol) with si...	Bioalcohols; Brake specific fuel consumption; Brake thermal efficiency; Emission; Spark ignition	Bioalcohols; Brake specific fuel consumption; Brake thermal efficiency; Emission characteristics;...	None	View
Scopus	2-s2.0-77955865433	Performance evaluation of fuel blends containing croton oil, butanol, and diesel in a compression...	Lujaji F., Bereczky A., Mbarawa M.	2010	Energy and Fuels	24	8	10.1021/ef100456a	Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, Private Bag X680, Pretori...	Lujaji, F., Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, Private Bag X...	Emission problems associated with the use of fossil fuels have led to numerous research works on ...	None	1-butanol; ASTM Standards; Brake thermal efficiency; Cetane number; Compression ignition engine; ...	None	View
Scopus	2-s2.0-22844444824	The interaction of aging and 10 years of racing on ultraendurance running performance	Rae D.E., Bosch A.N., Collins M., Lambert M.I.	2005	Journal of Aging and Physical Activity	13	2	None	Dept. of Human Biology, University of Cape Town, Newlands, 7725, South Africa	Rae, D.E., Dept. of Human Biology, University of Cape Town, Newlands, 7725, South Africa; Bosch, ...	The aim of this study was to examine the interaction between aging and 10 years of racing in endu...	Age groups; Longitudinal; Speed; Ultramarathon	age distribution; aged; aging; analysis of variance; article; controlled study; data analysis; en...	None	View
Scopus	2-s2.0-78649748700	Experimental investigation of fuel properties, engine performance, combustion and emissions of bl...	Lujaji F., Kristóf L., Bereczky A., Mbarawa M.	2011	Fuel	90	2	10.1016/j.fuel.2010.10.004	Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, Private Bag X680, Pretori...	Lujaji, F., Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, Private Bag X...	Emission problems associated with the use of fossil fuels have led to numerous research projects ...	Blends; Butanol; Croton oil; Diesel; Performance	Blends; Butanol; Croton oil; Diesel; Performance; Alcohols; Carbon dioxide; Combustion; Diesel en...	None	View
Scopus	2-s2.0-79957488704	Engine performance, exhaust emissions and combustion characteristics of a CI engine fuelled with ...	Kivevele T.T., Kristóf L., Bereczky A., Mbarawa M.M.	2011	Fuel	90	8	10.1016/j.fuel.2011.03.048	Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, Private Bag X680, Pretori...	Kivevele, T.T., Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, Private B...	The use of biodiesel as a substitute for petroleum-based diesel has become of great interest for ...	Antioxidants; Combustion; Croton methyl ester; Emissions; Engine performance	Antioxidants; Benzoic acid; Bio-diesel fuel; Brake specific fuel consumption; CI engine; Clean bu...	None	View
Scopus	2-s2.0-79953044219	Impact of antioxidant additives on the oxidation stability of biodiesel produced from Croton Mega...	Kivevele T.T., Mbarawa M.M., Bereczky A., Laza T., Madarasz J.	2011	Fuel Processing Technology	92	6	10.1016/j.fuproc.2011.02.009	Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, Private Bag X680, Pretori...	Kivevele, T.T., Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, Private B...	The increase in crude petroleum prices, limited resources of fossil fuels and environmental conce...	Biodiesel; Croton Oil; Fuel properties; Oxidation stability	Antioxidant additives; Benzoic acid; Croton Oil; Double bonds; EN 14214; Environmental concerns; ...	None	View
Scopus	2-s2.0-81555228181	Evaluation of the oxidation stability of biodiesel produced from moringa oleifera oil	Kivevele T.T., Mbarawa M.M., Bereczky A., Zöldy M.	2011	Energy and Fuels	25	11	10.1021/ef200855b	Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, Private Bag X680, Pretori...	Kivevele, T.T., Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, Private B...	Biodiesel is considered as an alternative fuel to petroleum-based conventional diesel fuel. Depen...	None	Air flow; American society for testing and materials; Butylated hydroxytoluene; EN 14214; High te...	None	View
Scopus	2-s2.0-84888201097	Evaluation of the mechanical properties of reinforcing steel bars from collapsed building sites	Adeleke A.A., Odusote J.K.	2013	Journal of Failure Analysis and Prevention	13	6	10.1007/s11668-013-9739-5	Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria; Department of Materi...	Adeleke, A.A., Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria; Oduso...	Mechanical properties of reinforcing steel bars obtained from three different collapsed building ...	Collapsed building; Ductility; Reinforced steel bars; Ultimate tensile strength; Yield strength	Chemical composition analysis; Collapsed buildings; Optical emission spectrometer; Percentage elo...	None	View
Scopus	2-s2.0-84900338912	Performance investigation of some hydro-fluorocarbon refrigerants with low global warming as subs...	Bolaji B.O., Huan Z.	2014	Journal of Engineering Thermophysics	23	2	10.1134/S1810232814020076	Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, Private Bag X680, Pretori...	Bolaji, B.O., Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, Private Bag...	In this study, the performances of R152a, R161, and R1234yf with very low global warming potentia...	None	Energy efficiency; Refrigerants; Vapor compression refrigeration; Vapors; Coefficient of Performa...	None	View
Scopus	2-s2.0-38349118080	Performance, emission and economic assessment of clove stem oil-diesel blended fuels as alternati...	Mbarawa M.	2008	Renewable Energy	33	5	10.1016/j.renene.2007.06.009	Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, Private Bag X680, Pretori...	Mbarawa, M., Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, Private Bag ...	In this study the performance, emission and economic evaluation of using the clove stem oil (CSO)...	Clove stem oil; Economic assessment; Emissions; Exhaust emission costs	Diesel fuels; Economic analysis; Emission control; Fuel consumption; Life cycle; Clove stem oil; ...	None	View
Scopus	2-s2.0-77952630169	Performance evaluation of a locally developed cassava chipping machine	Bolaji B.O., Adejuyigbe S.B., Ayodeji S.P.	2008	South African Journal of Industrial Engineering	19	1	None	Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Agriculture, Nigeria; Department of Mechanica...	Bolaji, B.O., Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Agriculture, Nigeria; Adejuyigb...	A cassava chipping machine was designed and constructed, and its performance evaluated. The resul...	None	Motor speed; Plants (botany); Efficiency	None	View
Scopus	2-s2.0-78751564579	Exergetic performance of a domestic refrigerator using R12 and its alternative refrigerants	Bolaji B.O.	2010	Journal of Engineering Science and Technology	5	4	None	Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Agriculture, P.M.B. 2240, Abeokuta, Nigeria	Bolaji, B.O., Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Agriculture, P.M.B. 2240, Abeok...	Production and use of R12 and other chlorofluorocarbon refrigerants will be prohibited completely...	Domestic; Exergetic; Performance; R12 alternatives; Refrigeration	None	None	View
Scopus	2-s2.0-84931843490	Thermodynamic analysis and performance optimization of organic rankine cycles for the conversion ...	Yekoladio P.J., Bello-Ochende T., Meyer J.P.	2015	International Journal of Energy Research	39	9	10.1002/er.3326	Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Cape Town, Private Bag X3, Rondebosch, South ...	Yekoladio, P.J., Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Cape Town, Private Bag X3, R...	The present study considers a thermodynamic analysis and performance optimization of geothermal p...	Exergy; Geothermal energy; Irreversibility analysis; Optimization; Organic rankine cycle	Atmospheric pressure; Atmospheric temperature; Bins; Boiling point; Exergy; Geothermal fields; Op...	None	View
Scopus	2-s2.0-80053335269	Performance investigation of ozone-friendly R404A and R507 refrigerants as alternatives to R22 in...	Bolaji B.O.	2011	Energy and Buildings	43	11	10.1016/j.enbuild.2011.08.011	Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Agriculture, P.M.B. 2240, Abeokuta, Nigeria	Bolaji, B.O., Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Agriculture, P.M.B. 2240, Abeok...	In this study, experimental research was carried out to investigate the performance of R22 and it...	Alternative; Experimental; Ozone-friendly; Performance; Window air-conditioners	Air conditioners; Alternative; Alternative refrigerant; Coefficient of performance; Compressor po...	None	View
Scopus	2-s2.0-77958552250	Performance evaluation of a locally developed domestic drinking water filter	Bolaji B.O., Bolaji G.A., Ismaila S.O.	2010	International Journal of Environmental Studies	67	5	10.1080/00207233.2010.514107	Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Agriculture, P.M.B. 2240, Abeokuta, Nigeria; ...	Bolaji, B.O., Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Agriculture, P.M.B. 2240, Abeok...	This paper describes the design, construction and testing of a domestic water filter. Its constru...	Domestic; Drinking water; Filter; Performance; Standard	Before and after; Domestic; Domestic water; Drinking water; Filter; Nigeria; Performance; Perform...	None	View
Scopus	2-s2.0-77956576845	Experimental analysis of reciprocating compressor performance with eco-friendly refrigerants	Bolaji B.O.	2010	Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part A: Journal of Power and Energy	224	6	10.1243/09576509JPE936	Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Agriculture, UNAAB, P.M.B. 2240, Abeokuta, Og...	Bolaji, B.O., Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Agriculture, UNAAB, P.M.B. 2240...	This article evaluates the compressor performance using five eco-friendly refrigerants in compari...	compressor; eco-friendly; experimental apparatus; refrigerants; refrigeration	Coefficients of performance; Compression refrigeration systems; Compressor performance; Eco-frien...	None	View
Scopus	2-s2.0-84902662804	Thermodynamic evaluation of a 42MW gas turbine power plant	Egware H., Obanor A., Itoje H.	2014	International Journal of Engineering Research in Africa	12	None	10.4028/www.scientific.net/JERA.12.83	Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Benin, P.M.B 1154, Benin City, Nigeria	Egware, H., Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Benin, P.M.B 1154, Benin City, Ni...	Energy and exergy analyses were carried out on an active 42MW open cycle gas turbine power plant....	Energy; Exergy; Performance; Power plant; Turbine	Atmospheric temperature; Combustion chambers; Energy dissipation; Fossil fuel power plants; Gas t...	None	View
Scopus	2-s2.0-84866458564	Improving the performance of adaptive PDPID control of two-link flexible robotic manipulator with...	Mahamood R.M.	2012	Engineering Letters	20	3	None	Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Ilorin, Nigeria	Mahamood, R.M., Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Ilorin, Nigeria	Flexible link manipulator systems (FLMs) have many advantages when compared to their rigid counte...	Adaptive controls; Flexible link manipulator systems; ILC scheme; PD control; PID control	Adaptive Control; Adaptive control schemes; Control laws; Efficient control; Flexible robotic man...	None	View
Scopus	2-s2.0-84855423624	Prototype design and performance analysis of a sieving machine for improved food slurry processin...	Simolowo O.E., Adeniji O.O.	2010	Discovery and Innovation	21	04-Mar	None	Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria	Simolowo, O.E., Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria; Aden...	In Nigeria, and many African countries, the domestic and medium-scale processing of various food ...	Food-slurry; Performance analysis; Prototype design; Sieving	Glycine max; Zea mays	None	View

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