Journal of Energy, Environmental & Chemical Engineering

Volume 8, Issue 1, March 2023

  • Designing, Developing and Testing of a Pyrolysis System: A Case Study of Biochar and Pyroligneous Acid

    Baqe Sharu Doti, Daudi Nyaanga, Samwel Nyakach

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 1, March 2023
    Pages: 1-9
    Received: 2 December 2022
    Accepted: 23 December 2022
    Published: 9 January 2023
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    Abstract: Pyrolysis being an efficient process through which biomass materials are converted to biochar and pyroligneous acid can be easily achieved by using an efficient pyrolysis system. These pyrolysis products can be used as source of energy for cooking, soil amendment or as biopesticide/biofertilizer. The aim of this study was to design, develop and tes... Show More
  • Analysis of Pesticide Residues in Plantain (Musa paradisiacal) and Banana (Musa acuminata) Obtained from Ogbadibo Local Government Area of Benue State

    Onche Emmanuel, Eneji Shaibu Ishaq, Wuana Ahule Raymond

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 1, March 2023
    Pages: 10-17
    Received: 9 March 2023
    Accepted: 28 March 2023
    Published: 11 April 2023
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    Abstract: The abuse of agrochemucals in agricultural practise in order to boost food production has generated environmental concern in terms of their residues. This study was carried out to determine pesticide residues of plantain and banana from Benue State, Nigeria due to unregulated applications of pesticides, leading to MRL non-compliances. QuEChERS and ... Show More
  • Analysis of the Sludge Settling Behavior of the Kibendera Waste Stabilization Ponds in Ruiru, Kenya

    George Kirumba, George Thumbi, John Mwangi, John Mbugua

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 1, March 2023
    Pages: 18-25
    Received: 6 March 2023
    Accepted: 10 April 2023
    Published: 20 April 2023
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    Abstract: Waste Stabilization Ponds (WSP) provide both cost-effective and high-performance wastewater treatment benefits in the tropical regions. The 3-month sludge settling behavior in the Kibendera WSP in Ruiru, Kenya, was studied between July and September 2022. The study aimed at determining the sludge volume index (SVI) and hindered settling velocity du... Show More