This research study was primarily conducted to investigate the possibility of using a blend of Palm Kernel Shell Ash (PKSA), Palm Kernel Fiber Ash (PKFA), Chipping Dust (CD) and Clay Soil (kaoline) to produce cement that can possibly reduce the rising cost of building material such as cement as well convert waste to wealth in developing economy like Nigeria. The raw materials were sourced locally and unit operation method was used to achieve formulated cement as an end product. ED x 3600B x-ray fluorescence spectrometer and atomic absorption spectrophotometer model S4=71096 were used to analyze the elemental concentration of the raw materials having done the same on Bua cement, Dangote cement and the formulated cement and it was found to meet the standard requirement. Experimental method, modelling approach and comparison of data were carried out to ascertain the possibility of cement production. The concrete made of the formulated cement was subjected to compressive strength test in the ratio of 1:1.5:3 and 1:2:4 for a maximum curing age period of twenty-eight (28) days. The crushing results are 2.8N/mm2, 3.5N/mm2, 4.44N/mm2, 5.33N/mm2 and 2.0N/mm2, 2.20N/mm2, 2.5N/mm2 and 2.7N/mm2 respectively. The results show that, strength gained as curing age progresses. However, the result is less when compared to the minimum value of British Standard (BS12) of 16N/mm2, 19N/mm2, 21N/mm2 and 24N/mm2 but upon improvement and technological advancement, it can favourably compete with any brand of cement.
Investigation was carried to study the variability and performance of briquettes produced from palm kernel shell (PKS), obtained from three locations using cassava starch as binder.
This paper explores the impacts of social networking sites on job aspirants in Bangladesh in terms of job search and application as well as the different perspectives from the job seekers’ point of views.
A feeding trial was conducted to evaluate the effects of feeding raw or processed Senna obtusifolia seed meal based-diets on the haematological and biochemical indices of albino rats
This study was carried out to assess the impact of vehicular emission on air pollution at some locations in Ojo Local Government Area of Lagos State, Nigeria, with a view to determining the contribution of motor vehicle emissions to air pollution.
This research study was primarily conducted to investigate the possibility of using a blend of Palm Kernel Shell Ash (PKSA), Palm Kernel Fiber Ash (PKFA), Chipping Dust (CD) and Clay Soil (kaoline)
In this work, treatment of synthetic fluoride containing solutions by using Musa paradisiaca fruit peel powder as natural coagulant by coagulation-flocculation process.
When we design an arithmetic logic circuit for quantum computers, a required condition is that data processes in the circuit should be reversible.
Use of the Mobile phone in agricultural arena specifically fisheries sectors is one of the issue in the concurrent world both in fish culture and its marketing.
