Browsing by Author "Akorede, MF"

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    CURRENT STATUS AND OUTLOOK OF RENEWABLE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA
    (Nigerian Journal of Technology, 2016-12-29) Otuoze, Abdulrahaman; Akorede, MF; Ibrahim, O; Amuda, SA; Olufeagba, BJ
    Over 80% of the current Nigerian primary energy consumption is met by petroleum. This overdependence on fossil fuels derived from petroleum for local consumption requirements should be a serious source of concern for the country in two ways – depletion of the resources and negative impact on the environment. This paper presents a critical review of the available renewable energy resources in Nigeria, namely; biomass, hydropower, solar and wind energy. It examines the current energy situation in the country and equally discusses the various energy policy documents developed by the government. Using the scenario-based International Atomic Energy Agency models, the projected energy demand and supply structure of the country through 2030 are presented and analysed. Overall, this study shows that Nigeria will overcome her present energy crisis if she explores the abundant renewable energy resources in the country. The data presented in this paper is a crucial eye-opener for relevant government agencies towards developing these energy resources in tackling the present energy crisis in Nigeria.
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    Fire and explosive risk assessment for combustible powder pneumatic conveyor system
    (Annals of the Faculty of Engineering Hunedoara, 2020-02-01) Otuoze, Abdulrahaman; Ibrahim, Oladimeji; Akorede, MF; Abdulkarim, A; Abdulateef, A.I.; Ogunbiyi, Olalekan
    Failure to properly define operating hazards associated with pneumatic conveying system for combustible powder transportation has led to several incidences of fires and explosions. These hazards are mostly preventable if adequate safety measures are provided for the pneumatic conveying systems for dust and combustible materials during the system design, installation and operating stages. This paper presents assessment on risk of fire and explosive hazards associated with pneumatic conveying system for a combustible powder transportation and prescribe the best practice to prevent possible accident that might result from improper practice. The safety practice and relevant regulations for zoning of the operating area and guide for proper selection of suitable class of measuring instrumentation for safe system operation are enumerated.