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Simulation model for solar energy harnessing by the solar tunnel dryer
(2010)Models were developed to predict global solar radiation and the energy harnessed by a solar tunnel dryer, and simulated in Visual Basic 6. In addition, the simulated data were compared with actual data. Using a 10% absolute ... -
Societal Implications of IT in Religion for Developing Countries
(2017)Information Technology has penetrated nearly all aspects of our daily lives such that relationships associated with individuals and organizations are digitally enabled and mediated. Advances in IT have led to changes in ... -
Solving The Active Distribution Network Reconfiguration (ADNR) Problem Taking Into Consideration A Stochastic Wind Scenario and Load Uncertainty By Using HBFDE Method
(International Journal of Emerging Technology and Advanced Engineering, 2017)-Past literature has attempted to solve the problem of network reconfiguration with Distributed Generators (DGs) without taking into consideration the intermittent renewable at a close proximity. Distribution ... -
SWAT model parameter calibration and uncertainty analysis using the HydroPSO R package in Nzoia Basin, Kenya
(Journal of Sustainable Research in Engineering, 2014)The parameter uncertainty in hydrological modelling has been accorded much attention in the recent past.Parameter uncertainty is a major source of overall model unreliability. In this study, the HydroPSO R package was used ... -
THIN LAYER DRYING KINETICS OF AMARANTH (Amaranthus cruentus) GRAINS IN A NATURAL CONVECTION SOLAR TENT DRYER
(2010-03)An experimental solar tent dryer under natural convection was used to study thin layer drying kinetics of amaranth (Amaranthus cruentus) grains. Drying of grains in the dryer was carried out on a drying rack having two ... -
TRANSIENT PRESSURE WAVES IN HILLSLOPES
(2013-05)Previous studies found that during a rainfall event, pre-event water, which exists in the catchment before the event, may appear in significant amounts in the stream stormflow hydrograph. Pre-event water is predominantly ... -
Use of Clove Carrot Mix in Cookies; A Way Towards Development of Low Caloric and High Fiber Cookies with Improved Organoleptic Properties
(European International Journal of Science and Technology, 2020-07)Cookies are an easy to go snacks with an increasing demand owing to their ease of consumption in this era of changed dietary patterns and sedentary life style. The effect of clove substitution in carrot flour cookie was ... -
USE of GUM Arabic as a Superplasticizer in SelfCompacting Concrete
(Blue Eyes Intelligence Engineering & Sciences Publication Pvt. Ltd., 2018-04)In this paper, Gum Arabic (GA) obtained from Acacia Senegal trees found in northern Kenya and most of other semi arid areas in Kenya was used in self compacting concrete as a superplasticizer. The research sought to ... -
Use of Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Flakes as Coarse Aggregates Replacement in Concrete Paving Blocks
(Lattice Science Publication, 2020)Concrete paving blocks were first introduced in Holland to replace paver bricks which had become scarce due to the post-war building construction boom. In Kenya, paving blocks are used in construction of ... -
Use of Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Flakes as Coarse Aggregates Replacement in Concrete Paving Blocks
(Lattice Science Publication, 2020-07)Concrete paving blocks were first introduced in Holland to replace paver bricks which had become scarce due to the post-war building construction boom. In Kenya, paving blocks are used in construction of pavements in ... -
Use of Rice Husks as partial replacement of coarse aggregates in concrete paving blocks
(European International Journal of Science and Technology, 2020-07-31)Concrete paver blocks were first introduced in Holland in the fifties as replacement of paver bricks which had become scarce due to the post-war building construction boom. These blocks were rectangular ... -
Use of rice husks ash as partial replacement of cement in concrete paving blocks
(Journal of Engineering in Agriculture and the Environment, 2021-05-14)Concrete paving blocks were first introduced in Holland to replace paver bricks which had become scarce due to the post-war building construction boom. In Kenya, paving blocks are used in construction of pavements in ... -
Voltage Controller for Radial Distribution Networks with Distributed Generation
(International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, 2014)This paper presents a coordinated network controller whose objective is to maintain an optimal voltage profile across radial distribution networks with distributed generation. This is done by varying the output of the ... -
Voltage Profile Analysis of 132kV Transmission Line Using Powerworld Simulator: A Case Study of JUJA-RABAI Line
(Science Publishing Group, 2022)The growing power demand has made the government of Kenya to increase it’s financial budget to address the issue of transmission and distribution of power. The increasing set up of distribution sub-stations both in urban ... -
Voltage Stability Improvement Using the 21st Century Power Transformer
(Innovative Systems Design and Engineering, 2012)The 21st Century Power Transformer is produced by combining modern high voltage cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) cable technology with conventional transformer. The technique of solid insulation is adopted in the new dry ...