International journal of engineering research in Africa. Volume 12.

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Appraisal of a Novel Reliability Optimisation Model Using Hypothetical Problems
Authors: Stephen B. Twum, Elaine Aspinwall
Abstract: This paper examines further a novel series-parallel system reliability optimisation model and methodology earlier developed by the authors....
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Influence Factor Analysis of Multi-Stage Management Engineering for Multinational Micro Businesses: An Empirical Analysis Using Data Envelopment Analysis
Authors: Bin Wang, Jun Li
Abstract: In recent years, to a large extent the emergence and development of micro businesses has shown the gaps of comparative advantages between...
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Microstructure/Mechanical Property Correlations in a Medium Carbon Steel
Authors: C.C. Chama
Abstract: The tensile and fracture strength of a medium carbon steel containing 0.2wt%C were determined after austenitisation at 1100oC for...
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Effect of Corrosion on the Tensile Property of Austenised AISI 1040 Steel Exposed to Stagnant Seawater
Authors: Unueroh Ufuoma Georgina, Basil Onyekpe
Abstract: Corrosion is a major problem all over the world. A lot of researches on corrosion are ongoing all over the world and will continue to go on....
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Ranging Technique Based on Conically Scanned Single Pixel Millimeter Wave Radiometer
Authors: Xuan Lu, Li Wu, Ze Long Xiao, Jian Zhong Xu
Abstract: Passive millimeter wave detection offers great advantages of covertness and anti-interference in surveillance and concealed weapon detection...
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The Design and Construction of a 2kVA Inverter with Automatic Timing Capability
Authors: S.T. Apeh, O.I. Omoifo
Abstract: This work develops a 2KVA inverter with timing capability for load supply.The development of timing-capable inverter draws from a DC input...
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A Novel Deformation Prediction Model for Mine Slope Surface Using Meteorological Factors Based on Kernel Extreme Learning Machine
Authors: Sun Wen Du, Jin Zhang, Zeng Bing Deng, Jing Tao Li
Abstract: Extreme learning machine (ELM), as an emergent technique for training feed-forward neural networks, has shown good performance on various...
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Thermodynamic Evaluation of a 42MW Gas Turbine Power Plant
Authors: Henry Egware, Albert I. Obanor, Harrison Itoje
Abstract: Energy and exergy analyses were carried out on an active 42MW open cycle gas turbine power plant. Data from the power plant record book were...
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Development of Model Equations for Selecting Optimum Storage Parameters for Stored Cabbages
Authors: Musliu Olushola Sunmonu, O. Chukwu, Z.D. Osunde, B.A. Alabadan
Abstract: A study was carried to develop model equations for selecting optimum storage parameters for stored cabbages in passive evaporative cooling...