{"title":"Analyzing flash flood risk in a section of ntawogba creek, Port Harcourt city, Rivers State","authors":"Richard JU, Ibochi Andrew Abah, Ugwulebo BA","doi":"10.56355/ijfret.2022.1.1.0003","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56355/ijfret.2022.1.1.0003","url":null,"abstract":"Flood is a natural disaster and occurred in different forms. It is also a factor of climate change. Flash flood is a type of flood that occurs within few hours of intensive precipitation. It poses serious threat to urban areas, particularly in less developed countries. Geospatial technology has been very useful in mapping spatial extent and quantified damages associated with flash flood events. Proximity analysis and AHP has been widely utilized in modeling flash flood vulnerable zones. Little was known about MCA ranking method which is considered appropriate for few parameters in making complex decisions. This study utilized MCA ranking method to analyzed flash flood risk within Ntawogba Creek, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Rainfall, slope model, impervious surface and distance to river were used in the decision making. The datasets were processed into common spatial referenced system. Each criterion was scaled from 5 to 1, with 5 being very high risk and 1 very low risk area. Weights were assigned to the criteria based on the importance, with higher weight to criterion that is more important in the decision making process. The weights are; distance to water channel 48, impervious surface 25, slope 22 and rainfall 5. The results obtained showed area of 93.0ha as very high flash flood risk representing 6% of the area. This zone was located along Ntawogba Creek and on major roads. Total area of high risk zone was 864.1ha representing 56%, moderate risk and low risk zone was 452.2ha and 134.7ha with 29.3 5 and 8.7% respectively. For further study, drainage density and soil infiltration should be included in the flash flood risk analysis.","PeriodicalId":154011,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Frontline Research in Engineering and Technology","volume":"20 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-07-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124105839","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Fault prediction model on electrical power network using artificial neural network-based time series: A case study of Ayede-Eruwa/ Lanlate Feeder","authors":"Bolarinwa Samson Adeleke, Adewale Abayomi Alabi, Sunday Oyinlola Ogundoyin, Ademola Adekunle Araromi","doi":"10.56355/ijfret.2022.1.1.0004","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56355/ijfret.2022.1.1.0004","url":null,"abstract":"Increase in size of electrical power network usually results in a rise in fault level and consequently in huge economic losses to energy providers and consumers in the distribution systems. Therefore, it is very important to be proactive in dealing with faults on distribution feeder systems not only to reduce financial havoc, but to save lives and improve the quality of life of the people. A case study of Ayede-Eruwa/Lanlate Oyo State, Nigeria 33kV line is considered. An Artificial Neural Network based Time Series (ANN-TS) fault predictive model is developed for forecasting of faults on the above chosen electrical power network. Daily forced outage readings of the substation’s feeders for three years were collected and modeled using a three-layer feed-forward network ANN-TS. The results in the frequency of fault prediction show that there is an overlap between the observed and predicted values. The annual Mean Average Percentage Error (MAPE) varies between 0.004% and 25%, and the feeders’ average MAPE ranges from 6% to 10%. The fault duration annual MAPE varies between 0.001% and 25.54% while the feeders’ average MAPE varies between 6% and 11%. The energy loss prediction follows the same trend with the annual MAPE alternating between 0.01% and 26.75%, andthe feeders’ average MAPE between 6% and 10%. The average overall MAPE of each feeder is between 6% and 10% which indicates that the developed model is about 90% to 94% accurate. Although, the model is designed for Ayede-Eruwa/Lanlate feeder, it could be utilized for effective prediction of faults in any power distribution network.","PeriodicalId":154011,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Frontline Research in Engineering and Technology","volume":"18 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-07-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125714758","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The application of computer science in fractional distillation of petroleum","authors":"A AtianashieMiracle, Chukwuma Chinaza Adaobi","doi":"10.56355/ijfret.2022.1.1.0005","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56355/ijfret.2022.1.1.0005","url":null,"abstract":"The purpose of the study is to assess the application of Computer science in the fractional distillation of petroleum. The study sought to: Determine the merit of using Computer science in fractional distillation of petroleum. Evaluate the cost effectiveness to the application of Computer science in fractional distillation of petroleum to the welfare of citizens. Determine if Computer science can help in controlling the natural effects of fractional distillation of petroleum on the environment. Computer science has gained wider application in so many areas of human endeavor ranging from the homes to more scientific and industrial applications, hence its application of Computer science in fractional distillation of petroleum cannot be overemphasized. Irrespective of the benefits of the application of Computer science in fractional distillation of petroleum as a whole, it has become pertinent to ask how effective and efficient its application of Computer science in fractional distillation of petroleum has been. This research work tries to investigate how effective the application of Computer science in fractional distillation of petroleum. The project exertion covered statement of the problem, purpose of the study, research questions/hypotheses were formulated to enable the researcher find out facts about the study, highlighted in division one. Subdivision two was based on the literature review of this study. The study covers the research methodology which guided the study, the next stage was based on the presentation of data and its’ analysis as well as the discussion of findings. The final stage of the research was concerned with the conclusion as well as recommendations and suggestions for further studies","PeriodicalId":154011,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Frontline Research in Engineering and Technology","volume":"90 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-07-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125481684","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Scrutiny of principle of energy survival in beam-columns and analytical solution of governing partial nonlinear differential equation by new approach AYM","authors":"MR Akbari, Sara Akbari, Esmaeil Kalantari","doi":"10.56355/ijfret.2022.1.1.0002","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56355/ijfret.2022.1.1.0002","url":null,"abstract":"In this manuscript, we investigate and solve a complicated highly nonlinear differential equations in the beam-column in the Energy Survival Principal equation on the beam-column to show the ability of the first invented method which we named it AYM (Akbari Yasna’s Method). Certainly, we know that nonlinear beam-column process are very complex, and the governing differential equations governing them are nonlinearity complex. In this paper we present a new analytical solution which can easily analyze all such problems and make a great evolution in the nonlinear designing in the solid engineering (civil and mechanical and etc.). Finally, this scientific approach can create a great phenomenon in the analytical solution of nonlinear problems in engineering sciences, especially in the solids engineering.","PeriodicalId":154011,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Frontline Research in Engineering and Technology","volume":"56 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-07-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123453188","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"An overview of distributed generation in power systems","authors":"Adebayo Adeniyi Daavid, Chinedu James Ujam","doi":"10.56355/ijfret.2022.1.1.0001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56355/ijfret.2022.1.1.0001","url":null,"abstract":"The need for smart electrical systems with minimal technological error and environmental impact is driving interest in Distributed Generations (DGs), which can have a number of additional benefits such as decreased transmission and distribution system resources, enhanced stability, and improved power efficiency, among others. Nonetheless, these benefits may or may not be valid depending on the system design and management. Furthermore, the role of small generation distributed in the low/medium voltage network has gained significance as a result of technological and administrative improvements in the electricity supply industry motivated by the advent of completion. This paper seek to address distributed generation in power systems.","PeriodicalId":154011,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Frontline Research in Engineering and Technology","volume":"12 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-07-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133554430","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}