E. O. Usungurua, W. A. Akpan, A. I. Ukut, A. E. Hanson
{"title":"Developing and Implementing a Value-Based Operations and Maintenance Performance Management in Nigeria Electric Power Industry","authors":"E. O. Usungurua, W. A. Akpan, A. I. Ukut, A. E. Hanson","doi":"10.47191/etj/v9i05.05","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47191/etj/v9i05.05","url":null,"abstract":"The Nigeria electric power industry is yet to recognize and adjust management practices, especially those concerned with operations and maintenance, to the changed and changing business conditions in electric power production. Hence, there is a need to review the organization’s operations and maintenance policies. This paper intends to develop a value-based operations and maintenance performance which could be implemented in Nigeria electric power stations. An attempt was made to develop a framework for effective management of operations and maintenance performance which will link results to performance drivers. Furthermore, balance scorecard concept was included. The paper emphasized on value-added and intellectual capital in operations and maintenance in the emerging business environment, and stressed that there is a need to move from corrective maintenance or time-based maintenance to a long-term business-oriented approach.","PeriodicalId":507832,"journal":{"name":"Engineering and Technology Journal","volume":" 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140990722","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":"Control the Speed of Separately Excited Dc Motor Using Sliding Mode Controller","authors":"Chinedu James Ujam, A. Adeniyi D","doi":"10.47191/etj/v9i05.02","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47191/etj/v9i05.02","url":null,"abstract":"This study looks into how a Sliding Mode Controller (SMC) can be used to control a Separately Excited DC Motor's (SEDCM) speed. The SMC is utilized to improve the system's resilience to unknowns and disruptions, guaranteeing accurate control under changing operational circumstances. Extensive simulations and experimental settings confirm the suggested control technique, which shows improved performance in terms of stability, disturbance rejection, and speed tracking. The results further the development of DC motor control techniques, especially in situations where robustness and precision are crucial.","PeriodicalId":507832,"journal":{"name":"Engineering and Technology Journal","volume":" 18","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140990991","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}
Mega Gemala, Roni Saputra, Annisa Fyona, Ita Wijayanti, Fedia Restu, Ice Irawati, Adhe Aryswan, Hengky Oktarizal
{"title":"Enhancing Domestic Wastewater Treatment: A Study on the Efficacy of Tiered Filtration and a Combined Photocatalytic Ozonation Methods","authors":"Mega Gemala, Roni Saputra, Annisa Fyona, Ita Wijayanti, Fedia Restu, Ice Irawati, Adhe Aryswan, Hengky Oktarizal","doi":"10.47191/etj/v9i05.04","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47191/etj/v9i05.04","url":null,"abstract":"This study aimed to construct an optimized reactor using photocatalytic ozonation, and its effectiveness was determined using PermenLHK No. 86/2016. The Tanjung Uma housing estate in Batam city was selected as the study sample site for domestic wastewater because of its role as a significant water body that receives liquid waste from a majority of activities across the city. The experiment employed a quantitative research approach and a true experimental approach, testing variables (catalyst weight, UV irradiation time, and ozonation duration) in a laboratory setting (25°C and 40-70% Humidity). The study found that the optimized parameter (a combination of 2 h of irradiation, with 2 g of TiO2 along with 5 min of ozonation) resulted in a significant difference in water quality parameters compared to before treatment with 92% effectivity. It can be concluded that this Reactor prototype was highly successful in reducing environmental impacts based on its effectiveness","PeriodicalId":507832,"journal":{"name":"Engineering and Technology Journal","volume":" 10","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140992305","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":"Capsule Attention Based Detection of Contraband in X-Ray Images","authors":"Zhiming Yan, Xinwei Li, Yang Yi","doi":"10.47191/etj/v9i05.01","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47191/etj/v9i05.01","url":null,"abstract":"Aiming at the problem of low detection accuracy caused by the different postures, different sizes, complex backgrounds and overlapping occlusions of contraband in the security checking process, a Matrix capsule network based on attention mechanism (MCAM) is designed by introducing attention mechanism into the capsule network. Firstly, a multi-feature-extraction (MFE) module is designed to solve the difficulty of detecting contraband with different sizes and complex backgrounds; then the Conv2d with Attention for ConvCap (CACC) is constructed in the convolutional layer of the capsule, and the weight information is computed in the channel dimensions of the feature map to give the contraband regions higher coefficients to enhance the contraband detection ability when the poses are different and the occlusion is severe; finally, a new capsule detection layer is designed by utilizing the pose matrix of the capsule to give full play to the detection ability of the matrix capsule network. The mAPs of the proposed model on SIXray, SIXray10, and SIXray100 are 85.10%, 64.05%, and 53.67%, respectively, which are 42.79%, 19.73%, and 9.41% higher than those of the original network, higher than those of the current mainstream detection networks, and the number of parameters of the network and the amount of computation are also lower.","PeriodicalId":507832,"journal":{"name":"Engineering and Technology Journal","volume":" 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140991905","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}
Y. Sofi’i, S. Sudarman, R. Hendaryati, S. Suwarsono, Andinusa Rahmandhika, Rizki Hidayatulloh, Muhammad Budiman, Galuh As'adi, Ramdhan Zaroby, Willy Nugroho
{"title":"Small-Scale thermoelectric incinerator prototype for sustainable waste management and power generation","authors":"Y. Sofi’i, S. Sudarman, R. Hendaryati, S. Suwarsono, Andinusa Rahmandhika, Rizki Hidayatulloh, Muhammad Budiman, Galuh As'adi, Ramdhan Zaroby, Willy Nugroho","doi":"10.30684/etj.2024.146331.1678","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.2024.146331.1678","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":507832,"journal":{"name":"Engineering and Technology Journal","volume":" 31","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140996248","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}
Neamah M. Hadi, Mohammad H. Hafiz, F. Sayyid, Wan Norizawati Wan Isahak
{"title":"Production of copper nanoparticles using alpha-amylase enzyme by an electrochemical deposition method","authors":"Neamah M. Hadi, Mohammad H. Hafiz, F. Sayyid, Wan Norizawati Wan Isahak","doi":"10.30684/etj.2024.146236.1674","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.2024.146236.1674","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":507832,"journal":{"name":"Engineering and Technology Journal","volume":" 16","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140996347","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":"Estimating the wear behavior of hdpe composites reinforced with nano alumina fillers using taguchi method","authors":"Orhan Abdullah","doi":"10.30684/etj.2024.147040.1699","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.2024.147040.1699","url":null,"abstract":"with a specific wear rate equal to 2.6652 10 -6 in mm 3 /N.m, as well as the most effective parameters on wear rate are arranged as nano content, applied load, and the sliding time. In contrast, SEM observation was considered to understand the wear mechanism. The addition of nano Alumina fillers prevented the test specimen surface from lessening by creating a transfer film separating the contact zone results from the self-lubricant behavior generated in prepared composites. In contrast, deep grooves, adhesive marks, and debris particles were generated in pure HDPE specimens, resulting in low hardness and weak wear resistance.","PeriodicalId":507832,"journal":{"name":"Engineering and Technology Journal","volume":" 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140996553","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":"Modeling and control of a high-quality electro-hydraulic actuator driven via an induction motor under intelligent indirect vector control","authors":"Aws Hassan, Jamal Mohammed, W. Hashim","doi":"10.30684/etj.2024.144140.1622","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.2024.144140.1622","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":507832,"journal":{"name":"Engineering and Technology Journal","volume":" 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140222490","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":"MXene (Ti C Tx) based nanosheet photocatalysts for water remediation: challenges and recent developments","authors":"Hadeel Abbas, Khalid Abbas, A. Al-Ghaban","doi":"10.30684/etj.2024.146505.1683","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.2024.146505.1683","url":null,"abstract":"sensors for identifying pollution. MXene has strong surface functional groups, an ion exchange property, and an extremely hydrophilic surface. The most recent developments in MXene preparation and characterization for (Ti C Tx) based nano photocatalysts for water remediation and applications are summarized in this review. Additionally, there are difficulties associated with the synthesis and application of MXene for examining and discussing pollution decontamination. This emerging field focuses on utilizing MXene materials to address water pollution issues through photocatalytic processes. Challenges in designing effective MXene-based photocatalysts are explored, including issues related to charge carrier separation, electron transfer dynamics, and optimizing catalytic efficiency. Recent developments and innovative strategies for overcoming these challenges are discussed, highlighting advancements in enhancing photocatalytic performance and improving water remediation capabilities. The synopsis aims to provide a concise overview of the current state of MXene-based nano photocatalysts for water treatment, offering insights into both hurdles and promising breakthroughs in this critical area of environmental research.","PeriodicalId":507832,"journal":{"name":"Engineering and Technology Journal","volume":"88 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140233924","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":"Survey of near-field wireless communication and power transfer for biomedical implants","authors":"Hala K. Abduljaleel, Saad Mutashar, S. Gharghan","doi":"10.30684/etj.2024.144480.1636","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.2024.144480.1636","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":507832,"journal":{"name":"Engineering and Technology Journal","volume":"13 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140232106","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}