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View article: Physico-Chemical Characteristics of Fruits, Nuts, Kernels and Oils of Desert Date (<i>Balanites</i><i> </i><i>aegyptiaca</i>) from Three Locations in Northern Cameroon: Industrial Potential
Physico-Chemical Characteristics of Fruits, Nuts, Kernels and Oils of Desert Date (<i>Balanites</i><i> </i><i>aegyptiaca</i>) from Three Locations in Northern Cameroon: Industrial Potential Open
The objective of this work is to study the food and technological potential of <i>Balanites</i><i> </i><i>aegyptiaca</i><i> </i>through the physico-chemical properties of fruits, nuts, kernel…
View article: A Robust Maximum Power Point Tracking Control under Shading Effects on Photovoltaic Systems
A Robust Maximum Power Point Tracking Control under Shading Effects on Photovoltaic Systems Open
This article studies the behavior of a photovoltaic system under uncertain climatic conditions. The perturb and observe method is widely used in photovoltaic systems, but it encounters stability difficulties around maximum power points. Th…
View article: Optimization of Raw Material, Decolourizing Earth and Temperature Use in the Decolourization of Palm Oil
Optimization of Raw Material, Decolourizing Earth and Temperature Use in the Decolourization of Palm Oil Open
The objective of this study was to evaluate the influence of raw material, decolourizing earth and temperature on the colour of bleached palm oil. Two types of decolourizing earth (American and Indian) were used. A four-factor centered com…
View article: Production of Hybrid Biodiesel from a Novel Ternary Oil Blend: Dual-Stage Process Optimization Using Desirability-Based RSM
Production of Hybrid Biodiesel from a Novel Ternary Oil Blend: Dual-Stage Process Optimization Using Desirability-Based RSM Open
The production of biodiesel is increasingly recognized as a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels. This study explores a two-step process for biodiesel production using a blend of Neem oil, Shea butter, and Waste kitchen oil. Process opt…
View article: sugar cane bagasse as a fuel for industrial boilers in high relative humidity region: cas of cameroon
sugar cane bagasse as a fuel for industrial boilers in high relative humidity region: cas of cameroon Open
The previous works on the operating condition of the Cameroonian sugar cane factory show that, during the rainy season, fuel moisture increases and influence the steam quality and quantity production. This is because during this season, th…
View article: Prediction of Low Heating Value of Sugar Cane Bagasse as a Fuel for Industrial Boilers in the High Relative Humidity Region: Case of Cameroon
Prediction of Low Heating Value of Sugar Cane Bagasse as a Fuel for Industrial Boilers in the High Relative Humidity Region: Case of Cameroon Open
Many attempts have been made to estimate calorific value of bagasse using mathematical equations, which were created based on data from proximate, ultimate, physical and chemical analysis. Questions have been raised on the applicability of…
View article: Optimization of the Traditional Process of Oil Extraction from Sardine Viscera (Sardina pilchardus) in the Far North Region-Cameroon by the Response Surface Methodology
Optimization of the Traditional Process of Oil Extraction from Sardine Viscera (Sardina pilchardus) in the Far North Region-Cameroon by the Response Surface Methodology Open
Aims: Sardina pilchardus is a fish highly found in rivers and lakes in the Far-North region of Cameroon. This work aimed at optimizing the traditional extraction parameters in order to improve the quality and yield of oil.
Methodology: A …
View article: Regulation of Temperature on Multitrays in an Indirect Solar Dryer (ISD) with Energy Storage and Three Airflow Modes
Regulation of Temperature on Multitrays in an Indirect Solar Dryer (ISD) with Energy Storage and Three Airflow Modes Open
This work presents the regulation of temperature in an indirect multitrays solar dryer with oriented flux under the irradiance fluctuation. The temperature regulator using a negative temperature coefficient (NTC) as a sensor and fans is de…
View article: Optimization of Osmotic Dehydration Coupled to Hot Air Drying for the Production of Tomato Powder and Reconstituted Concentrates
Optimization of Osmotic Dehydration Coupled to Hot Air Drying for the Production of Tomato Powder and Reconstituted Concentrates Open
The brine temperature (X1), the NaCl concentration (X2), the drying temperature (X3), and the drying time (X4) were the 4 parameters explored in this study, which aimed to model the OD-Drying coupling of fresh tomato. A 4 factors Box-Behnk…
View article: Optimization of Osmotic Dehydration Coupled to Hot Air Drying for the Production of Tomato Powder and Reconstituted Concentrates
Optimization of Osmotic Dehydration Coupled to Hot Air Drying for the Production of Tomato Powder and Reconstituted Concentrates Open
The brine temperature (X1), the NaCl concentration (X2), the drying temperature (X3), and the drying time (X4) were the 4 parameters explored in this study, which aimed to model the OD-Drying coupling of fresh tomato. A 4 factors Box-Behnk…
View article: Theoretical Study of a Bifacial Silicon Solar Cell Front Side Illuminated: Magnetic Field Effect on the Recombination Velocities Inducing the Short Circuit and Limiting the Open Circuit
Theoretical Study of a Bifacial Silicon Solar Cell Front Side Illuminated: Magnetic Field Effect on the Recombination Velocities Inducing the Short Circuit and Limiting the Open Circuit Open
The aim of this work is to present a study of the recombination velocities at the junction initiating the shortcircuit (Sfsc) and limiting the open circuit (Sfoc) of a silicon solar cell under magnetic field in the static regime. From the …
View article: Diffusion of Phosphorus in Silicon Thin Films by Spin and Dip Coating
Diffusion of Phosphorus in Silicon Thin Films by Spin and Dip Coating Open
In this work, Spin coating and Dip coating techniques are used for the diffusion of phosphorus in silicon in order to realize the emitter of a silicon solar cell which is a very important and critical step in photovoltaic technology. Sever…
View article: Proceedings of the 6th ANSOLE conference in Cameroon (ANSOLECAM 2019): "Renewable Energies for Energy Security in Africa"
Proceedings of the 6th ANSOLE conference in Cameroon (ANSOLECAM 2019): "Renewable Energies for Energy Security in Africa" Open
View article: Status quo of Biodiesel Production in Africa: A Review on Technological Options, Policies and Aboriginal Feedstock Potential
Status quo of Biodiesel Production in Africa: A Review on Technological Options, Policies and Aboriginal Feedstock Potential Open
Growing industrialization, modernization along with better living standards in Africa, are expected to rise in the coming years with energy demand, increasing eventually. This expansion is occurring at a time when oil prices have reached n…
View article: Formulation and processing of gruels made from local ingredients, thin enough to flow by gravity in enteral tube feeding
Formulation and processing of gruels made from local ingredients, thin enough to flow by gravity in enteral tube feeding Open
View article: Numerical Modeling of Sugarcane Bagasse Combustion in Sugar Mill Boiler
Numerical Modeling of Sugarcane Bagasse Combustion in Sugar Mill Boiler Open
The sugarcane bagasse fuel is an energetic deposit opportunity for thermal and electricity generation in sugar society.Combustion behaviors, essential for effective operation of these devices are a necessity.A 3D numerical model has been d…
View article: Solar Energy Storage in an Indirect Solar Dryer (ISD) with Stone for Drying in Continuous
Solar Energy Storage in an Indirect Solar Dryer (ISD) with Stone for Drying in Continuous Open
olar storage energy using black volcanic stone (pouzzolan) as the absorber in the solar collector of the Indirect Solar Dryer with oriented flux to dry in continuous is investigated. The collector using crushed pouzzolan as absorber is exp…
View article: Multi-response optimization of the energy value and rheological parameters in the formulation of a complementary infant-gruel flour
Multi-response optimization of the energy value and rheological parameters in the formulation of a complementary infant-gruel flour Open
The objective of this study is to present the formulation of complementary infant-gruel flour by applying the multi-response optimization with responses centered on physico-chemical properties, energy value and rheological parameters. A Sc…
View article: Local uses of kapok (Ceiba pentandra Gaertn.) Tree from the Northern Part of Cameroon
Local uses of kapok (Ceiba pentandra Gaertn.) Tree from the Northern Part of Cameroon Open
An investigation was carried out in the Adamawa, North and Far-North Regions, in order to gather information about the actual uses of Ceiba pentandra Gaertn. a fruit tree widely domesticated by the population in this part of Cameroon. Data…
View article: Optimisation of Decolourising Earth and Temperature use in the Decolourisation of Palm Oil
Optimisation of Decolourising Earth and Temperature use in the Decolourisation of Palm Oil Open
View article: Ethno-Botanical data on KAPOK (Ceiba pentandraGaertn.), MAHOGANY (Khaya senegalensis), and NEEM (Azadirachta indica A. Juss.) from the Far-North Region of Cameroon
Ethno-Botanical data on KAPOK (Ceiba pentandraGaertn.), MAHOGANY (Khaya senegalensis), and NEEM (Azadirachta indica A. Juss.) from the Far-North Region of Cameroon Open
View article: Thermal performance modelling of solar collector with heat storage
Thermal performance modelling of solar collector with heat storage Open
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View article: Traditional Techniques of oil extraction from Kapok (Ceiba pentandra Gaertn.), Mahogany (Khaya senegalensis) and Neem (Azadirach indica A. Juss.) Seeds from the Far-North Region of cameroon
Traditional Techniques of oil extraction from Kapok (Ceiba pentandra Gaertn.), Mahogany (Khaya senegalensis) and Neem (Azadirach indica A. Juss.) Seeds from the Far-North Region of cameroon Open
An investigation was carried out in four localities of the Far-North of Cameroon (Maroua, Mokolo, Kaele and Yagoua in order to improve endogenous methods of oil extraction from kapok (Ceiba pentandra Gaertn.), mahogany (Hhaya senegalensis)…
View article: Valuation of Vinasse as Organic Fertilizer on the Corn Field
Valuation of Vinasse as Organic Fertilizer on the Corn Field Open
“Vinasse” is an aqueous effluent of sugar refinery. It is largely made up of water, organic matter, and mineral salts. It represents a considerable source of potassium (average 9.37 g/L) for plants and its organic matter content and also …
View article: Optimisation of Kernels Preparation Conditions Involved in the Press Extraction of Shea ( Vitellaria paradoxa Gaertner F.) Butter
Optimisation of Kernels Preparation Conditions Involved in the Press Extraction of Shea ( Vitellaria paradoxa Gaertner F.) Butter Open
In this study, different conditions of press extraction of shea butter were optimised. Response Surface Methodology (RSM) using the Doehlert experimental design has been employed in the optimisation. The independent variables considered we…
View article: Influence of Decolourisation Condition on the Physicochemical Properties of Shea (<em>Vitellaria paradoxa</em> Gaertner F) Butter
Influence of Decolourisation Condition on the Physicochemical Properties of Shea (<em>Vitellaria paradoxa</em> Gaertner F) Butter Open
In this investigation, kinetics studies of adsorption of colour material of shea butter showed a peak at the wavelength 440 nm and the equilibrium time was found to be 30 min. Response surface methodology applying Doehlert experimental des…
View article: Optimisation of Decolourisation Conditions of Crude Shea (&lt;i&gt;Vitellaria paradoxa&lt;/i&gt; Gaertner F) Butter: Yellow Type
Optimisation of Decolourisation Conditions of Crude Shea (<i>Vitellaria paradoxa</i> Gaertner F) Butter: Yellow Type Open
In this study, response surface methodology applying Doehlert experimental design was used to optimise decolourisation parameters of crude yellow shea butter. The decolourisation process was significantly influenced by three independent pa…