Browsing by Author "Idusuyi, N."

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Aluminium anode activation research- a review
(2012) Idusuyi, N.; Oluwole, O. O.
The aim of this paper is to review aluminum anode formulation and activating elements till date and discuss the possibility of further work based on recent trends in the use of nano or agro based materials. The performance of aluminum anodes is largely dependent on alloy composition and a good understanding of the relationships between the metallurgy and the anodic response of the alloys. Recent researches show that microalloying aluminum anodes with certain metallic composite oxides can significantly improve anode life and reduce costs. Suggestions for further work are also presented.
Artificial Neural Network Modeling for Al-Zn-Sn sacrificial anode protection of low carbon steel in saline media
(2012) Oluwole, O.; Idusuyi, N.
This work presents the artificial neural network(ANN) modeling for sacrificial anode cathodic protection of low carbon steel using Al-Zn-Sn alloys anodes in saline media. Corrosion experiments were used to obtain data for developing a neural network model. The Feed forward Levenberg-Marquadt training algorithm with passive time, pH, conductivity,% metallic composition used in the input layer and the corrosion potential measured against a silver/silver chloride(Ag/AgCl) reference electrode used as the target or output variable. The modeling results obtained show that the network with 4 neurons in the input layer, 10 neurons in the hidden layer and 1 neuron in the output layer had a high correlation coefficient (R-value) of 0.850602 for the test data, and a low mean square error (MSE) of 0.0261294. 9
Utilization of solar energy for power generation in Nigeria
(2012) Oji, J. O.; Idusuyi, N.; Aliu, T. O.; Petinrin, M. O.; Odejobi, O. A.; Adetunji, A. R.
This study presents the viabilities for power generation in Nigeria through the utilization of the sun’s energy. Solar-thermal and photovoltaic options were discussed. It highlights the basic science for the design and selection of com-ponents for successfully harnessing solar power. Requirements for solar panel placement and orientation were also high-lighted. It emphasizes that the knowledge and experience gained in solar energy as an abundant and convenient energy source, can play a role in steering the nation toward a permanent and sustainable development. The energy demand in Nigeria far outweighs the supply which is epileptic in nature. The acute electricity supply hinders the country’s develop-ment notwithstanding the availability of vast natural resources in the country. Our ability to continue the trend for afford-able energy will be severely tested in the coming decades, as evidenced by the widening trade imbalance, collapse of big manufacturing companies, sharp increase in the cost of doing business just to mention but a few. It is the issue of utilizing the sun’s silent, inexhaustible, and non-polluting resource for power generation in Nigeria that this work addresses; hence it is the long-range review of the energy problem.