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2D-Euler Deconvolution and Forward Modeling of Gravity Data of Homa-Hills Geothermal Prospect, Kenya
(2013)In order to fully assess the potential of Homa Hills Geothermal prospect, the heat source which is one of the main features of a geothermal system had to be located based on its perturbation on the gravity ... -
2D-Euler Deconvolution and Forward Modeling of Gravity Data of Homa-Hills Geothermal Prospect, Kenya
(2014)In order to fully assess the potential of Homa Hills Geothermal prospect, the heat source which is one of the main features of a geothermal system had to be located based on its perturbation on the gravity field. Ground ... -
Ab initio Investigation of the Structural and Electronic Properties of Alkaline Earth Metal - TiO2 Natural Polymorphs
(Hindawi Advances in Materials Science and Engineering, 2022)Titanium (IV) oxide (TiO2) has gained much attention due to its application in technologies such as optoelectronics, electronics, sensors, photocatalysts, and sustainable energy generation. However, its optical absorption ... -
Adsorption of Lead (II) Ions from Aqueous Solutions Using Mangroves Roots (Rhizophora Mucronata) Charcoal-Carbon Nanotubes Nanocomposite
(Journal of Multidisciplinary Engineering Science and Technology (JMEST), 2021)Providing clean and affordable water to meet human needs is a grand challenge of the 21st century. Worldwide, water supply struggles to keep up with the fast growing demand, which is exacerbated by population growth, ... -
Adsorption of rhodamine b from aqueous solution using mangroves (Rhizophora mucronata) carbon nanotubes nanocomposites
(www.allsubjectjournal.com, 2021)The use of dyes has increased dramatically and uncontrollably in last few decades. Different types of dyes are frequently employed in plastics, paper, cosmetics, leather, and textile industries for coloring purposes. These ... -
Analysis of Volatility of Real Exchange Rate and Exports in Kenya using the Garch Model: 2005:2012
(2015)Abstract The real exchange rate has proven to be an important factor in international trade because it is expected that exports respond to real exchange rate movements with respect to the characteristics of the ... -
. Application of banach space ideal properties in image transmission over wireless network
(2014-03)The Banach space operator ideals and nuclear maps have a large class of morphisms which behave as if they were part of a compact closed category, that is, they allow one to transfer variables between the domain and the ... -
APPLICATION OF DESIRABILITY FUNCTION FOR OPTIMIZATION OF MULTIPLE RESPONSES OF WATERMELON USING ORGANIC MANURE
(2018)Field experiment was conducted at horticultural research and teaching farm of Chuka University to evaluate the responses of watermelon to organic manure using Central Composite Design (CCD) to formulate optimal organic ... -
Automation of pressure and temperature measurements in vacuum deposition systems
(2013-08)This paper describes a simple automated instrumentation and measurement system that is designed to offer a more reliable and fast method of measuring temperature and pressure, in thin film deposition systems. ... -
Calorific Value and Moisture Content Of Selected Solid Wastes at Chuka University
(IJRP.ORG., 2020-04-02)Solid waste, which typically consists of metals, plastics, glasses, paper, wood, and organics, is generated and accumulated due to human day to day activities. The waste often leads to ecological pollution unless an ... -
Characterization and classification of clay minerals for potential applications in Rugi Ward, Kenya
(2016)The applications of various clayey minerals are related to their structural, physical and chemical characteristics. The physical and chemical properties of the clayey minerals dictate their utilization in the process ... -
A Comparative study of the transmission parameters of the sound of mosquito predators and EMR”
(2012)The wide bandwidth EMR ultrasound, exploited in mosquito repellency, yielded only 20 % effectiveness. Due to this wide bandwidth, ultrasound from Amolops tormotus and Coleura afra, mosquito predators, was investigated. The ... -
Concentration of Inorganic Contaminants in Shallow Borehole Water in Chuka Sub-County, Kenya
(Journal of Chemical, Biological and Physical Sciences, 2020-11-24)Groundwater from shallow aquifers is an important source of portable water in Chuka Sub-County. However, most shallow boreholes in Chuka Sub-County are undocumented and susceptible to contamination by both geogenic and ... -
Conjecture of banach space operator ideals in nuclear spaces
(2013-06)We apply the notion of Banach space operator ideals in nuclear spaces through topological vector spaces. The motivation for this study came from attempts to generalize the structure of nuclear spaces as a result of nuclear ... -
Correlation Between Electromagnetic Wave Equation And Einstein Theory Of Relativity In Derivation Of Schrödinger Equation And Hilbert Space Operators
(Journal of Multidisciplinary Engineering Science Studies (JMESS), 2020-03)Operators in Hilbert space have properties which are useful in the study of mathematical abstract areas such as approximation theory, Banach Fixed point theory, the spectral theory as well as Quantum Mechanics. ... -
Determination of Hall Effect Parameters of Gallium Arsenide and Gallium Manganese Arsenide by Van Der Pauw Geometry
(2012)Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) has been used widely in electronic industry to make diodes and transistors. As a semiconductor, it can be doped up with impurities with magnetic properties such as manganese to increase its electron ... -
Determination of optical band gap and heat dissipation of Ga1-xMnxAs with Light in UV-VIS-IR Region using OSA SPECTRO 320”,
(International Knowledge Sharing Platform, 2012)Heat generated by silicon-based transistors due to high energy photo irradiation interferes with the electronic conductivity of transistors in the ICs. There is need to search for an alternative semiconductor material ... -
Determination of the Class TransitionTemperature and Modulus of PLA Films Using Dynamic Mechanical Analysis at C ° 50 and Amplitude of 10 µm
(2014-03)Polylactic acid (PLA) is an environment friendly biodegradable thermoplastic produced by micro organism synthesis through the fermentation of starch. It can be used in the manufacture of thermoplastic films used to produce ... -
Determination Of The Density And The Damping Properties Of Polyethylene (Pe) And Polylactic (Pla) Films Using Dma
(2013-08)Damping which is an effect that tends to reduce the amplitude of oscillations in an oscillatory system is significant in components under high dynamic loads especially in general mechanical engineering. In this study, ... -
“Effect of AC Helmholt magnetic field on the mass of Rosecoco deans”
(Taylor and Francis Online, 2011-06-09)Plastic bags mostly made of polyethylene (PE) cause pollution as solid waste due to their non-degradability nature. Initiation of a degradative process by enhanced photo-oxidation is a possible method for an accelerated ...