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Evaluating Soil Carbon as a Proxy for Erosion Risk in the Spatio-Temporal Complex Hydropower Catchment in Upper Pangani, Northern Tanzania
(MDPI, 2021-10-15)Land use conversion is generally accompanied by large changes in soil organic carbon (SOC). SOC influences soil erodibility through its broad control on aggregate stability, soil structure and infiltration capacity. ... -
Evaluating the level of ammonia and sulfide in the liquid phase during anaerobic digestion of slaughterhouse waste operating at mesophilic scale digester—the impact of inhibition and process performance
(AIMS Press, 2020-07-10)The performance of experimental batch-reactor loaded with slaughterhouse waste at mesophilic temperature was investigated as well as the inhibition of both ammonia and sulfide concentration in the aqueous phase. The digester ... -
Evaluating the performance of faecal sludge dewatering technologies in urban settings of developing African countries: a review
(Taylor & Francis online, 2024-05-02)Inadequate dewatering technologies are reported as the dominant challenge in handling faecal sludge (FS) within urban settings of most African countries. Studies have been carried out to evaluate the efficiencies of unplanted ... -
Evaluation of dielectric and mechanical strength of high voltage porcelain insulators made from Tanzania ceramic materials
(NM-AIST, 2019-03)The study has evaluated the dielectric and mechanical strength of high voltage porcelain insulators made from Tanzania local ceramic raw materials. The ceramic raw materials involved were; Pugu Kaolin Same clay, vermiculite, ... -
Evaluation of recharge areas of Arusha aquifer, northern Tanzania: application of water isotope tracers
(NM-AIST, 2022-01)In Arusha urban, northern Tanzania, groundwater contributes about 80% of the water supply. However, elevated fluoride levels and evidence of anthropogenic pollution have been reported in the groundwater around Mount ... -
Evaluation of recharge areas of Arusha Aquifer, Northern Tanzania: application of water isotope tracers
(IWA Publishing, 2020-10-21)In Arusha urban, northern Tanzania, groundwater contributes about 80% of the water supply. However, elevated fluoride levels and evidence of anthropogenic pollution have been reported in the groundwater around Mount Meru ... -
Evaluation of rice husk ash and vermiculite materials in the production of ceramic tiles
(NM-AIST, 2019-03)The challenging issues in ceramic tiles are low mechanical strength, thermal discomfort and high production costs. Apart from strength the technical functions of floor tiles based on thermal insulation is very important ... -
Evaluation of selected botanicals as insecticides against cabbage insect pests in Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2022-06)Synthetic pesticides are frequently and unwisely used to control cabbage insect pests by smallholder farmers despite the environmental pollution and insect pests’ resistance development. This work assessed the insecticidal ... -
An Evaluation of Sustainability Potential of Existing Septic Systems: A Fuzzy-Based Indexing Approach
(MDPI, 2022-05-05)In this study, a fuzzy-based indexing approach (FIA) is developed based on a conceptual framework regarding social, environmental, economic, and technical dimensions to evaluate the overall sustainability potential of ... -
Evaluation of the Oxidation Stability of Biodiesel Produced from Moringa oleifera Oil
(ACS Publications, 2011-10-19)Biodiesel is considered as an alternative fuel to petroleum-based conventional diesel fuel. Dependent upon the raw material, biodiesel can contain more or less unsaturated fatty acids in its composition, which are susceptible ... -
Evidence of climate change impacts on water, food and energy resources around Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
(Springer Nature Switzerland AG., 2019-11-08)This review presents research evidence of climate change and anthropogenic impacts on the slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro and its implications on water, food and energy production (WFE nexus). While there exist divided scholarly ... -
The Exergy Analysis for the Air Gasification in a Hybrid Fixed Bed Gasifier
(Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology, 2021-07-31)Municipal solid waste (MSW) is becoming a concern as population in urban area is increasing. Several disposal methods (landfill and biochemical) have been used. However, waste to energy (WTE) particularly gasification ... -
Experimental analysis of air flow patterns in perfomance of flat plate solar collectors
(African Journal of Agricultural Research, 2015-02-05)Solar drying is one of the promising methods of reducing post-harvest losses in rural areas. Studies have shown that, heat transfer mechanisms in a solar collector influences the performance of solar dryers. This study ... -
Experimental Investigation of Soapstone and Granite Rocks as Energy-Storage Materials for Concentrated Solar Power Generation and Solar Drying Technology
(ACS Omega, 2023)The intermittence of solar energy resource in concentrated solar power (CSP) generation and solar drying applications can be mitigated by employing thermal energy storage materials. Natural rocks are well recommended thermal ... -
Experimental investigation of the variation in the potential of selected natural rocks as thermal energy storage materials
(NM-AIST, 2023-08)Fossil fuels cause greenhouse gas emissions and are perceived to deplete, hence the use of renewable energy is considered crucial. These renewables include the use of solar thermal energy in concentrated solar power (CSP) ... -
Experimental Investigations of Oxidation Stability of Biodiesel Produced from Manketti Seeds Oil (Schinziophyton rautanenii)
(ACS Publications, 2011-04-12)In this study, biodiesel from Manketti seeds oil (Schinziophyton rautanenii) was investigated to determine its suitability for use as a petrodiesel substitute. The fuel-related properties of Manketti oil methyl ester (MOME) ... -
Experimental Study of a Lab Scale Hybrid Fixed Bed Gasifier
(Science Publishing Group, 2020-02-04)Thermo-chemical conversion technologies (incineration, gasification and pyrolysis) have emerged as potential technologies for municipal solid waste management (MSWM). This is happening due to the increase of the need for ... -
Exploring the future impacts of urbanization and climate change on groundwater in Arusha, Tanzania
(Taylor & Francis Online, 2020-06-22)We combine satellite imagery, urban growth modelling, groundwater modelling and hydrogeological field expeditions to estimate the potential impacts in 2050 of rapid urbanization and climate change on groundwater in Arusha, ... -
Extracts from field margin weeds provide economically viable and environmentally benign pest control compared to synthetic pesticides
(Public Library of Science, 2015-11-23)Plants with pesticidal properties have been investigated for decades as alternatives to synthetics, but most progress has been shown in the laboratory. Consequently, research on pesticidal plants is failing to address gaps ... -
Extrapolations on the Use of Rhizobium Inoculants Supplemented with Phosphorus (P) and Potassium (K) on Growth and Nutrition of Legumes
(Scientific Research Publishing, 2014-10-22)Land scarcity and poor farming management practices has resulted in to intensive agriculture which rendered most of the soil in sub Saharan Africa depleted in essential plant nutrients. High prices of chemical fertilizer ...