Browsing Research Articles [MEWES] by Author "Kichonge, Baraka"
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Comprehensive assessment of heat pump dryers for drying agricultural products
Loemba, Aldé; Kichonge, Baraka; Kivevele, Thomas (Wiley Online Library, 2022-11-22)Fruits and vegetables are agricultural products that require preservation to enhance and protect shelf life, encapsulate natural flavour, and retain nutritional content. Globally, agricultural products are preserved by a ... -
Effect of Industrial Dust Deposition on Photovoltaic Module Performance: Experimental Measurements in the Tropical Region
Andrea, Yotham; Pogrebnaya, Tatiana P.; Kichonge, Baraka (Hindawi, 2019-12-20)Dust particle accumulation affects outdoor photovoltaic module transmittance of solar cell glazing and thus leads to significant degradation of conversion efficiency owing to lower irradiance reaching the surface. In this ... -
Potential of municipal solid waste, as renewable energy source : a case study of Arusha, Tanzania.
Omari, Arthur; Kichonge, Baraka; John, Geoffrey; Njau, Karoli; Mtui, Peter (International Journal of Renewable Energy Technology Research, 2014-06)This paper presents the study of municipal solid waste (MSW) as a potential source of renewable energy in Arusha city. The city of Arusha annual average MSW generated was estimated at 43,772 tonnes. Characterization ... -
The Potential of Underutilized Plant Resources and Agricultural Wastes for Enhancing Biodiesel Stability: The Role of Phenolic- Rich Natural Antioxidants
Kahimbi, Henry; Kichonge, Baraka; Kivevele, Thomas (Hindawi, 2023)Growing concerns about energy security and environmental sustainability have fueled demand for sustainable and renewable energy sources in recent years. Biodiesel, a renewable alternative to conventional fuels, has gained ... -
Semi-Transparent Building Integrated Photovoltaic Solar Glazing: Investigations of Electrical and Optical Performances for Window Applications in Tropical Region
Joseph, Benedicto; Kichonge, Baraka; Pogrebnaya, Tatiana P. (Hindawi, 2019-12-17)Integrating solar PV technology with semi-transparent windows permits multifunctional operation as electricity generation and allowing natural light to enter the building, hence overall energy efficiency improvement. The ... -
Viability of non-edible oilseed plants and agricultural wastes as feedstock for biofuels production: A techno-economic review from an African perspective
Kichonge, Baraka; Kivevele, Thomas (Biofpr, 2023)Given the benefits of biofuels over conventional fuels, there is concern that widespread production of biofuels from edible feedstocks to meet demand will lead to food insecurity and other socioeconomic challenges. Thus, ...