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Ukoba M, Diemuodeke E, Briggs T, Imran M, Ojapah M, Owebor K, Nwachukwu C, Aminu M, Okedu K, Kalam A, Colak I. Optimal sites for agricultural and forest residues energy conversion plant using geographic information system. Heliyon 2023; 9:e19660. [PMID: 37809719 PMCID: PMC10558914 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e19660] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2023] [Revised: 08/29/2023] [Accepted: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023] Open
Abstract
The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) has committed to net-zero emission development pathways to respond to the Paris Agreement adopted in 2015. However, the country is in dire need of energy to support its developmental ambitions. Therefore, it is necessary to consider green energy technologies to support both socioeconomic development and to meet the FGN's emission reduction target. In view of this, the current work presents the optimal sites for bioenergy plants in a state in Nigeria using Geographic Information System (GIS). Key findings suggest that 62.03 PJ/yr and 4.12 PJ/yr of energy could be derived from crop residues and forest residues, respectively, to support the state's bioenergy development. The crop residues considered include plantain (stem), oil palm (shell and fibre), maize (stalks) and cassava (peel and stalks). Six criteria were used in selecting the optimal sites, and include biomass residue distribution, settlement, road accessibility, nearness to waterline, slope and aspect. These criteria were incorporated into the ArcGIS platform through the weighted overlay tool. Strategically, the analysis presents seven sites for biomass plants to sustainably meet part of the energy needs. The efforts of the current work which supports not less than three SDGs-SDG 7 (Clean and Affordable Energy), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) and SDG 13 (Climate Action), will assist policymakers in Nigeria to make appropriate policies within the climate change space.
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- M.O. Ukoba
- Energy and Thermofluids Research Group, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Port Harcourt, PMB 5323, Choba, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
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- Energy and Thermofluids Research Group, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Port Harcourt, PMB 5323, Choba, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
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- Energy and Thermofluids Research Group, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Port Harcourt, PMB 5323, Choba, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
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- Department of Mechanical, Biomedical and Design Engineering, College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, Aston University, Birmingham, B4 7ET, UK
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- Energy and Thermofluids Research Group, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Port Harcourt, PMB 5323, Choba, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
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- Energy and Thermofluids Research Group, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Port Harcourt, PMB 5323, Choba, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Delta State University, Abraka–Oleh Campus, Abraka, Delta State, Nigeria
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- Energy and Thermofluids Research Group, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Port Harcourt, PMB 5323, Choba, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
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- Clean Air Task Force, Boston, MA, 02109, United States
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- Smart Energy Research Unit, Victoria University, Ballarat Road, Footscray, 3011, Melbourne, Australia
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Department, Nisantasi University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Smart Energy Research Unit, Victoria University, Ballarat Road, Footscray, 3011, Melbourne, Australia
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- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Department, Nisantasi University, Istanbul, Turkey
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Bulut G, Colak I, Mik G, Kilic Z, Tasdemir Z. Bilateral Talus and Navicular Fractures accompanied with Unilateral Calcaneal Fracture: A Case Report. Malays Orthop J 2018; 12:47-51. [PMID: 30112129 PMCID: PMC6092534 DOI: 10.5704/moj.1807.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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An 18-year old male patient, with a history of paragliding accident, sustaining a coronal shear fracture of the body of the talus, an anterior process fracture of the calcaneus extending to the calcaneocuboid joint and a nondisplaced navicular body fracture at the right foot and a displaced fracture of the navicular body accompanied with posteromedial process fracture of the talus at the left side was referred to our emergency clinic. For the right foot, the coronal plane fracture of the talar body was anatomically reduced and fixed with screws. For the left foot, screw fixation was performed through the lateral aspect to fix the large posteromedial fragment. Small bone fragments were removed from the left navicular fracture, and the main fragments were also fixed with screw. The talo-navicular joint was stabilised with a Kirschner wire. At 36 months follow-up, bilateral foot and ankle functions were satisfactory, Maryland scores of the right and left foot were 85 (good) and 90 (excellent), respectively, and the patient regained his full activity level by the 5th month postoperatively. With reference to the number and types of fractures in this one patient, we present a standard protocol for treatment of isolated talus, navicular and calcaneal fractures presenting together in a single foot injury.
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- G Bulut
- Department of Orthopaedics, Dr Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Dr Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Istanbul Surgery Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Dr Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Dr Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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