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Carbonization of raw materials for making briquettes has been identified as a possible way of imp... more Carbonization of raw materials for making briquettes has been identified as a possible way of improving calorific values and fixed carbon contents of briquettes. In spite of these benefits, the main challenges of carbonization are increased percentage of ash content and energy required to process the fuel. In this study, fuels with mixtures of carbonized and raw rice husks were combusted in a fixed bed to examine the effect of carbonization on their combustion properties with an aim of establishing an optimum ratio. Bed temperature distribution, ignition, flame propagation speed, combustion rates and reaction zone thickness were investigated. All experiments were performed in a fixed bed operated in a reverse counter-current flame propagation mode. Four mixtures consisting of different ratios of carbonized rice husks were used to process briquettes; namely, 25 wt%, 50 wt%, 75 wt% and 100 wt% biochar. Air-mass flux for combustion of each mixture was varied between 0.02 and 0.6 kg/m 2 s. It was established that carbonization increases ignition time and peak bed temperature but lowers flame propagation speed, reaction zone thickness, and combustion rates. Briquettes with lower percentage of biochar had higher volatiles and higher devolatilization rate that shortened combustion period. Briquettes with carbonized rice husk of between 50 wt% and 75 wt% were found to have optimum combustion properties. Processing of briquettes should be done within these carbonization ratios in order to achieve desirable combustion properties.
Carbonization of raw materials for making briquettes has been identified as a possible way of imp... more Carbonization of raw materials for making briquettes has been identified as a possible way of improving calorific values and fixed carbon contents of briquettes. In spite of these benefits, the main challenges of carbonization are increased percentage of ash content and energy required to process the fuel. In this study, fuels with mixtures of carbonized and raw rice husks were combusted in a fixed bed to examine the effect of carbonization on their combustion properties with an aim of establishing an optimum ratio. Bed temperature distribution, ignition, flame propagation speed, combustion rates and reaction zone thickness were investigated. All experiments were performed in a fixed bed operated in a reverse counter-current flame propagation mode. Four mixtures consisting of different ratios of carbonized rice husks were used to process briquettes; namely, 25 wt%, 50 wt%, 75 wt% and 100 wt% biochar. Air-mass flux for combustion of each mixture was varied between 0.02 and 0.6 kg/m 2 s. It was established that carbonization increases ignition time and peak bed temperature but lowers flame propagation speed, reaction zone thickness, and combustion rates. Briquettes with lower percentage of biochar had higher volatiles and higher devolatilization rate that shortened combustion period. Briquettes with carbonized rice husk of between 50 wt% and 75 wt% were found to have optimum combustion properties. Processing of briquettes should be done within these carbonization ratios in order to achieve desirable combustion properties.
Banking industry is becoming more competitive these days. As a result of this Commercial Banks in... more Banking industry is becoming more competitive these days. As a result of this Commercial Banks in Kenya have to develop relevant products to meet the needs of the clients who are still not served by the Commercial Banks that offer Islamic banking products and other Commercial Banks that do not offer Shariah Compliant products. Therefore they have to provide the best avenues through which the untapped market may be reached. The fact that most Commercial Banks in Kenya survive in the market with very few products and almost with the same features may suggest a problem in product development. The project entailed the concept of new product development hence adoption of Islamic banking the objectives of the study were to determine the consumers' level of awareness on Islamic banking services. To determine customer attitude and behavior affecting adoption of Islamic banking service. To determine customer values and beliefs influencing the adoption of Islamic banking services. To dete...
This study is about human resource development (HRD) dissertation of practice that has been analy... more This study is about human resource development (HRD) dissertation of practice that has been analyzed, using the human performance enhancement (HPE) model. The HPE model is about a decrease in patient satisfaction that an eye clinic had been experiencing resulting from the referral-process. Through this analysis, the consultant has determined the problem question and it is said to be: What Are the Best Patient Services to Streamline Referrals? The process of methodology that was used entailed various fact-finding techniques. This technique involved methods of data collection.
Reflective experience. Reflection plays a significant role in the practice of medicine. As caregi... more Reflective experience.
Reflection plays a significant role in the practice of medicine. As caregivers, the nurses aim to offer outstanding services to the patients. It can be achieved through learning from the daily experience while offering the services. Similarly, in the learning process, we gain some knowledge that if applied in the practice of medicine, it will improve our skills and create room for growth (Bain, 2014). It is essential to acknowledge that learning the new skills does not stop upon getting the qualifications. Professional development through training helps an individual to acquire more skills and create more room for discoveries that if applied will enhance performance and service delivery at work.
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Reflection Paper As a student, I have had exposure to psychodynamic psychotherapy that has influe... more Reflection Paper As a student, I have had exposure to psychodynamic psychotherapy that has influenced my decision while practicing in psychiatric settings. Student's life involves tight schedules that
SSRN Electronic Journal
Carbonization of raw materials for making briquettes has been identified as a possible way of imp... more Carbonization of raw materials for making briquettes has been identified as a possible way of improving calorific values and fixed carbon contents of briquettes. In spite of these benefits, the main challenges of carbonization are increased percentage of ash content and energy required to process the fuel. In this study, fuels with mixtures of carbonized and raw rice husks were combusted in a fixed bed to examine the effect of carbonization on their combustion properties with an aim of establishing an optimum ratio. Bed temperature distribution, ignition, flame propagation speed, combustion rates and reaction zone thickness were investigated. All experiments were performed in a fixed bed operated in a reverse counter-current flame propagation mode. Four mixtures consisting of different ratios of carbonized rice husks were used to process briquettes; namely, 25 wt%, 50 wt%, 75 wt% and 100 wt% biochar. Air-mass flux for combustion of each mixture was varied between 0.02 and 0.6 kg/m 2 s. It was established that carbonization increases ignition time and peak bed temperature but lowers flame propagation speed, reaction zone thickness, and combustion rates. Briquettes with lower percentage of biochar had higher volatiles and higher devolatilization rate that shortened combustion period. Briquettes with carbonized rice husk of between 50 wt% and 75 wt% were found to have optimum combustion properties. Processing of briquettes should be done within these carbonization ratios in order to achieve desirable combustion properties.
Carbonization of raw materials for making briquettes has been identified as a possible way of imp... more Carbonization of raw materials for making briquettes has been identified as a possible way of improving calorific values and fixed carbon contents of briquettes. In spite of these benefits, the main challenges of carbonization are increased percentage of ash content and energy required to process the fuel. In this study, fuels with mixtures of carbonized and raw rice husks were combusted in a fixed bed to examine the effect of carbonization on their combustion properties with an aim of establishing an optimum ratio. Bed temperature distribution, ignition, flame propagation speed, combustion rates and reaction zone thickness were investigated. All experiments were performed in a fixed bed operated in a reverse counter-current flame propagation mode. Four mixtures consisting of different ratios of carbonized rice husks were used to process briquettes; namely, 25 wt%, 50 wt%, 75 wt% and 100 wt% biochar. Air-mass flux for combustion of each mixture was varied between 0.02 and 0.6 kg/m 2 s. It was established that carbonization increases ignition time and peak bed temperature but lowers flame propagation speed, reaction zone thickness, and combustion rates. Briquettes with lower percentage of biochar had higher volatiles and higher devolatilization rate that shortened combustion period. Briquettes with carbonized rice husk of between 50 wt% and 75 wt% were found to have optimum combustion properties. Processing of briquettes should be done within these carbonization ratios in order to achieve desirable combustion properties.
Banking industry is becoming more competitive these days. As a result of this Commercial Banks in... more Banking industry is becoming more competitive these days. As a result of this Commercial Banks in Kenya have to develop relevant products to meet the needs of the clients who are still not served by the Commercial Banks that offer Islamic banking products and other Commercial Banks that do not offer Shariah Compliant products. Therefore they have to provide the best avenues through which the untapped market may be reached. The fact that most Commercial Banks in Kenya survive in the market with very few products and almost with the same features may suggest a problem in product development. The project entailed the concept of new product development hence adoption of Islamic banking the objectives of the study were to determine the consumers' level of awareness on Islamic banking services. To determine customer attitude and behavior affecting adoption of Islamic banking service. To determine customer values and beliefs influencing the adoption of Islamic banking services. To dete...
This study is about human resource development (HRD) dissertation of practice that has been analy... more This study is about human resource development (HRD) dissertation of practice that has been analyzed, using the human performance enhancement (HPE) model. The HPE model is about a decrease in patient satisfaction that an eye clinic had been experiencing resulting from the referral-process. Through this analysis, the consultant has determined the problem question and it is said to be: What Are the Best Patient Services to Streamline Referrals? The process of methodology that was used entailed various fact-finding techniques. This technique involved methods of data collection.
Reflective experience. Reflection plays a significant role in the practice of medicine. As caregi... more Reflective experience.
Reflection plays a significant role in the practice of medicine. As caregivers, the nurses aim to offer outstanding services to the patients. It can be achieved through learning from the daily experience while offering the services. Similarly, in the learning process, we gain some knowledge that if applied in the practice of medicine, it will improve our skills and create room for growth (Bain, 2014). It is essential to acknowledge that learning the new skills does not stop upon getting the qualifications. Professional development through training helps an individual to acquire more skills and create more room for discoveries that if applied will enhance performance and service delivery at work.
Reflection Paper As a student, I have had exposure to psychodynamic psychotherapy that has influe... more Reflection Paper As a student, I have had exposure to psychodynamic psychotherapy that has influenced my decision while practicing in psychiatric settings. Student's life involves tight schedules that