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Effectiveness and Risk Assessment of Bio Sand Filters (BSF) technique in Rural Water Purification
(Chemistry Research Journal, 2020) Doris Fovwe Ogeleka; Mildred Chukwuedum Emegha
Every human deserves the right to consume safe water as it is the basic necessity for their existence and
sustenance. The study was aimed with the view of ascertaining the effectiveness of carbon and gravel-based bios and filters in treating rural waters and evaluating the risk of consumption using the water consumption risk assessment matrix (W-CRAM). The treatment using the carbon-based biosand filter (BSF) at Falcorp Mangrove Park increased the pH from 5.46 ± 0.05 to 7.5±0.3while gravel-based biosand filter at Otsoron community increased minimally from 4.43 ± 0.2 to 5.86 ± 0.4. For all the locations, there was 100% eradication of E. coli. Using the W-CRAM, the untreated waters had a 62% - 69% conformance and was rated medium risk and since it will affect people (P), the risk level could be classified as 3 E or 15 (P). However, after treatment, there was an increase between 77% and 100% conformance, with above 80% classified as excellent water quality with low risk rated as 1E or 5 (P). The study concluded that no water should be consumed if the non-conformance was contributed by microbial entities as severe health risk may set in.
The effects of the Niger Delta oil crisis on women folks
(Academic Journals, 2014-01) OGELEKA, Doris Fovwe; IHAYERE, Celestina; ATAINE, Theresa Ifeyinwa
The Niger Delta area is one of the locations that is seriously affected by oil spill in Nigeria’s fifty one years of oil exploration. This study was designed to investigate the effects of the Niger Delta oil crisis on the women folks. Oil crisis could result in vast effects on humans and animals which include social, ecological, health, economical amongst others. The environment (air, water, soil) usually indicates the
presence of hydrocarbon and petrogenic pollution and this affects aquatic lives and agricultural practices. These result in decrease in fishing resources, damage to marine flora and fauna, loss of biodiversity, deforestation, coastal and marine erosion and flooding. The inability of the people to fix these problems and the supposedly government insensitivity had been the cause of persistent conflicts
and confrontation with government and oil companies in the area. Women suffer great hardships in times of conflict and the Niger Delta women are no exception. During the conflicts with oil companies and the Nigerian government, women are subjected to all kinds of violence - sexual such as rape; physical violence such as beatings, maiming murder, and destruction of properties. The effects of these
conflicts on the social wellbeing of the women folks in this area were assessed in this study.
A Study of the Distribution pattern of Heavy metals in surface soils around Arufu Pb-Zn mine, Northeastern Nigeria, Using Factor Analysis
(Research Journal of Chemical Sciences, 2011-04-23) Adamu Christopher , NganjeTherese Ntonzi , Ukwang E.E. , IBE Keneth Abara and Peter Neji(2011)
Surface soil samples at depth of 0-15cm were collected from the Arufu Pb-Zn mining district within the Middle Benue Trough for this study. The aim was to determine the levels and spatial variability of heavy metals in the surface soil as well as the factors controlling the overall pattern of surface soil variability in the mining district. The soil samples were digested with 4M HNO3 and analysed for Fe, Zn, Mn, Cu, Pb, Cr, Cd, As and Ag using tomic absorption spectrophotometer (AAS) model 210. Organic matter content (OM) and pH of the soil samples were also determined. The resulting data was subjected to both descriptive and factor analyses. Results showed elevated levels of trace metals (Pb, Zn and Cd) and erratic distribution of trace metals in the surface soil. The factor analysis in R-mode was used to integrate the geochemical data. Factor 1 revealed the significant lithologic controls through oxidation of bedrock and sulphide minerals, as well as environmental controls through weathering and decomposition of organic matter. Factor 2 revealed anthropogenic controls through mining activities. Factor 3 revealed control by deposition under alkaline condition. Eingenvalues that accounted for about 70.56% of the total variance were also obtained. Clastic decomposition was identified to be more effective on the alkaline soil developed on carbonate host rocks. Lateral dispersion trains of heavy metals are limited to mine adits. These findings could play a key role to effective management of surface soil quality in the study area
The Effects of Wood Ash on Ignition Point of Wood
(World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, 2015) Kenneth A. Ibe,Justina I. Mbonu, Godgift K. Umukoro
The effects of wood ash from five common tropical woods on the ignition point of four common tropical woods in Nigeria were investigated. The ash and moisture contents of the wood sawdust from Mahogany (Khaya ivorensis), Opepe (Sarcocephalus latifolius), Abura (Mitragyna ciliata), Rubber (Heavea brasilensis) and Poroporo (Sorghum bicolour) used, were determined using a furnace (Vecstar furnaces, model ECF2, serial no. f3077) and oven (Genlab laboratory oven, model MINO/040) respectively. The metal contents of the five wood sawdust ash samples were determined using a Perkin Elmer optima 3000 dv atomic absorption spectrometer while the ignition points were determined using Vecstar furnaces model ECF2. Poroporo had the highest ash content, 2.263g while rubber had the least, 0.710g. The results for the moisture content range from 2.971g to 0.903g. Magnesium metal had the highest concentration of all the metals, in all the wood ash samples; with mahogany ash having the highest concentration, 9.196ppm while rubber ash had the least concentration of magnesium metal, 2.196 ppm. The ignition point results showed that the wood ashes from mahogany and opepe increased the ignition points of the test wood samples, Danta (Nesogordonia papaverifera), Ekpaya, Akomu (Pycnanthus angolensis) and Oleku when coated on them while the ashes from poroporo, rubber and abura decreased the ignition points of the test wood samples when coated on them. However, Opepe saw dust ash decreased the ignition point in one of the test wood samples, suggesting that the metal content of the test wood sample was more than that of the Opepe saw dust ash. Therefore, Mahogany and Opepe saw dust ashes could be used in the surface treatment of wood to enhance their fire resistance or retardancy. However, the caution to be exercised in this application is that the metal content of the test wood samples should be evaluated as well.
Petrophysical Evaluation of Hydrocarbon Potential of “OMA” Field, Niger Delta
(International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS) / RSIS International, 2022) Olarewaju, M.A.; Osisanya, O.W.; Korode, A.I.; Ibitoye, A.T.
The goal of this study is to maximize hydrocarbon reserves by evaluating reservoirs using derived petrophysical parameters, a common practice in the oil and gas industry. In order to complete this task, data (logs) from three Niger Delta onshore wells (OMA01, OMA02, and OMA 03) were used.
Gamma-ray, resistivity, and neutron-density well logs were used in this study for lithology identification, fluid delineation, and hydrocarbon identification. Petrel and Rokdoc software were used for lithology identification and petrophysical analysis computation. The qualitative analysis revealed that the wells
drilled through various lithologies contained sand and shale intercalations. Three in WellOMA01, Four in WellOMA02, and Two in WellOMA03, reservoirs were delineated. The field's petrophysical analysis was also produced. Shale's volume varies from 10% to 24%, its porosity from 14% to 26%, and its water
saturation from 16% to 53%, while its permeability was relatively high. The highest hydrocarbon saturation (84%) was found in RES 01 from WellOMA03. The "OMA" field study revealed that there is a sizably high potential for hydrocarbons.