Journal of Energy and Natural Resources

Volume 4, Issue 1, February 2015

  • Effect of Water Depth and Temperature on the Productivity of a Double Slope Solar Still

    T. A. Babalola, A. O. Boyo, R. O. Kesinro

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 1, February 2015
    Pages: 1-4
    Received: 20 November 2014
    Accepted: 9 December 2014
    Published: 12 January 2015
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    Abstract: Drinkable water is a basic necessity for humanity, and the increase in human population growth has led to water pollution to the surface and underground water reservoirs. In order to meet the increasing demand for potable water, researchers have developed various technologies to meet this target. Solar distillation is a technology suitable for prod... Show More
  • A Comparison between Statistical Analysis and Grey Model Analysis on Assessed Parameters of Petroleum Potential from Organic Materials

    Hsien-Tsung Lee

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 1, February 2015
    Pages: 5-26
    Received: 29 December 2014
    Accepted: 20 January 2015
    Published: 30 January 2015
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    Abstract: This study aims to investigate the impact of changes in the Tmax and Ro% on the assessed parameters (S1, S2, S1+S2, HI, QI, BI, PI, TOC) of petroleum potential of organic materials. The samples studied include coals and coaly shales of Mushan Formation, Shihti Formation and Nanchuang Formation in NW Taiwan, coals and an oil shale from Mainland Ch... Show More