International Journal of Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy

Volume 2, Issue 5, September 2017

  • Static Heat Energy Balance Mathematical Model for an Iron Blast Furnace

    Ayush Bhattacharya, Sadhasivam Muthusamy

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 5, September 2017
    Pages: 57-67
    Received: 29 August 2017
    Accepted: 11 September 2017
    Published: 10 October 2017
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    Abstract: In this study a static heat energy balance analysis has been carried out for an iron blast furnace. The objective of this work is to provide a mathematical calculation model of the heat distributions for the various components of the blast furnace. The model presented, is also indicative to the amount of excess fuel being charged. To prepare a prop... Show More
  • Accumulation of Lead, Cadmium and Iron in Topsoil of Ori-Ile Battery Waste Dumpsite and Surrounding Gradient Point Areas at Olodo, Ibadan, Nigeria

    Afolayan Adedotun Onoyinka, Hassan Amusat Titilayo

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 5, September 2017
    Pages: 68-78
    Received: 25 August 2017
    Accepted: 11 September 2017
    Published: 23 October 2017
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    Abstract: The disposal of waste is proving to be a major public health issue and a vital factor affecting the quality of the environment especially in the developing countries. Battery waste consists of toxic heavy metals and its incongruous disposal on the Ori-Ile battery waste dumpsite at Olodo, Ibadan has elicited public health concerns. This study was de... Show More
  • Evaluation of Heavy Metals in Soil Using Modified BCR Sequential Extraction

    Hafsat Tukur Rumah, Labaran Salihu, Baba Bukar Alhaji

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 5, September 2017
    Pages: 79-82
    Received: 7 September 2017
    Accepted: 22 September 2017
    Published: 23 October 2017
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    Abstract: Recent studies have shown that strong acid digestions for the determination of heavy metals in soils and sediments can be misleading when assessing environmental effects. Therefore, this study adopted the use of modified community bureau of reference (BCR) sequential extraction scheme in order to overcome the limitation. The physicochemical propert... Show More
  • Water Quality Investigation by Physicochemical Parameters of Drinking Water of Selected Areas of Kureken Sani, Kumbotso Local Government Area of Kano

    Aminu Sharif Hassan, Isma'il Bello Abubakar, Auwalu Musa, Murtala Tijjani Limanchi

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 5, September 2017
    Pages: 83-86
    Received: 2 September 2017
    Accepted: 20 September 2017
    Published: 26 October 2017
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    Abstract: There are different sources through which groundwater becomes contaminated and these includes organic wastes, industrial effluents, urban runoff, agricultural activities, geological factors as well as others. Kureken Sani is a newly developed residential area with scattered settlements. The purpose of this research was to analysed the physicochemic... Show More