• Delineation of preferential flow pathways in a tropical crystalline rock aquifer in Tarkwa, Ghana using integrated hydrogeophysical methods 

  Agbotui, P. Y.; Ewusi, A.; Seidu, J.; Brookman-Amissah, M.; Woode, A. (IWA, 2023)

  In Ghana, crystalline rock aquifers with secondary hydraulic features and preferential flow pathways serve as very important aquifers. Protecting and managing these geological porous media require identifying preferential ...
• An analytical model of diesel injector’s needle valve eccentric motion. 

  Wang, C.; Adams, M.; Jin, T.; Sun, Y.; Röll, A.; Luo, F.; Gavaises, M. (International Journal of Engine Research, 2022)

  Past experimental studies have shown that the needle valve of high-pressure diesel injectors undergoes lateral movement and deformation, while the continuous increase in injection pressure enlarges the gap of the needle ...
• Characterization of Al-5Ni-0.5 Mg/x (Al2O3-GNs) nanocomposites manufactured via hot pressing technique. 

  Yehia, H. M.; Nyanor, P.; Daoush, W. M. (Materials Characterization, 2022)

  Exfoliating graphite to graphene nanosheets by mechanical ball milling with alumina, coating alumina particles with graphene layers to enhance their electrical and thermal properties, minimizing aluminum composite's ...
• Self-Formed Diffusion Layer in Cu (Re) Alloy Film for Barrierless Copper 

  Cheng, B.; Chen, H.; Asempah, I.; Wang, J.; Zhu, Y.; Wan, J.; Qiao, Y. (Coatings, 2022)

  The barrier properties and diffusion behavior of Cu(Re) alloy films were studied. The films were deposited onto barrierless SiO2/Si by magnetron sputtering. X-ray diffraction patterns and electric resistivity results proved ...
• Hydrothermal fabrication of MoS2/reduced graphene oxide nanohybrid composite for the electrochemical sensing of Hg (II) in green tea. 

  Annavaram, V.; Somala, A. R.; Chen, Q.; Kutsanedzie, F. Y.; Agyekum, A. A.; Zareef, M.; Hassan, M. M. (Materials Today: Proceedings, 2022)

  Heavy metal contamination is a standout among the most genuine ecological issues: toxicity, persistence, bioaccumulation, and biomagnification through food chains. The present work aims at the synthesis of abundant, ...
• Rapid Detection and Prediction of Norfloxacin in Fish Using Bimetallic Au@ Ag Nano-Based SERS Sensor Coupled Multivariate Calibration. 

  Agyekum, A. A.; Kutsanedzie, F. Y.; Mintah, B. K.; Annavaram, V.; Braimah, A. O. (Food Analytical Methods, 2022)

  Norfloxacin is an antibiotic in the fluoroquinolone family licenced for use in animals. However, residues in animal products can have negative consequences for consumers. As a result, residue detection in various food ...
• Emerging Simulation Frameworks for Analyzing Smart Grid Cyberattack: A Literature Review. 

  Darteh, O. F.; Liu, Q.; Liu, X.; Bah, I.; Nakoty, F. M.; Acakpovi, A. (The 8th IEEE International Conference on Cloud and Big Data Computing (CBDCom 2022), 2022)

  The transition of the conventional power grid into the Smart Grid (SG), a widely distributed energy delivery network characterized by a two-way flow of electricity and information, is key for energy sector stakeholders. ...
• The moderating roles of consumer profiles and choice dterminants in the energy efficiency and appliance purchase relationship in Ghana: Household refrigerators. 

  Zan, H.S.; Sackey, D. M.; Hagan, B. E.; Acakpovi, A.; Agyarko, K. A. (IEEE International Humanitarian Technology Conference, 2022)

  The purpose of the research is to investigate the profile of consumers and to determine the socio-demographic and economic indicators and purchase choices considered when purchasing brand-new refrigerating appliances in ...
• Dynamic stability analysis of a standalone photovoltaic microgrid on a dynamic load in a rural area. 

  Mitokpè, C. B.; Fifatin, F.-X. N.; Agbokpanzo, R. G.; Acakpovi, A.; Didavi, A. B. K. (IEEE International Conference on Electrical Engineering, Computer and Information Technology, 2022)

  This paper analyzes the dynamic stability of the voltage amplitude of a photovoltaic generator feeding a dynamic load. We focused on a photovoltaic field with an output of about 20 kWp, a three-phase PWM-controlled voltage ...
• Innovative design of grid connected solar/diesel hybrid system using RETScreen software. 

  Kofi, D.; Acakpovi, A.; Adjei, P.; Sowah, R.; Aggrey, G. K.; Tay, G.; Afonope, M. (IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 2022)

  Accessibility to dependable energy resource is vital to the emerging economy to function appropriately in this contemporary world for both residential and commercial purposes. Technological advancement has opened avenues ...
• Optimal sizing and techno-economic analysis of a hybrid solar PV/wind/diesel generator system. 

  Tay, G.; Acakpovi, A.; Adjei, P.; Aggrey, G. K.; Sowah, R.; Kofi, D.; Sulley, M. (IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 2022)

  Hybrid power systems that combine wind and solar PV technology have been widely employed for power generation, particularly for electrification in remote and islanding locations, because they are more cost-effective and ...
• Exploring the state of solar photovoltaic decentralization in Ghana: trends and success factors. 

  Sackey, D. M.; Owusu-Manu, D. G.; Acakpovi, A.; Appiah, F. K.; Edwards, D. J.; Hosseini, R. M. (IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 2022)

  This research explores the trends of photovoltaic (PV) decentralization in Ghana and provides an updated illuminating insight into the sector. A literature review was carried out to understand and map out the trends, ...
• Techno-Economic Assessment of Grid Connected Solar PV/Wind hybrid System. 

  Sulley, M.; Acakpovi, A.; Adjei, P.; Sackey, D. M.; Offei, F.; Afonope, M.; Tay, G. (IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 2022)

  Wind and Solar PV energy as alternative energy supplies to the traditional fossil fuel have been a subject of study for researchers at various fora including climate change summits. However, the technical and economic ...
• Assessing the Performance of Liquid Waste Disposal Systems in West Africa: A Case Study in Ghana and Nigeria. 

  Omani, J.; Acakpovi, A. (Engineering Proceedings, 2022)

  This research is an assessment of existing liquid waste disposal systems in West Africa and their performances over the years, using systems in Ghana and Nigeria as a case study. The main purpose of the study was to improve ...
• Impact of energy efficiency and conservation programs on the national grid in some selected households in Ghana. 

  Acakpovi, A.; Botwe-Ohenewaa, G.; Sackey, D. M. (Energy Efficiency, 2022)

  This study evaluates the effect of energy efficiency and conservation on the Ghana National Grid. The motivation of this research study derives from the overwhelming lack of energy efficiency and conservation practices by ...
• Maximum Power Point Tracking in Power System Control Using Reservoir Computing. 

  Seddoh, M. A.; Sackey, D. M.; Acakpovi, A.; Owusu-Manu, D. G.; Sowah, R. A. (Frontiers in Energy Research, 2022)

  This article deals with an innovative approach to maximum power point tracking (MPPT) in power systems using the reservoir computing (RC) technique. Even though extensive studies have been conducted on MPPT to improve ...
• Estimation of Shipping Emissions in Developing Country: A Case Study of Mohammad Bin Qasim Port, Pakistan. 

  Hussain, I.; Wang, H.; Safdar, M.; Ho, Q. B.; Wemegah, T. D.; Noor, S. (International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2022)

  Transportation has the highest dependence on fossil fuels of any sector and accounts for 37% of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. Maritime transportation is responsible for around 940 million tons of CO2 and approximately ...
• Enhancing food waste compost quality with nutrient amendments. 

  Nkansah, J. B.; Oduro-Kwarteng, S.; Essandoh, H. M. K.; Kuffuor, R. A. (Journal of Recycling Organic Waste in Agriculture, 2022)

  Purpose Recycling of food waste fraction of municipal solid waste into compost for use in agriculture is seen as an effective environmentally–friendly option. In developing countries, however, there are few commercial ...
• Quantifying and analysing water trade-offs in the water-energy-food nexus: The case of Ghana. 

  Opoku, E. K.; Adjei, K. A.; Gyamfi, C.; Vuu, C.; Appiah-Adjei, E. K.; Odai, S. N.; Siabi, E. K. (Water-Energy Nexus, 2022)

  Water, Energy and Food (WEF) are inextricably linked, and the Water-Energy-Food nexus (WEF nexus) provides a comprehensive framework for addressing the complex and intricate interconnections in the development of these ...
• Evaluation of potential evapotranspiration assessment methods for hydrological modelling with SWAT in the Densu river basin in Ghana. 

  Adjei, F. O.; Obuobie, E.; Adjei, K. A.; Odai, S. N. (International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 2022)

  Accurate estimation of evapotranspiration (ET) is required for a good estimation of available water for use in any catchment as ET constitutes major means by which water is lost in any catchment. SWAT model uses climate ...

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