Papers by Author: B.U. Anyata

Abstract: A WaterCAD hydraulic network model of the existing Ikpoba Hill Benin City water distribution system was constructed and calibrated for steady state simulation studies using the network’s physical, operational and calibration data. The model was then used for available fire flow analysis and system improvement design. Our study reveals that the existing network has available fire flow of O l/s and hence cannot provide needed flow for fire suppression. However, the proposed improved network with increased diameters of existing pipes and which also takes into account expected future growth has available fire flow of between 29.6l/s and 40l/s at the nodes in the network.On the basis of available fire flow at the nodes in the system, hydrant tagging, numbering and colour coding which can effectively increase the fire fighting ability of the fire department can be undertaken.

Abstract: Fuzzy-based Solid Waste Management involves the application of fuzzy set theory to formulate a solid waste management algorithm by taking into account a large criterion set and an extensive number of alternatives for various levels of uncertainty in Solid Waste Management. Fuzzy method of solid waste management allows consideration of multicriteria to better manage the inherent uncertainties. The fuzzy-based approach involve determination of solid waste management alternatives, selection of basic criteria, assignment of linguistic variables, construction of membership functions, assignment of membership degree values to each criterion, determination of the best criteria combination for alternatives and the choice of the best alternative. The result shows that alternative 2 has highest degree of membership function to the decision function and therefore is the chosen option.

Abstract: This work focuses on the conception and formulation of appropriate filtration models for use by water treatment professionals for design, development and management of deep-bed (depth) filters. Performance and optimization studies were carried out using data (turbidity, filtration rate, head loss) acquired from pilot filter test runs. The curves developed from these studies were utilized for the formulation of steady-state and hydro-dynamic models of depth filtration. An effluent quality model was developed, relating depth of flow in filter bed with effluent turbidity. This model was verified and validated. The depths obtained are in good agreement with standard values from literature.

Abstract: A material was made from cement/waste paper/sludge mixture and tests were carried out on it to ascertain its suitability as a ceiling board material. The tests included water absorption, drying shrinkage, flexural strength, thermal conductivity, and compressive strength. The results showed that the material possesses good properties as a ceiling board material.

Abstract: The behaviour of the core of rockfill dam with slanting clay core was investigated with the Jebba main dam, Nigeria as a case study. The stress-deformation behavior of the dam was studied using the finite element mathematical modeling technique. The actual fill properties were utilized and two loading scenarios-no water and full reservoir operations-were investigated. At full reservoir, the actual seepage line, as recorded over the years was used. The linear total stress analysis using the finite element method of analysis was employed to analyze the dam section. Following the finite element mathematical modeling and computer simulations of the models, deformations and stresses distributions were determined. The results showed that the observed longitudinal cracks at the Jebba main dam crest are as a result of potential cracks in the dam core section. The cracks observed at the crest, from analysis, commenced from the dam’s core upstream face, downstream face and core crest. This may have resulted from probable hydraulic fracturing and tensile stresses developments in these regions. The results also showed likely loss of integrity of core due to cracks. However, total collapse may not be experienced but dam performance may be impaired and alarming visible cracks may not be ruled out over time.