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TITLE OF PUBLICATION: IMPACT OF POWER PLANT GREENHOUSE GASES EMISSIONS IN AN URBAN ENVIRONMENT
JOURNAL: Petroleum and Coal
VOLUME: 60 ISSUE: 5
AUTHOR: Dr. Fakinle B. S.
What is it about?
Due to population growth the demand for electricity has been on the increase. In order to meet up with this demand, the use of thermal plant has been a major source of energy. Emissions from thermal plant as a result of fuel combustion do have deleterious effect on the ambient environment, hence causing Global warming or Climate Change. In this study the emission impact of Greenhouse gases (presented as carbon dioxide equivalent) of a proposed and existing power plant of Egbin thermal plant were investigated for different scenarios of fuel utilization.
Why is it important?
This is to account for the impact of anthropogenic activities on climate change. The power plant as a source of energy is one of major sources of greenhouse gases with global warming potential. The use of Natural Gas as power plant fuel over Low Pour Fuel Oil will reduce the impact of power plant emissions on climate change.
Perspectives- How have you benefited from the research?
The benefit goes beyond an individual when you look at the drive to reduce the emission of Greenhouse Gases which causes global warming. For regulatory bodies, this will guide them on control measures based on emission inventory obtained from the thermal plant. It also help in carbon accounting of the emission from the thermal plant.
Abstract?
Greenhouse gases (GHGs) emission profiles of a thermal plant were investigated for different scenarios of fuel utilization. The scenarios were the proposed plant using natural gas only and the existing plant with a mix of low pour fuel oil (LPFO) and natural gas (NG). Emission inventory approach was adopted to quantify annual levels of three key GHGs while global warming potentials were used to determine the carbon dioxide equivalent of the GHGs. Results showed that the existing plant with a mix of LPFO and NG had total carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2 eq) of 13330961.8 while the proposed plant had 10296349.7 (tCO2 eq). The discontinuation of LPFO was observed to reduce GHGs emission profile by 22.8%. Given, the desire to reduce GHG emissions and its negative impacts globally, scenario 2 is seen as the preferred alternative.
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Article URL: http://www.vurup.sk/na_stiahnutie/impact-of-power-plant-greenhouse-gases-emissions-in-an-urban-environment
Article LMU Repository Link: http://eprints.lmu.edu.ng/id/eprint/1671
Lead Author Researchgate Link: http://www.researchgate.net/profile/Bamidele_Fakinle
Lead Author Scopus Link: https://http://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=55848643400
Lead Author Linkedln Link: http://www.linkedin.com/in/engr-dr-bamidele-fakinle-12015144
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LANDMARK UNIVERSITY DELEGATES SECURE TOP AWARDS AT RUIMUN CONFERENCE
At the Tuesday 9th April 2024 Chapel Service of Landmark University, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Ajanaku congratulated the Landmark University student delegates who distinguished themselves by their Top-Award milestones at the Redeemer’s University Model United Nations (RUIMUN) Conference held from March 25th to 29th, 2024. He described their performances as a remarkable display of leadership skills, representative of their institution’s commitment to academic excellence and global citizenship. While encouraging other students to emulate them, he gave the outstanding students warm handshakes which were followed by a declaration of blessings upon them.
The conference, with the theme "Peace Prosperity and Sustainability: A Call to Action," attracted delegates from various tertiary institutions in Nigeria to deliberate on pressing global issues ranging from social and human rights issues to economic and financial challenges. Guided by the theme, delegates delved into the complexities of global affairs, proposing innovative solutions towards addressing the issues facing their respective nations. The Landmark University students’ exceptional performance earned them the title of “The Outstanding Delegation” among all participating institutions. King Ayodeji Oluwatobi distinguished himself as the “Best Delegate” from the United Nations Security Council Committee and was awarded the “Overall Best Delegate of the RUIMUN Conference,” an award which secured him full sponsorship to attend the Ghana Model United Nations Conference later in the year.
The Conference afforded delegates the opportunity to embark on an excursion to explore the cultural heritage of the indigenous people of Osun State at the National Commission for Museums and Monuments, Oshogbo, enriching their understanding of history and cultural practices.
The moment of celebration of these students who made the University proud was memorable and inspiring for the Landmark University Community.
