Browsing Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment & Design (FEng / FBD) by Author "Wahome, A"

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    • Alternative diesel engine fuel from Kenyan pishori rice bran 

      Wahome, A; Ngunjiri, G.M.N; Shitanda, D; Ogola, W.O (University of Nairobi, 2013-08)
      Rice bran used as biomass material was acquired from small scale rice millers in Wang’uru- Mwea, Kirinyaga County, Kenya. The oil was extracted from the rice bran using petroleum ether which was preferred due to its ...

    • Performance Characteristics Of Blended Rice Bran Biodiesel In A Diesel Engine 

      Wahome, A; Ngunjiri, G.M.N; Shitanda, D3; Ogola, W.O (1University of Nairobi- Department of Electrical and Information Engineering2Egerton University – Department of Agriculture Engineering3Multimedia University College- Research production and Extension Division4Technical University of Kenya- Department of Mechatronics Engineering, 2013)
      Rice bran is a by-product of the rice milling process and contains 10–25% oil depending on rice variety, milling procedure, and other agro-climatic factors. To supplement the dwindling fossil fuel reservoirs and reduce ...