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This research focused on evaluating how different factors affect the local demand of petroleum products in the present and future scenarios. The study aimed to achieve three objectives: first, to analyze the correlation of Urbanization, Industrialization and Income on the local demand of liquid fuels …
Energy Resources
2
2024
QUALITY ASSESSMENT OF PETROL AND DIESEL FUELS IN SELECTED FILLING STATIONS IN BLANTYRE CITY, MALAWI
Malawi relies much on petrol and diesel fuels for its transportation sector. The increased population has been associated with increasing number of vehicles, therefore call for high demand for petrol and diesel fuels. Because of this, automobile fuel quality is becoming a subject of concern …
Oil and Gas
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The focus of this research was on investigating the various effects of the different mechanisms of corrosion present in the downstream sector of the petroleum sector of Malawi for the purpose of with the goal of improving the performance and reliability of equipment and infrastructure. …
Exploration Geochemistry
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In the realm of petroleum exploration, the comprehensive analysis of various datasets, ranging from satellite imagery and surface geological studies to subsurface data, plays a pivotal role in uncovering valuable insights. This research project harnesses the exceptional advantages offered by Remote Sensing technology, primarily emphasizing …
Waste Management
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The purpose of this study is fill the missing data in Groundwater risk from petroleum products in Blantyre city. Groundwater is a very important source of water and is used for domestic purposes in many areas of Malawi including Blantyre City hence it needs to …
Groundwater and Society
2
This study examined household resilience in Soche Township, Blantyre, following the impacts of Cyclone Freddy, with particular focus on socio-economic characteristics, subjective resilience perceptions, and the role of social capital and institutional factors in shaping recovery outcomes. The study was guided by three objectives: to …
Climate risk, vulnerability and resilience
3
Malawi faces dual challenges of energy shortages and plastic waste pollution. This study investigated the feasibility of converting plastic waste into usable fuel via pyrolysis to simultaneously address both issues. A small-scale pyrolysis experiment was conducted using 2kg of locally collected plastic waste as feedstock. …
Oil and Gas
4
This study assessed the effectiveness of early warning systems (EWS) in enhancing anticipatory action (AA) in flood-prone communities of Traditional Authority Chiwalo in Phalombe District, Malawi. Despite the presence of early warning systems, flood impacts remain significant, raising concerns about the extent to which warnings …
Multi-hazard Early Warning Systems
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Petroleum exploration is being pursued by several companies in regions that shows potential as the Hydrocarbons are a key resource for the fumes that power the industries, transportation, agriculture etc. The exploration is done usually through the geophysical methods like seismic survey, gravity survey which …
Mining of gemstones, industrial minerals and dimensional stones
2
This study examined the impact of meteorological drought on maize availability and household food security in Mulanje District, Malawi, where rain-fed agriculture remains the main source of livelihood. The purpose of the research was to assess how variations in rainfall patterns influence maize production and …
Climate resilience
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Climate change due to emissions of greenhouse gases (GHGs) is one of many serious global environmental problems. Scientific evidence suggests that a continued increase in the atmospheric concentration of carbon dioxide (C02) and other GHGs from human activities will lead to global climatic change with …
Energy Resources
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The issue of energy supply and management is critical to every nation's long-term development. In this effort, the prevention of fuel loss emerges as a significant priority, particularly for countries like Malawi which are attempting to maximize their energy resources and ensure efficient supply networks …
Oil and Gas
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