Food Security

MITIGATING THE DESTRUCTION OF AGRICULTURAL BIODIVERSITY THROUGH ILLEGAL CRUDE PETROLEUM. REFINEMENT.

Published

2 years ago

August 10, 2022

Akindele Faleye

■– Abatement of Environmental Nuisance on Oil Spill

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The South/South Geopolitical zone that inhabit the Niger Delta of Nigeria is made up of six states with a total landmass of about 84,587 sq/km but blighted by oil spills causing pollution in the farmlands, Creeks , lagoon affecting farming production activities, fishing in the freshwaters as well as the coastal brackish( salty ) waters and degradation of the forest biodiversity while the inhabitants have suffered untold hazardous air pollution with attendant high temperature resulting from gas flaring. The effect of this is pollution of black sooth which often inundate the air causing health and other environmental challenges.

TECHNOLOGY

Over the years, the exploration and exploitation of Crude oils in the areas had produced lots of petroleum graduates especially from Efurum Petroleum University , Chemical engineers from other Universities and other artisans from the oil industry.. this senerio had created ideas for improvised ( crude ) refinement of Crude oils. Which labourers of the cashment areas see as opportunity to produce oils .

Rather than involving the required technology of adequate “COLUMNS DISTILLATION” ( with Cooling towers) process and SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Petroleum is basically hydrocarbons consisting of (higher carbon molecules ) highly inflammable products which are separated by the FRACTIONATING COLUMNS at desired temperatures ( flash points ) and pressure above atmospheric ( 3psi ) . Although, the operation is a simple one but required adequate expertise..

REVENUE LOSSES — The Government had overtime emplaced adequate security measures to curtail the massive and wanton Crude oil theft leading to excruciating looses in revenue. It’s claimed from Government side that about 200,000 barrels is stolen from every 1.5million barrels of crude oil per day (13%) usually through bunkering ( bursting of oil pipelines ).

SECURITY – The vast expanse of the nation’s maritime domains makes it expedient for critical stakeholders to emplace very robust collaborative security engagements as the deployment of the Nigeria Navy, Civil Defence Corps , NNPC amongst others to surmont the Crude oil theft and illegal refinement.

PANACEA

At WUFAS AGRONET, as Competent and Reliable Food Technologists with vast experience in Food Engineering which includes DISTILLATION and former Factory Manager of — “Nig. Yeast & Alcohol Manu. Company” (Ethanol Distillation).

We advise the Concerned authorities that rather than hounding the illegal operators . Research & Development / Innovation teams be involved to train and renovate the processing to provide Distillation columns and Safety measures required.. To capture them into contributory pool of revenue generation.

Below is a summary of the Distillation process :
■ Material to distill is charged into a batch still equipped with an
— Overhead vapour line
— Condenser
— Condensate receiver.
— Gravity separator

As described in the diagram shown.
Steam is admitted through perforated pipe in the bottom.
■ Performance of plate columns is based on
● Material balance.
● Energy balance.
● Phase equilibrium.
Total Material balance —
F= D + B
Where F is Fed with crude
D is delivered overhead product
B is the effluent. ( bottom prodt )

Factor influencing plate Efficiency.for satisfactory efficiency :
• The plate must be operate properly
• Adequate and intimate contact between vapour and liquid essential.
• Avoid mis operation of columns. eg
— Excessive foaming or Entrainment
— Poor vapour distribution
— Short circuit, weeping
— Dumping of liquid.(these lowers the plate efficiency)
Plate efficiency is a function of :
Mass transfer between liquid and vapour.

EFFLUENT WASTE

The most concerned aspect of refining is the effluent waste. This caused more environmental disaster in the community polluting streams and rivers affecting the livelihood of the eco system. So there must be effluent waste treatment.

At WUFAS AGRONET, We are Competent and Reliable Food Technologists into human Capital Development Consultancy.. Training in the fundamentals of Ethics / Manufacturing Principles such as Unit engineering Operation, water treatment, Food Preservation, Packaging , Q/C concept , Safety/Risk assessment etc.

Food Security

BENEFITS OF CASHEW NUTS

Published

3 months ago

October 30, 2024

Akindele Faleye

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-Antioxidants
Cashews are rich in carotenoids and Polyphenols antioxidants that helps reduce inflammation and offers protection from disease.

-Low Sugar
Cashews are low in sugar which helps reduce the risk for serious diseases such as Type 2 Diabetes, Lung disease, Heart disease, Liver disease, fatty buildup and enhances weight loss.

-Rich in Fibers
Fibers are very important to normalize bowel movement, also increases weight and size of stool thereby improving transit.

-Plant Protein
Cashews contain phytonutrients and quicker muscle repair property. Plant proteins have been linked to a lower risk of stroke heart disease

-Essential micro-nutrients
Cashew kernels are a good source of copper, magnesium and Manganese (nutrients for energy production, brain health, immunity and bone health
).

-Reduce cholesterol
Too much cholesterol in the body cause plaque buildup in arteries which can lead to atherosclerosis (cardiovascular disease).

At WufasAgronet, we are competent and reliable Food Technologists into Human Capital and Value Chain Development Consultancy in Food Processing technology training the teeming youthful population including tertiary institutions graduates in Global Competitiveness and International Best practices in Food Processing technology. Contact email wufasagronet@gmail.com

Food Security

LIVESTOCK: COLD CHAIN MAINTENANCE FOR MILK & OTHER PERISHABLES.

Published

3 months ago

October 29, 2024

Akindele Faleye

www.wufasagronet.com
…. @WufasAgronet we are Food Security (processing) Advocates

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✅Member NAAJ, PAAJ, IFAJ AND AFAN.
✅Consultancy Services in Human Capital and Value Chain Development Consultancy in Food Processing technology.

✔️At WufasAgronet, we provide adequate cooling effects on milk production and other perishables to support the Livestock Ministry through our competent INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIP with foreign experts.

TYPES OF COLD CHAINS

-SHOCK FREEZERS
Shock Freezers are professional equipment that controls temperature necessary for keeping products fresh for a long time.
While preserving the products the equipment makes to keep undamaged nutritional value of the products after being defrosted. The equipment is made to consists of Double Stage Semi Hermatic compressors. The Shock freezers system allows to lower the temperature very rapidly up to -180°C degrees. Freezing is provided by air coolers of it by blowing over fronted surface of the wagon. This enables to freeze down quickly in cold air flow. The room air should not exceed 35°/-40.°C. Besides, it’s proven to be a low-waste and environment friendly system.

COLDSTORAGE
This system is manufactured and installed with the entire components like it is ready to use. It could be of mobile device.
This system can be disassembled so it can be moved to other places.
Cold storage consist of the following levels and types of preserving:
-Cold-rooms 🙁 +16° / +5°C)
-Cold storage Rooms (+5°/-5°C)
-Freezing Rooms : (-18°/-23°C)
-Shock freezer :(-35°/-40°C) .

DEEPFREEZE ROOMS.
These are for preserving products such as meat, poultry etc. For a long time. They are preserved under temperatures not exceeding – 18°/-23°C. In order to isolate these rooms 150mm width sandwich panels are used.

COLD ROOMS
Cold rooms are used to keep baked goods, chocolates etc.
The cold rooms prevent bacteria from growing. Low ventilation allows workers to work without endangering their health which is very important aspect too.

Food Security

NATURAL COLORS IN FOOD

Published

4 months ago

October 8, 2024

Akindele Faleye

FOOD SECURITY

NATURAL COLORS IN FOOD
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FOOD COLORS
Natural colors are available in powder, Gel paste and liquid forms with oil soluble (OS) and water soluble (ws).

USAGE –
In Beverages, Bakery(bread, cakes etc), Dairy (Yogurt, ice cream, flavor milk etc) and Confectionery (candy, jelly etc ).

COLORS/NAME /LIQUID /DOSAGE (%)
-Pink to baby pink / Carmine, E120-liquid. – 0.1
-Wine / Radish red, E163 (viii) /liquid -0.1
-Purple / Carmine cohineal, E120, Gardenia blue /liquid -0.1
-Yellow /Gardenia yellow, E164/ liquid -0.1
-Brown /Caramel color E150D-liquid-0.05-0.2
-Dark brown /Caramel color E150D/ powder -0.1
-Light Brown / Caramel color E150A-powder-0.1
-Green /chlorophyll in copper sodium salt E141(ii) – liquid -0.1
-Lime green /Carthamins yellow, Gardenia blue E165 – liquid -0.1
-Red Velvet / Carmine cohineal, E120 – powder -0.3-0.5
-Lemon yellow / Natural carotene E160A (ii-powder )-0.1

✅Each of the above have Product code…….. on request

At WufasAgronet, we are competent and reliable Food Technologists into Human Capital and Value Chain Development Consultancy in Food Processing technology training the teeming youthful population including teirary institutions graduates in Global Competitiveness and International Best practices in Food Processing technology. Contact email wufasagronet@gmail.com

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