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Dr. ONOCHIE, UCHE PAUL

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  1. A. M Oriakhia, O. Okpako, E. C Ikegwuonu, E. Aburime, S. Aliu, O. Ighodaro, H. Egware, M. Osikhuemhe, E. Omo-Oghogho, P. Akhator, U. P Onochie, O. Unuareokpa, J. Achebof, C. C Kwasi-Effah (2026) A Review of Energy Storage Technologies and Hybrid Configurations for Renewable-Integrated Power Systems. , NIPES -Journal of Science and Technology Research , https://doi.org/10.37933/nipes/8.1.2026.3652, 8(1) , 49-91.

  2. 32. Onochie U. P, Edafiadhe E. D, Odoh F. E, Ikikiru D. F, Urete B. E (2026) Comparative Performance and Emission Analysis of Compressed Natural Gas and Petrol Fuels in a Retrofitted Spark Ignition Engine. , Nigerian Journal of Engineering, Technology, Science and Environment; , 02 (3): , 2493-4671

  3. Onochie U.P, Ekanem D.O, Onoroh F., Osigbemeh S.O, Owamah H.I., Orugba H.O, Ikpeseni S.C, Okolotu G.I., Oyebisi S., Kwasi-Effah C.C. (2025) Effect of Optimization Ratio on the Combustion Performance of Tropical Co-fired Biomass Pellets., NIPES -Journal of Science and Technology Research , https://doi.org/10.37933/nipes/7.2.2025.6, 7(1) , 49-91.

  4. 33. Egware H. O, Onochie U. P, Oyiboruona P. E, Oisakede M. O, Momodu A. A, Urete A. E (2025) Design and Fabrication of Solar Water Purifier Using Thermal Methods: A Research on Solar Stills. , Advances in Engineering Design Technology , https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17249797, 7 (3), , pp. 68 – 88.

  5. 34. Oisakede M. O, Onochie U. P, Ikikiru D. F, Edafiadhe E. O, Enyi L. C, Urete B. E, Omotor O. D (2025) An Overview of Corrosion and Coating in Mild Steels. , Nigerian Journal of Engineering, Technology, Science and Environment; , 02 (2): , 2493-4671

  6. Onochie U. P, Ofomatah A. C, Owamah H. I, Ikpeseni S. C, Onwusa S.C, Erokare T. E, Orugba H. O (2024) Assessment of the Compatibility of Biomass-Coal Blends for Cleaner Energy Utilization and Sustainable Development. , Biomass Conversion and Bio-refinery., https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-024-05771-3, 7(1) , 49-91.

  7. Sunday C. Ikpeseni, Samuel O. Sada, Ufuoma J. Efetobor, Henry O. Orugba, Mathias Ekpu, Hilary I. Owamah, Jeremiah L. Chukwuneke, Solomon Oyebisi, and Uche P. Onochie (2024) Optimization of Bio-oil Production Parameters from the Pyrolysis of Elephant Grass (Pennisetum Purpureum) using Response Surface Methodology, Clean Energy , https://doi.org/10.1093/ce/zkae064 , Vol. 8, No. 5, , 241–251

  8. 5. CollinsChike KwasiEffah, Omozee Unuareokpa, HenryOkechukwu Egware, Osarobo Ighodaro, AlbertImuetinyan Obanor, Uche Onochie, Joseph Achebo (2024) Enhancing Thermal Conductivity of Novel Ternary Nitrate Salt Mixtures for Thermal Energy Storage (TES) Fluid, Progress in Engineering Science, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pes.2024.100020, Volume 1, Issue 4, , 241–251

  9. 6. Michael S. Osigbemeh, Chimereze Osuji, Moses O. Onyesolu, Uche P. Onochie (2024) Comparison of the Artificial Neural Network’s Approximations for the Levenberg-Marquardt Algorithm and the Gradient Descent Optimization on Datasets. , Artificial Intelligence Evolution. , https://doi.org/10.37256/aie.5120243781, 8(1) , 49-91.

  10. 7. Onochie U. P, Ofomatah A. C, Onwurah C, TyopineA. A, Akingba O. O, Kubeynje B. F, Aluma C. C, Alozie C (2023) Potentials of Biomass Waste Resources with Respect to their Calorific Value, Proximate and Ultimate Analysis for Energy Utilization. , IOP Conf. Series: Earth and Environmental Science , https://doi:10.1088/1755-1315/1178/1/012012 , 1178 , 012012

  11. 8. Onoroh F, Onochie U. P, Agberegha L. O (2023) Modelling and Experimental Testing of a Solar Thermoelectric Refrigerator, , Acta Mechanica Slovaca , https://doi.org/10.21496/ams.2023.034 , 27 (4):, 62 - 74

  12. 9. Nnamchi S.N, Jagon Z. O, Nnamchi O. A, Mundu M. M, Onochie U. P (2023) Modelling and Simulation of Wind Flow: A Gradient Method of Identifying Windy Region. , Wind Engineering. , https://doi.org/10.1177/0309524X231178793, 1178 , 62 - 74

  13. 10. Ikpeseni S. C, Owamah H .I, Sada S. O , Onokwai A. O, Onochie U. P, Ameh E.S. (2023) Adsorption Behavior of Scent Leaf Extract as Corrosion Inhibitor for Carbon Steel in Natural Sea Water. , Int. J. Corros. Scale Inhib, https://doi.org/10.17675/2305-6894-2023-12-2-9, 12 (2), , pp 531 - 559

  14. 35. Onoroh F, Ogbonnaya M, Onochie U. P (2023) Development of a Multi Agricultural Products Dryer using Biomass. , Agricultural Engineering International: CIGR Journal, , 25 (3):, 223-236.

  15. 11. Onoroh F., Ogbonnaya M., Onochie U. P (2022) Modeling Temperature Response Profile of MOSFET Chip with Heat Sink Parameters in Power Inverters. , Acta Mechanica Slovaca , https://doi.org/10.21496/ams.2022.010, 26 (1) , 62 - 74

  16. 36. Onochie U. P, Madagwu L.O, Kwasi-Effah C.C, Ighodaro O.O, Kubeynje B. F, Akingba O. O, Damisah L. E, Aluma C. C (2022) Energy Audit of a Solar Panel Manufacturing Plant: A Case Study of Naseni Solar Panel Plant, Karshi, Abuja , Journal of Energy Technology and Environment , Vol. 4(1) , pp. 83-104

  17. 37. Stanley Obilikpa, Chinyere Nweze, Onochie U. P, Stanley Nwoziri, Chinwendu Onyeani (2022) Design of Motion Detection System for the Security of Power Transmission Towers using Arduino and GSM Module. , ONLY One Earth. , 8(1) , Pg 224

  18. 12. Onochie U. P, Ikpeseni S. C, Igweoko A, Owamah H. I, Aluma C, Augustine C (2021) Optical Properties of Zinc Sulphide Thin Films Coated with Aqueous Organic Dye Extract for Possible Solar and Optoelectronic Device Applications. J, Journal of Electronics Materials , https://doi.org/10.1007/s11664-021-08792-0, 27 (4):, 49-91.

  19. 13. Onochie U. P, Otomi K O, Adingwupu, A. C, Ikpeseni S.C, Owamah H. I (2021) Assessment of Power Generation Potential from the Cofiring of Elaeis Guineensis Residues with Coal Pellets in a Popular Nigerian Palm Oil Research Institute. , International Journal of Coal Preparation and Utilization. , https://doi.org/10.1080/19392699.2021.1908272 , Vol. 8, No. 5, , 241–251

  20. 14. Onochie U. P, Ikpeseni S. C, Igweoko A, Owamah H. I, Ukala D. C, Nwigwe U. S, Augustine C (2021) Analysis of Optical Band Gap and Urbach Tail of Zinc Sulphide Coated with Aqueous and Organic Dye Extracts Prepared by Chemical Bath Deposition Technique. , Optical Materials (OM) , https://doi.org/10.1016/j.optmat.2021.110970 , 27 (4):, 241–251

  21. 15. Onochie U. P, Onoroh Francis, Onwurah Chidi, Ofomatah Anthony Chibuzo (2021) The Effect of Elaeis Guineensis Residue on the Combustion Emission CO2 and SO2 of Coal Pellets. , IOP Conf. Series: Earth and Environmental Science , https://doi:10.1088/1755-1315/730/1/01201 , 730 , 012012

  22. 16. Ikpeseni S.C, Odu G. O, Owamah H.I, Onochie U. P, and Ukala D.C (2021) Thermodynamic Parameters and Adsorption Mechanism of Corrosion Inhibition in Mild Steel Using Jathropha Leaves Extract in Hydrochloric Acid. , Arabian Journal of Science and Engineering (AJSE). , https://doi.org/10.1007/s13369-021-05488-9, Volume 1, Issue 4, , 012012

  23. 17. Onoroh F, Ogbonnaya M and Onochie U. P (2021) Design of a Unique Biomass Combustion Chamber for Thermoelectric Power. , IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering , . http://doi:10.1088/1757-899X/1107/1/012046 , 1107 , (2021)

  24. 18. Stephen Nnamchi, Muhamad Mustafa Mundu, Onyinyechi Nnamchi, U. P Onochie, Zaid Oluwadurotimi Jagun (2021) Differential Modelling and Simulation of Solar Power Potential: A Helio-Application of Bihamonic Model. , Modelling Earth Systems and Environment Journal., https://doi.org/10.1007/s40808-021-01232-2, 1178 , 62 - 74

  25. 38. Onochie U.P, Obilikpa S.C, Onwurah C, Kwasi-Effah C.C, Itabor N.A, Damisah L. E, Akingba O. O (2021) Design, Modelling, Simulation, Fabrication and Performance Evaluation of a Portable Foot Operated Dispenser. , NIPES Journal of Science and Technology Research , 3(4) , pp.245 – 258

  26. 39. Onochie U. P, Egware O. H, Onoroh F, Otomi O. K and Onwurah C (2021) Effect of Elaeis Guineensis Biomass Residues on the Production of Coal Pellets , Nigerian Research Journal of Engineering and Environmental Sciences (RJEES). , 6(1) , pp. 76-86

  27. 40. Stanley Obilikpa, Uche Onochie, Chinyere Nweze, Chinomso Nwoziri, Bright Kalu, Ken-Basil Anazodo and Chima Nweke (2021) The Major Mechanisms for Efficient Hybrid Energy Harvesting: Overview and Recent Developments. , Asian Review of Mechanical Engineering , https://doi.org/10.51983/arme-2021.10.2.3136, Vol.10 No.2, pp.10-23

  28. 41. Aliu S. A, Onochie U. P, Obilikpa S. C Onoroh F, Kwasi-Effah C.C, Egware H. O (2021) Thermoelectric Power Generation for Rural Communities in Nigeria Using Waste Heat from Palm Kernel Shell Pellets. , Journal of Energy Technology and Environment , 3(2) , pp. 118-127

  29. 42. Onoroh F, Ogbonnaya M and Onochie U. P (2021) Mathematical Modelling of Heat and Mass Transfer in a Roof Type Solar Distillation System. , Nigerian Journal of Technology (NIJOTECH). , Vol. 40, No. 2, , pp. 261–268.

  30. 19. Egware H.O, Onochie U. P, Itoje H (2020) Effect of Incorporating Fogging Inlet Air Cooling System: A Case Study of Ihovbor Thermal Power Plant, Benin City. , International Journal of Ambient Energy (IJAE). , https://doi.org/10.1080/01430750.2020.1722231 , 7(1) , 62 - 74

  31. 20. Obilikpa S. C, Onochie U. P, Nweze C. S, Kalu B, and Anazodo K. I (2020) Design and Numerical Simulation of a Novel High-Speed Multi-Degrees of Freedom Piezoelectric positioner. , Journal of Applied Science and Engineering (JASE). , http://dx.doi.org/10.6180/jase.202106_24(3).0016, , Vol. 24, No 3, , Pg. 407-414

  32. 43. Onoroh F, Ogbonnaya M and Onochie U. P (2020) Transient Thermal Response of Switches and Heat Sink in H-bridge Configuration DC-AC Converter". , Journal of Research and Innovations in Engineering (JORIE)., Volume 5, Number 2,, 2659-1790

  33. 44. Adama K. K, Onochie U. P, Gbeinzi E, Aluyo E. O, Audu T. O. K (2020) Production, Characterization and application of Ternary Phase Diagrams for the Purification of Biodiesel Produced from Tropical Almond Seed Oil. , Nigerian Journal of Technology (NIJOTECH). , Vol. 39, No. 4 , pp. 1066 – 1075

  34. 45. Onochie U. P, Aliu S. A, Nosegbe U, Adama K. K. (2020) (2020) Comparative Study and Experimental Analysis of Pellets from Biomass Sawdust and Rice Husk. , Journal of Advances in Sciences and Engineering (JASE), 3 , 85 – 90

  35. 46. Aliu S. A, Onochie U. P, Adama K. K, Erokare T. E (2020) Characterization and Evaluation of Energy Potential and Combustion Emissions of Tropical Wood Wastes at Sawmill Dumpsites. , Nigerian Research Journal of Engineering and Environmental Sciences (RJEES) , 5(1) , pp. 340-353

  36. 47. Onochie U. P, Egware H.O, and C.C Kwasi-Effah, O.O Ighodaro (2020) Evaluating the Energy Cost Benefit of a Biomass Fired Combined Heat and Power Plant. , Journal of Science and Technology Research (JSTR) , 2(1) , pp. 167-174

  37. 48. Onoroh F, Ogbonnaya M and Onochie U. P (2020) Modelling and Simulation of the Effect of Moisture Content and Ambient Temperature on Gas Turbine Power Plant Performance in Ughelli, Nigeria. , Nigerian Journal of Technology (NIJOTECH) , Vol. 39, No. 1, , pp. 182 – 188

  38. 21. Otomi O.K, Onochie U.P, Obanor A.I (2019) Steady State Analysis of Heat Transfer in a Fully Buried Crude Oil Pipeline. , International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer , https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2019.118893, Volume 146, 2019

  39. 22. Ajieh M. U, Ogbomida T. E, Onochie U. P, Akingba O, Kubeyinje B. F, Orerome O. R and Ogbonmwan S. M (2019) Design and construction of fixed dome digester for biogas production using cow dung and water hyacinth. , African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology. , Vol. 14(1), , pp. 15-25,

  40. 49. Onochie U. P, Ighodaro O.O, Kwasi-Effah C.C, Unuereopka O.J (2019) A Comprehensive Review on Biomass Pelleting Technology and Electricity Generation from Biomass. , Journal of Energy Technology and Environment , 1(1) , pp. 38-49

  41. 23. Onochie U. P, Orhorhoro E.K, Oyiboruona P.E (2018) Economic Potential and Benefits of Sawdust in Nigeria. , International Journal of Research Publications , 9(1) , pp. 345- 358

  42. 50. Onochie U. P, Ighodaro O.O, Kwasi-Effah C.C and Otomi K.O (2018) One Dimensional Simulation of the Extrusion Channel of a Biomass Pelleting Machine. , Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management (JASEM) , Vol. 22 (8) , pp. 1213 –1217

  43. 51. Egware O. H, Onochie U. P and Otomi O.K (2018) Heat Transfer and Performance Analysis of a Fabricated Biomass Fired Oven. , Nigerian Research Journal of Engineering and Environmental Sciences (RJEES). , Volume 3 (1) , pp. 192-197

  44. 52. Aliu S. A, Onochie U. P, Itabor N.A. and Adingwupu A.C. (2018) Energy Audit of a Flour Mill Plant: A Case Study of Crown Flour Mill Plc. , Nigerian Research Journal of Engineering and Environmental Sciences (RJEES)., Volume 3(1), pp. 345-358

  45. 53. Otomi O.K, Obanor A. I and Onochie U.P (2018) Analytical Study of the Effect of Preheating Crude Oil in a Buried Crude Oil Pipeline. , Journal of the Nigerian Association of Mathematical Physics (JNAMP). , Volume 44. , pp. 285-294

  46. 54. Onochie U. P, Ighodaro O. O (2017) Power Generation Potential from Fuel Pellets Developed from Oil Palm Residues. , African Journal of Renewable and Alternative Energy (AJRAE). , Vol.2 NO.3. , Pp. 32-38

  47. 55. Aliu S. A, Onochie U. P (2017) Characterization of Wood Waste Samples in Benin Metropolis. , African Journal of Renewable and Alternative Energy (AJRAE). , Vol.2 NO.3. , Pp. 39-44

  48. 56. Onochie U. P, Obanor A.I, Ighodaro O.O (2017) Combustion Performance and Durability Analysis of Biomass Fuel Pellets from Oil Palm Residues. , Nigerian Research Journal of Engineering and Environmental Sciences (RJEES) , Volume 2 (2). , pp.500-508.

  49. 57. Onochie U. P, Obanor A.I, Aliu S. A, Ighodaro O.O (2017) Fabrication and Performance Evaluation of Pellet Making Machine for Oil Palm Residues and other Biomass Materials. , Journal of the Nigerian Association of Mathematical Physics (JNAMP) , Volume 40, pp. 443-446.

  50. 58. Onochie U. P, Obanor A.I, Aliu S. A, Ighodaro O.O (2017) Determination of some Thermal Characteristics of Fuel Pellets obtained from Oil Palm Residues. , Journal of the Nigerian Association of Mathematical Physics (JNAMP) , Volume 40, ., pp. 447-450

  51. 59. Onochie U. P, Obanor A.I, Aliu S. A, Ighodaro O.O (2017) Proximate and Ultimate Analysis obtained from Fuel Pellets produced from Oil Palm Residues., Nigeria Journal of Technology (NIJOTECH) , Volume.36, No.3,, pp. 987-990

  52. 60. Ajieh U.M, Onochie U. P (2017) Combustion Performance Analysis of Panicum Maximum Jacq and Pennisetum Purpureum Shumach as Energy Feedstock. , Journal of the Nigerian Association of Mathematical Physics (JNAMP) , Volume 41, , pp. 347-35

  53. 61. Obanor A.I, Onochie U.P, Egware H.O Ighodaro O.O (2017) Design, Fabrication and Performance Analysis of a Biomass Fired Steam Generator. , African Journal of Renewable and Alternative Energy (AJRAE). , Vol.2 NO.3. , Pp. 1-5

  54. 24. Ajieh U.M, Onochie U. P, Kubeyinje B.F, Orerome R.T, Akingba O (2016) Biogas Production from a Blend of Water Hyacinth (Eichhorniacrassipes Martius) SolmsLaubach (Pontederiaceae) and Cattle Rumen Waste (Dung)., International Journal of Renewable Energy and Environment (IJREE) , Volume 2, , pp. 32-41

  55. 25. Onochie U. P, Aliu S. A (2016) Economic Analysis on Power Generation from Oil Palm Residues: A Case Study of NIFOR. , International Journal of Renewable Energy and Environment (IJREE) , Volume 2,, pp. 208-216

  56. 26. Ebunilo P.O, Orhorhoro E. K, Oboh V, Onochie U. P (2016) Effect of Temperature on Biogas Yields Using South-South Nigeria As A Case Study, International Journal of Technology Enhancements and Emerging Engineering Research (IJTEEE) , Volume 4, Issue 3, , pp 50,

  57. 27. Egware H.O, Onochie U. P, Ighodaro O.O (2016) Prospects of Wind Energy for Power Generation in University of Benin. , International Journal of Thermal , Volume 13, No.1, , pp. 23-28

  58. 62. Onochie U. P, Obanor A.I, Aliu S. A (2016) Design of Oil Palm Residues Briquette Making Machine. , Journal of the Nigerian Association of Mathematical Physics (JNAMP) , Volume 33, pp. 407-416

  59. 63. Onochie U. P, Obanor A.I (2016) Oil Palm Residues as Alternative Energy Source. , Journal of the Nigeria Association of Mathematical Physics (JNAMP) , Volume 33, pp. 417-422.

  60. 28. Onochie U. P, Obanor A.I, Aliu S. A (2015) Electricity Crisis in Nigeria: The Way Forward. , American Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy (AJRSE) , Vol. 1, No. 4, , pp. 180-186

  61. 29. Onochie U. P, Egware H.O and Eyakwanor T.O (2015) The Nigeria Power Sector (Opportunities and Challenges). , Journal of Multi-disciplinary Engineering Science and Technology (JMEST) , Vol. 2, , Pp 494-502.

  62. 30. Onochie U. P, Itoje H. J, Itabor N, Akhator P.E, Ojariafe G.A (2015) Calorific Value of Palm Oil Residues for Energy Utilisation. , International Journal of Engineering Innovation , Volume 4, Issue 4, , 2277 – 5668.

  63. 31. Onochie U. P, Aliu S. A, Itabor N, Damisah L.E, Eyakwanor T.O (2015) A Review on the use of Biomass Energy for Electricity Generation: Environmental Impact on Climate. , International Journal of Engineering Science and Research Technology (IJESRT). , Volume 4, Issue 9, , 2277-9655.