The Design of a Biofuel Research Institute, Naze, Imo State, Nigeria
Creators: name: ONWUKWE, Chukwuemeka S.O
Publisher: name: Zenodo
Year: 2020
Subjects: Biofuels
Biomasses
Fossil fuels
Independent Assessors Correlation Module
Three-dimensional Laboratory Module

description: The policy framework of the Nigerian Bio-fuel Policy and Incentives (2007) clearly gives the Federal Government of Nigeria the legal backing to initiate and develop proactive measures aimed at maximizing the potentials of biofuels. This is only possible through the existence of a facility that is saddled with the responsibility of carrying out cutting-edge research into biofuels and biomasses.<br> With the country’s dependence on fossil fuels, its loss of revenue to fuel importation and, most especially, the downward slide of the country’s energy and power indices, it has become imperative for the country to key into the biofuel revolution in order to secure its place in the committee of “green” nations. Methodology adopted for the collation of data were through interviews, observations and case studies conducted on six (6) relevant and related facilities of semblance. Independent Assessors Correlation Module involving six (6) professionals from the construction industry was used to analyze variables that were used as final design considerations.<br> Results showed that the proposed scheme would, among other variables, adopt a three-dimensional laboratory module as planning layout for laboratories, support spaces and offices while restrictive circulation pattern and security of laboratory test procedures are among some of the design tenets adopted in the scheme. The design solution/scheme adopted is in strict compliance to the 2003 United States of America Department of Defense Whole Building Design Guide which ensured that the proposed Biofuel Research Institute is properly planned and equipped to facilitate pristine and informed research into biofuels and biomasses.
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