http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12323/1852 2026-04-04T03:30:15Z 2026-04-04T03:30:15Z Mustafa, Abdulsalam S. Sharifov, Mahammad http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12323/3813 2018-11-09T14:08:35Z 2018-06-01T00:00:00Z

Title: The Challenges of e-Parliament Adoption and its Mitigation Authors: Mustafa, Abdulsalam S.; Sharifov, Mahammad Abstract: The Legislature a fundamental aspect of democratic governance in any nation provides an interactive, participatory and consultative platform for citizens’input in the decision‐making process by harnessing Information and Communication Technology (ICT) tools for improving parliamentary processes, services and functions. In this study, we investigate the extent of the application of ICT in parliament, particularly in emerging economies, making distinctions while identifying the most important requirements, technical challenges and proposing solutions to addressing the challenges. Some of the major challenges explored included limited resources available to parliaments, insufficient technical knowledge among legislative staff, little citizen engagement and lack of standardized software in addition to security issues. Solutions proposed include the introduction of s-parliament concept for a smarter parliament through better utilization of big data and Internet of Things (IoT), better document management and storage systems, use of XML-based standardized software, improved ICT security, increasing public trust and enhance citizen participation in the decisionmaking process.

2018-06-01T00:00:00Z Amirov, Fikrat A. Amirova, Aybaniz M. Amirov, Elnur F. http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12323/3749 2018-11-09T14:05:53Z 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Tom's Effect in Hydraulic Systems and The Maximum Efficiency for Pumps with Different Speed Coefficients Authors: Amirov, Fikrat A.; Amirova, Aybaniz M.; Amirov, Elnur F. Abstract: The maximum efficiency coefficients for pumps with different speed coefficients have been determined. Using Tom’s effect in hydraulic systems and the methods of modeling, the efficiency of hydro-dynamically active additives on the power, supply, pressure and efficiency was determined and calculated.

2018-01-01T00:00:00Z Moradi, Rasoul Mehrizadeh, Masoud Niknafs, Hassan http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12323/3674 2018-11-09T14:07:51Z 2017-11-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Produced Water Treatment by Using Nanofibrous Polyvinylidene Fluoride Membrane in Air Gap Membrane Distillation Authors: Moradi, Rasoul; Mehrizadeh, Masoud; Niknafs, Hassan Abstract: The removal of oil from produced water is one of the main environmental topics in oil and gas reservoir exploitations and industrial operations. In this study, a new method was introduced for efficient and cost effective treatment of produced water by using nanofibrous polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) in air gap membrane distillation (AGMD) process. The PVDF membrane was fabricated through electrospinning technique and characterized by means of various methods such as scanning electron microscopy (SEM), liquid entry pressure (LEP) test, gas permeation and contact angle goniometry. The prepared membranes were tested for permeation flux and oil separation efficiency in AGMD process. The results indicate that the optimally modified membrane yields high permeate flux of around 17.5 kg/m2h and total oil removal efficiency of 99.9 % compared to commercial membranes.

2017-11-01T00:00:00Z Zeynalov, Gasham Alkhasli, Shahriyar Shahtakhtinskiy, Aydin http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12323/3673 2018-11-09T14:07:47Z 2017-11-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Outcrop Analogue Study of Deformation Bands and Their Impact on Rock Properties of the Productive Series in South Caspian Basin Authors: Zeynalov, Gasham; Alkhasli, Shahriyar; Shahtakhtinskiy, Aydin Abstract: Abstract South Caspian basin (Azerbaijan) is the principal place of hydrocarbon accumulation in Productive Series sandstone reservoirs. The basin was complicated by total sub-meridional contraction as a result of north-east compressional deformation which caused generation of deformation bands in various rock types of plunging anticlines with significant influence regarding rock properties. The objective of the study is quantitative estimation of deformation bands impact on rock properties based on field measurements held in Yasamal Valley outcrops in northern-west part of the South Caspian basin and integration of acquired data to analogue steeply dipping reservoir rocks of South Caspian basin. Geological factors as lithological, structural and petrophysical elements are controlling deterioration or potential enhancement of the rock properties in the South Caspian basin with high concentration of deformation bands. Natural gamma radioactivity, permeability, dips and strikes measurements across wide range of facies were integrated for understanding the impact of these factors. Outcrop plugs with and without deformation bands were tested for Routine and Special Core Analyses, petrographical description, SEM, XRD and CT scan tests to estimate the rock properties at the pore scale. Field gamma ray measurements analysis reveal that no deformation bands are expected in the rocks with shale volume higher than 32%. Furthermore, probability function of deformation bands occurrence has exponentially declining nature. Higher concentration of deformation bands was observed in the northern part of the Yasamal Valley, where larger volume of iron- bearing calcite-cement precipitation during burial diagenesis has taken place and caused reduction in porosity and permeability. These calcite cements were precipitated in channelized sandstone deposition system and most of them are localized in tabular concretions which generally follow the bedding but, in some cases, terminate within a bed across facies. High amount of calcite cement caused greater impact of deformation bands. The intensity of rock degradation is dictated by mineralogical composition and texture properties. In comparison to the host rock plugs taken from the outcrop, adjacent samples with a single deformation band show 33% and 3% decrease in permeability and porosity, respectively. Dip and dip gradient in sandstone beds do not reveal an obvious impact on deformation bands distribution. Large volume of calcite cement precipitation was observed in Balakhany reservoirs in north-east limb of the Yasamal Valley which caused greater impact deformation bands and reduction in permeability. Isotopic analysis is recommended to be performed for interpretation of the calcite cement origin and the timing of its precipitation. Impact of deformation bands on permeability can be measured at a plug scale, macro scale estimates would require either whole core flooding or numerical modeling.

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