Aondoyila Kuhe

@uam.edu.ng

Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University Makurdi (Formely University of Agriculture, Makurdi)

Aondoyila Kuhe


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Mechanical Engineering
18

Scopus Publications

491

Scholar Citations

11

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Scopus Publications

  • Heat transfer and pressure drop enhancement in staggered perforated pin-fin heat sinks: an experimental study
    Abdulrahman Alpha Ndah, Aondoyila Kuhe
    Experimental Heat Transfer, 2026
  • Enhancing energy security and cost efficiency in Nigerian higher institutions via hybrid renewable energy systems
    Aondoyila Kuhe, Alpha Abdulrahman Ndah, Mohammed Adamu Idris
    Discover Environment, 2025
  • Sustainable briquette production from jujube seed shells: Process optimization using response surface methodology
    Adesanya Samuel Abayomi, Kuhe Aondoyila, Ibrahim Jacob Sunday, Ndah Abdulrahman Alpha
    Environmental Progress and Sustainable Energy, 2025
    This study explores the optimization of binder‐free briquette production from jujube seed shells, an underutilized biomass resource in Nigeria, using Response Surface Methodology (RSM). The influence of key process variables—particle size, pre‐heat temperature, and compaction pressure—on the mechanical and thermal properties of the briquettes was assessed. RSM results indicated that fine particle sizes (<0.6 mm), combined with pre‐heat temperatures between 65 and 75°C and compaction pressures up to 100 MPa, yielded briquettes with optimal characteristics: a maximum density of 2108 kg/m3, compressive strength of 22.81 MPa, and a shatter index exceeding 98%. The briquettes showed excellent durability, with minimal relaxed density loss (1.95%) over 56 days. Thermal analysis revealed high energy content, with calorific values ranging from 6317 to 6495 kcal/kg (26.45–27.19 MJ/kg), low ash content (1.51%–1.68%), and significant fixed carbon (17.29%–18.39%). The optimization process underscored the effectiveness of natural lignin as an internal binder, eliminating the need for external binders. These findings offer a sustainable, cost‐effective, and eco‐friendly alternative to traditional fuels, with promising potential for rural energy solutions in West Africa.
  • Experimental and numerical studies of the effect of perforation configuration on heat transfer enhancement of pin fins heat sink
    Ndah Abdulrahman Alpha, Iortyer Humphrey Aondover, Aondoyila Kuhe
    Heat Transfer, 2024
    In this study, experimental and computational studies of the impact of forced convective flow on the heat transfer characteristics of staggered pin fins with perforations are investigated in a rectangular channel at constant heat flux with Reynolds numbers (Re) of 2 × 103–12 × 103. In particular, cylindrical pin fins with circular longitudinal (L) perforation, longitudinal/transverse (LT) perforation, and longitudinal/transverse/vertical (LTV) perforation perforations are compared to solid pin fins to find out how adding different perforation arrays affects overall heat transfer performance and also to find the best perforation configuration for maximum performance. ANSYS‐FLUENT is employed for numerical simulation, validated by experimental data. Experimental validation is conducted by attaching the heat sink to a Peltier module, inducing heat generation through current on one face in the Armfield Free and Forced Convection Heat Transfer Service Units HT 19 and HT10XC. Results highlight significant increases in Nusselt number (Nu) for perforated pins compared to solid pins, with L perforations at 8%, LT perforations at 33%, and 67% for LTV perforated pins due to transverse perforations that act as slots, which stir up the primary flow and induce secondary flow generated by vertical perforations. Regarding pressure drops, L perforations reduce by 9%, LT by 19%, and LTV by 27% compared to solid pins. The overall enhancement ratio peaks at the minimum Reynold number, notably achieving a 38% increase in the LTV perforation pin fin array. This innovative study holds promise for diverse electronic applications, offering enhanced heat transfer performance in electronic cooling systems.
  • Synthesis, characterization, physicochemical, and electrical properties of natural (bio) nanofluids
    J. T. Awua, J. S. Ibrahim, Suseel Jai Krishnan, A. O. Edeoja, A. Kuhe, et al.
    Environmental Progress and Sustainable Energy, 2024
    Energy conservation and sustainability to reduce the dependence on conventional sources have resulted in modified or advanced process practices. One such is the use of nanofluids for enhanced energy efficiency. However, such practices must not be at the cost of environmental hazards. The current study emphasizes bio‐based nanofluids formulated at five different volumetric concentrations (0.2%, 0.4%, 0.6%, 0.8%, and 1.0%) using Flamboyant (Royal Poinciana) tree bark nanoparticles with ethylene glycol as base fluid. The nanoparticles synthesized by cost‐effective extensive ball milling technique were spherical in shape. Analyzing the nanofluid with TEM confirms the particles as evenly distributed with an average diameter of 26 nm. Elemental analysis shows that the bio powder contains oxides of Calcium and Silicon. The pH, electrical conductivity, and viscosity of the prepared flamboyant tree bark‐ethylene glycol (FTB‐EG) nanofluid were quantified between 20 and 70°C. Although the properties enhanced with increase in concentration, the viscosity and pH decreased with temperature rise, while the electrical conductivity behaved contradictory. The maximum and minimum values of the properties were attributed to 1.0% and 0.2% concentrations, respectively. The correlations were proposed and the deviation between the measured and correlation data was less than 10%.
  • Assessment of mechanical, physical, and thermal characterization of jujube seed shell briquettes
    S.A. Adesanya, J.S. Ibrahim, A. Kuhe, A.A. Ndah
    Bioresource Technology Reports, 2024
  • Techno-economic feasibility assessment of a solar-biomass-diesel energy system for a remote rural health facility in Nigeria
    Victor T. Achirgbenda, Aondoyila Kuhe, Kingsley Okoli
    Energy Sources Part A Recovery Utilization and Environmental Effects, 2024
    This paper explores the feasibility of supplying power to a remote hospital in Vandeikya local government area of Benue state where the facility is strictly run by diesel generator. The average hourly electrical load demand data for the hospital was obtained by measuring electricity consumption from the power house using digital owl meter (CM 199). The annual average insolation for Vandeikya is 4.92 kWh/m2/d obtained from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory database. The simulation was carried out using HOMER Pro (Hybrid Optimization Model for Multiple Energy Resources version 3.13.8). The average hourly electricity load demand data; cost of components and sizes; average annual insolation data, serve as input into the software. The results gave a net present cost (NPC) of ₦718,308,000.00 (Note:$ 1 equals ₦ 386.32 Naira as at 6th July, 2020) as compared to diesel only with a cost of ₦9,060,974,000.00; the lifetime of the project considered is 25 years and an assumed real interest rate of 10% per annum, while the system offers a payback period of 1 year. The optimal system configuration is the system with diesel genset (300 kW), generic 500 kW biogas genset, generic flat plate PV (300 kW), generic 1kWh lead acid, and system converter (300 kW). The system has a yearly excess electricity of 411,771 kWh/yr which can be sold out and has no unmet load. It greatly reduced greenhouse gas (GHG) emission. The hybrid PV/diesel/biomass gasifier system makes economic sense and is technically viable for Mbaakon hospital and those with similar load and weather conditions.
  • Effect of air mass flow rate on the performance of a mixed-mode active solar crop dryer with a transpired air heater
    A. Kuhe, J. S. Ibrahim, L. T. Tuleun, S. A. Akanji
    International Journal of Ambient Energy, 2022
    A mixed-mode active solar crop dryer with a transpired solar air heater was developed and tested under Makurdi, Nigeria prevailing weather conditions. The transpired solar collected was tilted at 1...
  • Biomass valorization for energy applications: A preliminary study on millet husk
    Aondoyila Kuhe, Achirgbenda Victor Terhemba, Humphrey Iortyer
    Heliyon, 2021
  • Global solar radiation prediction for Makurdi, Nigeria, using neural networks ensemble
    Aondoyila Kuhe, Victor Terhemba Achirgbenda, Mascot Agada
    Energy Sources Part A Recovery Utilization and Environmental Effects, 2021
    In this work, various artificial neural networks (ANNs) used for predicting the solar radiation in Makurdi city, Nigeria (7°7ʹ N long. 8°6ʹ) have been developed: Feed-forward back-propagation neural network (FFNN), radial basis function network (RBFN), and generalized regression neural network (GRNN). The main objective of this study is the use of an ANN’s ensemble for the prediction of average monthly global solar radiation of Makurdi in order to improve the prediction accuracy. The training and testing data were obtained from the Nigeria metrological station (NIMET) Makurdi. For each neural network type, average R 2 = 0.998 and MSE = 0.0142, performance measures were obtained when the networks were analyzed. In order to improve prediction accuracy, an ensemble of neural networks was examined which gave an R 2 = 1.0 and MSE = 0.0139. All the proposed neural networks predicted solar radiation with great accuracy; nevertheless, ensemble achieved better results implying high dependency of the model for the evaluation of solar radiation in the locations where solar radiation instruments are not available or faulty.
  • Influence of situational factors on household’s energy consumption behaviour: Towards an effective energy policy
    Aondoyila Kuhe, Danladi Yusufu Bisu
    International Journal of Energy Sector Management, 2020
  • Comparative analysis of a four stroke spark ignition engine performance using local ethanol and gasoline blends
    U.K. Efemwenkiekie, S.O. Oyedepo, U.D. Idiku, D.C. Uguru-Okorie, A. Kuhe
    Procedia Manufacturing, 2019
  • Optimization of cooking energy mix, an alternative strategy to reduce deforestation: An example of households and restaurants in the Bauchi Metropolis, Nigeria
    Aondoyila Kuhe, Danladi Yusufu Bisu, Humphrey Aondover Iortyer
    African Journal of Science Technology Innovation and Development, 2017
  • Urban household cooking energy choice: an example of Bauchi metropolis, Nigeria
    Danladi Yusufu Bisu, Aondoyila Kuhe, Humphrey Aondover Iortyer
    Energy Sustainability and Society, 2016
  • Distillate yield improvement using a parabolic dish reflector coupled single slope basin solar still with thermal energy storage using beeswax
    Leonardo Electronic Journal of Practices and Technologies, 2016
  • Gasification of ‘loose’ groundnut shells in a throathless downdraft gasifier
    Aondoyila Kuhe, Samuel Jacob Aliyu
    International Journal of Renewable Energy Development, 2015
  • Experimental investigation of a "throatless" downdraft gasifier with palm kernel shell
    A. Kuhe, H. A. Iortyer, E. I. Kucha
    Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy, 2013
  • Potential of low pressure agricultural waste briquettes: An alternative energy source for cooking in Nigeria
    A. Kuhe, F. A. Ibiang, D. I. Igbong
    Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy, 2013

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Heat transfer and pressure drop enhancement in staggered perforated pin-fin heat sinks: an experimental study
    AA Ndah, A Kuhe
    Experimental Heat Transfer 39 (4), 404-421 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 2
  • Torrefaction of Groundnut Shell and Straw for Improving the Fuel Quality and Bioenergy Application
    V Achirgbenda, A Kuhe
    Journal of Engineering Research and Reports 27 (11), 11-26 , 2025
    2025
  • Enhancing energy security and cost efficiency in Nigerian higher institutions via hybrid renewable energy systems
    A Kuhe, AA Ndah, MA Idris
    Discover Environment 3 (1), 138 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 3
  • Heat Transfer Enhancement on Staggered Perforated Circular Pin-Fin Heat Sink: An Experimental Assessment
    A Kuhe
    Current Research in Thermal Conductivity , 2024
    2024
  • Experimental and numerical studies of the effect of perforation configuration on heat transfer enhancement of pin fins heat sink
    NA Alpha, IH Aondover, A Kuhe
    Heat Transfer 53 (5), 2525-2555 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 11
  • Synthesis, characterization, physicochemical, and electrical properties of natural (bio) nanofluids
    JT Awua, JS Ibrahim, SJ Krishnan, AO Edeoja, A Kuhe, M Sharifpur, ...
    Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy 43 (4), e14397 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 1
  • Assessment of mechanical, physical, and thermal characterization of jujube seed shell briquettes
    SA Adesanya, JS Ibrahim, A Kuhe, AA Ndah
    Bioresource Technology Reports 26, 101868 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 12
  • Survival of the Nigerian Restaurant in The Face of Failing Energy Supply: Implications for Policy
    DY Bisu, A Kuhe, JS Ibrahim, AO Edeoja, WS Gonah
    International Journal of Innovative Scientific & Engineering Technologies … , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 1
  • Performance Evaluation of a Pump as Turbine in a Simplified Pico Hydropower System with Provision for Water Recycling
    AO Edeoja, DT Ipilakyaa, P Udom, A Kuhe, JS Ibrahim
    International Journal of Environment and Climate Change 13 (10), 66-82 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 2
  • Effect of air mass flow rate on the performance of a mixed-mode active solar crop dryer with a transpired air heater
    A Kuhe, JS Ibrahim, LT Tuleun, SA Akanji
    International Journal of Ambient Energy 43 (1), 531-538 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 21
  • Biomass valorization for energy applications: A preliminary study on millet husk
    A Kuhe, AV Terhemba, H Iortyer
    Heliyon 7 (8) , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 30
  • Global solar radiation prediction for Makurdi, Nigeria, using neural networks ensemble
    A Kuhe, VT Achirgbenda, M Agada
    Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects 43 … , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 32
  • Biomass valorization for energy applications: A preliminary study on millet husk. Heliyon 7: e07802
    A Kuhe, AV Terhemba, H Iortyer
    2021
    Citations: 7
  • Influence of situational factors on household’s energy consumption behaviour: towards an effective energy policy
    A Kuhe, DY Bisu
    International Journal of Energy Sector Management 14 (2), 389-407 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 38
  • Techno-economic feasibility assessment of a solar-biomass-diesel energy system for a remote rural health facility in Nigeria
    O Achirgbenda, Kuhe
    ENERGY SOURCES, PART A: RECOVERY, UTILIZATION, AND ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 24
  • Simulation of prototype active agricultural solar dryer with slit-type transpired solar collector
    A Kuhe, JS Ibrahim, LT Tuluen, SA Akanji
    Arid Zone Journal of Engineering, Technology and Environment 15 (3), 750-761 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 3
  • Comparative analysis of a four stroke spark ignition engine performance using local ethanol and gasoline blends
    UK Efemwenkiekie, SO Oyedepo, UD Idiku, DC Uguru-Okorie, A Kuhe
    Procedia Manufacturing 35, 1079-1086 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 45
  • Global solar radiation prediction for Makurdi, Nigeria using feed forward backward propagation neural network
    A Kuhe, V Terhemba Achirgbenda, M Agada
    Journal of Renewable Energy and Environment 5 (1), 51-55 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 4
  • Potentials of solar distillation technologies for provision of portable water for Makurdi Metropolis–A Review
    A Edeoja
    International Journal of Engineering , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 4
  • Experimental investigation of electrical conductivity and Ph of mango bark based nanofluid American
    E Barki, JS Ibrahim, A Kuhe, HA Iortyer
    Journal of Engineering Research 6, 103-108 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 4

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Urban household cooking energy choice: an example of Bauchi metropolis, Nigeria
    DY Bisu, A Kuhe, HA Iortyer
    Energy, Sustainability and Society 6 (1), 15 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 149
  • Comparative analysis of a four stroke spark ignition engine performance using local ethanol and gasoline blends
    UK Efemwenkiekie, SO Oyedepo, UD Idiku, DC Uguru-Okorie, A Kuhe
    Procedia Manufacturing 35, 1079-1086 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 45
  • Influence of situational factors on household’s energy consumption behaviour: towards an effective energy policy
    A Kuhe, DY Bisu
    International Journal of Energy Sector Management 14 (2), 389-407 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 38
  • Distillate yield improvement using a parabolic dish reflector coupled single slope basin solar still with thermal energy storage using beeswax
    A Kuhe, AO Edeoja
    no 28, 137-146 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 34
  • Global solar radiation prediction for Makurdi, Nigeria, using neural networks ensemble
    A Kuhe, VT Achirgbenda, M Agada
    Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects 43 … , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 32
  • Biomass valorization for energy applications: A preliminary study on millet husk
    A Kuhe, AV Terhemba, H Iortyer
    Heliyon 7 (8) , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 30
  • Techno-economic feasibility assessment of a solar-biomass-diesel energy system for a remote rural health facility in Nigeria
    O Achirgbenda, Kuhe
    ENERGY SOURCES, PART A: RECOVERY, UTILIZATION, AND ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 24
  • Effect of air mass flow rate on the performance of a mixed-mode active solar crop dryer with a transpired air heater
    A Kuhe, JS Ibrahim, LT Tuleun, SA Akanji
    International Journal of Ambient Energy 43 (1), 531-538 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 21
  • Gasification of'loose'groundnut shells in a throathless downdraft gasifier Int
    AA Kuhe, SJ Aliyu
    Journal of Renewable Energy Development 4 (2), 125-130 , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 13
  • Potential of low pressure agricultural waste briquettes: An alternative energy source for cooking in Nigeria
    A Kuhe, FA Ibiang, DI Igbong
    Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy 5 (1) , 2013
    2013
    Citations: 13
  • Assessment of mechanical, physical, and thermal characterization of jujube seed shell briquettes
    SA Adesanya, JS Ibrahim, A Kuhe, AA Ndah
    Bioresource Technology Reports 26, 101868 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 12
  • Experimental and numerical studies of the effect of perforation configuration on heat transfer enhancement of pin fins heat sink
    NA Alpha, IH Aondover, A Kuhe
    Heat Transfer 53 (5), 2525-2555 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 11
  • Experimental investigation of a “throatless” downdraft gasifier with palm kernel shell
    A Kuhe, HA Iortyer, EI Kucha
    Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy 5 (3) , 2013
    2013
    Citations: 11
  • Performance of clay wood cook stove: An analysis of cost and fuel savings
    A Kuhe, HA Iortyer, A Iortsor
    Journal of Technology Innovations in Renewable Energy 3 (3), 94 , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 9
  • Biomass valorization for energy applications: A preliminary study on millet husk. Heliyon 7: e07802
    A Kuhe, AV Terhemba, H Iortyer
    2021
    Citations: 7
  • Optimization of cooking energy mix, an alternative strategy to reduce deforestation: An example of households and restaurants in the Bauchi Metropolis, Nigeria
    A Kuhe, DY Bisu, HA Iortyer
    African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development 9 (2 … , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 5
  • Stand-alone wind energy systems for power generation in Nigeria
    DC Uguru-Okorie, A Kuhe, I Ikpotokin
    International Journal of Advanced Information Science and Technology 38 (38 … , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 5
  • Performance Test of the Effect of Coupling a Preheat Tank and Reflector to a Basin Still under Makurdi Humid Climate
    JS Ibrahim, A Kuhe, AO Edeoja
    Journal of Research in Engineering , 2008
    2008
    Citations: 5
  • Global solar radiation prediction for Makurdi, Nigeria using feed forward backward propagation neural network
    A Kuhe, V Terhemba Achirgbenda, M Agada
    Journal of Renewable Energy and Environment 5 (1), 51-55 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 4
  • Potentials of solar distillation technologies for provision of portable water for Makurdi Metropolis–A Review
    A Edeoja
    International Journal of Engineering , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 4