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9th EAI International Conference, ICAST 2021, Hybrid Event, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia, August 27–29, 2021, Proceedings, Part I

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  • © 2022

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Editors:
  1. Mulatu Liyew Berihun

    1. Bahir Dar Institute of Technology, Faculty of Civil and Water Resource Engineering, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia

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This two-volume set of LNICST 411 and 412 constitutes the refereed post-conference proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Advancement of Science and Technology, ICAST 2021, which took place in August 2021. Due to COVID-19 pandemic the conference was held virtually.

The 80 revised full papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 202 submissions. The papers present economic and technologic developments in modern societies in 7 tracks: Chemical, Food and Bioprocess Engineering; Electrical and Electronics Engineering; ICT, Software and Hardware Engineering; Civil, Water Resources, and Environmental Engineering ICT; Mechanical and Industrial Engineering; Material Science and Engineering; Energy Science, Engineering and Policy.

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Table of contents (42 papers)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xx
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  2. Chemical, Food and Bioprocess Engineering

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. Synthesis, Optimization and Characterization of Pulp from Banana Pseudo Stem for Paper Making via Soda Anthraquinone Pulping Process

      • Tesfaye Kassaw Bedru, Beteley Tekola Meshesha
      Pages 3-16

    3. Effect of Toasting and Natural Fermentation on the Phytochemical and Functional Properties of Oats Grown in Ethiopia

      • Getaneh Firew Alemayehu, Sirawdink Fikreyesus Forsido, Yetenayet B. Tola, Minbale Adimas Teshager, Addisu Alemayehu Assegie, Endale Amare
      Pages 17-32

    4. Correlation of UV Assisted Fenton Process and Fenton Process for Removal of Reactive Red 2(RR2) Dye Color from Wastewater

      • Gemechu Kassaye Abera, Fikiru Temesgen Hangarasa, Nigus Gabbiye Habtu
      Pages 33-43

    5. Isolation and Characterization of Microcrystalline Cellulose from Eragrostesis Teff Straw

      • Ebise Getacho Bacha, Lema Deme Shumi, Tsigab Tekleab Teklehaimanot
      Pages 44-58

    6. Process Revamping of H2SO4 Plant to Double Contact Double Absorption (DCDA) Using ASPEN HYSYS to Reduce SO2 Emission: Case of Awash Melkassa Sulfuric Acid Factory

      • Addis Lemessa, Melkamu Birlie, Metadel Kassahun, Yared Mengistu
      Pages 59-72

    7. Effect of Blend Ratio on Physico-Mechanical Properties of Agro Stone Composite Caulking Materials

      • Tadelle Nigusu Mekonnen, Tewekel Mohammed Belay, Tinsae Tsega Beyene, Yenehun Gidyelem Andualem, Mulugeta Admasu Delele, Sissay Wondmagegn Molla et al.
      Pages 73-86

    8. Assessment of Nutrients and Heavy Metals in the Groundwater and Surface Water in the Zeber Watershed: The Case of the Bahir - Dar City Waste Disposal Site

      • Dargie Haile, Nigus Gabbiye
      Pages 87-105

    9. Manufacturing of Tiles from Kieselguhr Sludge /Diatomaceous Earth/

      • Dargie Haile
      Pages 106-114

  3. Electrical and Electronics Engineering

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 115-115
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    2. Optimal Transmit Antenna Selection for Massive MIMO Systems

      • Shenko Chura Aredo, Yalemzewd Negash, Yihenew Wondie, Feyisa Debo, Rajaveerappa Devadas, Abreham Fikadu
      Pages 117-131

    3. Design and Performance Analysis of Enhanced Directional MAC Protocols for Cognitive Radio Wireless Mesh Networks

      • Mulugeta Atlabachew, Jordi Casademont, Yalemzewd Negash
      Pages 132-152

    4. Performance Analysis of Hybrid Beamforming Techniques in Large MU MIMO Systems

      • Fikreselam Gared Mengistu, Yosef Birhanu Malede, Amare Kassaw Yimer
      Pages 153-172

    5. Narrow-Linewidth Compound Ring Fiber Laser Using HBF as a Feedback for Sensing and Communication Application

      • Hailu Dessalegn Ayalew
      Pages 173-183

    6. Design and Performance Analysis of 125 MW Floating Photovoltaic Power Plant in Ethiopia: Metema vs Lake Tana

      • Tewodros G. Workineh, Biniyam Z. Taye, Abraham H. Nebey
      Pages 184-195

    7. Efficiency Analysis of a Solar Photovoltaic DC and Existing AC Distribution System for Bahirdar University Data Center

      • Tewodros G. Workineh, Tefera T. Yetayew, Tesfaye B. Sisay
      Pages 196-214

    8. Design of Genetic Algorithm Based Robust LQG Controller for Active Magnetic Bearing System

      • Enderias Alemayehu Workeye, Tamiru Getahun G/Meskel, Yakob Kiros T/Himanot
      Pages 215-236

    9. Pitch Angle Control for Optimal Power of Horizontal Axis Variable Speed Wind Turbines Using Fuzzy Tuned PID Controller

      • Tamiru Getahun G/Meskel, Tefera Terefe Yetayew, Endrias Alemayehu Workeye
      Pages 237-255

    10. A Concise Evaluation of Auto-tuned PID and Fuzzy Logic Controllers for Speed Control of a DC-Motor

      • Tefera T. Yetayew, Tamiru G. G/Meskel, Dawit M. G/michael
      Pages 256-268
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  • Bahir Dar Institute of Technology, Faculty of Civil and Water Resource Engineering, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia

    Mulatu Liyew Berihun

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