What is the principle of particle swarm and Neuro-fuzzy logic and other soft computing and sutability in pyrolytic process?

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As a Ph.D supervisor, how will guide your project students to investigate techo-economic study of CO2 capture in manufacturing industry?

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What does Servant Leadership mean today and in the future? What are the advantages and disadvantages?

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Marc Carvallo

Dear Olusegun,

Please describe the following phrases concisely but clearly what you mean by: (i) particle swarm; (ii) neuro fuzzy logic; (iii) pyrolytic process,

so that everyone can understand your research. Thanks for the description! Marc.

Olusegun D. Samuel

Optimization and influence of pyrolysis factors on bio-oil yield and exergetic effiency of the pyrolysis reactor using the afore- mentioned soft computing tools and