Agric Engineering Project Topics with available Materials

1) Fabrication Of Solar Powered Tea Leaf Cutting Machine

Generally the cutting and plate are made in plastics. The plastics are harmful and it has many disadvantages to us. By naturally we get leaves, Leaves by using this we can make cups. It is very cheap and it does not have any chemical effects. The Leaf cup is made by a solar tea leaf cutting machine. The machine is operated by the solar... Continue Reading

2) Comaparism Of The Efficiency Of Sawdust, Coconut Fibre, Wood Chips In Purification Crude Oil Polluted Water

A comparative study was conducted among organic waste materials namely coconut fiber, hair, sawdust and woodchips as crude oil absorbents. Twenty grams of each of these materials were wrapped in a pouch and submerged into two set-ups, Set-up A: Pure Crude Oil and Set-up B: Crude Oil with seawater, for an hour. Amount of oil absorbed was... Continue Reading

3) Evaluation Of The Effects Of Flooding On Three Varieties Of Rice (a Case Study Of Abakaliki, Ebonyi State)

Flooding has been described as one of the most important environmental factors determining the distribution of salt marsh plants. We studied the impact of five water levels on the germination and establishment of the invasive cord-grass spartina deniflora. Plant house experiment was carried out to determine the effects of time and depth... Continue Reading

4) Evaluation Of The Effects Of Anthropoenic Activities And Domestic Waste On Surface Water Quality (a Case Study Of Ekulu River, Enugu).

The microbiological and organic pollutants characteristics of umuosoko stream in ikwuano local government area, Enugu state, Nigeria were carried out. Twenty water samples were collected from four different parts of the river.  The pour plate technique was employed for the isolation of micro-organisms. Colonial morphology, Gram staining... Continue Reading

5) Design And Performance Evaluation Of A Waste Water Treatment Plant.

The study aimed at the design, construction and performance evaluation of a model domestic wastewater treatment plant was carried out. The treatment unit was a Waste Stabilization Pond (WSP) comprised of one facultative pond, three maturation ponds, and a contact filtration unit, all in series. The effluent of the WSP, after filtration through... Continue Reading

6) Determination Of The Consumptive Use (evapotranspiration) Of Groundnut (a Case Study Of A Groundnut Farm Land In Awha Imezi, Ezeagu Local Government Area Of Enugu State)

   The consumptive use of water assures all year round production of groundnut prone to the vagaries of weather and climate. This brought about the need to supply moisture that is naturally available through rainfall. The successful design of any irrigation system requires the knowledge of the consumptive use of water by the crop under... Continue Reading

7) Construction Of A Motorized Cassava Peeling Machine

 The motorized cassava peeling machine is a type of cassava peeling method that is adopted to reduce drudgery. In cassava peeling operations. This method, unlike the manual peeling method which consumes a lot of human power with subsequent low output produces or peels a large amount of cassava tubers within a small specific of time and... Continue Reading

8) Design Of An Orange Collector

Equipment development in Ghana to harvest oranges have over the years focused on simple units such as Garden tool, basket style picker etc. and common methods of harvesting oranges in Ghana are the use of manual branch shaking, manual pull with the hook stick. The effects leads to: Infestation of a bacteria called Alicyclobacillus when the fruits... Continue Reading

9) Determination Of Crop Coefficient Of A Variety Of Maize(abontem Maize)

In a study at KNUST weather station, the crop co-efficient values at initial, development, mid-season, and late season stages of ABONTEM MAIZE (hybrid variety) were determined as 0.42, 0.98, 1.05, and 0.32, respectively. These locally determined values of ABONTEM hybrid maize compared favourably with those recommended by FAO. The... Continue Reading

10) Thermal Conversion Of Palm Kernel Shell And Mesocarp Fruit Fibre Into Fuel

Palm Oil processing yield a considerable quantity of palm kernel shell (PKS) and mesocarp fruit fiber (MFF). This has been predominantly used as fuel through direct combustion which is inefficient and polluting. Better grade fuel could be derived through torrefaction. The objectives of the work therefore was to determine the optimum... Continue Reading

11) The Influence Of Rainfall Duration On Splash Produced From A Loamy Sand Soil

At the event of soil erosion, rain splash erosion supplies materials for subsequent transportation and entrainment. The influence of rainfall duration on splash produced from a loamy sand soil in Camp area of Abeokuta, Ogun State was studied in the laboratory using a laboratory rainfall simulator. The study area is always subject to... Continue Reading

12) Modification Of A Coconut Oil Extractor

A prototype of hydraulically operated coconut oil extractor was designed and fabricated. The machine can be used for other oil-bearing seeds such as groundnut and palm kernel. The machine is made up of a plunger, ram disc, expression chamber, and electric heater. The extractor can process 10kg coconut per hour. An efficiency of 15% was... Continue Reading

13) Effects Of Soil Properties On Erodibility And Infiltration: A Case Study Of Unaab Hostel

Erodibility of UNAAB soil series for nine plots behind the female hostel ( i.e. plot A – I) using regression equation were determined by evaluating first organic matter content, using the Walky Blanks method, the particle size analysis, permeability test, bulk density and chemical properties of the soil such as Sodium, Cation... Continue Reading

14) Design, Construction And Testing Of An Evaporative Cooling Facility For Storing Vegetables

A 1.05 cubic metre capacity storage facility which is to increase the shelf life of stored vegetables as designed fabricated and tested. The equipment operates on the principle of evaporative cooling and increasing the relative humidity of the interior of the equipment. The door and the back wall were of particle board of 12mm thickness... Continue Reading

15) Effect Of Electromagnetic Treatment Of Water On Growth, Germination And Yield Of Maize Crop

The effect of magnetic treatment of water on the growth, yield and germination of maize seed has a positive impact in Agricultural crop production... Continue Reading

16) Design Of A Low Cost Maize Sheller

Maize, known in many English-speaking countries as corn, is a grain domesticated by indigenous people in prehistoric times. The Aztecs and Mayans cultivated it in numerous varieties throughout central and southern Mexico, to cook or grind in a process called nixtamalization. The crop spread throughout America and later around the 1250 BC... Continue Reading

17) Evaluation Of The Effect Of Anthropogenic Activities And Domestic Waste On Surface Water

  The microbiological and organic pollutants characteristics of Owena dam in Ifedore local  government  area  of  Ondo-state,  Nigeria  was  carried  out,  nine  water  samples  were collected from three different parts of the downstream side, which include; around the waste disposal  site,  community  settlement  and ... Continue Reading

18) Design And Construction Of An In-situ Salinometer For Agricultural Soils

The increase of salinity in soil and water bodies which simultaneously declines the productivity of agriculture is of great concern to the Nigerian Federation which holds agriculture as a major means of survival for its economy. Thus, the proper monitoring,use and management of soil and water bodies is a sure way to proffer solutions to food... Continue Reading

19) Prediction Of Runoff And Sediment Yield From Agricultural Watersheds Using Annagnps: A Case Study Of Upper Ebonyi River Watershed, Enugu State.

Sediments resulting from soil erosion are the major non-point source pollutant of surface waters in agricultural watersheds. Annualized Agricultural Non-Point Source Pollution Model (AnnAGNPS) is a computer-based watershed model that predicts non-point source pollutants and runoff loadings within agricultural watersheds. AnnAGNPS v5.2 was... Continue Reading

20) Development And Fabrication And Performance Evaluation Of A Single Wheel Driven Boom Sprayer

The single wheel driven boom sprayer was developed, fabricated and evaluated for its performance at the department of Agricultural and Bio-environmental engineering workshop, Kwara state polytechnic, Ilorin. The spraying performance was carried out at spraying height of 0.5m, 0.6m and 0.7m respectively. The theoretical  field capacity... Continue Reading

21) Design, Fabrication And Performance Evaluation Of Pedal Operated Groundnut Decorticator

Shelling of groundnut pods (Arachis hypegea) by hand is tedious, laborious and unhygienic with low efficiencies. As a result farmer get low income due to amount of broken kernels and a lot of time is lost in the tedious shelling operation. To overcome this problem, pertinent parameters that influence shelling efficiency of pedal operated... Continue Reading

22) Selection And Development Of Suitable Mathematical Model For Evaluation And Improvement Of Furrow Irrigation

TABLE OF CONTENT i االية Dedication ii Acknowledgment iii Abbreviations iv Abstract vi viii الملخص Table of content x List of tables xiii List of figures xiv CHAPTER ONE 1 1.1 Introduction 1 1.2 Study scope 4 1.3 Problem descriptions 4 1.4 Study objectives 5 1.4.1 Main objective 5 1.4.2 Specific objectives 5 CHAPTERTWO 6 2.1... Continue Reading

23) Rainfall And Evaporation Data Analysis For The Prediction Of Hydrological Design Parameters Under Nsukka Tropical Climate

TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION - - - - - - - - - - - - - - I 4.0 Data availability probletn in agricultural Engineering designs in Nigeria - - - - - - - - I 1.1 Significance of the project - - - - - - - - - 6 1.2 Statement of objectives - - - - - - - - - - - 7 CHAPTER TWO: LITFfiTURE REVIEW - - -- - - - - - - - - 8 Analysis of... Continue Reading
  • Type:Project
  • ID:AGE0102
  • Pages:125

24) Impact Of Petroleum Industrial Degradation On The Yield Of Agricultural Produce

The study focused on the impact of petroleum industrial degradation on agricultural produce in Ilaje Local Government of Ondo state. Four research questions were developed in conformity with the purpose of the study. The study adopted survey research design. Questionnaires were administered to elicit information on crop productivity,... Continue Reading

25) Design And Fabrication Of Wheel And Brake System Of A Tipping Truck

The purpose of this research work is to design, fabricate and install a hydraulic brake system on a wheel system of an agricultural tipping truck. For an efficient functioning of the brake system some measures have to be strictly considered; the weight of the vehicle and the external load. The engineering materials used in the fabrication... Continue Reading

26) Design And Construction Of Four-way Traffic Light

The project “microcontroller based intelligent traffic light system with automatic street light and warning light” was designed to tackle the traffic issues in the country so as to establish automatic traffic control and monitoring system with near perfection.  The project intelligent traffic light with automatic street light and... Continue Reading

27) Evaluation Of The Effects Of Flooding On Four Varieties Of Rice (a Case Study Of Ezza North, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State)

Flooding has been described as one of the most important environmental factors determining the distribution of salt maize plants. We studied the impact of five water levels on the germination and establishment of the invasive cord grass spartina denifora. Plant house experiment was carried out to determine the effects of time and depth of... Continue Reading

28) Modification Of The Unn Swine Enterprise Planning And Management Software

Swine enterprise is one of the best options to choose when investing in livestock production, but has been suffering a big neglect due to lack of awareness and ignorance on the part of investors in most developing countries including Nigeria. Everything about swine enterprise depends on how they are managed as they do not demand much financially... Continue Reading
  • Type:Project
  • ID:AGE0097
  • Pages:122

29) Design Of Urban Stormwater Harvesting And Application System (case Study Nairobi Cbd)

  The city of Nairobi was initially engineered to keep stormwater out of sight and out of mind. Unfortunately, that approach has turned a potential resource into a waste product and created new environmental hazards. Once the rain falls onto the impervious surfaces of the streets, sidewalk, parking lots and rooftops, it picks up any and... Continue Reading
  • Type:Project
  • ID:AGE0096
  • Pages:119

30) Development Of A Pedal Operated Breadfruit Dehulling Machine

Breadfruit (Treculia Africana) or simply breadnut is very important  both as food and as a potential source of oil. The economic  importance of this tropical seed on domestic and commercial basis  has necessitated the development of a pedal breadfruit dehuller, that  would reduce the Cost of maintaining and purchasing motorized... Continue Reading

31) Design And Construction Of An Integrated Mechanized Cassava Mash And Garri Sifter (sieve)

Cassava is produced in a large quantity in Nigeria. One of the products emerging  from its processing has turned out to be a major staple food in the nation, which is ‘garri’.  Due to insufficient and inadequate processing equipment; cassava has been susceptible to  wastage and ‘garri’ production has been reduced in scale, thereby... Continue Reading

32) Assess The Level Of Knowledge And Attitude Of Rural Women Towards Agro-forestry Practices In Chikun Local Government Area Of Kaduna State.

The study examined the Knowledge and attitude of rural women towards agroforestry practices in Chikun Local Government Area ( LGA) of Kaduna State. The objectives of the study were to describe the socio-economic characteristics of rural women, describe the types of agroforestry practices, examine the sources of information on... Continue Reading

33) Effect Of Feeding Varying Leveles Of Cowpea And Groundnut Haulms On Growth And Heamatological Parameters Of Red Sokoto Goats

The study was conducted to determine the effect of inclusion level of cowpea haulms and groundnut haulms on the growth performance and haematological parameters of Red sokoto goats. Nine goats were allocated to three dietary treatments which were formulated to contain 40% cowpea haulms, 40% groundnut haulms and 20% cowpea ː 20% groundnut... Continue Reading

34) Heavy Metals Bioremediation Of Agricultural Soil Using Poultry Litter

The aim of this research is to determine the level of heavy metals contamination of agricultural soil and to reduce its concentration in the soil. Soil sampled at Inua Eyet Ikot, Mkpanak, Ibeno Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State was analyzed to check for the initial heavy metal concentration of the soil. Poultry litter as a nutrient additive... Continue Reading

35) The Impact Of Supervision On Employees Effectiveness In Organization (a Case Study Of Selected Ministry Of Education Owerri, Imo State)

This study on the Impact of Supervision on employees effectiveness in Organization focused on the ministry of Education Owerri, Imo State. The study used Survey Design technique. The population of the study consists of 110 staff of the ministry of Education while Yaro Yamen formula was used to determine the sample size. Both primary and... Continue Reading

36) Development Of A Solar Dryer For A Processed Locust Bean

 ABSTRACT Drying is the oldest method of preserving agricultural products and it is an energy intensive  process. High prices ·and shortages of fossil fuels have increased the emphasis on using  alternative renewable energy resources. Drying of agricultural products using renewable energy  such as solar energy is environmental friendly and... Continue Reading

37) Design Of A Weeding Machine For An Upland Rice Farm

 ABSTRACT Weed control is one of the most difficult tasks on an agricultural farm. Three methods of weed control are commonly known in agriculture. These are mechanical, chemical and biological control. Mechanical weed control is easily adopted by farmers once they get convinced of its advantages. Mechanical weed control not only uproots the weed... Continue Reading

38) Design Of A Cooling System For An Existing Food Extruder

 ABSTRACT Food extrusion is one of the earliest methods adopted by most industries to convert their paste raw material to a finished and desire shape based on their of an extrusion machine. Extrusion technique is a process in food processing technology that combines several unit operations including cooking. kneading. shearing. shaping and... Continue Reading

39) Development Of A Drip Irrigation System For A Small Scale Farming System

Water conservation and food security are some of the problems facing developing countries. The challenges of water conservation could be tackled by adopting the drip irrigation method. The drip irrigation system is an irrigation system that involves the artificial application of water to the base or root zone of plants in a controlled... Continue Reading

40) Growth Rate And Biomass Accumulation Of Forage Sorghum (sorghum Almum), Congo Grass (brachiaria Ruziziensis) And Rhodes Grass (chloris Gayana)

 ABSTRACT Many grasses have played prominent roles in forage research and livestock production in Nigeria. Grasses possess two main photosynthetic pathways: the C3 pathway that is typical of most plants and a specialized C4 pathway that minimizes photorespiration and thus increases photosynthetic performance in high-temperature and/ or low- CO2... Continue Reading
  • Type:Project
  • ID:AGE0085
  • Pages:116

41) Study Of Soil Organc Carbon And Land Use In Federal University Oye-ekiti, Ikole Campus, Ekiti State Nigeria

The amount of soil organic carbon (SOC) stored in a particular soil is influenced by several  factors including climate, vegetation type and age, land management, soil properties and  current and past land use. The impacts of land use types on soil organic carbon were assessed. Four land use types were used in the study. Sampled soils... Continue Reading

42) Development Of Solar Dryer For Food Preservation

 ABSTRACT A solar dryer integrated with a simple bed rock was designed and constructed with locally available materials to dry tomatoes and pepper. The dryer was composed of solar collector, drying chamber, back up heater and airflow system all integrated together. The back-up heater provided alternative heating during cloudy weather conditions... Continue Reading

43) Evaporating Cooling System

An evaporative cooling system was designed, fabricated and tested for the storage of fresh fruits and vegetables. The system's working principles is based on the principle of evaporation which causes a cooling effect to its surrounding. The system is an enclosed system and air is allowed to pass only through the pad, also a suction fan... Continue Reading

44) The Physical, Chemical And Biological Analysis Of Fish Pond Waste Water: A Case Study Of Abuad Farm, Ado-ekiti, Ekiti State Nigeria

Water released from ponds has greater concentrations of nutrients, organic matter and suspended  solids. This study investigated the physical, chemical and biological characteristics of fish pond waste water harvested from a source which served as the control, three different ponds and at the point of discharge in Afe Babalola University... Continue Reading

45) A Survey Of The Techniques And Technologies For Cassava Processing In Ekiti State

This study was carried out to examine the techniques and technologies for cassava processing in Eliki Slate, to identify the various products from cassava in the study area, to generate ways of improving the techniques and technologies, and to recognize the constraints to processing and marketing of cassava products. The study made use of... Continue Reading

46) Design, Construction And Testing Of Drip Irrigation System Using Medical Drip As Emitter

    Due to the scarcity of water in Nigeria, there is a need for an irrigation system that conserves water for efficient crop production. In the course of this research work, a drip irrigation system was constructed and tested with the sole aim of using cheaply available materials to determine the variation in emitter discharge at... Continue Reading

47) Development Of Biofiltration Wastewater Stabilization Pond For Agricultural Purposes

  A biofiltration wastewater treatment pond was developed and the performance evaluation undertaken at the Department of Agricultural and Bioresources Engineering, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, southeast, Nigeria. The biofiltration wastewater treatment system is made of three compartments comprising a wastewater storage unit, wastewater... Continue Reading
  • Type:Project
  • ID:AGE0078
  • Pages:200

48) Development Of A Training Program In Cocoyam Production For Enhancing Job Opportunities For Youths In South East Nigeria

The study was carried out to develop a training programme in cocoyam production for enhancing job opportunities of youth in South Eastern Nigeria. The study adopted research and development (R & D) design. The study was carried out in the South-East states of Nigeria, namely Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu and Imo states. The population of... Continue Reading
  • Type:Project
  • ID:AGE0077
  • Pages:233

49) Effect Of Moringa Oleifera Leaf Powder Additive On The Growth Of Layers, Egg Production And Nutritive Value Of Eggs In Agricultural Education Farms

The study was carried out to determine the effects of Moringa oleifera leaf powder additive on the growth of layers, egg production and nutritive value of eggs. Specifically, the study sought to determine among others the effects of Moringa oleifera leaf powder fortified feeds and control feed on the growth of layers, effects of different... Continue Reading
  • Type:Project
  • ID:AGE0076
  • Pages:325

50) Ways Of Enhancing Food Production Through Organic Agriculture Among Farmers In Northern Zone Of Cross River State, Nigeria

This work was designed to determine the ways of enhancing food production through organic agriculture among farmers. Five research questions and five null hypotheses guided the study. A survey research design was adopted for the study.The study was carried out in northern zone of Cross River State, Nigeria. The population for the study... Continue Reading
  • Type:Project
  • ID:AGE0075
  • Pages:144

51) Entrepreneurial Skills Required By Internally Displaced Persons In Quail Production For Sustainable Living In North-central Nigeria

The study was carried out to identify the entrepreneurial skills required by Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in quail production for sustainable living in North-Central Nigeria. Specifically, the study identified skills in planning, rearing and marketing of quail and its products in the area of study. To achieve these specific... Continue Reading
  • Type:Project
  • ID:AGE0074
  • Pages:123

52) Use Of The Swat Model To Evaluate The Impact Of Land-use Change On Ebonyi River Watershed

SWAT was applied a large watershed (3,765km2 ) in south-eastern Nigeria, to predict streamflow and sediment discharge from the Ebonyi River Watershed using globally available data downloaded from the internet. Digital elevation, land-use and soil maps of the study area from global databases and historical weather data measured locally... Continue Reading
  • Type:Project
  • ID:AGE0073
  • Pages:179

53) Bioremediation Of Hydrocarbon Contaminated Soil Using Selected Organic Wastes

Contamination of existing and potential agricultural lands is a major problem associated with the processing and distribution of crude and refined petroleum products in many oil producing countries like Nigeria. Hydrocarbon contaminants in soil are potentially phytotoxic to plants and interfere with plant establishment and growth as well... Continue Reading

54) Development And Performance Evaluation Of A Double-rotor Self-action Cassava Grater

The modification of a single-rotor cassava grater was undertaken. The singlerotor grater was modified into a double-rotor self-action grater and its performances evaluated by determining its throughput capacity and efficiency. The throughput capacity was determined by grating known quantities of cassava roots in three respective runs and... Continue Reading
  • Type:Project
  • ID:AGE0071
  • Pages:101

55) Flooding In Nigerian Cities: Problems And Prospect. (a Case Study Of Benin City, Edo State)

Nigeria is the most populous Black race country in Africa and in the world with a total land area of 983,213 km2 occupied by over 160 Million people: The interaction of these millions of people with their environment has left indelible mark on the landscape. Urbanization, deforestation, flooding, desertification, over population and all... Continue Reading

56) Studies On The Haematological Characteristics Of Clarias Gariepinus From Gubi Dam, Bauchi State, Nigeria

Studies were carried out to determine the haematological characteristics of Clarias gariepinus healthy specimens were obtained from Gubi dam. Blood sample ranging between 1.0-1.5ml were taken with the aid of sterilized syringe (21G) inserted by caudal vein puncture. The haematological parameters for each blood specimen were measured using... Continue Reading

57) Assessing Heavy Metal Concentration In Soil Of Fabric Production Vicinity

The study of heavy metal deposition and accumulation in fabric production vicinity is of increasing interest because of the awareness that heavy metals present in soils may have negative consequences on human health and the environment. This study describes the assessment of heavy metal concentration in soils of fabric production vicinity... Continue Reading

58) Air Pollution Tolerance Index Of Some Tree Species Around Electricity Generating Houses In Ahmadu Bello University Main Campus, Zaria, Nigeria

The  study  examined  the  Air  Pollution  Tolerance  Index  (APTI)  of  seven  different  tree  species  growing around  electricity  generating  houses  within  the  Ahmadu  Bello  University  (ABU)  Main  campus, Samaru.  Four  parameters,  leaf  relative  water  content  (RWC),  ascorbic  acid  content ... Continue Reading

59) Sustainable Waste To Wealth Scheme For The University Of Lagosa Case For Pet Bottles

  Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles are plastic bottles derived from the raw material known as polyethylene terephthalate). The PET bottles are widely used for packaging carbonated drinks, beverages, food items, mineral water. Due to high consumption of PET bottles, trillions of PET bottles are disposed every year through, land... Continue Reading

60) Physicochemical Parameters & Level Of Some Toxic Metals In Street Dust

This research study the concentration of certain toxic metals in street dust along road construction site and relate the finding to the standard control measure to determine the extent to which environmental uncontrolled process can pollute the environment. This study therefore investigate the Physicochemical parameters of street dust and... Continue Reading

61) Isolation Of Oil Degradation Bacteria

Petroleum-based products are the major   source   of   energy for   industry and daily life. The technology commonly used for the soil remediation includes mechanical,   burying,   evaporation, dispersion,   and washing. However, these Technologies   are   expensive   and   can   lead   to   incomplete   decomposition   of... Continue Reading

62) Effects Of Liquid Wastes From Automobile Workshops On Properties Of Soils In Enugu State, Nigeria

This study was carried out in Udi, Udenu and Nsukka Local Government Areas, in Enugu state. The effects of liquid wastes from automobile workshops on some selected soil properties of the study area were investigated. Auger samples were collected at two depths, (surface, 0- 20cm) and (subsurface, 20- 40cm) of automobile wastes... Continue Reading

63) Construction Of A Battery Cage With Manually Operated Waste Conveyor

This is a research work carried out on battery cage system of poultry management. It's all about how to minimize waste from poultry birds and also how to convey waste by employing the help of a belt conveyor ... Continue Reading

64) An Investigation On Types Of Litter Found Along The Walvis Bay Promenade

Table of Content Introduction   Objectives   Study design   Data collection   Results   Discussion   Recommendation   References Introduction Litter is the improper disposal of waste products through human activities (Berglund, Koivula & Eeva 2011). Why people litter?   Dropping litter where litter has already accumulated.   Lack of... Continue Reading

65) Design, Fabrication Andpr Performance Evaluation Of A Battery Operated Solar Charged Boom Sprayer

Table of Content CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1       Background to the study 1.2       Solar Energy and Deep Cycle Battery 1.2.1    Solar Energy    1.3       Definition of Sprayer 1.4       Statement of the Problem 1.5       Aims and Objectives of the Project             1.6       Justification of... Continue Reading

66) Design And Construction Of An Integrated Mechanized Cassava Mash And Garri Sifter (sieve)

Cassava is produced in a large quantity in Nigeria. One of the products emerging  from its processing has turned out to be a major staple food in the nation, which is ‘garri’.  Due to insufficient and inadequate processing equipment; cassava has been susceptible to  wastage and ‘garri’ production has been reduced in scale, thereby... Continue Reading

67) Design Of A Weeding Machine For An Upland Rice Farm

Weed control is one of the most difficult tasks on an agricultural farm. Three methods of weed control are commonly known in agriculture. These are mechanical, chemical and biological control. Mechanical weed control is easily adopted by farmers once they get convinced of its advantages. Mechanical weed control not only uproots the weed... Continue Reading

68) Design Of A Cooling System For An Existing Food Extruder

Food extrusion is one of the earliest methods adopted by most industries to convert their paste raw material to a finished and desire shape based on their of an extrusion machine. Extrusion technique is a process in food processing technology that combines several unit operations including cooking. kneading. shearing. shaping and forming.... Continue Reading

69) Development Of A Drip Irrigation System For A Small Scale Farming System

Water conservation and food security are some of the problems facing developing countries. The challenges of water conservation could be tackled by adopting the drip irrigation method. The drip irrigation system is an irrigation system that involves the artificial application of water to the base or root zone of plants in a controlled... Continue Reading

70) Growth Rate And Biomass Accumulation Of Forage Sorghum (sorghum Almum), Congo Grass (brachiaria Ruziziensis) And Rhodes Grass (chloris Gayana)

 ABSTRACT Many grasses have played prominent roles in forage research and livestock production in Nigeria. Grasses possess two main photosynthetic pathways: the C 3 pathway that is typical of most plants and a specialized C 4 pathway that minimizes photorespiration and thus increases photosynthetic performance in high-temperature and/ or low- CO... Continue Reading
  • Type:Project
  • ID:AGE0055
  • Pages:116

71) Study Of Soil Organc Carbon And Land Use In Federal University Oye-ekiti, Ikole Campus, Ekiti State Nigeria

The amount of soil organic carbon (SOC) stored in a particular soil is influenced by several factors including climate, vegetation type and age, land management, soil properties and current and past land use. The impacts of land use types on soil organic carbon were assessed. Four land use types were used in the study. Sampled soils were... Continue Reading

72) Development Of Solar Dryer For Food Preservation

A solar dryer integrated with a simple bed rock was designed and constructed with locally available materials to dry tomatoes and pepper. The dryer was composed of solar collector, drying chamber, back up heater and airflow system all integrated together. The back-up heater provided alternative heating during cloudy weather conditions or... Continue Reading

73) Evaporating Cooling System

An evaporative cooling system was designed, fabricated and tested for the storage of fresh fruits and vegetables. The system's working principles is based on the principle of evaporation which causes a cooling effect to its surrounding. The system is an enclosed system and air is allowed to pass only through the pad, also a suction fan... Continue Reading

74) The Physical, Chemical And Biological Analysis Of Fish Pond Waste Water: A Case Study Of Abuad Farm, Ado-ekiti, Ekiti State Nigeria

Water released from ponds has greater concentrations of nutrients, organic matter and suspended solids. This study investigated the physical, chemical and biological characteristics of fish pond waste water harvested from a source which served as the control, three different ponds and at the point of discharge in Afe Babalola University... Continue Reading

75) A Survey Of The Techniques And Technologies For Cassava Processing In Ekiti State

This study was carried out to examine the techniques and technologies for cassava processing in Eliki Slate, to identify the various products from cassava in the study area, to generate ways of improving the techniques and technologies, and to recognize the constraints to processing and marketing of cassava products. The study made use of... Continue Reading

76) Evaluation Of The Effects Of Flooding On Four Varieties Of Rice (a Case Study Of Ezza North, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State)

Flooding has been described as one of the most important environmental factors determining the distribution of salt maize plants. We studied the impact of five water levels on the germination and establishment of the invasive cord grass spartina denifora. Plant house experiment was carried out to determine the effects of time and depth of... Continue Reading

77) Impact Of Petroleum Industrial Degradation On The Yield Of Agricultural Produce

The study focused on the impact of petroleum industrial degradation on agricultural produce in Ilaje Local Government of Ondo state. Four research questions were developed in conformity with the purpose of the study. The study adopted survey research design. Questionnaires were administered to elicit information on crop productivity,... Continue Reading

78) Design Of An Orange Collector

Equipment development in Ghana to harvest oranges have over the years focused on simple units such as Garden tool, basket style picker etc. and common methods of harvesting oranges in Ghana are the use of manual branch shaking, manual pull with the hook stick. The effects leads to: Infestation of a bacteria called Alicyclobacillus when the fruits... Continue Reading

79) Determination Of Crop Coefficient Of A Variety Of Maize(abontem Maize)

In a study at KNUST weather station, the crop co-efficient values at initial, development, mid-season, and late season stages of ABONTEM MAIZE (hybrid variety) were determined as 0.42, 0.98, 1.05, and 0.32, respectively. These locally determined values of ABONTEM hybrid maize compared favourably with those recommended by FAO. The... Continue Reading

80) Design Of An Orange Collector

Equipment development in Ghana to harvest oranges have over the years focused on simple units such as Garden tool, basket style picker etc. and common methods of harvesting oranges in Ghana are the use of manual branch shaking, manual pull with the hook stick. The effects leads to: Infestation of a bacteria called Alicyclobacillus when the fruits... Continue Reading

81) Determination Of Crop Coefficient Of A Variety Of Maize(abontem Maize)

In a study at KNUST weather station, the crop co-efficient values at initial, development, mid-season, and late season stages of ABONTEM MAIZE (hybrid variety) were determined as 0.42, 0.98, 1.05, and 0.32, respectively. These locally determined values of ABONTEM hybrid maize compared favourably with those recommended by FAO. The... Continue Reading

82) Evaluation Of The Effect Of Anthropogenic Activities And Domestic Waste On Surface Water

The microbiological and organic pollutants characteristics of Owena dam in Ifedore local government area of Ondo-state, Nigeria was carried out, nine water samples were collected from three different parts of the downstream side, which include; around the waste disposal site, community settlement and farm environment. The microorganisms... Continue Reading

83) Effects Of Liquid Wastes From Automobile Workshops On Properties Of Soils In Enugu State, Nigeria

This study was carried out in Udi, Udenu and Nsukka Local Government Areas, in Enugu state. The effects of liquid wastes from automobile workshops on some selected soil properties of the study area were investigated. Auger samples were collected at two depths, (surface, 0- 20cm) and (subsurface, 20- 40cm) of automobile wastes... Continue Reading

84) Adoption Of Improved Rice Production Technologies By Farmers In Kudan Local Government Area Of Kaduna State

The main focused of this study was to evaluate the adoption of improved rice production technologies among farmers in Kudan Local Government Area of Kaduna state. The specific objectives of the study are to: describe the socio-economic characteristics of rice farmers, identify the sources of information used by rice farmers, describe the level of... Continue Reading

85) Adoption Of Improved Rice Production Technologies By Farmers In Kudan Local Government Area Of Kaduna State

The main focused of this study was to evaluate the adoption of improved rice production technologies among farmers in Kudan Local Government Area of Kaduna state. The specific objectives of the study are to: describe the socio-economic characteristics of rice farmers, identify the sources of information used by rice farmers, describe the level of... Continue Reading

86) Design And Construction Of An In-situ Salinometer For Agricultural Soils

The increase of salinity in soil and water bodies which simultaneously declines the productivity of agriculture is of great concern to the Nigerian Federation which holds agriculture as a major means of survival for its economy. Thus, the proper monitoring,use and management of soil and water bodies is a sure way to proffer solutions to food... Continue Reading

87) Design And Construction Of An In-situ Salinometer For Agricultural Soils

The increase of salinity in soil and water bodies which simultaneously declines the productivity of agriculture is of great concern to the Nigerian Federation which holds agriculture as a major means of survival for its economy. Thus, the proper monitoring,use and management of soil and water bodies is a sure way to proffer solutions to food... Continue Reading

88) Assess The Level Of Knowledge And Attitude Of Rural Women Towards Agro-forestry Practices In Chikun Local Government Area Of Kaduna State.

The study examined the Knowledge and attitude of rural women towards agroforestry practices in Chikun Local Government Area ( LGA) of Kaduna State. The objectives of the study were to describe the socio-economic characteristics of rural women, describe the types of agroforestry practices, examine the sources of information on... Continue Reading

89) Assess The Level Of Knowledge And Attitude Of Rural Women Towards Agro-forestry Practices In Chikun Local Government Area Of Kaduna State.

The study examined the Knowledge and attitude of rural women towards agroforestry practices in Chikun Local Government Area ( LGA) of Kaduna State. The objectives of the study were to describe the socio-economic characteristics of rural women, describe the types of agroforestry practices, examine the sources of information on... Continue Reading

90) Effect Of Feeding Varying Leveles Of Cowpea And Groundnut Haulms On Growth And Heamatological Parameters Of Red Sokoto Goats

The study was conducted to determine the effect of inclusion level of cowpea haulms and groundnut haulms on the growth performance and haematological parameters of Red sokoto goats. Nine goats were allocated to three dietary treatments which were formulated to contain 40% cowpea haulms, 40% groundnut haulms and 20% cowpea ː 20% groundnut... Continue Reading

91) Heavy Metals Bioremediation Of Agricultural Soil Using Poultry Litter

The aim of this research is to determine the level of heavy metals contamination of agricultural soil and to reduce its concentration in the soil. Soil sampled at Inua Eyet Ikot, Mkpanak, Ibeno Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State was analyzed to check for the initial heavy metal concentration of the soil. Poultry litter as a nutrient additive... Continue Reading

92) Effect Of Feeding Varying Leveles Of Cowpea And Groundnut Haulms On Growth And Heamatological Parameters Of Red Sokoto Goats

The study was conducted to determine the effect of inclusion level of cowpea haulms and groundnut haulms on the growth performance and haematological parameters of Red sokoto goats. Nine goats were allocated to three dietary treatments which were formulated to contain 40% cowpea haulms, 40% groundnut haulms and 20% cowpea ː 20% groundnut... Continue Reading

93) Heavy Metals Bioremediation Of Agricultural Soil Using Poultry Litter

The aim of this research is to determine the level of heavy metals contamination of agricultural soil and to reduce its concentration in the soil. Soil sampled at Inua Eyet Ikot, Mkpanak, Ibeno Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State was analyzed to check for the initial heavy metal concentration of the soil. Poultry litter as a nutrient additive... Continue Reading

94) Isolation Of Oil Degradation Bacteria

Petroleum-based products are the major source of energy for industry and daily life. The technology commonly used for the soil remediation includes mechanical, burying, evaporation, dispersion, and washing. However, these Technologies are expensive and can lead to incomplete decomposition of contaminants (Zaid A. Pirzada.2015) The Bioremediation... Continue Reading

95) Assessing Heavy Metal Concentration In Soil Of Fabric Production Vicinity

The study of heavy metal deposition and accumulation in fabric production vicinity is of increasing interest because of the awareness that heavy metals present in soils may have negative consequences on human health and the environment. This study describes the assessment of heavy metal concentration in soils of fabric production vicinity... Continue Reading

96) Air Pollution Tolerance Index Of Some Tree Species Around Electricity Generating Houses In Ahmadu Bello University Main Campus, Zaria, Nigeria

The  study  examined  the  Air  Pollution  Tolerance  Index  (APTI)  of  seven  different  tree  species  growing around  electricity  generating  houses  within  the  Ahmadu  Bello  University  (ABU)  Main  campus, Samaru.  Four  parameters,  leaf  relative  water  content  (RWC),  ascorbic  acid  content ... Continue Reading

97) Development Of A Solar Dryer For A Processed Locust Bean

Drying is the oldest method of preserving agricultural products and it is an energy intensive process. High prices ·and shortages of fossil fuels have increased the emphasis on using alternative renewable energy resources. Drying of agricultural products using renewable energy such as solar energy is environmental friendly and has little... Continue Reading

98) Effect Of Electromagnetic Treatment Of Water On Growth, Germination And Yield Of Maize Crop

The effect of magnetic treatment of water on the growth, yield and germination of maize seed has a positive impact in Agricultural crop production... Continue Reading

99) Physicochemical Parameters & Level Of Some Toxic Metals In Street Dust

This research study the concentration of certain toxic metals in street dust along road construction site and relate the finding to the standard control measure to determine the extent to which environmental uncontrolled process can pollute the environment. This study therefore investigate the Physicochemical parameters of street dust and... Continue Reading

100) Evaluation Of The Effects Of Anthropoenic Activities And Domestic Waste On Surface Water Quality (a Case Study Of Ekulu River, Enugu).

The microbiological and organic pollutants characteristics of umuosoko stream in ikwuano local government area, Enugu state, Nigeria were carried out. Twenty water samples were collected from four different parts of the river. The pour plate technique was employed for the isolation of micro-organisms. Colonial morphology, Gram staining... Continue Reading

101) Design And Construction Of Four-way Traffic Light

The project “microcontroller based intelligent traffic light system with automatic street light and warning light” was designed to tackle the traffic issues in the country so as to establish automatic traffic control and monitoring system with near perfection. The project intelligent traffic light with automatic street light and... Continue Reading

102) Design And Fabrication Of Wheel And Brake System Of A Tipping Truck

The purpose of this research work is to design, fabricate and install a hydraulic brake system on a wheel system of an agricultural tipping truck. For an efficient functioning of the brake system some measures have to be strictly considered; the weight of the vehicle and the external load. The engineering materials used in the fabrication... Continue Reading

103) Modification Of The Unn Swine Enterprise Planning And Management Software

Swine enterprise is one of the best options to choose when investing in livestock production, but has been suffering a big neglect due to lack of awareness and ignorance on the part of investors in most developing countries including Nigeria. Everything about swine enterprise depends on how they are managed as they do not demand much financially... Continue Reading
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104) Sustainable Waste To Wealth Scheme For The University Of Lagosa Case For Pet Bottles

  Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles are plastic bottles derived from the raw material known as polyethylene terephthalate). The PET bottles are widely used for packaging carbonated drinks, beverages, food items, mineral water. Due to high consumption of PET bottles, trillions of PET bottles are disposed every year through, land... Continue Reading

105) Design Of Urban Stormwater Harvesting And Application System (case Study Nairobi Cbd)

The city of Nairobi was initially engineered to keep stormwater out of sight and out of mind. Unfortunately, that approach has turned a potential resource into a waste product and created new environmental hazards. Once the rain falls onto the impervious surfaces of the streets, sidewalk, parking lots and rooftops, it picks up any and all... Continue Reading
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106) Construction Of A Battery Cage With Manually Operated Waste Conveyor

This is a research work carried out on battery cage system of poultry management. It's all about how to minimize waste from poultry birds and also how to convey waste by employing the help of a belt conveyor ... Continue Reading

107) Flooding In Nigerian Cities: Problems And Prospect. (a Case Study Of Benin City, Edo State)

Nigeria is the most populous Black race country in Africa and in the world with a total land area of 983,213 km2 occupied by over 160 Million people: The interaction of these millions of people with their environment has left indelible mark on the landscape. Urbanization, deforestation, flooding, desertification, over population and all... Continue Reading

108) Studies On The Haematological Characteristics Of Clarias Gariepinus From Gubi Dam, Bauchi State, Nigeria

Studies were carried out to determine the haematological characteristics of Clarias gariepinus healthy specimens were obtained from Gubi dam. Blood sample ranging between 1.0-1.5ml were taken with the aid of sterilized syringe (21G) inserted by caudal vein puncture. The haematological parameters for each blood specimen were measured using... Continue Reading

109) Determination Of The Consumptive Use (evapotranspiration) Of Groundnut (a Case Study Of A Groundnut Farm Land In Awha Imezi, Ezeagu Local Government Area Of Enugu State)

The consumptive use of water assures all year round production of groundnut prone to the vagaries of weather and climate. This brought about the need to supply moisture that is naturally available through rainfall. The successful design of any irrigation system requires the knowledge of the consumptive use of water by the crop under... Continue Reading

110) Construction Of A Motorized Cassava Peeling Machine

The motorized cassava peeling machine is a type of cassava peeling method that is adopted to reduce drudgery. In cassava peeling operations. This method, unlike the manual peeling method which consumes a lot of human power with subsequent low output produces or peels a large amount of cassava tubers within a small specific of time and... Continue Reading

111) Comaparism Of The Efficiency Of Sawdust, Coconut Fibre, Wood Chips In Purification Crude Oil Polluted Water

A comparative study was conducted among organic waste materials namely coconut fiber, hair, sawdust and woodchips as crude oil absorbents. Twenty grams of each of these materials were wrapped in a pouch and submerged into two set-ups, Set-up A: Pure Crude Oil and Set-up B: Crude Oil with seawater, for an hour. Amount of oil absorbed was... Continue Reading

112) Evaluation Of The Effects Of Flooding On Three Varieties Of Rice (a Case Study Of Abakaliki, Ebonyi State)

Flooding has been described as one of the most important environmental factors determining the distribution of salt marsh plants. We studied the impact of five water levels on the germination and establishment of the invasive cord-grass spartina deniflora. Plant house experiment was carried out to determine the effects of time and depth... Continue Reading

113) The Impact Of Supervision On Employees Effectiveness In Organization (a Case Study Of Selected Ministry Of Education Owerri, Imo State)

This study on the Impact of Supervision on employees effectiveness in Organization focused on the ministry of Education Owerri, Imo State. The study used Survey Design technique. The population of the study consists of 110 staff of the ministry of Education while Yaro Yamen formula was used to determine the sample size. Both primary and... Continue Reading

114) Development Of A Pedal Operated Breadfruit Dehulling Machine

Breadfruit (Treculia Africana) or simply breadnut is very important both as food and as a potential source of oil. The economic importance of this tropical seed on domestic and commercial basis has necessitated the development of a pedal breadfruit dehuller, that would reduce the Cost of maintaining and purchasing motorized dehuller,... Continue Reading

115) Design Of A Low Cost Maize Sheller

Maize, known in many English-speaking countries as corn, is a grain domesticated by indigenous people in prehistoric times. The Aztecs and Mayans cultivated it in numerous varieties throughout central and southern Mexico, to cook or grind in a process called nixtamalization. The crop spread throughout America and later around the 1250 BC... Continue Reading

116) Design, Construction And Testing Of An Evaporative Cooling Facility For Storing Vegetables

A 1.05 cubic metre capacity storage facility which is to increase the shelf life of stored vegetables as designed fabricated and tested. The equipment operates on the principle of evaporative cooling and increasing the relative humidity of the interior of the equipment. The door and the back wall were of particle board of 12mm thickness... Continue Reading

117) Thermal Conversion Of Palm Kernel Shell And Mesocarp Fruit Fibre Into Fuel

Palm Oil processing yield a considerable quantity of palm kernel shell (PKS) and mesocarp fruit fiber (MFF). This has been predominantly used as fuel through direct combustion which is inefficient and polluting. Better grade fuel could be derived through torrefaction. The objectives of the work therefore was to determine the optimum... Continue Reading

118) The Influence Of Rainfall Duration On Splash Produced From A Loamy Sand Soil

At the event of soil erosion, rain splash erosion supplies materials for subsequent transportation and entrainment. The influence of rainfall duration on splash produced from a loamy sand soil in Camp area of Abeokuta, Ogun State was studied in the laboratory using a laboratory rainfall simulator. The study area is always subject to... Continue Reading

119) Modification Of A Coconut Oil Extractor

A prototype of hydraulically operated coconut oil extractor was designed and fabricated. The machine can be used for other oil-bearing seeds such as groundnut and palm kernel. The machine is made up of a plunger, ram disc, expression chamber, and electric heater. The extractor can process 10kg coconut per hour. An efficiency of 15% was... Continue Reading

120) Effects Of Soil Properties On Erodibility And Infiltration: A Case Study Of Unaab Hostel

Erodibility of UNAAB soil series for nine plots behind the female hostel ( i.e. plot A – I) using regression equation were determined by evaluating first organic matter content, using the Walky Blanks method, the particle size analysis, permeability test, bulk density and chemical properties of the soil such as Sodium, Cation... Continue Reading

121) An Evaluation Of Industrial Emission Damage Function Regulation And Implimentation And Its Suitabilities In The Control Of Air Pollution In The Nigeria Oil And Gas Industry (a Case Study Of Eleme Peterochemical Industry Portharcort Rivers State)

AN EVALUATION OF INDUSTRIAL EMISSION DAMAGE FUNCTION REGULATION AND IMPLIMENTATION AND ITS SUITABILITIES IN THE CONTROL OF AIR POLLUTION IN THE NIGERIA OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY (A CASE STUDY OF ELEME PETEROCHEMICAL INDUSTRY PORTHARCORT RIVERS STATE) ABSTRACT The broad environmental issues faced by the oil and gasexploration and production industry are... Continue Reading

122) Reclamation Measures For Gully Erosion Sites A Case Study Of Obollo-etiti, Udenu Local Government Area, Enugu State

RECLAMATION MEASURES FOR GULLY EROSION SITES A CASE STUDY OF OBOLLO-ETITI, UDENU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, ENUGU STATE Abstract The incidence of gully erosion in Obollo-Etiti in Udenu Local Government Area of Enugu State has assumed alarming proportions thereby gaining local government recongnition as an ecological disaster. The aim of this study is... Continue Reading

123) Evaluation Of The Effects Of Anthropoenic Activities And Domestic Waste On Surface Water Quality (a Case Study Of Ekulu River, Enugu).

EVALUATION OF THE EFFECTS OF ANTHROPOENIC ACTIVITIES AND DOMESTIC WASTE ON SURFACE WATER QUALITY (A CASE STUDY OF EKULU RIVER, ENUGU). Abstract The microbiological and organic pollutants characteristics of umuosoko stream in ikwuano local government area, Enugu state, Nigeria were carried out. Twenty water samples were collected from four... Continue Reading

124) Evaluation Of The Effects Of Flooding On Three Varieties Of Rice (a Case Study Of Abakaliki, Ebonyi State)

EVALUATION OF THE EFFECTS OF FLOODING ON THREE VARIETIES OF RICE (A CASE STUDY OF ABAKALIKI, EBONYI STATE) Abstract Flooding has been described as one of the most important environmental factors determining the distribution of salt marsh plants. We studied the impact of five water levels on the germination and establishment of the invasive... Continue Reading

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