Mechanical Engineering Project Topics and Materials (Page 9)

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201) MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF AN ALUMINIUM OR SILICON CARBIDE COMPOSITE CONNECTING ROD CONTAINING VARYING VOLUME FRACTIONS OF SIC

ABSTRACT Metal Matrix Composites (MMC’s) have evoked a keen interest in recent times for potential applications. Composite materials like Particle-reinforced Aluminium Silicon carbide (Al/SiC) Metal-Matrix Composite is gradually becoming very important materials in manufacturing industries e.g. aerospace, automotive and automobile industries due... Continue Reading

202) EFFECT OF WELDING CONSUMABLES ON THE MICROSTRUCTURE AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF A WELDED SA 530 GR 70 STEEL

ABSTRACT Steel is arguably the world’s most ‘advanced” material. It is a very versatile material with a wide range of attractive properties which can be produced at a very competitive cost. It has a diverse range of applications, and is second only to concrete in its annual production tonnage. Steel is not a new invention which leads to a... Continue Reading

203) THE EFFECT OF WEIGHT PERCENTAGE OF SILICON CARBIDE ON MECHANICAL BEHAVIOR OF ALUMINUM METAL MATRIX COMPOSITE

INTRODUCTION The rapid development in the automobile and aircraft industries requires among other things, the integration of unique materials for design purposes that reduce fuel consumption to preserve the dwindling hydrocarbon resources without compromising other attributes such as safety, performance, recyclability and cost. Similarly, the... Continue Reading

204) DESIGN AND FABRICATION OF AN ELECTRIC STOVE AND OVEN

ABSTRACT In this project (3) alternative design solutions were considered for the locally made electric run. The authors utilize the available local raw demerits of each alternative with respect to the considered group were discussed and the solutions of the alternative that best satisfied the limitations was selected for production. Material... Continue Reading

205) THE DESIGN AND FABRICATION OF AN ELECTRIC POPCORN FRYING MACHINE

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206) REPAIR AND REHABILITATION OF A FAULTY AIR CONDITIONER IN THE MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

ABSTRACT In the mechanical engineering department of institute of management and technology there are many machines but it is not all that is functioning well. This may airless as a   result of lack of maintenance which is a prove in the breakdown of the air conditioner. The quality and effectiveness of materials were mated very well as referred... Continue Reading

207) THE DESIGN OF A CNC MILL FOR PRODUCT PROTOTYPING

Abstract Rapid prototyping is widely used to reduce time to market in product design and development. Today's systems are used by engineers to better understand and communicate their product designs as well as to make rapid tooling to manufacture those products. Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) milling machines are part of this technology.... Continue Reading

208) DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF A SMALL-SCALE COST-EFFECTIVE CNC MILLING MACHINE

ABSTRACT    This thesis aims to explore the theories and techniques behind procedures of developing a high precision cost-effective mini CNC milling machine. This newly designed machine tool can be widely used in electrical and medical industry for making small parts and engraving small features. Various structures were explored and compared... Continue Reading

209) REPAIR AND REHABILITATION OF FAULTY AIR CONDITIONER

ABSTRACT The need for an authentic and reliable report relating to the repairs and rehabilitation of a faulty air conditioner is inevitable.  The fact that many people use the air conditioner to cool the temperature in their respective home and offices make its maintenance a top priority to every individual in order to avoid huge expenditure in... Continue Reading

210) DESIGN AND FABRICATION OF A PILOT PRODUCTION PLANT FOR PAINTS

ABSTRACT     The concept of this project is to actualize a practical way of paint production using a locally design mixing machine which is design to meet a low cost and high standard paint.     The project cut across all forms of engineering, such as mechanical machine design of a simple industrial mixer, which is driven by an electrically... Continue Reading

211) PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF DIFFERENT MATERIALS AS CHILLS IN SAND CASTING OF ALUMINIUM ALLOY

ABSTRACT This study has evaluated the effectiveness of metallic materials as chill in sand casting of aluminium alloy. Four plates of dimension 165mm x 80mm x10mm were cast using sand mould. Steel, copper and brass chills in form of cylindrical bar of geometry 7mm in diameter and 50mm long were inserted, side by side at regular intervals of 30mm... Continue Reading

212) MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION OF THE PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES OF SELECTED LOCALLY PRODUCED LUBRICANTS (ENGINE OIL)

ABSTRACT The performance of the oils selected in this work was tested for considering Viscosity, Viscosity Index, Density, Flash Point, Pour Point, and Carbon Residue. The most important of all the properties which makes the oil protect against wear is viscosity that helps to reduce friction between moving parts in the engine. The Viscosities of... Continue Reading

213) MANUFACTURING SYSTEM OPTIMIZATION: A STUDY OF UNITY AND EFFICIENCY IN PRODUCTION (UEP) IN PEUGEOT AUTOMOBILE NIGERIA (PAN)

ABSTRACT Theaim of this study is to investigate why the implementation of Unity and Efficiency in Production(UEP)is not yielding the expected results in PAN. The overall operations, production and sales are still on the low trend.This survey examined how the adaptation of UEP tools and the level of functions integration relate to the overall... Continue Reading

214) EFFECT OF FAULTY DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION ON BUILDING MAINTENANCE

ABSTRACT The study examined the effects of faulty design and construction on the maintenance of building. A survey of randomly selected samples of 20 builders and 15 architects were conducted. Questionnaires were used to collect data from Architects and Builders. The survey included 11 groups of defects and sub defects in each groups. The... Continue Reading

215) DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT AND PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF A FRUIT JUICE EXTRACTION MACHINE

ABSTRACT This research centers on the design, development and testing of a motorizedjuiceextractor fabricated using locally-available materials. The machine is made essentially of two basic compartments: the chopping compartment and the juice extracting compartment. Other components include feeding hoppers, top cover, auger conveyor housed in a... Continue Reading

216) CHARACTERISATION OF SOME NIGERIAN COALS FOR POWER GENERATION

ABSTRACT Five coal samples from Odagbo (Kogi State), Owukpa (Benue State), Ezimo (Enugu State), Amansiodo (Enugu State) and Inyi (Enugu State) weresubjected to proximate analysis, ultimate analysis, calorific value determination, petrographic and thermogravimetric analysis to determine their suitability for power generation. Tests were carried out... Continue Reading

217) ASSESSMENT OF OIL SPILLAGE AND ITS CONTROL IN THE OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY IN NIGERIA

ABSTRACT The physical presence of the oil industry in Nigeria is so large and has resulted in a lot of activities in the upstream sector which has deleterious effects on ecosystem stability and local biodiversity – which the peoples‘ livelihoods depend upon. This research provides an overview of environmental issues in the oil and gas industry... Continue Reading

218) DESIGN, SIMULATION, CONSTRUCTION AND PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF A SOLAR OVEN

Abstract A solar ovenis a device that converts solar energy into useful heat in a confined space (oven chamber) which can be utilised for cooking and baking purposes.The oven consists of plane reflectors to concentrate the solar radiation on the collector.The heat gain is maximum if the collector and reflectors are continuously adjusted such... Continue Reading

219) OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE OF A STEAM TURBINE PLANT

ABSTRACT Thermal electrical power generation is one of the major methods used in Egbin thermal station. Due to inconsistency and failure in the power supply in Nigeria, there is a need for a proper operation and maintenance schedule strategy of the various kinds of power plants accessories so as to facilitate their efficiencies and functionality.... Continue Reading

220) THE DESIGN AND FABRICATION OF A METAL BOOKSHELF

ABSTRACT Knowledge could only be obtained successfully by the use of book for research but unfortunately because of hard times, books have become very expensive.  This is called for presentation of books already purchased whether in the library or on the household so that it can be used by the future generation.  There could only be done by... Continue Reading

221) THE DESIGN AND FABRICATION OF A PILOT PRODUCTION PLANT FOR PAINTS (EMULSION AND TEXCOAT)

ABSTRACT           The concept of this project is to actualize a practical way of paint production using a locally design mixing machine which is design to meet a low cost and high standard paint.           The project cut across all forms of engineering, such as mechanical machine design of a simple industrial mixer, which is... Continue Reading

222) THE FABRICATION OF A FOLDABLE CAMP BED

ABSTRACT In this project, three alternative design solutions were considered for the foldable cam – bed. The authors utilize the local materials (with cost consideration) for the components. The merits and demerits of each of the alternative with respect to the considered group were also discusses and the solutions of the alternatives that best... Continue Reading

223) THE FABRICATION OF A POLYTHENE BAG SEALING AND CUTTING MACHINE

ABSTRACT This machine is meant for sealing and cutting of nylon bag of different sizes. This machine is operated with electrical system. This machine can cut and seal nylon of different sizes. It also comprises of materials as follows: Mechanical and Electrical section Mechanical section include the frame structure, lever and the pedal mechanism.... Continue Reading

224) THE CONSTRUCTION AND FABRICATION OF METAL BOOKSHEET

ABSTRACT In our society today reading and writing has taken its roll as a way of measuring human knowledge.  Knowledge could only be obtain successively by the use of books for research but unfortunately because of hard time, books have because very expensive. This has called for preservation of books already purchased, whether in the public... Continue Reading

225) THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF HOT PRINTING MACHINE

ABSTRACT           Parameters on which clear prints depends were comprehensively investigated.  The study revealed that clear print depends on the impressed pressure, the working temperature and the silver print paper.   Also studied were the manners of dependence of these parameters on prints impressed on sheets of varied... Continue Reading
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