INTRODUCTION Nigeria is an agricultural nation. Melon (Citrullus Vulgaris) is widely cultivated in Nigeria, among other seedlings during the planting season yearly. Several tones of the melon seeds are gathered each harvesting period but only very low percentage of the total harvest are dried by atmospheric draught and bagged for storage. High... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT The project work Rehabilitation and Repair of A Window Unit Air Conditioner exposes us to the internal working mechanism of the window unit a.c. The working principles component unit, faults and effective repairs carried out to ensure the serviceability of the broken down unit. It buttress the need for routine maintenance, and effective... Continue Reading
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION 1 Background of the Study 1 Statement of the Problem 6 Objectives of the Study 7 Justification for the Study 8 Scope and Limitations of the Work 9 Scope 9 Limitations 9 CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW 10 2.1 Small Hydropower Systems 10 2.1.1 Types of Hydroelectricity Generation 13 2.1.1.1 Conventional Hydroelectricity 13... Continue Reading
The continuous search for sustainable alternative energy to non renewable energy to mitigate environmental pollution has made waste heat recovery from industries process, material and energy streams frontier. Power plant technologies like steam and Organic Rankine cycle are been research by researchers to improve waste heat recovery... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT The study explored the prospects and challenges in the informal auto-mechanic sector focusing on auto-mechanics enterprises within the Kumasi Metropolis. Specifically, the study sought to examine the prospects of the auto-mechanic enterprises, examine the challenges facing auto-mechanic enterprises, and the preparedness of auto-mechanics... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT The fabrication of the solar dryer was successful and test were carried out for various performance comparisons such as No-load and Load performance of the dryer and direct sun drying comparison and noticeable differences was noticed in the final moisture content such that the maximum temperature recorded in the drying chamber and solar... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT In this project, three (3) alternative design solutions were considered for the camp-bed. The authors utilize the local raw materials (with cost consideration) for the comments. The merits and demerits of each of the alternative with respect to the considered grip were also discussed and the solutions of the alternatives that best... Continue Reading
CFD investigation of mesh, boundary condition and location, and the effect of turbulence models on the turbulent separated flow over a forward-backward-facing step. A numerical model was set up to replicate and compare with the model in the literature. The Reynolds number, Re, is 1.7E 5 based on step height 50 mm and obstacle length L = 10H. The... Continue Reading
Abstract Synthetic biology is the engineering of biology; it is the evaluation and design of biological systems in a rational and systematic manner. It blurs the lines between various science and engineering disciplines due its numerous applications, with one of the most significant being the use of biosensors in environmental remediation.... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT When comparing with other manufacturing technologies, the extrusion technology always stands out as it is known to be highly efficient in terms of producing products of superior quality with the least possible amount of wastage. With the ever-increasing cost of materials, energy and the competition in the market, it becomes almost... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT Safety is a critical consideration for any welding project. Application of safety measures and practices among welders are important ways of preventing or reducing the levels of health hazards associated with the occupation. While adherence to these precautions is nearly applied in the industrial welding, for the non-industrial... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT The study was carried out to determine the skill improvement needs of self-employed technical college motor vehicle mechanic graduates in Plateau State. A survey research design was used for the study. The population for the study was 66 self-employed technical college motor vehicle mechanic graduates, 15 supervisors from automobile... Continue Reading
The development of a large scale multipurpose hot meal processing equipment was designed andsimulated for market oriented production as reported in this paper. This project involves thedesign, design layout and performance of the Hot Meal Processing Equipment. It has one compartment; the Agitator... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT In this work, the state of stress between adhesively bonded single lap-joints was determined. The state of stress between adhesively bonded single lap-joints was determined by using a linear elastic analysis and experimental testing. In the analysis part of this work, the shear and normal stresses in an adhesively bonded single lap... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT This project centers on addressing the issue of the lack of research and development in Nigeria, in this case, looking into the firefighting and emergency sector. In this industry, the safety of the firefighters is of paramount importance as it is only then that they can fully carry out their duties and tasks. Of all the products that... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT A book shelve is a structure which here series of compartments for the preservation of books, valuable or useful materials, which are made up of metal, wood or plastic materials of construction. (Engineering materials). The book shelve was constructed in the institute. (I.M.T Enugu). However, before the... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT Most small foundry shops mix their sand manually which is not efficient since homogenous mix cannot be guaranteed and even when foundry mixer are available most of them are imported costing the nation huge foreign exchange. A foundry sand mixer capable of mixing foundry sand has been designed and fabricated using locally available... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT This project tittle ‘’basic principle of machining’’ deal with the operations on lathe, milling and some part of arc welding, turning, taper turning, threading, knurling and chamfering, while on milling machine spur Gears were cut, forming a hexagon shape and square shape were all done on milling machine. A simple component/part... Continue Reading
The piston is a heart of the engine and its working condition is the most exceedingly bad one of the key parts of the engine in the workplace. A piston is a segment of responding piston, responding pumps, gas compressors and pneumatic chambers, among other comparative systems. It is the moving part that is contained by a barrel and is made... Continue Reading
This project involved the conversion of a conventional bicycle into an electric hybrid bicycle using a hub motor, battery, controller, throttle, and battery indicator. The selection of a flywheel-based regenerative mechanism was justified based on its superior energy storage capabilities. The challenges faced during the assembly, including... Continue Reading