Mechanical Engineering

Energy and S02 emission performance in Electricity generation in Nigeria

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The present study examined the energy and SO2 emission performance in electricity generation in Nigeria. The objectives of the study were to determine thetrend analysis aggregate Green...

44 pages (18337 words) · Projects · 14 days ago

Development And Performance Evaluation Of An Integrated Irvingia Spp. (Bush Mango) Nut Extraction And Drying Machine

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 This study focussed on development and evaluation of an integrated bush mango nut extraction and drying machine. The machine comprises of two processing operations: seed (nut)...

85 pages (14823 words) · Theses · 15 days ago

Design And Performance Evaluation Of A Cassava Peeling Machine

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The study developed and carried out a performance evaluation of a centrifugally operated cassava peeling machine. The machine was produced because of the enormous potentials inherent in...

85 pages (16308 words) · Theses · 19 days ago

Assessment Of Aluminum Alloy 356 With Cow Horn Composite As A Machining Material

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This work presents the assessment of aluminum alloy 356 with cow horn composite as a machining material. In other to enable manufacturers to maximize their gains from utilizing hard...

71 pages (19842 words) · Theses · 22 days ago

Determination Of Optimal Conditions For Biodiesel Production From Jansa Seed Oil Using Lithium-Doped Catalysts

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This study presents an empirical analysis of biodiesel production from Jansa seed oil using tranesterification process. Following the quest to achieve improved economic viability and clean...

96 pages (21861 words) · Theses · 26 days ago

Design modification and fabrication of a groundnut roasting and peeling machine.

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The main aim of this project is to modify and fabricate a groundnut roasting and decorticating (peeling) machine for better efficiency. This paper will also describe the design of various...

53 pages (9249 words) · Projects · 1 month ago

Exploratory Performance Modelling Of An Integrated Machine For Grain Slurry Food Starch Production

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 The poor quality of locally processed grain slurry products has been linked to the traditional sieving method used to process these grain slurries due to its non-consistency, low...

36 pages (10576 words) · Projects · 1 month ago

‘Fabrication Of A Plate Freezer

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 It’s been difficult for the traditional freezers to reduce the temperature of a material quickly enough to the required temperature; therefore, the plate freezer was introduced. This...

51 pages (6196 words) · Projects · 1 month ago

Effect Of Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) 3D Printing On Properties Of Printed Polylactic Acid (PLA)

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Biodegradable materials have attracted much attention from researchers due to the pressing need to reduce enduring waste worldwide. Various 3D printed parts were designed and printed using...

37 pages (11109 words) · Projects · 1 month ago

Development And Performance Analysis Of Forced Vortex Apparatus

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Vortices are the major component of turbulent flow; the phenomenon is ubiquitous. The quest to study the phenomenon however is being limited by the lack of laboratory equipment to enhance...

32 pages (9893 words) · Projects · 1 month ago

Development Of An Operational Planning Model For A Brewery Industry (A Case Study Of Golden Guinea Brewery Umuahia, Abia State)

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In this project, a production plan for Golden Guinea Brewery, Umuahia was developed. The company is into the production of four different products namely Golden Guinea Lager, Oldberg Lager,...

47 pages (8500 words) · Projects · 1 month ago

System Dynamics Modeling of Green House Gases in Nigeria

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This study examined a system dynamic model of greenhouse gases in Nigeria. The objectives of the study were to simulate the effects of carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide emissions...

38 pages (10979 words) · Projects · 1 month ago

Effect Of Date Seed Granules On The Mechanical Properties Of Glass Fibre Reinforced Epoxy Composite

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In this study, Date Seed Granulated Powder (DSGP) was used as a reinforcement material for Glass Fibre Reinforced Epoxy resin (GFRE) composite. Specifically, the DSGP was prepared and...

31 pages (7681 words) · Projects · 1 month ago

, Design and Construction of Solar Tracking System for Optimum Solar Panel Positioning

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This study aims to design a solar tracking system based on microcontroller Arduino using sensors to facilitate optimum solar panel positioning. The system consists of several electronic...

40 pages (10873 words) · Projects · 1 month ago

Modification Of Palm Kernel Cracking And Separating Machine

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Palm kernel production potentials of several countries are far from been fully exploited. At present, many countries are operating below expected capacity. The motive of the project work...

59 pages (10533 words) · Projects · 1 month ago

Design, Construction And Performance Evaluation Of A Mini Power(1KVA) Fuel –Less Generator As An Alternative Power For Low Power Consumption

 

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This study deals with the design, construction and performance evaluation of 1000W (1KVA) fuelless power generating set to serve as an alternative source of energy. The materials...

29 pages (8522 words) · Projects · 1 month ago

Parameter Analysis And Life Cycle Cost Assessment Of A 12 Volt, 200AH, Lead Acid Battery.

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This study examined the parameters and conduct life cycle cost assessment of a 12 volts lead acid battery. The objectives of the study were to determine and evaluate the cost components...

44 pages (8159 words) · Projects · 1 month ago

Development And Modeling Of Ceramic Water Candle Filter From Ohia Clay Using Response Surface Methodology

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The study aimed to optimize the production process of Ceramic candle filter by developing and modeling the ceramic filter using Response Surface Methdology (RSM). The development of model...

50 pages (8463 words) · Projects · 1 month ago

Design, Fabrication And Optimization Of A Dual Energy source oven.

 

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Due to irregular power supply common in developing countries, as well as the growing high cost of hydrocarbon, the need arises for the development of a dual energy source oven that...

28 pages (6776 words) · Projects · 1 month ago

Effect Of Austempering Process Parameters On The Mechanical Properties Of Mild Steel Quenched In A Mixture Of Used Engine Oil And Ash

 

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The study was aimed at enhancing the utilization of a blend of recycled engine oil and ash as an appropriate quenchant for the austempering heat treatment of mild steel. The...

33 pages (7371 words) · Projects · 1 month ago

Design And Development Of An Integrated Fish Feed Machine

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The integrated fish feed  machine is used for processing a variety of materials into higher grade aquatic feed pellet for fish, catfish, shrimps, crabs, etc. The final feed...

51 pages (7985 words) · Projects · 1 month ago

Design And Development Of An Internet-Of-Things Based Gas Emission Monitoring System

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 There are various Gas Emission Monitoring System available in Nigeria today. However, there is a problem with the efficiency of these systems and often it fails to achieve what it...

48 pages (9131 words) · Projects · 1 month ago

Adsorption And Corrosive Inhibitive Properties Of Some Naturally Occurring Substance (A Case Study Of Extracts Of Roots And Fruits Peels In Alkaline And Acidic Media)

 

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The present study examined the adsorption and corrosive inhibitive properties of neem root on mild steel in alkaline and acidic media. The objectives of the study were to extract...

27 pages (9462 words) · Projects · 1 month ago

Effect Of Austempering Process Parameters On The Mechanical Properties Of Mild Steel Quenched In Plantain Tree Extract

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In this research work the improvement of the mechanical properties of mild steel by the heat treatment methods of austenitizing and austempering using locally sourced plantain stem extracts...

59 pages (9202 words) · Projects · 1 month ago

Development Of Cr-Ni Nano Hybrid Coating For Corrosion Resistance And Surface Properties Improvement On Mild Steel

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Mild steel is one of the engineering alloys that are utilized in many industrial applications (El-Etre, 2007). Its usefulness is traced to its availability, moderate strength and cost...

21 pages (6463 words) · Projects · 1 month ago
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