Agricultural and Bioresource Engineering

Effect Of Long Storage Of Rain Water And Borehole Water For Portable Use

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Water stored in plastics have become popular as it is perceived as source of clean water. Nigeria has become one of the largest in consumption of stored rain water. Due to its low...

50 pages (10586 words) · Projects · 2 years ago

Spatial And Temporal Quality Evaluation Of Idaw River For Irrigation Purposes

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The Spatial and Temporal Evaluation of Idaw River for Irrigation Purposes were carried out. Sample were collected from six different positions (three upstream samples and three downstream...

61 pages (9278 words) · Projects · 2 years ago

Design, Fabrication And Evaluation Of A Motorized Dough Mixer

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A mixer was constructed, on a frame of length 930mm, width 480mm and height 935mm with cover 1020mm, with a mixer chamber of 340mm of diameter and irregular shape and unbaled and powered...

62 pages (8219 words) · Projects · 2 years ago

Some Engineering Properties Of Cassava Tuber Related To Its Peeling Mechanization

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Some engineering properties of cassava tuber related to its peeling mechanization were determined five varieties of cassava namely: The Pro-Vitamin A Cassava- Umudike Cassava (UMUCAS 36,...

84 pages (16415 words) · Projects · 2 years ago

Design, Fabrication And Testing Of A Moringa Seed Decorticator

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Moringa oleifera Lan ( synonym: moringa pterygosperrn Gaertner, commonly referred to as drum stick tree is a member of the Moringacea family which grows throughout most of the tropics and...

52 pages (8541 words) · Projects · 2 years ago

Development And Evaluation Of A Motorized Diaphragm Pump Using Locally Available Material

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In this project, a study was undertaken to develop and evaluate a motorized diaphragm pump using locally available material. For this purpose, locally available materials were used. The•...

49 pages (7101 words) · Projects · 2 years ago

Evaluation Of Some Trace Elements Concentration In Imo River

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Determination of the certain major and trace elements in Imo River in Imo State was carried out. This work aims to identify trends resulting in the deterioration of Imo River which is...

40 pages (6857 words) · Projects · 2 years ago

Characterization Of The Physical Properties Of Periwinkle

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An investigation was carried out on some physical properties of periwinkle (Littorniealittorea) to characterize periwinkle based on their physical properties. The study was conducted on...

44 pages (7570 words) · Projects · 2 years ago

Drying And Pretreatment Effect On Bryophyllium Pinnatum Leaf

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The effect of three drying methods and pretreatment on the phytochemicals of Bryophyllum pinnatum leaves was investigated. Samples of fresh Bryophyllum pinnatum were harvested, washed and...

55 pages (9885 words) · Projects · 2 years ago

Design And Fabrication Of A Garri Frying Machine

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The garri frying Was designed and fabricated based on affordably, efficiency and Portability of the machine. The machine is made of mild steel for its affordability. The machine has a...

41 pages (6005 words) · Projects · 2 years ago

Design And Fabrication Of A Palm Kernel Oil Expression Machine

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For the production of the palm kernel oil for both domestic and industrial yield, increase in the efficiency of the output of the extraction process is taken into consideration. For the...

46 pages (4412 words) · Projects · 2 years ago

Analysis Of The Temporal And Spatial Changes In Rainfall Erosivity, In Calabar, Cross River State

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The analysis of the temporal and spatial changes in rainfall erosivity in calabar area was conducted in order to develop a management plans to minimize erosion problems and to provide a...

49 pages (9625 words) · Projects · 2 years ago

Determination Of Some Selected Properties Of Mucana Slonei (Ukpo) Seed

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The research looked at Some Selected properties of Mucuna Slonei (Ukpo) Seeds, which includes Physical and Thermal properties such as Axial dimension, Sphericity, Surface area, Bulk...

66 pages (9585 words) · Projects · 2 years ago

Determination Of Erodibility Indices Of The Soils In Ikwuano Local Government Area In Abia State.

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Soil erosion and degradation in Eastern part of Nigeria has posed a serious threat to life and properties. Both state and federal government has been challenged to find a lasting solution...

51 pages (6841 words) · Projects · 2 years ago

Design And Fabrication Of A Livestock Waste Dewatering Machine

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Livestock production increased towards the end of the 2O century, due to increasing demand in developing countries, production is expected to increase further in Asia ,South America arid...

58 pages (10099 words) · Projects · 2 years ago

Development And Evaluation Of Double Pedal Operated Piston Pump

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A piston pump was constructed on double cylinder and double pedal on a frame of LxWxH of 58x50x90cm. A Peugeot 504 cylinder was used which measured 88mm in diameter, while the pipe work...

52 pages (8204 words) · Projects · 2 years ago

Drying Kinetics Of Selected Food Crops (Cooking Banana, Tomato And Okra)

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The drying kinetic of food crops (tomato, cooking banana, and okra) was studied using oven drying method at slice thicknesses of 2, 4, 6, and 8mm and temperature of 40, 50, 60 and 70°C....

77 pages (17307 words) · Projects · 2 years ago

Design And Fabrication Of A Hybrid Aluminum Beverage Food Drink Can Crusher

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A beverage food drink aluminum can crusher was designed and developed. l'hc process involved considered the forces and ergonomic factors [or peoples use. After design calculations were...

66 pages (10359 words) · Projects · 2 years ago

Development Of Semi-Automatic Poultry Water Drinker

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Watering birds in poultry pen is a time consuming operation as this has to be continuous. It may also be unnecessarily costly. A semi-automatic poultry drinker was fabricated and tested...

57 pages (7368 words) · Projects · 2 years ago

Determination Of Physical Properties Of Black Velvet Tamarind (Daluiumguinense)

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This research looked at some se1cted properties of black velvet tamarind (Daluiumguinense) seeds, which includes the physical properties such as axial dimension, sphericity, surface area,...

45 pages (7782 words) · Projects · 2 years ago

Influence Of Split Angle On The Process Parameter Of Turmeric Rihzome (Curcuma Longa L.)

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Influence of split angle on the process parameter of turmeric rhizome (Curcuma longa) was studied with the objectives to find out the drying kinetics of turmeric at different split angle...

75 pages (12559 words) · Projects · 2 years ago

Design Modification Of A Rice Threshing Machine

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The rice thresher is a threshing machine that can easily thresh rice from the stalk and to an extent, clean the sheaves by removing the sheaves and straws. It is designed and fabricated to...

65 pages (8203 words) · Projects · 2 years ago

Evaluation Of Solar Drying Of Chilli Pepper With Integration Of Desiccant Thermal Storage

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 This work considered drying of pepper in a locally developed' solar dryer incorporating two thermal desiccants to buttress the effectiveness of the drying process while...

58 pages (13225 words) · Projects · 2 years ago

Determination Of Water Intake Characteristics Of Soils In Ohuhu In Umuahia North Local Government Area, Abia State.

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In this project titled "Determination of Water Intake Characteristics of Soils in Ohuhu in Umuahia North L.G.A", the inverse auger hole method will used to collect soil from the study area...

42 pages (5903 words) · Projects · 2 years ago

Drying Kinetics Of Sliced And Splitted Turmeric Rhizome

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The drying kinetics of sliced and splitted turmeric rhizome (Curcuma longa) was conducted using oven dryer at different drying temperature of 50 °C, 60 °C, and 70 °C and at different...

58 pages (10658 words) · Projects · 2 years ago
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