Agricultural and Bioresource Engineering

Performance Evaluation On An Existing Motorised Paddle Type Ginger Peeling Machine

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 Peeling is one of the essential preliminary operations in processing of ginger. In this study, the performance of an existing motorized paddle type ginger peeling machine was...

45 pages (7342 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

Quality Assessment Of Ebenyi River In Ebonyi State For Domestic Purposes

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This study on the quality assessment of Ebenyi River in Ebonyi State for domestic purposes was carried out by collecting the water samples from two different locations on May, June and...

52 pages (8014 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

Evaluation Of Waste And Waste Management In Umuahia Metropolis

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 Urban areas of Nigeria arc managing wastes effectively and economically. This study evaluates the type of waste and waste management in Umuahia Capital Territory of Abia state...

48 pages (6735 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

Solid Waste Management In University Hostels In Nigeria (Case Study: Mouau)

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This research work involves the assessment of solid waste management in the university hostels in Nigeria (Case study: Mouau). This work is aimed at Characterizing and recycling of the...

76 pages (12161 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

Effects Of Household Waste (In Dumpsite) On Top Soil In Ikwuano Local Government Area Abia State.

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In Nigeria, the menace of household waste has had a deteriorating effect on the availability of soil for agricultural production and also its arability. This project drew insights from...

51 pages (10313 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

Quality Assessment Of Onuimo River, Onuimo Local Government Area Of Imo State For Irrigation Purposes

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 Agricultural use of water for irrigation is contingent in land resources as reported by FAQ, (2006). In developing countries like Nigeria, irrigated agriculture plays vital role in...

41 pages (8498 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

Effect Of Poultry Manure On Soil Hydraulic Properties

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Organic content is a key component in improving the hydraulic properties of the soil. This study focused on the effect of poultry manure on the hydraulic properties of soil samples...

53 pages (11380 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

Effect Of Waste From Abattoir On Aba River

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Samples of water were collected from various point along Aba River starting from the discharge point of the abattoir to determine the effect of abattoir work on the river. The sample was...

57 pages (10752 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

Determination Of The Physical And Mechanical Properties Of Cocoyam Corms And Cormels In Relation To The Post Harvest Processing

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This study is aimed al. determining the engineering properties of cocoyam corms and cormels relevant in the mechanization of its production and processing. Three species of cocoyam...

61 pages (12407 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

Selected Engineering Properties Of Bambara Kernel (Vigna Subterranea (L.) Verdc) As Influnced By Moisture Content

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The effects of moisture content on some physical and mechanical properties of two varieties of Bambara kernel were investigated. Some compressive resistance (force, energy and deformation...

124 pages (28597 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

Assessment Of Ntushi River In Olokoro For Domestic Purposes

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This study involved the analysis of the physico-chemical and biological properties of the Ntushi river in Olokoro, Umuahia South L.G.A of Abia state. Water Samples were collected at three...

43 pages (8176 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

Effects Of Organic Amendments On Soil Hydraulic Properties

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Application of goat manure increases thee hydraulic properties of the soil. Most of these studies are either limited to manure amendment, effect on poor size distribution. The objective of...

46 pages (8916 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

Assessment Of Quality Status Of Ogwugwu-Mbara River In Isiala Mbano L.G.A Of Imo State, Nigeria For Irrigation Purposes

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The study of the Assessment of quality status of Ogwugwu Mbara River in Isiala Mbano Local Government Area in Imo State for irrigation purposes was carried out . Water were sampled in the...

44 pages (8748 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

Effect Of Moisture Content On Physical And Thermal Properties Of Alligator Pepper Pods (Aframomum Nielegueta)

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The Physical and thermal properties of alligator pepper pods were evaluated in this study. the physical properties of Alligator pepper seed were evaluated as a function of moisture...

63 pages (12924 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

Evaluation Of The Causes Of Erosion And Solution: Case Study Umuokoro Lowa, Ihitte/Uboma Local Government Area, Imo State.

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Erosion is usually undesirable features commonly found on the soil due to natural (geological erosion) and human (accelerated erosion) activities. This research was carried out to...

48 pages (8450 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

Design And Fabrication Of A Prototyped Motorized Cassava Tuber Shredding Machine

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The prototyped motorized cassava shredding machine was designed and fabricated. The machine shows a high efficiency of 67.88 to 72.2% at 2 -14 minutes at boiling time for 100rpm while for...

64 pages (8315 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

Determination Of Some Engineering Properties Of African Oil Bean Kernel

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This study investigated some engineering properties of African oil bean kernel such as axial dimension, sphericity, surface area, bulk density, true density, weight, porosity, volume,...

80 pages (15173 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

Moisture Dependent Physical Properties Of Soybean And Wheat Grains

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Soybean otherwise known as Glycine max merilli is regarded as one of the best answers to the shortage of protein and calories deficient in the diet of many millions of people in various...

67 pages (16242 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

Determination Of Functional And Aerodynamic Properties Of Maize Flour

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The study determined the functional and aerodynamic properties of maize flour. Specific objectives of the sought to: investigate the oil absorption, gelation, foaming and emulsz)5'ing...

63 pages (14808 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

Energy Requirements For Drying Of Different Sample Geometries Of Some Selected Fruit Vegetables

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The energy requirements for drying of different sample geometries of some selected fruit vegetables was conducted at Bio Process and Food Engineering Laboratory, Michael Okpara University...

128 pages (22836 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

Design, Fabrication And Testing Of A Hand Operated Poultry Deep Litter Waste Removal Machine

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 The manually operated poultry litter removal machine was fabricated to address the challenges associated with the local method of poultry litter removal in a deep litter system of...

58 pages (11063 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

The Effects Of Tractor Coupled Implement On Soil Type Field Efficiency, Power And Energy Requirement In Umudike, Abia State

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 An implement made up of a combination of soil working tools was developed and tested. The Implement was intended to enable 45-55 hp tractors to complete a seedbed in a single pass...

49 pages (11053 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

Development And Performance Evaluation Of A Motorized Ginger Juice Expression Machine

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 Long storage period and over drying deteriorate oleoresin content of ginger rhizome, hence, the need to process fresh ginger rhizomes. Ginger juice obtained from mechanical...

128 pages (21029 words) · Theses · 4 years ago

Digestion Of Cassava Starch Effluent Blended With Cassava Peels For Biogas Production

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 Comparative study of biogas production from four different blends of Cassava Starch Effluent and Cassava Peels obtained from Cassava Starch Mills, Uli, Anambra State was carried out....

83 pages (14742 words) · Theses · 4 years ago

Design And Construction Of Forced Convection Indirect Solar Dryer

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This project presents the design and construction of indirect forced convection solar crop dryer for drying moringa leaves. The dryer is made up of the drying chamber and four collectors,...

74 pages (12189 words) · Projects · 4 years ago
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