Mechanical Engineering

An Optimized Exergoeconomic Model For A Gas Turbine Plant With Intercooled Compression Using The Particle Swarm Method

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 In this research work, a 100MW gas turbine (GT) plant simulated with a retrofitted compressor and intercooler was optimized using the particle swarm optimization (PSO) method....

133 pages (22979 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Development And Construction Of A Potato Grading Machine

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 A potato grading machine was developed and constructed using locally sourced material so that it will be affordable and effective. Grading as one of the most important, processes in...

71 pages (8604 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Design, Development And Performance Evaluation Of A Tilting Aluminium Melting Furnace Using Locally Sourced Fireclay Bricks

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A tilting aluminium melting furnace lined with fireclay bricks produced with clay sort from clay deposit sites within Umuahia and its environs was designed, developed and tested....

93 pages (19997 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Design Improvement On Unicem Distribution Network Using Mathematical Programming

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This study is an optimization of cement distribution in the Nigerian cement manufacturing industry with special interest in cement distribution from Unicem and Lafarge factoiy to twelve...

93 pages (20664 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Development And Performance Evaluation Of An Automated Garification Machine

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An automated gartification machine comprising a feed hopper, cassava mash metering mechanism, toasting trough, paddle screw conveyor, heating chamber, charcoal stove, air blower and...

105 pages (23661 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Design Improvement And Performance Evaluation Of An Integrated Palm Fruit Processing Machine

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An existing integrated machine for processing sterilized oil palm fruits into palm oil and nuts was improved in this study, to improve the performance. This machine, designed based on the...

62 pages (9953 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Analysis And Production Of Periwinkle Shell Reinforced Concrete Grindstone

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This study presents the results of the experimental and mechanical assessment and investigation of periwinkle shell (pws) for use as reinforcement additive in grindstone. Locally sourced...

56 pages (8766 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Investment Cost Analysis Of Brewring Industry Using Golden Guinea Breweries Nigeria Plc As Case Study

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The purpose of this study was to ascertain the break even analysis on the Brewing industry using Golden Guinea PLC as a case study. The break-even point in units and sales were...

49 pages (8551 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Restoration / Performance Evaluation Of Locally Manufactured Egg Incubator

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The locally manufactured egg incubation was designed and fabricated using available construction materials to reduce cost. The equipment was test run, Considering the following conditions;...

54 pages (9076 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Design And Fabrication Of Grain Packing Machine

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 A simple manually operated grain packing machine was design with solid work computer application tool; The machine was fabricated using local manufacturing technology and tested for...

49 pages (7623 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Analysis Of Solar Energy Audit Of C.E.E.T. Building

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Analysis of solar energy audit of CEET building. The objective of this study was to create an energy load audit of CEET building and calculations for the parameters of components needed...

51 pages (9943 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Development And Performance Evaluation Of A Motorized Periwinkle Cracking Machine

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 In order to eliminate the drudgery involved in cracking of periwinkle, this project embarked on a research on the development of a motorized periwinkle cracking machine. A motorized...

156 pages (20455 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Design, Modelling And Simulation Of A Wind Turbine Blade

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This project presents the design, modelling and simulation of a wind turbine blade based on assumed local wind speed of 7m/s with a rotor performance of 10KW. These key values were plugged...

60 pages (8821 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Design And Fabrication Of A Groundnut Oil Extracting Machine

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In this work, a groundnut oil extracting machine was designed and fabricated. The aim of this work is to design and fabricate a groundnut oil extracting machine that is cheap, light and...

66 pages (10887 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Development And Performance Evaluation Of A Mini Steam Boiler For Palm Fruit Processing

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 Digesters used in small scale palm oil processing do not have systems that will generate and inject steam inside the digester unit to maintain the temperature of the palm fruit...

53 pages (9174 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

DETERMINATION OF THE YIELD STRENGTH OF MOIST POLYMER POWDER AGGLOMERATE

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Agglomeration is a generic term used for processes of mechanical particles size enlargement, whereby fine primary particles are bonded together to form particles collectives, using...

61 pages (11445 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Evaluation Of Photovoltaic Water Pumping Systems And Its Carbon Dioxide Mitigation Potential

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 In the design of photovoltaic water pumping system, the exact estimate of the water flow is a prerequisite for optimized implementation and system strength. In this research work, an...

69 pages (17554 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Cathodic Protection Of Pipeline Corrosion With A Galvanic Anode

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 Cathodic Protection of Pipeline Corrosion with Galvanic Anode was carefully and successfully carried out. A detailed soil analysis within the premises of the Work and Services...

106 pages (21407 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Evaluation Of Pipeline, Pump, And Valve Failure During Oil Transmission (A Study Of Shell Petroleum Development Company)

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The research work titled Evaluation of pipeline, pumps and valves failure during oil transmission (A Study of Shell Transmission line) was carried cut to determine the major reasons for...

54 pages (9287 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Evaluation Of Utilization Efficiency And Improvement Potential Of Nigerian Energy Utility Sector

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The exergy concept in recent times is recognized as a veritable tool for actualizing sustainable energy development goals. This concept is based on the first and second laws of...

64 pages (11191 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Technoeconomic Evaluation Of A Solar Organic Rankine Cycle For Household Electricity Resource

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Performance evaluation of a Solar Organic Rankine System (SORS) for electricity generation was carried out to determine the suitability of the system based on local solar radiation...

63 pages (11661 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Improving Credit Evaluation For Nigerian Manufacturing Sector Using Analytical Hierarchy Process (Ahp)

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 Analytical Hierarchy Process was applied in this study to reduce time used in the appraising credit request from Nigerian manufacturing sectors by banks. The major factors/criteria...

67 pages (14621 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Analysis Of Corrosion Inhibition Efficiency Of Vernonia Amygdalina And Piper Guineense On Mild Steel In Acid Medium

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The adsorption mechanism was confirmed to be physical and spontaneous. Adsorption isotherms like Langmuir adsorption isotherm, Freudlich adsorption isotherm, and Temkin adsorption isotherm...

92 pages (18172 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Total Quality Management In Genesis Fast Food Port Harcourt

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This study investigated the level-of total quality management implementation in Genesis fast food, basically five (5) outlets in Port Harcourt. Four (4) research questions were formulated...

73 pages (13868 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Design And Fabrication Of A Manually Operated Hydraulic Press And Pull Machine

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A hydraulic press and pull machine comprising of: a frame, cylinder and piston, two threaded studs, hydraulic pump and hose, pulling clamp and a work piece support was designed, fabricated...

52 pages (6309 words) · Theses · 3 years ago
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