Agricultural and Bioresource Engineering

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 · 3 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 · 3 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 · 3 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 · 3 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 · 3 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 · 3 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 · 3 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 · 3 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 · 3 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 · 3 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 · 3 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 · 3 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 · 3 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 · 3 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 · 3 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 · 3 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 · 3 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 · 3 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 · 3 years ago

Production And Evaluation Of Particleboards From Saw Dust And Rice Husk Using Modified Cassava Starch As Adhesive

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Rice husk, saw dusk and cassava modified starch were obtain, processed, or crushed into uniform size (2mm). investigation into the properties of the modified starch showed that the pot...

101 pages (19295 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Modeling And Optimization Of Bioethanol Production Process From Lignocellulosic Material

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This study was on modeling and optimization of bioethanol production process from a lignocellulosic material. The process entailed separate hydrolysis and fermentation (SJ{F) of corn...

129 pages (26403 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Studies Of The Energy Properties Of Some Non-Timber Forest Tree Residues As Fuel

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A study was undertaken to determine the energy properties of three non-timber forest tree residues, Bush Mango (irvingia), Achi (Brachystegia eurycoma) Wind Para Rubber (Hevea...

105 pages (20683 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Assessment Of Water Quality Parameters Along Imo River, Nigeria

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Quality assessment of water is not only for suitability for human consumption but also in relation to its agricultural, recreational, and commercial uses, and its ability to sustain...

94 pages (19996 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Development And Evaluation Of Passive Cabinet Solar Dryer Primed With Solar Cell

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Two identical passive cabinet solar dryer of 50kg capacity each were designed and fabricated (one with regulator and other without regulator at the vents). One of the dryers was...

141 pages (33370 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Development Of Manual Operated Oilbean Slicing Equipment

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A manual operated oil bean slicing equipment which would be affordable, simple to operate and easy to maintain by local and/or small scale farmers and proccssors was designed and...

52 pages (6767 words) · Projects · 3 years ago
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