Agricultural and Bioresource Engineering

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

Waste Management In Agro-Based Industries: Case Studies Of Stat Ni. Ltd, And Seasons Farm Nig. Ltd.

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Managing wastes from oil palm industry encompasses environmental impacts of the palm oil manufacturing process and waste water generated; which are mainly decanter cake, empty fruit...

87 pages (17091 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Design And Fabrication Of A Palm Nut Cracking Machine

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Palm kernel which is one of the by products of palm tree is of great importance to the human race and highly sought for, because it contains oil which could be consumed directly or used as...

55 pages (11050 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Drying Kinetics And Phytochemical Evaluation Of Picralima Nitida

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The drying kinetics Picralima Nitida was conducted at Emery laboratory using an oven dryer at different drying temperature of 50 °C 60 °C, and 70 °C and with a microwave oven at different...

45 pages (7878 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Study And Design Of Erosion Control Structures For Ndoro, Ikwuano L.G.A. Abia State

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The study and design of Erosion control structures for Ndoro. lkwuano L.G.A. Abia State was carefully carried out the parameters needed for the design were well defined b identifying the...

51 pages (9295 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Design And Fabrication Of Grain Dryer Utilizing Charcoal As Fuel

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The design and fabrication of grain dryer utilizing charcoal as fuel is specifically for grain drying in the preservation of grains for food consumption and different range of'...

58 pages (8396 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Design And Fabrication Of Plastic Water Tank Washing Machine

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Experimental research on design and fabrication of tank washing machine using local material was done within MOUAU Engineering workshop and its Environment. The tank washing machine was...

62 pages (10234 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Evaluation Of Waste Management Techniques In Nigerian Breweries Aba, Abia State

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A study was carried out to evaluate wastes generated in Nigerian Breweries Aba, Abia state. Samples of the waste were collected in the months of July, August and September, 2017. The...

46 pages (9331 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Evaluation Of Water Distribution System In Mouau Towards Environmental Sustainability Of Distribution Pipes (Case Study Of Entrepreneurship Building Mouau)

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The purpose of distribution system is to deliver water to consumer at appropriate quality, quantity and pressure. Water distribution system can also be used for commercial establishments,...

52 pages (8356 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Soil-Industrial Effluent Interactions And Their Engineering Behaviour

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Effluent is inevitable in the industrial world but its discharge into the surface lands and surface flows has been a very serious problem as it poses a serious threat to future...

117 pages (20658 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Design And Development Of A Mechanical Rotary Power Inter - Row Crop Weeder

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The operations involved in the crop production cycle include land clearing, land forming! land levelling, tillage, and crop establishment, harvesting and post-harvest operations. Crop...

70 pages (14838 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Effect Of Catchment Hydrology On Soil Erosion At Ndoru

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Soil erosion and its associated problems have become a matter of concern in our society today. Catchment hydrology is an important engineering factor when considering soil conservation,...

52 pages (8913 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Soil Erosion And Its Control In Amawom Oboro, Ikwuano Local Government Area, Abba State.

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This project was designed to take a field reconnaissance survey of areas affected by gully erosion and to identify the causes and extent of damage done to the soil by gully erosion in...

54 pages (8575 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Design And Fabrication Of A Motorized Rotating Drum Mixer

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A motorized rotating drum mixer was designed and fabricated. The machine has '-4 a capacity of 5.51iters.Performance tests on the machine showed that the best mix of feed (batch with...

57 pages (5806 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Design And Development Of A Prototype Lawn Mower Using Nylon Blade As The Cutting Tool

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A gasoline operated- modified lawn mower for cutting grass using Nylon blade as the cutting tool was designed. developed and tested. The cutting mechanism was made of a Nylon blade rigidly...

58 pages (8260 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Determination Of Some Selected Engineering Properties Of Two Different Species Of African Oil Bean Seed (Pentaclethra Macropliylla Benth) In Relation To Their Processing

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The physical and mechanical properties of two Varieties of African Oil Bean sees were evaluated in this study. This was done to provide scientific data to help in designing...

71 pages (11669 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Quality Assessment And Evaluation Of Suitability Of Rainfed Water For Drinking And Irrigation Purposes In Aguluzigbo Community In Anambra State

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This project is focused on quality assessment and evaluation of suitability of rainfed water for drinking and irrigation purpose in Aguluzigbo community in Anambra state. A rain water...

39 pages (6140 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Effects Of Waste Water From Fish Pond On Some Selected Engineering Properties Of Soil (Case Study Of Mouau Fish Farm)

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Field experiment was conducted during the raining season at the fish farm of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture. Umudike (MOUAU) on the sandy loam soil to test the effects of waste...

55 pages (10015 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Assessment Of The Impact Of Sediment Deposits In Water Reservoir: (A Study Of National Root Crop Research Institutes' Dam Umudike, Abia State)

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The biggest threat to reservoirs after their construction, which reduces their capacity, life cycle and water quality, is sediments carried by the inflowing streams. The study on the...

68 pages (12454 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Design And Fabrication Of A Steam Distillation Equipment For Extraction Of Essential Oils From Ginger Rhizomes

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The importance of plants to man cannot be overemphasized. From the agricultural sector to the areas of medicine, the benefits of plants have threaded the fabrics of our modern world....

69 pages (11381 words) · Projects · 3 years ago
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