Construction of a Simple Size Reduction Machine

Construction of a Simple Size Reduction Machine   Abstract of Construction of a Simple Size Reduction Machine This project (Construction Of A Simple Size Reduction Machine) It was constructed locally with the use of local materials and tools in I.M.T mechanical Engineering workshop.  The various parts of the equipment were constructed separately using mild steel…

Fabrication of Candle Mould With Twenty Four (24) Holes

Fabrication of Candle Mould With Twenty Four (24) Holes   Abstract of Fabrication of Candle Mould With Twenty Four (24) Holes The candle mould has twenty four (24) holes which could produce twenty four (24) quality candle sticks Aluminum, a non ferrous metal was used as the construction material for the mould the type of…

Production of Plant Mirror Using Local Raw Material

Production of Plant Mirror Using Local Raw Material   Abstract of Production of Plant Mirror Using Local Raw Material This project “production of plane mirror using local raw material” is meant to study the possibility of producing plane mirror using sand rich in silica as its major local raw material. Plane mirror is produced by…

Characterization of Some Branded Motor Oil

Characterization of Some Branded Motor Oil   Abstract of Characterization of Some Branded Motor Oil This project work, characterization of some branded motor oil was aimed at studying and analyzing the characteristics/properties of lubricating oils of various brands it also exphered the origin, properties, refining and exploration techniques of crude oil to produce variety of products…

Design and Construction of a Refrigerating Unit

Design and Construction of a Refrigerating Unit   Abstract of Design and Construction of a Refrigerating Unit The design and construction of s refrigerating unit is handled from the knowledge of the working principles of laws of thermodynamics. The size of the containing vessel i.e the case as established to be of 45cm by 32…

A Comparative Study of Chemical and Microwave Synthesized Activated Carbon From Corn Cob

A Comparative Study of Chemical and Microwave Synthesized Activated Carbon From Corn Cob   Chapter One of A Comparative Study of Chemical and Microwave Synthesized Activated Carbon From Corn Cob INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF STUDY Activated carbon, also widely known as activated charcoal or activated coal is a form of carbon which has been processed to…

Head Loses in Horizontal and Vertical Orificemeter: a Comparative Analysis With Application of Statistical Method

Head Loses in Horizontal and Vertical Orificemeter a Comparative Analysis With Application of Statistical Method   Chapter One of Head Loses in Horizontal and Vertical Orificemeter a Comparative Analysis With Application of Statistical Method INTRODUCTION Background of the study Fluid mechanics deals with the study of all fluids under static and dynamic situations. Fluid mechanics…

Extraction of Formulation of Perfume From Plant

Extraction of Formulation of Perfume From Plant               Chapter One of Extraction of Formulation of Perfume From Plant INTRODUCTION The word perfume derives from the latin ―per fumum‖ meaning through smoke, is fragrant liquid that is sprayed or rubbed on the skin or clothes to give a pleasant smell. Extraction of perfume from various plants…

Repair and Refurbishment of a Centrifugal Pump

Repair and Refurbishment of a Centrifugal Pump   Abstract of Repair and Refurbishment of a Centrifugal Pump The aim of this project was to restore and renovate one phase, one horse power centrifugal pump to its normal operating condition for future practical purposes. The work started with fault finding/trouble shooting, a method of closing the…

Construction of Packed Distillation Column

Construction of Packed Distillation Column   Abstract of Construction of Packed Distillation Column This is an abstract on the construction of a packed distillation column. A packed distillation column is used in the separating process distillation that is the separation of two miscible liquids. It was constructed by marking out the dimension of the column,…

Construction of a Standard Drawing Desk

Construction of a Standard Drawing Desk   Abstract of Construction of a Standard Drawing Desk This project is a fabrication of a standard drawing writing desk using the cheapest, effective and most readily available materials. Method of maintenance and services were also taken into consideration. The functional aspect of the equipment was also given adequate…

Construction of a Fluidzed Bed Reactor

Construction of a Fluidzed Bed Reactor   Abstract of Construction of a Fluidzed Bed Reactor The project is the construction of fluidised bed reactor. After a detailed research mild steel was chosen as the material of construction based on its inherent properties. The construction process entitles the marketing out of the sheet to the specified…

Comparative Analysis of Coal, Fuel Oil and Natural Gas for Cement Production

Comparative Analysis of Coal, Fuel Oil and Natural Gas for Cement Production   Abstract of Comparative Analysis of Coal, Fuel Oil and Natural Gas for Cement Production This study is a comparative analysis of the use of coal, fuel oil and natural gas for cement production noting their physical and chemical properties, cost and availability,…

Phytochemical Analysis of Moringa Oleifera and Azadrichta Indica Leaves

Phytochemical Analysis of Moringa Oleifera and Azadrichta Indica Leaves   Abstract of Phytochemical Analysis of Moringa Oleifera and Azadrichta Indica Leaves Studies were conducted to determine the phytochemicasl present in moringa olrifera and Azadrichta indica leaves. Leaves for this work were washed, room dried ground to powder. The ground leave for both sample were soaked…

Gas Flaring and It’s Effect on the Environment

Gas Flaring and It’s Effect on the Environment   Abstract of Gas Flaring and It’s Effect on the Environment This work deals with the multi-faceted impact of gas flaring on a global scale and the different approach employed by researchers to measuring gas flared and its resulting emissions and the effect on environment, life and…

The Effect of Coriolis Force in the Vibration of Pipeline Containing Flowing Liquid (Crude Oil)

  The Effect of Coriolis Force in the Vibration of Pipeline Containing Flowing Liquid (Crude Oil)   Chapter One of The Effect of Coriolis Force in the Vibration of Pipeline Containing Flowing Liquid (Crude Oil) INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND In the design of pipeline filled with flowing fluid, it is imperative that the vibration properties of the…

Preservation of Palm Wine Using Ultraviolet Radiation

Preservation of Palm Wine Using Ultraviolet Radiation   Abstract of Preservation of Palm Wine Using Ultraviolet Radiation This study was aimed at the preservation of palm wine using ultraviolet radiation. The experiments were done using an ultraviolet sterilizer at time intervals of 2, 4,7,25 and 29hours. The freshly tapped palm wine was first analyzed and…

Development and Use of Nonwood Plant Fibers in Pulp and Papermaking

Development and Use of Nonwood Plant Fibers in Pulp and Papermaking   Chapter One of Development and Use of Nonwood Plant Fibers in Pulp and Papermaking INTRODUCTION HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY The earlist information about usage of grasses as a writing material dates back to 3000 be in Egypt where the pressed pith tissue…

An Emission Inventory of Pollutant

An Emission Inventory of Pollutant   Abstract of An Emission Inventory of Pollutant Pollutant emissions in Enugu urban are generally from the combustion of petroleum products and to a negligible extent, solid waste disposal by open burning. The quantity of petroleum products consumed within Enugu urban was obtained in the spot” from the functional fuel…

Effect of Liquid Flow Rate and Gas Flow Rate on a Packed Absorption Tower and Repair of Equipment

Effect of Liquid Flow Rate and Gas Flow Rate on a Packed Absorption Tower and Repair of Equipment   Abstract of Effect of Liquid Flow Rate and Gas Flow Rate on a Packed Absorption Tower and Repair of Equipment The purpose of the project is to study the effect of liquid flow rate and gas…

Bleaching of Palm Oil Using Activated Charcoal

Bleaching of Palm Oil Using Activated Charcoal   Abstract of Bleaching of Palm Oil Using Activated Charcoal This project work is on the bleaching of palm oil using activated charcoal. The charcoal used for this work was made from pieces of animal bone by carbonization method. It was then activated into two different samples. Firstly,…

Production of Alkali Using Local Raw Material

Production of Alkali Using Local Raw Material Abstract of Production of Alkali Using Local Raw Material The project aims to develop a flow process to obtain the optimum temperature and time necessary for the maximum recovery of alkali present in palm inflorescence. On this ground, a preliminary experiment was performed. During this process, both male…

Use of Local Pigments and Extenders for Formulation & Production of Emulsion Paint

Use of Local Pigments and Extenders for Formulation & Production of Emulsion Paint   Abstract of Use of Local Pigments and Extenders for Formulation & Production of Emulsion Paint The major aim of this project research work is to produce emulsion paint from locally sourced pigment & extenders. The materials used for the production was…

The Effect of Particle Size on the Extraction of Oil From Groundnut

The Effect of Particle Size on the Extraction of Oil From Groundnut   Abstract of The Effect of Particle Size on the Extraction of Oil From Groundnut The aim of this research project was to determine the effect of particle size on the extraction of oil from groundnut. The successful extraction of the project require…