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Inventory of University of Ibadan Road Facilities

Road inventory is the compilation of information about the state and condition of the road system. This study was carried out to collect road data and analyze selected road facilities within the University of Ibadan to serve as an inventory for future purpose. This was done to help resolve the issue of insufficient information about the road facilities within the University premises.  In this project a survey of the roads was done which involved the use of photo/video log system and the Glob...

PLANT DESIGN OF 250,000KG/YR OF LINDANE

                                                                     EXECUTIVE SUMMARY      This work presents the design of a plant that will produce 250000kg/yr of lindane from benzene, chlorine and water at high temperature and pressure using direct chlorination method. The feeds are sent into a chlorinator, the crude product from the chlorinator is continuously decanted into a decanter and the bottom product HCl i...

Effects of sawdust Ash on some physical properties of concrete

CHAPTER ONE1.0 INTRODUCTION1.1 Background of StudyThere   is   need   for   affordable   building  materials  in  providing adequate housing for  teamingpopulace   of  the   world.   The  cost  of   conventional   building   materials  continue   to  increase  asmajority of the population continues to fall below the poverty line. Thus, there is the need tosearch for local materials as alternatives for the construction of functional but low-cost buildingsin bo...

Investigation on the mechanical properties of sagbama aggregate (flexural property)

ABSTRACT This study investigation on the mechanical properties of Sagbama rice granite was analyzed to determine the load that would cause ultimate flexural stress on the material when used in concrete construction .This is necessary to make decision on where it is suitable for use. This study requires the production of 12 concrete beams of 100mmx100mmx500mm with sagbama rice granite as coarse and fine aggregate. Three (3) specimens were produced to be tested at 7, 14, 21 and 28days.Mix rat...

Design and Construction of an in-situ salinometer for agricultural soils

The increase of salinity in soil and water bodies which simultaneously declines the productivity of agriculture is of great concern to the Nigerian Federation which holds agriculture as a major means of survival for its economy. Thus, the proper monitoring,use and management of soil and water bodies is a sure way to proffer solutions to food shortage and poor crop yields. This can however be achieved by the use of a fast, reliable, and accurate in-situ salinometer. A portable in-situ salinome...

DESIGN OF SOLAR STREET LIGHT SYSTEM FROM UCC WEST GATE TO ELMINA

Content   Pages   DECLARATION ii ACKNOWLEDGEMENT iii DEDICATION iv TABLE OF CONTENT v CHAPTER ONE Introduction 1 1.1 Background of the Study 1 1.2 Problem of Study 2 1.3 Objectives of Study 3 1.4 Scope of Study 3 1.5 Significance 4 CHAPTER TWO Literature Review 5 2.1 Introduction 5 2.2 Types of Street Lights 6 2.3 Photovoltaic Effect/Process 9 2.4 Charge Controller 10 2.5 Inverters 10 2.6 Battery 10 CHAPTER THREE RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 13 3.1 Introduction 13 3.2 Research Design 13 3.3 Re...

THE IMPACT OF SUPERVISION ON EMPLOYEES EFFECTIVENESS IN ORGANIZATION (A CASE STUDY OF SELECTED MINISTRY OF EDUCATION OWERRI, IMO STATE)

ABSTRACT This study on the Impact of Supervision on employees effectiveness in Organization focused on the ministry of Education Owerri, Imo State. The study used Survey Design technique. The population of the study consists of 110 staff of the ministry of Education while Yaro Yamen formula was used to determine the sample size. Both primary and Secondary sources of date were used while a 14 Hem structured questionnaire was the main instrument of data collection, the sample percentage and fr...

DEVELOPMENT OF A CASSAVA MASH SIEVING MACHINE FOR GARI PROCESSING OPERATIONS

Limited or poor food separation techniques into fine particles for further processing cause post-harvest losses of food crops and initiates the problem of food and nutritional insecurity in Nigeria. In order to solve this problem, food crops need to be processed into a lasting and nutritious consumable form through the use of mechanization. Different materials in powder form or solid form are separated by using two-level screening machines. This machine can be used in different industries lik...

THE DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF RADIO FREQUENCY COMMUNICATION LINK

ABSTRACT The aim of this project, the design and implementation of an RF communication link, is to design a communication link between a source and a destination and study the properties of the signal being generated by the source (generator). The area of interest in this work is how the signal suffers limitations like attenuation, interference and distortion etc and to observe how these limitations affect the smooth transmission of the signal as well as the amplitude of the transmitted signa...

Speed control of marine diesel engine self-tuning based on fuzzy PID control and genetic algorithm PID

The mathematical model of diesel engine and its speed regulation system are presented and computer simulation is conducted in Matlab software. Simulation results verify that the proposed method improves the control accuracy of speed of diesel engine. A fuzzy PID hybrid controller and a Genetic Algorithm PID of parameter self-adjusting is put forward in this paper. Chapter I: Case Study 3 Statement of Problem.........................................................................................

Studies on Microwave-Assisted Extraction of Drumstick Tree (Moringa oleifera) Seed Oil

ABSTRACT The need for effective and efficient means of oil extraction has been a concern in recent time. Hence, this study aimed at the oil extraction from Moringa oleifera seeds using the Microwave-Assisted extraction method. The extraction process was modeled using Response Surface Methodology (RSM). Also, the evaluation of Moringa oleifera oil as a good feedstock for biodiesel production was carried out. Oil was extracted from the M. oleifera seed kernel using Microwave-Assisted meth...

Upgrade of Water Treatment Plants to Improve Nutrient Removal

Upgrade of wastewater treatment plants to improve nutrient removal.

Impact of Petroleum Industrial Degradation on the Yield of Agricultural Produce

Abstract The study focused on the impact of petroleum industrial degradation on agricultural produce in Ilaje Local Government of Ondo state. Four research questions were developed in conformity with the purpose of the study. The study adopted survey research design. Questionnaires were administered to elicit information on crop productivity, livestock productivity, forest and aquatic organisms and therefore the strategies to cope with the impact of petroleum industrial degradation. A total o...

COMPETITION AND PROFITABILITY IN THE NIGERIAN DOWNSTREAM OIL SECTOR:A CASE STUDY OF FORTE OIL PLC

ABSTRACT Purpose:   The  main   purpose   of   this   empirical   work   is   to   identify   (if   any)   the   coherentrelationship between the concepts of competition and profitability of firms in the Nigeriandownstream oil industry, using Forte Oil Plc. (FO) as a case study. And consequently, drawup recommendations on how firms can improve their profitability in the sector.Methodology/Approach:   Case   study   methodology   is   used   to   analys...


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