Mechanical Technology Research Papers/Topics

An Assessment of Competencies of Students Performance in Conventional Lathe Machining at the Higher National Diploma (HND) Level: A Case Study of Koforidua and Accra Polytechnics

ABSTRACT The rationale for this write up generally enlighten the students and especially the practical lecturers and instructors to have a broader perspective about ascertaining the competencies of students performance level of conventional lathe machine usage in the Polytechnics, the various competencies and strategies adopted in teaching the practical skills and to discover the reasons for the low performance of Higher National Diploma (HND) graduate in the industries on the use of convent...

AN ASSESSMENT OF THE MAINTENANCE CULTURE OF GOVERNMENT VEHICLES IN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS IN THE AKIM-ODA MUNICIPAL ASSEMBLY IN THE EASTERN REGION OF GHANA

ABSTRACT  The main aim of this study was to explore the challenges in maintaining Government Vehicles in Senior High Schools. Basically, the research examined the maintenance culture of Government Vehicles in Senior High Schools in the Akim –Oda Municipal Assembly in the Eastern Region. A survey was conducted with a sample size of forty (40) mainly Headmasters, Assistant Headmasters and school drivers. The research design that was used in the study is a descriptive survey and document...

Investigation into the Effect of Scrap Metal Usage on Locally Manufactured Domestic Machines in the Cape Coast Metropolis

Background to the study In a study conducted by Zerboc (2003), in a developing country like Ghana, the problems associated with solid waste management are more acute than in a developed country. Lack of financial resources and infrastructure to manage waste creates a vicious cycle; lack of resources leads to low quality of service provision which leads to fewer people willing to pay for said services, which in turn further erodes the resource base and so on (Kuniyal et al. 1998). The pro...

SAFETY AUDIT OF LOCALLY INSTALLED LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS (LPG) TECHNOLOGY FOR LIGHT COMMERCIAL VEHICLES IN THE HO MUNICIPALITY OF GHANA

ABSTRACT    The principal aim of this project is to contribute its quota to development of converted automobiles to ultimately serve intended purposes, protect lives and properties absolutely against liquefied petroleum gas related accidents and to update knowledge and practice on Technology for accelerated development of the Ho Municipality, enhance policy analysis by Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority and serve as a contribution to nation building. Random sample size of 212 conve...

UTILISATION OF HEALTH AND SAFETY MEASURES AMONG STUDENTS IN MECHANICAL WORKSHOPS OF TECHNICAL SCHOOLS- CASE STUDY OF ASUANSI AND CAPE COAST TECHNICAL INSTITUTES

ABSTRACT The general objective of this study was to investigate the utilization of health and safety measures among students of Asuansi and Cape Coast Technical Institutes. This study employed descriptive method to gather the relevant data obtained from the research area. The study used quantitative research approach for the study. The population for the study was 100. The population was made up of mechanical engineering students at Asuansi Technical and Cape Coast Technical Institutes. Pur...

ASSESSING THE PERCEPTION OF VEHICLE OWNERS AND MECHANICS ON THE EFFICIENCY OF FUEL INJECTION COMPARED TO CARBURETOR ENGINES OF VEHICLES IN THE TAMALE METROPOLIS

ABSTRACT The study assessed the perception of people on the efficiency of fuel injection and carburetor engines of vehicles in the Tamale Metropolis following an increase in the number of vehicles. The growth in the number of vehicles has significantly created a apperception on the efficiency and performance of carburetor or fuel injection engines. The study therefore evaluated the perception of people on the performance and efficiency of fuel injection and carburetor engines of vehicles us...

A STUDY INTO PRACTICAL SKILLS ACQUISITION OF WELDING STUDENTS: A CASE STUDY AT ST. JOHN’S VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE, IN THE NANDOM DISTRICT OF UPPER WEST REGION

ABSTRACT This study sought to investigate the factors that affect acquisition of skills among the welding students of St. John‟s Vocational Technical of the Nandom District of the Upper West Region. It intends to seek the opinion of students‟ attitude towards welding programmed regarding the Vocational/Technical Skills offered to them. To see whether or not how the qualification of the teachers can influence the learners/students‟ acquisition of skills? That is to say if the teach...

IMPACT OF MECHANICAL INDUSTRIES ON THE ENVIRONMENT -A CASE STUDY IN TWIFU ATTI MORKWA MUNICIPALITY IN THE CENTRAL REGION OF GHANA

ABSTRACT The main purpose of the study was to investigate the impact of mechanical industries on the environment in Twifu Atti-Morkwa Municipality in the Central Region. This study employed case study research design. The researcher used quantitative research approach. The population for this study was the workers of the Twifo oil plantation in the Twifo Atti-Morkwa Municipality. The entire population for this study was 123. Random sampling method was used to select 92 respondents for the stu...


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