ABSTRACTThis research project studied on the kinetics of hydrolysis of cellulose to glucose. The steps employed to achieve this project involved extraction of cellulose from sawdust and subsequently, hydrolysis of starch to simple sugar. This was followed by glucose analysis. Different experiments...

62. Refining Of Soya Bean Oil

ABSTRACTThis project work studied the refining of crude soya bean oil extracted from soya bean seed using alkali /caustic refining method. The work was carried out using phosphoric acid for the degumming /pretreatment process and sodium hydroxide for the neutralization /refining of the oil. Certain...

63. Refining Of Palm Kernel Oil

ABSTRACTThis work studied the refining of crude palm kernel oil derived from the kernels within the nut of a palm fruit.This research project was aimed at reducing the non-glycerides present in oil in their crude form using an alkali method of refining.The crude palm kernel oil was first washed...

64. Phytochemical Analysis On Moringa Oleifera And Azadrichta Indica Leaves

ABSTRACTStudies 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 in four different solvent; Ethanol, n-Hexane, Ethyl acetate and water...

65. Modification Of Surface, Physical And Chemical Properties Of Activated Carbons For Water Purification

ABSTRACTThe purpose of this work was to study the effect of chemical surface properties of activated carbons for their use in water purification. To achieve this objective, activated carbon in both granular and powdered forms namely: as received and devolatilized carbons were prepared. Proximate...

66. Head Loses In Horizontal And Vertical Orificemeter A Comparative Evaluation And Analyses With Apllication Of Statistical Method Of Data Reliability

ABSTRACTA comparative investigation was undertaken to determine the head loss coefficients for horizontally mounted and vertically mounted orifices using a Fluid mechanics and Heat transfer trainer developed in Nigeria. Experiments were carried out observing the procedure and the discharge of the...

67. Extraction And Formulation Of Perfume From Lemongrass Leaves

ABSTRACTPerfume extraction refers to the extraction of aromatic compounds from raw materials, using methods such as distillation, solvent extraction, expression or enfleurage. The extracts are either essential oils, absolutes, concretes, or butters, depending on the amount of waxes in the extracted...

68. Effect Of Particle Size On Oil Yield Using Scent Bean Seed (â€˜ozakiâ€™).

ABSTRACTThis project was done to extract and characterize bean oil according to their particle sizes. The experiment was carried out using scent bean (i.e. ‘Ozaki’, ‘Ijilizi’or ‘Azamu’) as sample. The oils were extracted by solvent extraction /leaching extraction...

69. Design And Fabrication Of Maize Corn-on-cob Tray Dryer

ABSTRACTThis study was carried out to generate a design data, design and fabricate a maize corn-on-cob tray dryer used by maize farmers. Ripped maize corns with husks were bought from the market and preserved to retained its moisture content, dehusked and thereafter, dried to a given percentage...

70. Analysis Of Bush Pear And Its Oil

ABSTRACTThe research project studies the analysis of pear and its oil. The mesocarp from edible African pear “DacryodesEdulis” were evaluated for their oil yield. The pulp from this pear were oven dried at 100oC-105oC to a moisture content level of 29%.The mesocarp was subjected to...

71. Assessment Of Carbon Monoxide (co) Level In Enugu Metropolis Monitoring Industrial And Residential Area

ABSTRACTAir pollutions pollutant showed that the extent of spreading depends on the motor vehicle traffic population of the area. This pollution strongly generated through combustion of fossil fuels presents difficult environmental challenge to societies as it could degrade the environment and...

72. Gas Flaring And Its Effect On The Environment

ABSTRACT 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 so on. It gives an...

73. The Effect Of Coriolis Force In The Vibration Of Pipeline Containing Flowing Fluid (crude Oil).

THE EFFECT OF CORIOLIS FORCE IN THE VIBRATION OF PIPELINE CONTAINING FLOWING FLUID (CRUDE OIL). CHAPTER...

74. Preservation Of Palm Wine Using Ultraviolet Radiation

PRESERVATION OF PALM WINE USING ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION ABSTRACT 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...

75. Panel Painting Using Bamboo

PANEL PAINTING USING BAMBOO CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND HISTORY Panel painting, painting executed on a rigid support—ordinarily wood or metal—as distinct from painting done on canvas. Before canvas came into general use at the end of the...

76. Design Of Molten Salt Cooler In Process Plant For Production Of 2-7 X 104 Tonnes/yr Of Phthalic Anhydride By Diret

DESIGN OF MOLTEN SALT COOLER IN PROCESS PLANT FOR PRODUCTION OF 2-7 X 104 TONNES/YR OF PHTHALIC ANHYDRIDE BY DIRET ABSTRACT The general approach to any design of a process plant involve an advanced network of Chemical Engineering processes. This equipment design project was...

77. Plans And Procedure For Assembling A Desktop Computer System

PLANS AND PROCEDURE FOR ASSEMBLING A DESKTOP COMPUTER SYSTEM CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF STUDY Desktop computer is frequently used in our...

78. Development And Use Of Nonwood Plant Fibers In Pulp And Papermaking

DEVELOPMENT AND USE OF NONWOOD PLANT FIBERS IN PULP AND PAPERMAKING CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 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 of papyrus...

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