• Effect of Moisture Content on the Thermal Properties of Horse-Eye Bean Seeds Relevant To Its Processing 

  Patrick Ejike, Ide; Oluka, Ike; Paul Chukwuka, Eze

  The specific heat, thermal conductivity and thermal diffusivity of the Horse-Eye bean (Mucuna sloanei) were determined as a function of moisture content using the method reported by A.O.A.C (2000). The sample varieties ...

• Computational Model of the Fuel Consumption and Exhaust Temperature of a Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Using Matlab/Simulink 

  Dilibe Ifeanyi, Ntunde

  A model of a diesel engine and its electronic control system was developed to investigate the engine behaviour in a vehicle simulation environment. The modelled quantities were brake torque, fuel consumption and exhaust ...

• Construction, Operation and Measuring Process of Test Reactor for Biogas Production 

  Vindis, Peter; Kelc, Damijan; Lakota, Miran; Berk, Peter; Oslaj, Matjaz

  The purpose of the research is to build an experimental reactor to study and optimize the production of biogas and its composition from energy crops and other materials of organic origin. An experimental reactor in a biogas ...

• Physical Properties of African Star Apple Fruits and Seeds 

  Onyekachi Igbozulike, Augustine; Michael Oyinloye, Gbenga; Onyejefu, Odirachukwu; Dirioha, Cyprain; Dickson Diabana, Patrick

  This research examines the physical properties of African star apple (Chrysophyllum albidum) fruits and seeds. The dimensions were measured with vernier calliper and the dimensional properties were computed using appropriate ...

• Development of a Motorised Plantain Chipping Machine and Performance Evaluation Using Response Surface Methodology 

  Etoamaihe, Ukachi J; Isaac, Sylvia O

  A motorised plantain chipping machine was developed. The machine is made up of a cutting device, a feeding mechanism, the support frame and an electric motor as a source of power. The cutting mechanism consists of the ...

• Automatic Feeder for Domestic and Wild Animals on Pastures 

  Trisovic, Tomislav; Koprivica, Ranko; Grgur, Branimir; Rafailovic, Lidija; Popovic, Milica; Trisovic, Zaga; Veljkovic, Biljana

  This paper presents a prototype of an automatic feeder for domestic and wild animals in organic farming. A simple, self-contained domestic and wild animal feeder was presented that has fully autonomous operation for up to ...

• The Importance of Introducing a Direct Food Distribution Manufactured By Agricultural Production in a Single Economy 

  Arnautovic, Ivan; Jokic, Maja; Laban, Bogdan; Popovic, Dragana; Popovic, Slobodan; Nastic, Sanda

  The agricultural sector should be organized in such a way that agricultural products that create highways in the form of production and sale of food should be supplied through direct food supply distribution chains. In ...

• Effect of Process Conditions on Sandbox Seed Oil Yield by Mechanical Expression: A Response Surface Approach 

  Onwe, David Nwabueze; Bamgboye, Adeleke Isaac

  Cost of solvent oil extraction methods has made mechanical oil expression a desirable alternative. The effect of process variables on mechanical oil expression from sandbox seed was studied. The experimental design used ...

• Development of a Single Screw Extruder for the Production of Wood-Plastic Composite 

  Omoniyi, Temidayo; Adesanya, Dare

  This study was carried out to design, fabricate, assemble and evaluate the performance of a laboratory scale wood-plastic composite (WPC) single screw extruder that can be used for recycling wood and plastic waste materials ...

• Application of Image Analysis for Determination of Rapeseed Dimensions Using IOT Concept 

  Markovic, Dusan; Koprivica, Ranko; Veljkovic, Biljana; Vujicic, Dejan; Pesovic, Uros; Randjic, Sinisa

  The paper analyzes the geometric characteristics of seeds, uniformity and cross - sectional area of rapeseed, on the basis of which the equivalent diameter was calculated. Knowing the dimensions of seeds is important in ...

• Innovative Solution in the Modeling of Food Distribution Channels as a Factor of Successful Organization of Agricultural Production 

  Radovic, Stojanka

  Profit maximization in the agricultural sector should go in the direction that will enable agricultural products to be marketed through a realistic distribution channel. This applies in particular to the distribution channel ...

• An Analysis of the State Of Wheels of Forklifts in Exploitation 

  Gavanski, Dusan

  The aim of this paper is to analyze the state of the wheeles on the forklifts wheels in exploatation. The methodology is presented that was used to analysis the state of forklifts wheels. The descriptive method based on a ...

• Development of a Multi-Roller Abrasive Cassava Peeling Machine 

  Edeh, John

  A simple to operate, maintain and affordable multi-roller abrasive cassava peeling machine comprising a feed section, peeling chamber, abrasive surface, tuber discharge chute and waste peel chute was designed, fabricated ...

• Effect of Freeze Drying On Qualities of Fresh Cow Milk and Soy Cheeses 

  Paul, Tosin; Adejumo, Bolanle; Nwakuba, Nnaemeka; Igbozulike, Augustine

  The effect of freeze drying on the qualities of fresh cow milk and soy milk cheeses was investigated, with a view to preserve and present them in a more stable and portable form. The cow milk cheese and soy milk cheese ...

• Measurement Bridge for Large Grain Moisture Content Determination 

  AL-Rawi, Muhanned

  This paper describes the development of a moisture-measuring instrument suitable for large grains. The paper seeks to do the measurement based on the propagation of microwaves through materials of different moisture levels. ...

• Irrigation System Based on Arduino Uno Microcontroller 

  Abdulhamid, Mohanad; Njoroge, Kimani

  In crop production, a healthy water balance is essential for high quality yields. Under-watered crops suffer from nutrient deficiencies while over-watered plants are more susceptible to diseases pressure and can in some ...

• Application of GIS Tools for Preparation of Input Data for HBV-Light Hydrological Model 

  Gregoric, Enika; Matovic, Gordana; Pocuca, Vesna

  The role of hydrological models in water management is significant. One of their important applications is the development and management of water resources, including water quality and sediment transport. Semi-distributed ...

• Feasibility of Using Sawdust Ash of Gmelina Arborea Roxb. Tree in Abia State of Nigeria as Admixture in Production of Concrete 

  Babalola, Oluwaseun; Etteben, Michael; Ezejiofor, Nkiru; Nneji, Nnaemeka; Eze, David; Orji, Francis; Igbozulike, Augustine

  Gmelina arborea Roxb.,is a rainforest tree that is found in tropical region. The study investigates the feasibility and effect on the properties of concrete by using sawdust ash as pozzolan produced from Gmelina arborea ...

• Approval of Financial Analysis in the Management of Agricultural Company 

  Radovic, Stojanka

  An agricultural company is a living organism that tends to evolve. In order to achieve this, it is necessary to implement adequate planning, establish controls and analytical procedures that are used in all aspects of the ...

• Analysis of the Causes of IC Engine Failure and Proposal for Its Removal 

  Krstic, Vojislav; Muzdeka, Slavko; Krstic, Bozidar

  After the failure of the internal combustion IC engine, certain measures were taken to eliminate it. Following the implementation of these measures, motor failure again occurred following the same mechanism of occurrence. ...

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