Browsing Department of Mechanical Engineering by Title
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Adaptation, Deployment and Use of the Modern Bio fuel/Bio Power Technologies: A Case Study of Zimbabwe
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Analysis of a gear train using finite element modelling
(Industrial Engineering and Operations Management Society (IEOM Society), 2015-09)Here the theoretical maximum contact stress is calculated by Hertz equation. Also the finite element analysis of spur gear is done to determine the maximum contact stress by ANSYS 14.5. It was found that the results from ... -
Application of Fly ash and Blast Furnace Slag Stabilized Soils in Pavement Design: Case Study Harare – Mutare Road, Zimbabwe
(2015-05)This project is based on the incorporation of fly ash and blast furnace slag from industries and mines for the stabilisation of soils for pavement design and construction. The project aimed at the determination of the ... -
Bagasse Energy Cogeneration in Zimbabwe: The Technology, Possible Improvements and Setting the Right Environment
(2007-07-30)Zimbabwe has suffered electrical power shortages resulting in electrical energy imports rising to between 30% and 50% of total energy needs. Electricity generation capacity has stagnated at around 2000 Megawatts (MW) since ... -
Benchmarking Using Environmental Performance Indicators: The Japanese Experience
(Zimbabwe Institution of Engineers, 2003)The creation of wealth through engineering poses many environmental challenges for mankind. Problems of acid rain, smog, diseases related to the use of hazardous substances in both industrialised and industrialising countries ... -
Design of a bench saw cutting machine for wood with automatic braking system
(2016-09)This research paper explores the design of an automatic safety brake mechanism on a manual circular table saw machine which stops the blade from rotating when human flesh is detected in the blade proximity. Fatal injuries ... -
Design of a crushing system that improves the crushing efficiency of gold ore at a local mine: Case of Zimbabwe
(2015)Mining involves a number of processes which are useful in gold extraction. The processes involved are gravity concentrations, flotation, etc. are available for the extraction of gold metal from its ores. The common processes ... -
Design of a manually operated paper recycling machine
(2017)Paper is used daily with learning institutions such as universities and schools being the main consumers. Due to its single usage it ends up being disposed hence most of the paper waste remains idle and unutilized although ... -
Design of a mechanical cleaning device PIG (pipeline intervention gadget) connecting two transfer lines in Zimbabwe
(2016-09)In the Oil and Gas Industry, maintenance is done using a device or tool called a pig, chiefly to remove solids, dirt, and liquids from the pipelines. The aim of this work is to design and retrofit a pig which will clean 3 ... -
Design of a paper slitting and rewinding machine for a developing country, Zimbabwe
(2016-09)This paper is on the design of a paper slitting and rewinding machine for a developing economy which targets small to medium enterprises (SMEs). The current problem is the high cost of such machines on the market hence ... -
Design of a rice transplanter for Zimbabwean farmers
(IEOM Society International, 2013-04-11)Rice is a crop of growing importance in Zimbabwe but with a production of only 700 metric tonnes. This is because in wetlands it is largely grown by broadcasting of seeds and seedlings; and manual transplanting of seedlings. ... -
Design of a sawdust pelleting machine
(IEOM Society International, 2017-04-11)This paper seeks to carry out the design of a pelleting machine with a capacity of 900kg per hour for the Company X. Apparently the boilers at the plant are using wood chips, a by-product from the milling operations as ... -
Design of a small scale cereal packaging machine suitable for developing countries
(2015)Many food shortages which are being encountered in developing countries are due to lack of effective packaging which results in food loss. Packaging machines manufactured in developed countries are highly automated which ... -
Design of a vehicle door structure based on finite element method.
(2014)The performance of door assembly is very significant for the vehicle design. In the present paper, the finite element method is used in the development processes of the door assembly. The stiffness, strength, modal ... -
Design of an Automated Powered Peanut Shelling Machine.
(Mechanical engineering, 2017-06)Groundnut is predominantly grown by communal farmers in Zimbabwe. The price of shelled kernel is approximately double that of pod. Hand shelling of peanuts is a time consuming and laborious process which is mostly used in ... -
Design of an automatic tyre pressure inflation system for small vehicles
(2016-09)The advent of the tyre/automotive industry brought to a halt the savage days of long journeying by foot and suddenly introduced quick inter-city visits whilst the traveler is seated. In a bid to improve and perfect this ... -
Design of an electrically powered bending machine: case of Zimbabwe
(IEOM Society International, 2017-04-11)This paper seeks to carry out design of a small scale electrically powered bending machine for a developing nation, case for Zimbabwe. The bending of metal is of great importance in the manufacture of products such as nut ... -
Dimensioning of hybrid solar-battery-grid micro-energy power systems to alleviate domestic power outages in urban Zimbabwe: A reliability-cost approach
(Namibia Energy Institute (NEI), 2015-10)Power outages are rampant in most of Southern African countries due to inadequate electricity generation capacity by the utilities in these countries. This situation results in direct and indirect costs to both the consumers ... -
Driver Friendly Interactive Interface: Designing Conversational Interface and Driver Condition Monitoring System.
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Effects of Plasma cutting on surface integrity of mild steel
(Zimbabwe Institution of Engineers, 2013-12)Persistent fatigue failure observed in vibrating screen side plates motivated this investigation to determine the effects of plasma cutting on the surface integrity and hence fatigue performance of mild steel plates. ...
