Ikenna D. Uchegbu's Publications

Design of Semi-Automated Stairs Climber

Transporting items, lifting objects, loads such as books, food grains etc. to store above the ground level, or even patients to move upper level from ground is a difficult task, especially where there are no lifting facilities (elevator, conveyer, etc.) available, as most buildings do not have elevator or escalators. Human labour is considered the sole option in this situation.

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Development of a Fuel Injector Training Kit

Due to the rising need for improved training aids as a result of the challenges of inadequate facilities for teaching, studies must forge on to explore and develop means in which engineering education can be delivered efficiently. As a part of the world energy system, fossil fuels play a huge role and will continue to for the foreseeable future, and

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Development of a Portable Screening Machine for Cowpeas and Lentils

Abstract— This paper presents the design and fabrication of a portable machine aimed at improving the efficiency of screening cowpeas and lentils for impurities such as stones and chaff. The project addresses the challenges faced by Nigerian consumers and retailers who traditionally screen beans by hand; a laborious and time-consuming process. The machine’s design leverages on a pneumatic system to

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