Thesis Abstract

The project studied the manufacture of cement production in Nigeria using Ukpilla as a case study. It enables us to compare the differences between Ukpilla cement factory production and other cement company in the nation. Furthermore to look into the problems of Raw material acquisition e.g. Gypsum and supply of power which affects maximum production, the types of cement produced with particular reference to Portland cement, the problems of transportation and solution of conveyance from the site to the factory. The way forward on how to raise fund from National Banks and Foreign Banks has been suggested.

Thesis Overview

INTRODUCTION
1.1 GENERAL STATEMENT

This project is titled- cement manufacturing! production in Nigeria- a case
study of Edo cement factory, Ukpilla. The project is about the production of
cement, the processes that the raw materials undergo from the start to the
finishing point, the layout of plant and the distribution of the products.
1.2 CONCEPTS INVOLVED
The main concepts involved are the raw materials setting up of the plant,
production of cement and finally distribution and costs of labour and
maintenance.
1.2.1 THE CONCEPT OF THE RAW MATERIALS
The raw materials are the substances used in the production of the
cement. The materials include:
i. Limestone
ii. Gypsum
iii. Water
THE CONCEPT OF THE LAYOUT OF PLANT
This concept deals with the design and the agreement of the
components of the production plant from the start of production to the final
point where the products are realized. These components are:
i. Jaw crusher-s
ii. Raw mills
iii. Kilns
iv. Coal mills
v. Cement mills
vi. Packing plant (Silos)
1.2.3 THE CONCEPT OF PRODUCTION
The concept deals with the production itself. The various processes that the raw
materials wider went to become the finished product (cement).
1.2.4 THE CONCEPT OF DISTRIBUTION
Here, the distribution is done through lorries. These takes the finished products
to the purchasers (end users).
1.2.5 THE CONCEPT OF MAINTENANCE
This deals with the servicing and maintenance of the various components of the
production plants. The techniques used are:
i. Greasing
ii. Oiling
iii. Cleaning
iv. General servicing
THE CONCEPT OF I.ABOURS
This deals with labour and its costs. The strength of the work force and nearness
of the raw materials to the production plant. It also involves the cost of
maintenance of the production plant.
1.3 STATEMENT OF PROBLEM
Cement being a very important actor in the provision of housing and
accommodation for Nigeria. Its production needs to be streamlined for
maximum efficiency and output The plant has to be properly designed and
installed. These are basically engineering
problems.
1.4 AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY
1. To examine the manufacture of cement production in Nigeria an Ukpilla as a
case study
2. To compare the differences between Ukpilla cement factors production and
other cement company in the nation
3. To look into the problems of Raw material acquisition eg Gypsum and the
supply of power which affects maximum production.
L5 METHODOLOGY
The method use in this project was research and visits to Edo cement factory
Ukpilla.