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.

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