TRADE PROJECT

DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT AND PERFOMANCE

OF A ROLLER BROOM

NAME: DAVID OBONYO

INDEX:5781010386

COURSE: CCPRO

COURSE CORDE:1501

ADMISSION:2018/1105

INSTITUTION: THE ELDORET NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC

PRESENTED TO KENYA NATIONAL EXAMINATION COUNCIL

[KNEC] FOR PARTIAL FULFILMENT OFTHE REQUIREMENT FOR AWARD OF

CERTIFICATE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING [PRODUCTION OPTION]

EXAM SERIES: JULY 2022

 DECLARATION

I hereby declare that this project title broom roller is done by myself in department of mechanical
engineering under supervision of Mr. Kimwole
The information by from literature has been duly acknowledged in the text and list of reference
provided. No part of this work has been presented for another award of certificate in any
institution.

NAME:

SIGNATURE: …………………….

DATE: ……………………………………

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 DEDICATION

My dedication goes to my beloved parents, family at large, aunts and uncles, cousin and friends,
Mr.KIMWOLE and my classmates for the support and humble time they have provided through
financing this project and enabling achievements of my goals. I also want to appreciate their
tremendous contribution and assistance they extended during the time of my course.

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I would like to express my thanks to Almighty God for the great care He provided to me and my
family at large. My sincere gratitude to my beloved parents who have struggled to ensure the
persuasion of my education successfully despite the fact it has been very difficult thus offering a
wonderful contribution towards my career and their encouragement for better future.
I also thank Mr.kimwole for guiding and editing my work together with my classmates. Also
thankingThe eldoret national polPain community as a whole for the good time, peaceful and
conducive environment they have given to me during my studies.

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 ABSTRACT

It discusses the problem identification and possible solution of the roller broom in the society.
The identification of project title roller broom came as a result of problem identification and
solution. It also discuses the parameters of the project.
These details the procedures involved in project production and the specific time for each
activity involved in production of the project.
It discuss the progress in production of the project and activities undertaken. It also involves the
results obtained, cost and safety to be taken in production of the project.
It entails the experimentation, conclusion and recommendation of the project.

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CONTENTS
DECLARATION........................................................................................................................................i
DEDICATION...........................................................................................................................................ii
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT....................................................................................................................iii
ABSTRACT..........................................................................................................................................iv
CHAPTER ONE........................................................................................................................................1
1.0 INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT DESIGN.................................................................................1
1.1 PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION....................................................................................................1
1.2 POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS IDENTIFICATION.............................................................................1
1.3 SELECT THE MOST SUITABLE SOLUTIONS.........................................................................1
1.4 INDENTIFICATION OF THE TASK.........................................................................................1
CHAPTER TWO.......................................................................................................................................3
2.0 REPORT ON TRADE PROJECT IN ROLLER BROOM..........................................................3
2.1 PROCEDURE..................................................................................................................................3
2.2 SPECIFICATION OF DURATON OF TIMING OF EACH ACTIVITIES...............................3
CHAPTER THREE...................................................................................................................................4
3.0 PREPARATION OF REPORT......................................................................................................4
3.1.0 COMPARISON OF PROGRESS................................................................................................4
3.1.1 THE SCOPE OF THE DESIGN PROJECT.......................................................................4
3.2 ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN.......................................................................................................4
3.2.1 RESULTS OBTAINED................................................................................................................4
3.3.0 SAFETY AND COSTING............................................................................................................4
3.3.1 SAFETY........................................................................................................................................4
3.3.2 COSTING......................................................................................................................................5
3.4 RELEVANCE OF THE PROJECT TO THE SOCIETY......................................................5
CHAPTER FOUR.....................................................................................................................................6
4.1 EVALUATION................................................................................................................................6
4.2 REPORT ON FUNCTION AND ABILITY OF THE PROJECT...............................................6
Enhance safety to worker.....................................................................................................................6
Utilizes labor in working place............................................................................................................6
4.3 RECOMMENDATION AND IMPROVEMENT TO BE MADE AND CONCLUSION...........6
Use of metals that resist heavy load/force............................................................................................6
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 It should be operated manually............................................................................................................6
It should hold the work firmly.............................................................................................................6
4.4 CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................6
4.5 REFFERENCES..............................................................................................................................7

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 CHAPTER ONE

1.0 INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT DESIGN

1.1 PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION
The project design faces a number of problems, during its work as below;
 Material purchase varied in dimension, quality, quantity, size, and durability.
 Error in measurement and variation, the designed project took longer time to be
completed
 Power blackout that hindered machine operation e.g., lathe, welding, drilling, and
cutting
 Accident also happened in the workshop e.g., cutting size and welding fumes.

1.2 POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS IDENTIFICATION

In the area of study of the project, problem faced have its solution e.g.;
 Doing the correct measurements of length, height, and diameter
 Use protective gears when working in the workshop on the project to prevent
body injuries
 During welding use safety goggles to protect the eyes from ultra-violet rays
 Use of correct material on where necessary
 Ensure you are working on a correct set machine like lathe/milling machine,
drilling machine and welding machine
 The electricity sockets must be put off after use

1.3 SELECT THE MOST SUITABLE SOLUTIONS

 Use correct set machine for proper and accurate work

 Use protective clothing and gears in workshop
 Use correct dimension/inches, mm

1.4 INDENTIFICATION OF THE TASK

The task of trade project identified is roller broom which will make sweeping work
easier and in short time in a house or pavements

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1.3 PARAMETER

MATERIAL USED SIZE

Square tube 3-inch 2mm thick
Nuts M16 2 pieces 17mm long
Washer 16mm and 3mm thick
Brashes 4pieces
Angle line 2-inch 4 mm
Plate 6mm thick
Welding rod MS 3.25 diameter
Bushes 31mm length and 24mm diameter
Cutting disk 9 inch 1
Grinding disc 7 inch 1
Shaft 17mm diameter 0.5m long
Hacksaw blade 2 pieces
Wheels 2pieces diameter 200mm

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 CHAPTER TWO

2.0 REPORT ON TRADE PROJECT IN ROLLER BROOM

2.1 PROCEDURE
Analysis of activities

 Marking out
 Cutting
 machine operation
 fabrication

2.2 SPECIFICATION OF DURATON OF TIMING OF EACH ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITIES TIMING/TIME TAKEN

Marking out 45MINTS
Cutting 2 hours
Machine operation 8hours
Drilling 30mints
Fabrication 5 hours
Broom fixing 30mints

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 CHAPTER THREE

3.0 PREPARATION OF REPORT

3.1.0 COMPARISON OF PROGRESS

Marking out is done by measuring equipment like vernier caliper steel rule
Cutting is done by cutting machine and hack saw
Welding is done by use of welding rods and welding machines
Drilling is done by use of drilling bits on the drilling machine
Fabrication is done by striding machine
Painting is done by spraying machine and use of brush

3.1.1 THE SCOPE OF THE DESIGN PROJECT

The project has 2wheels and base plate for collecting trash
3.2 ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN
Activities carried out
Marking out
Cutting
Machining
fabrication

3.2.1 RESULTS OBTAINED

 It resulted that the roller broom is portable

 The roller broom operates at 90%.

3.3.0 SAFETY AND COSTING

3.3.1 SAFETY

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  Safety measures should be taken
 Taking correct measurement
 Use correct tool and machine
 Wear protective clothing and goggles
 Identify electric main switches

3.3.2 COSTING

MATERIAL USED COST

Square tube provided
Nuts 500
Washers 200
Brashes 500
Angle line 1500
Plate 2000
Hacksaw blade 300
Welding rod 100
Wheels 100
bolCutting disk 200
Grinding disc 250
Shaft 500
TOTAL 6150

3.4 RELEVANCE OF THE PROJECT TO THE SOCIETY

Importance of this project to the society. the roller broom will help the /worker by making work
easier during sweeping of the floors and pavements. Hence it is much muster and saves time at
large.

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 CHAPTER FOUR

4.1 EVALUATION

4.2 REPORT ON FUNCTION AND ABILITY OF THE PROJECT

Below are the functions of the trade project [roller broom]

Enhance safety to worker
Utilizes labor in working place

4.3 RECOMMENDATION AND IMPROVEMENT TO BE MADE AND CONCLUSION

I recommend that this project does the best and it should be used in schools,offices,big
institutions and houses in Kenya at large.
The following are improvement to be done
Use of metals that resist heavy load/force
It should be operated manually
It should hold the work firmly

4.4 CONCLUSION

Was concluded that, the designed project will be soon readily in market when approved by
Kenya engineers board.
The trade project was designed for easy operation skills.

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4.5 REFFERENCES

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