Ashakwu

 Journal

 Development And Assessment Of A Locally Designed Fish Smoking Kiln Using Insulating Refractory Materials.

 Adelabu O.S, Omole F.K & Ologunwa T.P

 2013

Smoke drying among other traditional methods has remained a choice means of preserving fish products, one of the cheapest sources of animal protein in Nigeria. Among the locals, the most commonly found fish smoking facility is the open top/barrel type while few people have sought for an enclosed structure to achieve more effective heating. Often, the shelf life quality and hygienic value of the smoked fish is largely dependent on the handling and processing facility. While inadequacies in the process which often lead to wastage had been generally noticed, the existing local facility/techniques certainly call for improvement. This paper reports on an experimental smoking kiln project developed based on a novel design and built using insulating refractory materials; towards improving the existing fish smoking kiln techniques in Nigeria with performance evaluation for recommendation. The result showed a significant improvement over the existing fish smoking kiln solutions. 

 Ashakwu

 Journal

 Developing Ceramics Opaque Glazes Using Bone Ash. Ashakwu: Journal Of Ceramics

 Ologunwa T.P., Akinbogun T.L., & Kashim I.B

 2012

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 Journal Of Industrial Design, Department Of Industrial Design, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria.

 Journal

 AN EVALUATION OF THE STATE OF CERAMIC INDUSTRIES IN NIGERIA

 FATUYI O.A & OLOGUNWA T.P*

 2011

In Nigeria, Ceramics Industry have played significant role in uplifting the condition of the common man and the economy at large. However, the Ceramic industries in Nigeria are hampered with multifaceted problems which are encumbering their performances. Worried about the declining and or moribund nature of the Ceramic industries, this paper investigates the state of Nigerian Ceramics Industry and proposes some measures considered vital for the reactivation and support of the ailing ceramic industries. Some of the measures include, relying more on the abundant local raw materials to substitute imported inputs, provision of funds for the reactivation of ailing Ceramic Industries to enhance production, creation of design department by indigenous industries, ensuring that a good management system is put in place, and provision of technical assistance through international bodies.

 

 Ceramics Art And Perception

 Journal

 Reinventing The Wheel: Design And Fabrication Of Electric Throwing Wheel Using Locally Available Materials In Nigeria

 Babalola, A.B. And Ologunwa, T.P.

 2010

A potter's wheel is a machine used in the shaping of round ceramics ware. The wheel may also be used during the process of trimming excess clay from leather hard ware and for applying decoration or rings of colour. One of the farthest reaching innovations in pottery was the introduction of the electric-powered potter's wheel. However, the wheels are not locally available for potters to use due to the huge amount of cost of importation. This project will briefly discuss the local invention of a functional electric throwing wheel by generating a novel design model, accessing materials that will be used, as well as accessing the functionality of the wheel, towards improving the existing electric wheels with performance evaluation for recommendation. The result showed a significant improvement over existing electric potter's wheels fabricated in Nigeria.