Journal of The Nigerian Institution of Mechanical Engineers (JNIMechE)

The JNIMechE Journal Editorial Board

Editorial

The vision of the Editorial Board of the Journal of the Nigerian Institution of Mechanical Engineers (NIMechE) is to establish a learned journal recognized internationally for its high academic scholarship and practical applications of Mechanical Engineering Sciences. Our mission is to frequently publish articles that are well-researched, original, and of high quality from academia and industry.

This edition of the Journal contains high-quality papers in all areas of mechanical engineering. The board is grateful to the authors and members of the Editorial Board for their cooperation and support in making the publication of the Journal possible.

Engr. Prof. Sunday Albert Lawal
Federal University of Technology Minna, Nigeria
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Scope of the Journal

The Journal publishes well-researched, original, and high-quality papers from academia and industry on Mechanical Engineering Sciences and their applications such as automation, computation, Artificial Intelligence (AI), robotics, etc.

• Production Engineering
• Power and Energy Systems
• Maintenance Engineering and Management Systems
• Metallurgical Engineering
• Machinery Design and Fabrication
• Automobile Engineering
• Operations Research
• Building Services Engineering
• Nano Systems
• Reliability Engineering
• Engineering Tribology
• Mechanical Engineering Sciences

Management Team

Editor-In-Chief: Engr. Prof. Sunday Albert Lawal (Federal University of Technology Minna)

Managing Editor: Engr. Dr. Shaibu Balogun (Federal Polytechnic Bauchi)

Assistant Managing Editor: Engr. Dr. Joseph Abutu (Taraba State University Jalingo)

Associate Editors: Engr. Prof. Vincent A. Balogun (Edo State University, Uzairue), Engr. Prof. Jacob Aweda (University of Ilorin), Engr. Prof. Abdulkarim Nasir (FUT Minna), Engr. Prof. A. U. Iwuoha (Imo State University Owerri), Engr. Prof. Nurudeen Adekunle Raji (LASU Ojoo)

Regional Advisors

• South South: Prof Michael I. Ofem (University of Cross River State, Calabar), Dr. Isuamfon F. Edem (Akwa Ibom State University)
• South East: Engr. Prof. A.I. Obi (MOUA Umuahia), Engr. Prof. Harold C. Godwin (NAU Awka)
• South West: Prof. Oluleke Oluwole (University of Ibadan), Prof. Olufemi Koya (OAU Ile-Ife)
• North Central: Dr. A.A. Adeleke (Nile University Abuja), Dr. P.P Ikubanni (Landmark University Omu Aran)
• North East: Engr. Dr. Lukman Abdulkadir (ATBU Bauchi), Engr. Dr. Usman Abdullahi (MAU Yola)
• North West: Engr. Prof. Abdullahi A. Adamu (BUK Kano), Engr. Prof. Malachy Sumaila (ABU Zaria)

International Advisors

• Prof P. Pilidis (Cranfield University UK)
• Dr. J.M Hale (University of Newcastle UK)
• Dr. Gbanaibolou Jombo (University of Hertfordshire UK)
• Dr. Uyiogbhosa Igie (Cranfield University UK)
• Prof Jeffrey Lawrence Moran (George Mason University US)
• Dr. Monsuru Ramoni (Navajo Technical University US)