Research Projects

Completed and Ongoing Research Projects

Completed Research Projects

1. Retrofitting of Asa Water Supply Dam, Ilorin, Kwara State for Hydroelectric Power Generation
2. Assessment of Hydroelectric Power Potential of Kampe (Omi) River Dam, Kogi State
3. Adapting Dedicated Hydrodam for Electric Power Generation: University of Ilorin Case Study (Phase 1):
4. Development of National data bank on Hydropower Resources (Phase 1)
5. Assessment of Hydroelectric Potentials of Owu and Ero-Omola Falls in Kwara State, Nigeria:
6. Survey and Replacement of Incandescent Lamps with Compact Fluorescent Lamps in Selected Estates and Facilities in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
7. Operational Impact of Hydropower Generation on Host Communities and Lowland Areas of River Niger and Kaduna (I)
8. Evaluation of Sediment Management Scenarios Upstream Watershed of Jebba Reservoir  Using SWAT Model
9. Resource Assessment of Rivers in the Lower Niger River Basin For Hydrokinetic Energy Conversion Technology
10. Assessment and Maintenance of ECN Solar Street Light Projects in the North Central Zone.
11. Impact of Climate Change on Streamflow of the Kainji Lake Basin.
12. Sustainable Sediment Management of Upper Watershed of Jebba Dam for Improved Power Generation.
13. Techno-Economic and Environmental Feasibility Study of Using Solar LED Streetlight in Nigeria: A Case in the City of Ilorin Kwara State.
14. Hydropower Potential Assessment of River Oshin at Budo Umoru and Environs in North Central Nigeria.
15. Assessment and Repair of Solar Streetlight in Township and Rural Communities (Kwara, Kogi, Osun, Oyo, Nassarawa and Ekiti States).
16. Optimization of Energy Generation Based on Operations and Ecological Integrity Requirements
17. Design, Construction and Installation of Stand-Alone Photovoltaic System for NACHRED Office Building.
18. Development of a 15kW Mobile Solar Inverter
19. Construction of Solar Photovoltaic Farm for powering the energy needs of the Centre
20. Construction of Mini Testing facility for Small hydropower and an Exhibition Ground
21. Design, construction and Testing of 2 kW Axial-Flow Turbine system
22. Design, Construction and Testing of an Overhead Tank Solar-Powered Pumped Storage Hydroelectric Power System for Stand-Alone Applications.
23. Development of a 5 kW Cross-flow Small Hydropower System using the Spill of University of Ilorin Dam, together with the intake structures, the power house and the tailrace structures.
24. Design, fabrication and testing of a Split-cup Pelton wheel hydro-turbine system for Pumped Storage Hydropower scheme
25. Optimal Sizing of Hybrid Energy Systems for NACHRED Building and its Environs.
26. Development of Database on Foma-River Floodplain, Ilorin, South-western Nigeria
27. Optimal Sizing of Hybrid Energy Systems for off-grid rural electrification in Nigeria: The Case of Budo Umoru and Environs.
28. Assessment and Modelling the Impact of Hydropower Reservoir Operations on the Ecological Integrity of Jebba Lake.
29. Design, Fabrication and Testing of a Double Stage Savonius Turbine for generation of power downstream of the UNILORIN Dam, Kwara State (2019)

On-going Research Projects

1. Design and Construction of a Prototype Waterwheel Hydropower System for Off-grid Electric Power Generation at Downstream of UNILORIN Dam (Design concept patented). The research work involves the development of a water wheel hydropower system for generating electrical power from a moving body of water, which comprises of a water wheel turbine runner with blades or paddles, a 1:20 ratio gear system for speed increment, two 1000mm flywheel for storage and release of energy, a permanent magnet generator and other components

2. Design, construction and testing of An Improved 5 kW Cross-flow Turbine System for Off-grid Electrification. The research project involves the development of a typical cross-flow hydro turbine system with a permanent magnet generator for off-grid electrification. Cross flow turbine plays important role in renewable energy power generation and is capable of being used in a pico and micro hydro power generation plants, because of its low installation costs, low operational and maintenance costs. It is a reliable turbine for electrification in a rural areas and off-grid locations.

3. Development and Performance Evaluation of a 20 kVA Fuelless Generator (Concept patented). This research work involves the development of a fuelless generator system. A fuelless generator system offers a renewable energy solution and can be used to generate electricity without the use of any fossil fuel. By harnessing the kinetic energy stored in the flywheels, this system can provide a reliable and consistent power supply. If successfully developed, it can be used for off-grid electrification. Additionally, the flywheel’s ability to store energy can help stabilize the grid, store excess energy and provide backup power during outages or periods of high demand. Overall, this innovative technology has the potential to revolutionize the way we generate and distribute energy, promoting off-grid electrification and a cleaner environment.

4. Design, construction and testing of An Improved 5 kW Cross-flow Turbine System for Off-grid Electrification. The research project involves the development of a typical cross-flow hydro turbine system with a permanent magnet generator for off-grid electrification. Cross flow turbine plays important role in renewable energy power generation and is capable of being used in a pico and micro hydro power generation plants, because of its low installation costs, low operational and maintenance costs. It is a reliable turbine for electrification in a rural areas and off-grid locations.

5. Development and Performance Evaluation of a 20 kVA Fuelless Generator (Concept patented). This research work involves the development of a fuelless generator system. A fuelless generator system offers a renewable energy solution and can be used to generate electricity without the use of any fossil fuel. By harnessing the kinetic energy stored in the flywheels, this system can provide a reliable and consistent power supply. If successfully developed, it can be used for off-grid electrification. Additionally, the flywheel’s ability to store energy can help stabilize the grid, store excess energy and provide backup power during outages or periods of high demand. Overall, this innovative technology has the potential to revolutionize the way we generate and distribute energy, promoting off-grid electrification and a cleaner environment.