Development of a collapsible grain dryer and storage system for small holder farmers

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dc.contributor.author Niwagaba, Brian
dc.date.accessioned 2026-01-21T08:11:03Z
dc.date.available 2026-01-21T08:11:03Z
dc.date.issued 2025
dc.description A final year project report submitted to the Department of Mechanical Engineering as partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering at Makerere University. en_US
dc.description.abstract This project focuses on the development of a collapsible grain drying and storage system tailored for smallholder farmers in Uganda. The system is designed to handle up to 100 kilograms of grain and utilizes sun drying, eliminating the need for an external heat source, thus reducing energy costs and ensuring sustainability. The primary goal is to address postharvest losses caused by inefficient traditional drying methods and inadequate storage facilities. The collapsible design enhances storage efficiency, making it adaptable to small-scale farming needs. This innovation aims to improve food security and economic stability for smallholder farmers by providing an affordable, efficient, and scalable drying solution. en_US
dc.description.sponsorship Government of Uganda en_US
dc.identifier.citation Niwagaba, B. (2025). Development of a collapsible grain dryer and storage system for small holder farmers (Unpublished undergraduate dissertation). Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda. en_US
dc.identifier.uri http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12281/21805
dc.language.iso en en_US
dc.publisher Makerere University en_US
dc.subject Grain drying system en_US
dc.subject Grain storage system en_US
dc.title Development of a collapsible grain dryer and storage system for small holder farmers en_US
dc.type Other en_US
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