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COMPARING VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL DRILLING IN WELL CONTROL IN OIL AND GAS

ABSTRACT  A brief introduction is given to a range of well control procedures. It was found that many of the procedures rely on a set of simplifying assumptions. This is particularly true in the hand calculations for designing a well kill. This set of assumptions was used to define an analytical model. The premises of the analytical model and some of the procedures were tested in a well control simulator. The main objective of this thesis was to verify some of the well control procedure...

A CRITICAL STUDY OF THE CHALLENGES FACED BY SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES’ MASTER CRAFTSMEN IN THE WELDING AND FABRICATION INDUSTRY IN THE WA MUNICIPALITY

ABSTRACT  Small Scale Enterprises (SMEs) contribute a substantial part to the development of every country especially in the developing countries. In Ghana, they were established before the development or the coming out of large sized and modern size industries. SMEs have attracted much attention in development studies in recent years. In Ghana, the activities of the small scale industrial sector confirm the important role they play in the national economy. Despite the contributions of ...

ASSESSING THE TECHNICAL EFFICIENCY OF THE MANUAL SCREW PRESS IN THE PALM OIL EXTRACTION INDUSTRY IN GHANA- CASE STUDY OF ASOKORE MAMPONG MUNICIPALITY

ABSTRACT  The main purpose of the study was to assess the technical efficiency of the manual screw press in palm oil extraction industry in Ghana, using the Asokore Mampong Municipality as a case study. This study adopted the case study strategy. Quantitative research approach was used for the study. The population consisted of all palm oil extractors in the Asokore Municipality. Non- random sampling technique by convenience was adopted to select 152 respondents for the study. Questionn...

A STUDY INTO FREQUENT INCIDENCE OF VEHICULAR ACCIDENTS IN THE BIRIM CENTRAL MUNICIPALITY

ABSTRACT The study examines the performance of drivers in the Birim Central Municipality. The aim of the study is to assess the educational levels of the drivers and how it affects the performance of their work. The study would serve as a guide for stakeholders of road transport to ensure that the driving profession does not become a haven for illiterates. The research questions are therefore based on the educational levels of drivers in the Birim Central Municipality and how it affects thei...

THE IMPACT OF WELL EQUIPPED ELECTRICAL WORKSHOPS /LABORATORIES IN THE TEACHING OF APPLIED ELECTRICITY FOR COMPETENCY BASED SKILLS ACQUISITION IN SENIOR HIGH TECHNICAL SCHOOLS- CASE STUDY OF

ABSTRACT  The main purpose of the study was to evaluate the impact of well-equipped Applied Electricity laboratories in the teaching of Applied Electricity for competency based skills acquisition in Senior High Technical Schools, using Tsito Senior High Technical School as a case study. The researcher used descriptive research design for the study. The study used quantitative and qualitative research approach. The total population for the study was 32 students and 5 teachers totaling 37...

ASSESSING THE SERVICE QUALITY OF ROADSIDE AUTO GARAGES COMPARED TO THE STANDARD GARAGES IN GHANA. THE CASE OF CAPE COAST METROPOLIS

ABSTRACT The automobile repair industry is chosen for this research because it is considered as one of the most important and strategic industries that support all sectors of the economy. The main purpose of the study is to do assessment of service quality of roadside garages compared to standard auto garages in Ghana. This study adopted the case study strategy and used questionnaires to gather data. The targeted population for the study was three hundred (300) which was made up of costumers...

QUALITY ASSURANCE PROCEDURES IN AUTOMOBILE WORKSHOP: A CASE STUDY IN THE J. A. PLANTPOOL GHANA LIMITED WORKSHOP IN ACCRA

ABSTRACT A common discussion is that the in automobile workshop lacks efficiency, quality is poor, budgets are unreliable and prices are excessive. Better management would result in increased efficiency with reduced quality failures while saving tremendous amount of money. This study was on quality assurance procedures in automobile workshop: A case study in the J. A. Plantpool Ghana Limited. The objectives of the study was to increase knowledge and awareness of quality related matters in qu...

Verifly: A Drone-supported First Aid System for Ashesi University

Abstract Drones are autonomous vehicles that have been beneficial to humans since their creation. Drones are considered to carry out activities efficiently. In the last ten years, drones are becoming a common sight. Filming for TV and Movies, surveillance, delivery, and hobby flight are some tasks which make use of drones. The potential of drones is slowly, but surely being uncovered and yet we`ve just scratched the surface. Companies like Amazon use drones to make deliveries more efficient. ...

MONITR: A Mobile Application for Monitoring Online Accounts' Security

Abstract The 21st century has seen a world where almost everything is carried out by digital or electronic means—signalling an end to the traditional approaches. People nowadays transact businesses over the internet due to convenience and accessibility. Taking full advantage of the internet, most institutions especially the financial institutions have also digitalized their services. For this reason, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of online banking and shopping customers....

RCA-CONNECT: A SOCIAL PLATFORM FOR RWANDANS IN THE DIASPORA

Abstract Whether formal or informal, communication is very important for any two or more parties that need to work with each other. After four years as member of Rwandan Diaspora in Ghana, I have realized that the existing channels of communication are not good enough to satisfy the unique communication needs of Rwandans living in Ghana. After a leader of the Rwandan diaspora in Ghana requested it, I started building a social platform called RCACONNECT for Rwandans living abroad. This report ...

An Employee Self Service Intranet Portal System

Abstract Human resources management (HRM) is the management of people in an organization. In order for this to be effective, a number of activities must be carried out. Records of these activities have to be kept in order to keep track of progress. Some approaches have been tried over the years to make HRM efficient. These are the paper based system and automation of some HRM. These approaches however have proven to be inadequate. This project focuses on designing and building an employee por...

ASHESI PREMIER LEAGUE APPLICATION

ABSTRACT The growth of technology has seen most institution developing ways to reach a wider range of people. The soccer industry is not left out in this race. Most leagues and clubs have come up with different ways to reach their supporters and enhance engagement. One of such ways is the development of applications. The development of these applications does not only enhance user engagement but provides a convenient way to reach soccer fans. The Ashesi Premier League (APL), an upcoming leagu...

Assimilation of Web Technologies in Firms’ Supply Chain Management: a Case of the Ghanaian Events Industry

ABSTRACT This dissertation examines the supply chain framework of event planning firms in Ghana, with particular reference to the assimilation of technology in the supply chain function. The research seeks to ascertain how exactly, event firms integrate technology in their supply chain and what impact technology has on their supply chain framework. An emphasis was also placed on the type of technologies used in the industry and how quick events firms are in assimilating new technologies. The ...

BOOSTING TOURISM IN GHANA THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA

ABSTRACT PAGE Recreational activities in Ghana are generally limited in relation to its scope. Looking at exploration as a recreational activity that translates into activities that fall under the tourism sector, a remedy to the limitation placed on the scope of recreational activities in Ghana can in turn, boost the tourism culture that exists in Ghana. With the many technological advancements, social media has become quite common especially among the youth at large. This paper would be expl...

A TOOL FOR THE TEACHERS AND COACHES OF THE MOTHER TONGUE LITERACY PROJECT

Abstract There have been many changes in Ghana’s school language policy and this is main due to the desire to improve literacy acquisition. However, there has been little improvement in the literacy and numeracy skills of students. There is now a recognised need for a better means of effectively teaching children, especially when it comes to English. The Mother Tongue Literacy Project was established to enhance mother tongue literacy acquisition and teach English as a second language. This ...


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