DECLARATION

I Kelvin Nyasha Mapurisa hereby declare that this project submitted for assessment is my own
composition. All the information presented in this project was produced at the University of
Zimbabwe, Department of Mechanical Engineering except where specifically acknowledged
.This projected has not been presented in the fulfilment of a similar or related degree(s)
programme at the University of Zimbabwe.

Department of Mechanical Engineering

University of Zimbabwe
P.O. Box MP167
Mt Pleasant
Harare

Kelvin N Mapurisa
Signed …………
Date ………….

Acknowledgements
Firstly I would like to thank my Supervisor Engineer Simon Chinguwa for his great supervision,
patience and guidance which helped me to undertake this project up until it was successfully
done. He guided me throughout the whole project to ensure a realistic, efficient, cost effective
and sound design was produced so as to meet the project goals. Special thanks to the Department
of Mechanical Engineering, all members of staff and supportive family and friends.

Dedications
I dedicate this project to the Mapurisa family, making special thanks to Engineer Nazare
and my family for their support throughout