Abstract:
The principal aim of this project is to contribute its quota to development of converted
automobiles to ultimately serve intended purposes, protect lives and properties absolutely against
liquefied petroleum gas related accidents and to update knowledge and practice on Technology
for accelerated development of the Ho Municipality, enhance policy analysis by Driver and
Vehicle Licensing Authority and serve as a contribution to nation building. Random sample size
of 212 converted automobiles representing 12.08% of the total 1,755 targeted population was
deemed fit and utilized for generalization of analysis. Deplorable states and unavailability of
some expected components and features, use of domestic cylinders and longitudinal mountings
of fuel containers in boots, were some of the major findings. Virtually, no suffocation preventive
means to protect health against fumes of fuel were made. Electrical wiring harness, connections
and the use of fusible links to safeguard circuits had been seriously abused. It is imperative and
cannot be over emphasized that concerted efforts be made to update converted liquefied
petroleum gas automobiles in the Ho Municipality to meet Modern Developmental and
International Safety Standards, so as to save lives and properties and give way to accelerated
development of the city regardless of the cost factors.
Description:
A DISSERTATION IN THE DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL
TECHNOLOGY, FACULTY OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION, SUBMITTED TO
THE SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES, UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION,
WINNEBA IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR
AWARD OF THE MASTER OF TECHNOLOGY (MECHANICAL
TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION) DEGREE
