Emmanuel Daudu
In a breakthrough that promises to transform small and medium-scale industries, Nigerian physicist Jamilu Tanko has developed a cost-effective and efficient Cyclone Furnace.
This innovation is poised to significantly impact sectors such as baking, pharmaceuticals, rice mills, papermills, and brickmaking, offering a more efficient solution for drying processes.
Tanko, a Principal Scientist at the Hydraulic Equipment Development Institute (HEDI), Kano, under the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), created the Cyclone Furnace using waste materials like rice husks.
His invention is set to boost local industry productivity and reduce dependency on imported equipment.
NASENI commended Tanko’s work and sees it as a crucial step toward empowering local industries.
*By adopting this technology, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) could experience increased competitiveness and sustainability.” Said NASENI
A native of Kura Local Government Area in Kano State, Tanko holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Physics from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, where he is also pursuing his PhD. His motivation to develop the Cyclone Furnace stemmed from the underutilization of heating equipment by local industries.
The new furnace is expected to dry rice in 10-12 hours, significantly improving on the 48 hours needed by imported counterparts.
NASENI, which aims to empower local industries through technology, has pledged its full support for Tanko’s innovation, ensuring its wide adoption across Nigeria’s industries.
Established in 1992, NASENI has been at the forefront of promoting technological advancements for SMEs and boosting local industry competitiveness.
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