EFFECTS OF

MALFUNCTIONING AND
NONFUNCTIONING
TRAFFIC
LIGHTS AT ODORKOR
BY
KWAWUKUME SAMUEL
KAFUI
(4110515)

Presentation Outline
INTRODUCTION OF CENG 291
IDENTIFICATION OF PROBLEM
DESCRIPTION OF ODORKOR AND THE NATURE OF
THE PROBLEM
PROPOSED SOLUTION
RECOMMENDATIONS

INTRODUCTION OF CENG 291

CENG 291 is a general course for all second years in the
college of engineering, which was introduced into the
college in the year 2012 by the Provost of the college.
The overall aim of CENG 291 is to inculcate in students
an appreciation of the fact that the purpose of
engineering is to solve societal problems.

How I Identified My Problem

Description of Odorkor and the

Nature of the Problem

Odorkor is located in
the Accra
Metropolitan district
of the Greater Accra
Region.
Causes and Effects of
the malfunctioning
and nonfunctioning
of traffic lights

Proposed Solution
The replacement of incandescent traffic bulbs with LED
ones.

Incandescent bulb type of

traffic light

LED type of
traffic light

Proposed Solution cont.

Attachment of a solar technology to the traffic lights.

Solar Panel

Solar Battery

The use of water proof materials to cover the electronic parts of the
traffic lights.

Recommendation
Regular checks and maintenance.
A communication device should be attached to the
traffic signal posts to alert traffic managers of faulty
traffic lights