School of Engineering (SEng.) Collections: Recent submissions
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Techno-economic assessment of the viability of B10 biodiesel blend for Uganda’s downstream petroleum sub-sector
(Makerere University, 2023-10)Global energy demand continues to increase owing to advancements in key growth sectors of economies. About 23% of total energy-related CO2 emissions are attributed to the global transport sector, which relies mainly on ... -
Effect of water curing on strength development and Sorptivity of Portland Pozzolana Cement (PPC) normal concrete.
(Makerere University, 2023-10-16)Concerns of poor construction practices and rapid execution of construction works cited as prime causes for collapse of structures in construction projects, which are still evident in Uganda coupled with many noticeable ... -
Effect of curing on carbonation of Portland Pozzolana cement concrete.
(Makerere University, 2023-10-13)Pozzolana cement concrete (PPC) hydrates slowly compared to ordinary Portland cement (OPC) concrete, the slow hydration process delays the formation of hydration products that fill up the pores in the matrix, this could ... -
Remanufacturing as a Potential Tool for Two-Wheeler Motorcycle Sustainable Maintenance
(Makerere University, 2023-07)Due to rapid population growth, the global economy consumes billions of tonnes of resources each year. However, only 8.6% of the waste gets recycled back into the economy. In sub-Saharan Africa, including Uganda, 2-wheeler ... -
Reduction of the cost of solar home systems in Uganda by use of load profiles from time-based scheduling of electrical appliance data
(Makerere University, 2023)Energy demand in Africa is projected to surge by more than 75% from 2015 to 2035, primarily driven by population growth. Simultaneously, Africa's energy production is expected to grow by 28% by leveraging local renewable ... -
The Impact of Prepaid Electricity Meters on Energy Losses on a Distribution Network
(Makerere University, 2023-07)This research was undertaken to determine the impact of pre-paid metering (Yaka) system both technical and commercial energy losses, using the case study of Umeme Banda District. The research adopted a survey approach ... -
Evaluation of the maintenance strategies for improved equipment systems performance at CIPLA QCIL
(Makerere University, 2023)World over pharmaceutical manufacturing industries are realizing the need for a more pragmatic approach of managing organisational assets and hence machine maintenance management has grown rapidly within this sector. An ... -
Development of a web based maintenance management system at Uganda Air Force College Workshop
(Makerere University, 2023)Uganda Air Force College (UAFC) established a maintenance workshop in 2009 to address skilled manpower demands, improve serviceability, efficiency and effectiveness in executing tasks. However, the workshop faces challenges ... -
Energy efficiency enhancement in heterogeneous networks using deep q-learning
(Makerere University, 2023-08)In the various researches that have been conducted about Heterogeneous Networks (HetNets), cell switching has been identified as one of the crucial strategies for reducing energy consumption. The major goal of this method ... -
Development and characterization of bio-sheets for production of bags from sugarcane bagasse
(Makerere University, 2023-06-27)Use of plastic bags are one of the largest contributors to plastic pollution in Uganda as well as in many other countries. There is increased recognition of the negative effects that plastic waste has on the environment ... -
Development of an information system for tracking temperature of vaccine samples
(Makerere University, 2023-07)Vaccines require to be stored under specific temperatures to guarantee their potency. Globally, losses on vaccines due to temperature changes are estimated at $34.1 billion annually while in storage and transit. With the ... -
Optimisation of physical and mechanical properties of a coffee parchment husk ash-based porcelain tile using response surface methodology
(Makerere University, 2023-06)Feldspar is a key component in the production of porcelain tiles. It is a fluxing material that decreases plasticity, permeability, and favors densification of the ceramic body. Coffee parchment husk ash (CPHA), a product ... -
Modelling the impact of land use and climate change on sediment and stream flow variability in the Upper Mpanga catchment
(Makerere University, 2023)Land use and climate change, coupled with population growth and industrialization have been reported to have immense effects on water resources worldwide resulting in increased risks to their sustainability and resilience. ... -
Application of gas path analysis for performance monitoring and maintenance evaluation of a turbofan gas turbine
(Makerere University, 2023)The aftermarket maintenance service of gas turbines came with a lot of technical challenges that included; low availability of the power plant (33.2) %, poor reliability (66%), and high maintenance costs (28.6%). This was ... -
Thermal and physico-mechanical evaluation of mycelium-based composites for fire retardation
(Makerere University, 2023-05)The current market of insulation and packaging materials is replete with synthetic foams weighed down by recyclability, manufacturing complexity, toxicity, biodegradability, as well as flammability. These drawbacks could ... -
Optimization of conditions for preparation of eggshell-zeolite composite as a potential surfactant adsorbent for hand-washing wastewater
(Makerere University, 2023-05-15)Handwashing with soap/detergent and clean water has become increasingly vital as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Handwashing wastewater contains high quantities of surfactants due to the use of soap and/or detergents. ... -
Briquette Production from Agro Processing Waste
(Makerere University, 2023-03)Growth in food processing will summon deeper exploitation of energy resources and significantly increase climate change. Food processing generates a sizeable amount of waste, creating a waste management problem yet organic ... -
Optimization of lime-pozzolana mixes in stabilising gravels for the road base
(Makerere University, 2023-01-30)Global increase in traffic volumes coupled with high tyre pressures has led to high stresses on the pavement resulting into high strains. In order to withstand these stresses, increased pavement stiffness through ... -
Technical project report for upgrading of Makokoto HCII to HCIII in Makokoto Subcounty, Kassanda District
(Makerere University, 2022-08-04)This report covers the positive aspects of construction project management exercised by the author and the project team at large while implementing the construction works for the Upgrading of Makokoto HCII to HCIII in ... -
Design and implementation of an energy metering environment protection system
(Makerere University, 2022-10-13)This dissertation describes the research study done to design and implement an energy metering environment protection system applicable to three-phase metering systems. The metering environment is the energy meter, its ...