School of Engineering (SEng.) Collections: Recent submissions
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Effect of cow manure-derived biochar addition on bio methane production from anaerobic digestion of fruit and vegetable waste
(Makerere University, 2023-12-12)Fruit and Vegetable Waste (FVW) is one of the Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) fractions which adds pressure on the existing solid waste treatment facilities as well as on the waste management process. The main objective of ... -
Characterization of the bus transport system in greater Kampala city area
(Makerere University, 2023-12-07)Although public transport is the most commonly used means of transport in urban areas, the current level of provision of public transport in Kampala City still has challenges. However, with limited information on the ... -
Quantifying the Level of Exposure of Uganda's 132kV Transmission Network to Transient Faults
(Makerere University, 2023-11)Uganda’s power system has grown over the years with an increase in the transmission line network and generation capacity. Conversely, over time, the transmission grid has experienced several transient faults with some ... -
Efficacy of well disinfection in the prevention of clogging in production boreholes
(Makerere University, 2023-07)In Uganda, the proportion of people served by groundwater is 60.6%. However, the greatest concern in the operation of groundwater supply schemes is clogging of production boreholes as it jeopardizes their sustainability ... -
Developing an embedded system for aquaculture water quality control for increased yields of Nile tilapia farming in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-12-07)Fish farming thrives in Uganda, where artificial systems like ponds, tanks, and aquaria are widespread for commercial fish cultivation. However, manual wastewater management and feeding practices pose challenges. Although ... -
Integrating total quality management to improve organizational performance of small and medium manufacturing enterprises in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-11-23)Manufacturing SMEs in Uganda face difficulties in enhancing their performance and competitiveness in both domestic and international markets. The research aimed to investigate the implementation of Total Quality Management ... -
The effect of tramp elements on the quality of reinforcement steel bars produced in Uganda. A case study of roofings rolling mills limited.
(Makerere University, 2023-11-23)Steel stands as one of the world's indispensable materials, forming the backbone of various facets of our daily lives, from critical infrastructure and transportation systems to the unassuming tin-plated steel cans that ... -
Performance Of Technical and Vocational Training System towards Skill Development in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-09-21)Technical and vocational training education is considered to be a best alternative to economic development through skills development. However, in Uganda, TVET has not provided the required skills to meet the labour market ... -
Development of an Integrated Energy Recovery System for Productive Biogas Applications in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-11-24)Today, biogas system deployments in Uganda face challenges related to sustainability of biogas production, which has led to massive dis-adoption in recent years. This could be linked to insufficient R&D in the biogas sector. ... -
Design and develop of a knowledge management tool for a technical services firm.
(Makerere University, 2023-01)The purpose of this study was to design and develop a Knowledge Management Tool for use by COVAE Uganda Limited to manage its knowledge assets and artifacts to achieve organisational goals and competitive advantage. A ... -
Development of a computerized medical equipment maintenance management system for Uganda blood transfusion service
(Makerere University, 2023-11)Uganda Blood Transfusion Service (UBTS) heavily relies on medical equipment for analyzing, processing and storing all the blood that is collected. One of the most common causes of medical devices' breakdown and long ... -
Determination of water meter performance under different pressures and intermittent supply
(Makerere University, 2023-11)Non-Revenue Water (NRW) at 35% in Kampala Water and National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) is above the recommended minimum NRW figure of 25% hence the need to tame it lower. In Africa water supply systems operate ... -
Greenhouse gas emissions and acceptance of container-based sanitation system in East African cities: a case of Nairobi and Kampala
(Makerere University, 2023-11)The release of methane (CH4), carbon dioxide (CO2) and nitrous oxide (N2O) from sanitation systems contributes about 3% of the global greenhouse gases (GHGs). This is a very significant value looking at the direct influence ... -
Mitigation of harmonic distortion in DC-AC conversion for grid connected PV systems utilizing multi-level inverters
(Makerere University, 2023-11)With a large PV power station integrated into the grid, some problems including technical losses, voltage drop and harmonic distortion arise. This quantitative study intended to identify the inverter configurations, their ... -
Assessing the integrated impact of climate and land use/cover changes on groundwater recharge
(Makerere University, 2023-11-09)Climate and land use/cover (LULC) change affects groundwater recharge through alteration of the hydrological cycles especially in major agricultural and rapid population growth areas. However, studies on the combined ... -
Assessing the impacts of climate change on rain fed agriculture and the use of rainwater harvesting for mitigating its effects in Teso sub-region.
(Makerere University, 2023-05-19)The most severe effect of climate change is the alteration of the hydrological cycle and extreme events which in turn affect rainfed agriculture. It impacts the quantity and quality of water resources at both spatial and ... -
Characterization of scaling and corrosion potential of lake Katwe brine in solar salt works.
(Makerere University, 2023-10)This study analyzed the corrosion and scaling tendency of brine from Lake Katwe. Geochemical indices such as Langelier Index, Ryznar Index, Puckurious Index, and Aggressive Index, were computed using physiochemical data ... -
Model for predicting industrial circuit breaker failure tendencies in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-10)The requirement for better asset management frameworks has been a top priority for Uganda's industrial consumers. Poor asset management makes industrial customers more prone to faults, which lowers the quality of the power ... -
Physical composition-based energy models for co-management of solid wastes and faecal sludge from pit latrines
(Makerere University, 2023)Pit latrines are the main form of sanitation in unplanned areas in many rapidly growing developing cities. Pit latrines are containment structures for faecal matter with solid waste being part of the contents especially ... -
Evaluation of the efficacy of cactus-banana peels composite as a natural coagulant for surface water treatment
(Makerere University, 2023-03)Approximately two billion people in the world lack access to safely managed drinking water. This constitutes a challenge that needs to be overcome by the realization of the sixth Sustainable Development Goal (SDG 6) on ...