School of Engineering (SEng.): Recent submissions
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Development of a mobile application to evaluate carbon footprints in industries
(Makerere University, 2023-12-19)Carbon footprint is nowadays one of the most widely used environmental indicators for calculation and evaluation of emissions. Calculations of carbon footprint have been in very high demand. Many approaches, methodologies ... -
Assessment of Uganda's internet Ecosystem through internet measurements.
(Makerere University, 2023-12-15)Internet connectivity has proved to be beneficial to the end users in terms of economic, educational and social opportunities as well as health, which has increased the number of Ugandans accessing the Internet. ... -
Development of composite briquettes using cassava rhizomes and groundnut stalks for domestic cooking
(Makerere University, 2023-12-06)Overdependence on firewood and charcoal for domestic cooking has led to deforestation, air pollution, and respiratory diseases such as asthma. Therefore, this study aimed to develop and characterize briquettes made ... -
Modelling delay at roundabouts under mixed traffic flow conditions in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-11)Roundabouts are a safer type of junction for motor vehicles and pedestrians than other forms of at-grade intersections. Vehicles however, experience traffic congestion with long delays and queues at roundabout approaches ... -
Estimation of combined pollutant loads from diffuse and point sources discharged into river Rwizi and the associated environmental risks
(Makerere University, 2023-12)Surface water bodies experience significant water quality deterioration caused by nutrients, organic matter, heavy metals, pathogens from domestic and industrial wastewater effluents, agriculture and other anthropogenic ... -
Estimating of rice grain yield using earth observation data.
(Makerere University, 2023-12-13)Reliable and timely agricultural yield estimation has become crucial for ensuring food security and effective agricultural management, as emphasised by Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 2, which focuses ... -
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 ...