School of Engineering (SEng.): Recent submissions
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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 ... -
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 ...