School of Engineering (SEng.): Recent submissions
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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 ... -
An Urban Pedestrian Flow Prediction Model for Establishing a New Walkway Width Design Method
(Makerere University, 2023-02-02)Pedestrians form a significant share of the road users and are highly susceptible to safety threats if ample infrastructure is not provided for their mobility. Supply of pedestrian infrastructure should match the demand ... -
A reinforcement learning approach for cost-efficient and fault-tolerant placement of stateful virtual network functions
(Makerere University, 2022-10-10)Network virtualization has become one of the key technologies for future networks. Soft- ware Defined Networking (SDN) makes the architecture of a network flexible, enabling the service providers to provide particular ... -
A quantitative analysis of machine learning models for short- term generation forecasting
(Makerere University, 2022)Accurate short-term electrical generation forecasting is of great importance to grid stability and reliability as it improves the performance of power scheduling, dispatching scheduling, financial planning, and energy ... -
Development of vehicle computerized maintenance management system
(Makerere University, 2022-10-03)Vehicle maintenance operations at the Central Mechanical Workshops, Ministry of Works and Transport involves manual handling, which hinders adequate planning and effective maintenance performance leading to increased vehicle ... -
Solar pond optimization for improved salt production at lake Katwe, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-10-27)Salt mining and extraction have been existing in Uganda for a long period of time based on traditional methods. The salt is currently extracted in three salt mining sites i.e. Lake Katwe, Lake Kibiro and Lake Kasenyi. ... -
Availability Estimation of Power Generating Units at Nalubaale Power Station.
(Makerere University, 2023-01)The main aim of an electric power system is to reliably provide electrical power supply to customers. However, in 2020, Uganda’s grid experienced an average of 62.4% forced outages. The forced outages due to generator ... -
Evaluation of dynamic cone penetration test for determination of degree of compaction for compacted soil layers.
(Makerere University, 2023-01-12)Quality control during soil compaction relies on the determination of the insitu dry density, which is then compared with the maximum dry density obtained from Proctor test from which degree of compaction is got. This ... -
Development of a proposed driver training curriculum for driving schools in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-01-13)The absence of a standardized driver training curriculum for the driver training schools in Uganda, has led using discrete training curriculum with most not meeting the required standards. This has not only resulted into ... -
The effectiveness of using salt electrolysis for disinfection of potable water - a case study of NWSC Jinja Municipal water supply area, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-12-16)Addition of calcium hypochlorite, also referred to as High Test Hypochlorite (HTH), is one of the conventional disinfection methods used in the treatment of drinking water. The high-water production costs associated with ... -
Assessment of packaging materials for storage of Biogas in portable containers
(Makerere University, 2022)The production and generation of biogas in Uganda, has not fully solved the greenhouse gas emission challenge, because its use is predominantly onsite. This study aims to provide offsite use of biogas by evaluating materials ... -
The effects of Clay, Gum Arabic and Hybrid binders on the properties of Briquettes
(Makerere University, 2022)This study set out to determine the effects of clay, gum Arabic and hybrid binders on the physicothermal and mechanical property of briquettes. The hybrid binders, gum Arabic and clay, were used with carbonized rice and ... -
Model for predicting sedimentation of reservoirs in Semi-Arid areas of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-08)Prediction of reservoir sediment yield and identification of the most significant factors affecting the rate of reservoir sedimentation continue to be the main challenges faced by government agencies and water utility ... -
A socio-technical hazard analysis of Trace Organic Contaminants in peri-urban shallow groundwater in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022)Trace organic contaminants (TrOCs) are increasingly reported in the environment, with potential adverse ecological effects. This study aimed to enhance the understanding of socio-technical factors influencing the distribution ... -
Model based evaluation of effectiveness of drainage maintenance on reduction of flood risk in Kampala : case study : Nakivubo Drainage System
(Makerere University, 2022)Nakivubo drainage channel is under intense strain due to rapid urbanization, increased impervious areas, high intense rainfall, poor waste management and siltation, which causes hydraulic overloading resulting into pluvial ...