School of Engineering (SEng.) Collections: Recent submissions
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A risk based approach for pipe renewal and rehabilitation decision making in water distributions systems
(Makerere University, 2021-06)Utilities globally suffer financial losses due to pipe failures caused by a number of aggressive physical and internal factors (Raziyeh, 2016). Despite these challenges, it is not clear which exact factors are more significant ... -
Energy harvesting, storage and management for environment monitoring wireless sensor networks in the East African Region
(Makerere University, 2020-06)The use of Wireless Sensor Networks in automated environment monitoring has grown significantly in the past decade because they are small, cheap and easily scalable compared to their traditional wired counterparts, which ... -
Optimal generation scheduling approach for improved power transmission grid performance of Uganda
(Kampala, Makerere University, 2019-06-22)Uganda with an installed generation capacity of 1182.2 MW as of May 2019; identifies electricity as a primary input to industrializing the country. This will foster socioeconomic transformation of its citizens to middle ... -
Effect of natural organic matter composition on performance of conventional water treatment processes
(Makerere University, 2021-11)The presence of natural organic matter (NOM) in surface water sources poses various challenges in drinking water treatment processes.Conventional coagulation is being applied in most of the treatment plants in Uganda and ... -
Modeling hydrodynamic effects on the dynamic response of an embankment dam due to seismic loading case: Isimba Hydro Power Plant
(Makerere University, 2019-08)One out of every three embankments dams has failed due to an increase in hydrodynamic forces at the dam fluid-interface. The main goal of this research was therefore to model the hydrodynamic effects on the dynamic response ... -
Design review of a locally innovated single piston diesel engine
(Makerere University, 2021-12-29)Engineering designs are important in any piece of product produced in any manufacturing process. Production in Uganda is always on a craftsman’s level which is accompanied with a lot of manufacturing errors and material ... -
Regression models to predict operating speeds of horizontal curves in mountainous terrain
(Makerere University, 2021-12-08)Majority of operating speed models in literature are mainly for flat and rolling terrain. However, mountainous terrain is not common and present different speeding environment to drivers due to steep grades and sharp curves. ... -
Optimisation of recycled polyethylene terephthalate plastic bottle fibres in glasscrete
(Kampala, Makerere University, 2021-10)Cement and concrete production which accounts for between 5% to 8% global CO2 emission are a growing environmental concern considering their high construction dependence. These coupled with non-biodegradable household ... -
Application of process technologies for improved salt production from Lake Katwe, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-12-22)More than 90% of salt used in Uganda is imported from neighboring countries despite the existence of over 22.5 million tons of mineral deposit at Lake Katwe. This is due to the current traditional mining techniques employed ... -
Effect of grade and climbing lane length on performance of heavy trucks on two lane rural roads in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-10)The grade and length of climbing lane affect performance of heavy trucks, leading to significant speed reductions, safety risks due to increases in passing manoeuvres and a reduction in the quality of traffic flow due to ... -
Modelling operating speed changes between two successive geometric elements along two-lane rural roads
(2021-11-26)The study was aimed at developing models to predict the speed changes between two successive geometric elements along two-lane rural roads. This was necessary to operationalize the criteria used in the technical audit of ... -
Impact of the procurement methods on the success of construction projects in Uganda
(Kampala, Makerere University, 2021-11-24)The selection of the procurement approach is very important to the successful completion of any construction project as Project performance is highly influenced by the type of construction procurement method used to deliver ... -
Evaluation of methods for estimation of design flows in highly urbanised catchments
(Makerere University, 2022-02-18)Design flood estimation is essential in design of hydraulic structures like bridges, culverts and side drains. However, in Kampala, the capital city of Uganda, there is a major challenge of lack of flow data as a result ... -
Assessment of the performance of a direct dual media (anthracite and sand) filtration system in drinking water treatment using filter columns
(Makerere University, 2021-11-23)Uganda is naturally endowed with an abundance of surface water resources. These include rivers, lakes, streams and wetlands. Pollutants/contaminants are commonly present in water, and require removal. Rapid and slow sand ... -
Improvement of performance of solar still
(Kampala, Makerere University, 2021-10-29)Limited availability of safe drinking water is a major problem, particularly in rural areas of Uganda. Most modern water treatment technologies are costly hence unaffordable for use by the local people. Additionally, ... -
Assessment of Bushenyi-Ishaka water treatment and supply system using the water safety planning approach
(2021-08)Access to safe drinking water is a major global health concern with microbiological risks being the most serious burden of disease associated with unsafe water, sanitation and hygiene. Annually, 2.4 million deaths due to ... -
Task scheduling and workload orchestration in edge computing
(Makerere University, 2021-12)An Edge Computing (EC) paradigm improves the quality of user experience when dealing with low latency and real-time interactive applications. The technology allows cloud services to be brought to the edge of the network ... -
Production of Irish potato flour as a potential ingredient for food processing industry
(Makerere University, 2022-01)Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) is grown worldwide and in most of the developing countries, it is considered the fourth most important food crop grown for both cash and food. The potato tubers have a short shelf life leading ... -
Effect of bed joint mortar thicknesses on the flexural strength of non-reinforced burnt clay brick walls
(Makerere University, 2021-12)Mortar binds the masonry units together, it is specified in most standards that the mortar joints should be within 10-12mm, though this has not been followed in some cases. This research looked into determining the effect ... -
Premature failures of district road construction equipment: a case of Northern Uganda
(2019-03)This study is about road construction equipment imported from china by the government of Uganda in 2011 that prematurely failed during their designed lifetime. The factors that led to their premature failure at various ...