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