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Determination of heat losses of the kiln system at Tororo Cement Limited
(Makerere University, 2018-05)
In this research project, heat loss from kiln system at Tororo cement limited was determined. Analysis was carried out on both the kiln shell and the preheater tower. Only the major heat losses were determined. The heat ...
Geological field study report of Albertine graben, Semliki basin, Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-05)
This report gives a detail of fieldwork activities carried out from 12th to 23 June 2017 within the semliki basin in Albertine graben. The fieldwork was carried out in areas of Kichwamba, behind Kisegi hill at the quarry, ...
The effect of blending emulsifiers/surfactants on emulsion stability
(Makerere University, 2018)
The effect of blending surfactants on emulsion stability was studied. Emulsions whose Phase Inversion Temperature (PIT) is quit high above the storage temperature are stable, and such products have a long shelf life.
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Medicinal plants used for the management of diabetes mellitus in Bukomero Sub-County, Kiboga District, Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-08)
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a major worldwide serious disease in all parts of the world. DM is a metabolic disorder characterized by the presence of hyperglycemia due to deficiency of the insulin secretion leading to high ...
Phytochemical and antioxidant analysis of gynandropsis gynandra subjected to different cooking methods
(Makerere University, 2018-06)
Gynandropsis gynandra is one of the common vegetables that serves both the nutritional and therapeutic role. However, it is usually consumed when cooked and there is insufficient scientific research providing information ...
Determination of the calorific values of bio briquettes obtained from different manufacturers around Kampala
(Makerere University, 2018-06)
Solid biomass fuels are useful and cost effective energy source. The energy content of biomass is determined by its calorific value. The objective of this study was to experimentally determine the calorific values of ...
Medicinal plants used to manage diabetes mellitus in Buwama Sub-county, Mpigi District
(Makerere University, 2018)
Globally, there is increase in the number of people suffering from Diabetes and this has led to the need for development of other alternative treatment means which are cheaper. Indigenous knowledge about medicinal plants ...
Relationship between incubation densities and the hatching rate of eggs of Catfish (clarias gariepins)
(Makerere University, 2018-07)
The Catfish (Clarias gariepinus) is a species of much importance in aquaculture. It is a good candidate with desired characteristics like high tolerance to poor water quality, fast growth and prolific spawning. However, ...
Optimization of the Pozzolana Drier at Hima Cement Limited
(Makerere University, 2018-06)
This research contains the development and simulation of a mathematical model for the optimization of the pozzolana drier. The research was carried out at HIMA Cement Limited, Kasese Uganda on a pozzolana drier which uses ...