School of Engineering (SEng.)
Recent Submissions
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A time domain approach to sleep modes in Dense Cellular Networks
(Makerere University, 2019-06)Data traffic continues to increase exponentially and operators are continuously upgrading their networks to meet this demand. The resulting capital and operational expenditures have limited operator revenues. The ... -
Examining health, safety and environmental procedures in a motor vehicle maintenance workshop
(Makerere University, 2019)The purpose of this research project was to identify the gaps in health, safety and environmental procedures being used in a motor vehicle maintenance workshop and to recommend appropriate engineering and administrative ... -
An inventory model to determine the value of petrloleum products in strategic storage reserves
(Makerere University, 2018-06)This report coves five chapters, the first chapter covers the introduction and explains the background,problem statement and objectives of the research. The second chapter covers the literature review as per the objectives ... -
Design of a solar micro-irrigation system for a 35 acre farm in Kabarole District
(Makerere University, 2019-06)Elgeyo Marakwet organic farm is a mixed farm located in Kabarole district. Chia, red pepper and bananas are grown on approximately 34 acres of land on the farm. Sixty cows and about one hundred goats are currently reared ... -
Performance evaluation of characteristics of black cotton soils modified with lime kiln dust and sand for subgrade construction
(Makerere University, 2019-05)Black cotton soil is a problematic expansive soil characterized by high swelling and shrinking nature hence poor subgrade characteristics. This research was aimed at improving the poor subgrade geotechnical properties of ... -
Design and implementation of a low cost thermo electric generator for a rural homested to solve for electricity inaccessibility
(Makerere University, 2019-08)This project focuses on the design and implementation of a system that generates electricity from heat of a cook stove. Most of the people in rural areas that have no access to the national grid are using biomass to meet ... -
Modelling and analysis of the resilience of off grid power distribution networks for improved reliability performance
(Makerere University, 2019-06)Off grid systems are networks that are isolated from the national electricity transmission grid with small generation capacity and supply limited consumers through a distribution grid. West Nile is a region in the north ... -
Investigating the physical layer security of wireless sensor networks in the presence of co-channel interference signals.
(Makerere University, 2019)Security performance of resource constrained sensor networks in the presence of multiple eavesdroppers is investigated. The impact of co-channel interference signals on the secrecy performance of a multiuser scheme that ... -
LTE: A wireless mesh network-assisted back-haul strategy for mobile base station deployment
(Makerere University, 2019-06)It has been recognized that effective communications and the ability to share various media are keys to a successful operation in public safety and military applications. LTE is becoming the most widely deployed broadband ... -
Analysis of the Spectral Performance of Non-Orthogonal Multiple Access (NOMA)
(Makerere University, 2019-06)This thesis presents the theoretical analysis on the spectral performance of non-orthogonal multiple access (NOMA) for downlink communication. Based on accurate evaluation, previous researchers in this field, i.e. P. ... -
Design and implementation of an electricity monitoring and control system based on AC power line carriers
(Makerere University, 2019-07)According to Umeme, the current prepayment system (YAKA) allows customers to conveniently manage and control their electricity; however, this is true only to a small degree in reality as the information provided by YAKA ... -
Design and optimization of a UAV for agricultural applications in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019)Uganda has for long and still continues to rely on agriculture for a living. Evident to this, Agriculture contributes 21-26% of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at market price[1]. With the growing population of ... -
Fault analysis when a mini grid is connected to the main grid case study: West Nile Rural Electrification Company (WENRECo)
(Makerere University, 2019-06)Increased exploitation of renewable energies for electricity generation has resulted into increase in the number of mini grids which can be operated in island mode or in grid connected mode. When mini grids are connected ... -
Analysis of the spectral performance of Non-Orthogonal Multiple Access
(Makerere University, 2019)Non-Orthogonal Multiple Access (NOMA) is one of the promising radio access techniques for performance enhancement in next generation cellular communications. Compared to orthogonal frequency division multiple access (OFDMA), ... -
Physical Layer Security improvement of wireless sensor networks in the presence of an untrusted user
(Makerere University, 2019)In this project, Physical Layer Security (PHY{Security) is increasingly being adopted to guarantee secure wireless communications because it takes advantage of the imperfections of wireless channels such as fading, noise ... -
PHY security improvement of wireless sensor networks in presence of an untrusted user
(Makerere University, 2019-06)This thesis presents a multiuser downlink secure transmission scheme for wireless sensor networks (WSNs) that adopts transmit antenna selection (TAS) at the base station (BS), selection combining (SC) over the legitimate ... -
Development of an IOT based industrial air pollution monitoring system
(Makerere University, 2019)Uganda is one of the developing countries with a growing number of industries. However, industrialization comes with challenges and effects on the environment such as pollution which is one of the causes of climate ... -
Modelling the impact of distributed power generation on grid stability. The case of 6.5 MW Muvumbe Hydropower plant
(Makerere University, 2019-06)This project presents the impact of integration of Distributed Generation on the local grid stability. The case study network includes a 6.5 MW Muvumbe Hydropower plant as the Distributed Generator and Mbarara North – ... -
Mitigation of Total Harmonic Distortion on Industrial Feeders (Case study: NMV/RFG/33KV/1&2 Feeder)
(Makerere University, 2019-07-26)Power systems are designed in such a way that they operate at fundamental frequency, that is 50Hz or 60 Hz. However nonlinear loads such as induction motors and power electronic devices produce currents and voltages which ... -
Re-engineering the Davis automatic weather station for Uganda National Metrological Authourity UNMA
(Makerere University, 2019-06)Uganda National Meteorological Authority (UNMA) faces a challenge in obtaining timely weather data and therefore weather forecasting is difficult hence planning difficult as well.This project sought to Re-engineer the Davis ...
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