School of Physical Sciences (Phys-Sciences)
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Recovery of bleaching clay used in the bleaching process in the refining of edible oil
(2019-12-11)The disposal and reuse of Spent Bleaching Clay from soybean oil refinery is a problem of growing importance to many edible oil processing industries. Today the only practical way of removing Spent Bleaching Clay is by ... -
Determination of methanol concentrations in legally and locally distilled alcohol found on the market using UV/VIS spectrophotometry
(2019-05-11)The objective of this study was the evaluation of the levels of methanol in alcoholic beverages using the visible spectrophotometric technique. In this study were taken 15 samples of various alcoholic beverages around ... -
Synthesis and characterisation of Polyoxometallate Organic Fragments (POMS), Manganese and Bimetallic complexes for industrial chemical catalysis
(2019-11-20)This report contains synthesis and characterisation of polyoxometallate organic fragments, manganese and bimetallic complexes which can be used in heterogeneous catalysis. Polyoxometallate organic fragments were obtained ... -
A report on IGAYAZA (ISINGIRO) mapping project
(2019)This write up contains the information obtained from the mapping exercise (project) which was carried out in Igayaza area, Isingiro district in Southwestern Uganda. The project was aimed at equipping geology students with ... -
Investigating the rate of fermentation in different starches
(Makerere University, 2019-11-20)In this study, the feasibility of using native cereals and root crops as raw materials was investigated by comparing their rates of fermentation. The equal amounts of samples were gelatinized, followed by enzyme hydrolysis. The ... -
The application of Vernonia Amygdalina extract as a substitute for hops in sorghum beer production
(2019-07-16)Recently, considerable attention has been focused on the brewing industry that are helping transform Uganda’s business landscapes with alcoholic beverage industries having a lion’s share in terms of investment and market. ... -
Assessment of the causes of blockages in the preheater cement kilns
(Makerere University, 2019-06-21)The study shows that as material flows down the preheater (in the production of cement from limestone) to towards the kiln burning zone, alkalis, sulphur and chlorides volatilize due to the high temperatures and are carried ... -
Extraction and parameter determination of essential oils from African Basil (mujaja) leaves
(Makerere University, 2019-08-14)In this report, extraction and parameter determination of essential oils from African Basil leaves was done. African Basil is a perennial herb plant of lamiaceae family with a strong aromatic smell. The plant is a native ... -
A geological and stratigraphic study report of Kibuku Area Semiliki Basin, Albertine Graben
(Makerere University, 2019-06-06)The Semiliki basin is within the EA3BCD located south of Lake Albert forming one of the three major basins in the Albertine rift of the EARS. The Basin accommodates a maximum sedimentary pile of approximately 5,000m dating ... -
Report for the mapping project carried out in area L within Igayaza Subcounty in Isingiro District in June/August, 2018
(Makerere University, 2019-05-20)In May/June a class of Geology and petroleum students from Makerere University camped in Igayaza area which is located 30km south of Mbarara in Isingiro district for two weeks to carry out geological mapping project in ... -
Geologic and stratigraphic field study of the Semliki Basin, Ntoroko District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-05-31)The geological and stratigraphic field exercise was carried out in the Semliki Basin, Ntoroko district in western Uganda. The field exercise lasted a period of 12 days, during which a number of activities were carried out ... -
Mathematical model for predicting Portland cement 28 days compressive strength
(Makerere University, 2019-07-30)In assurance of the quality of the final cement product, determination of compressive strength is key. However, it is a time-consuming way to wait for experimental results for any necessary adjustments. Therefore, an early ... -
Application of a sigma assessment on the production and packaging process of quinimix mixture
(2019-06-01)Six Sigma is a well-consolidated approach for improving processes which involves use of statistical tools. The aim of this project is to illustrate the use of Six Sigma tools in the production and packaging process of ... -
Determination of fatty acid oxidation in different types of edible oil during storage
(Makerere University, 2019-06-01)In this report, fatty acid oxidation was determined by analyzing different edible oil samples for the peroxide value parameter. In the quantification of peroxide value in olive and sun flower oils, the rapid spectrophotometric ... -
Charging a thermal energy storage system without pump
(Makerere University, 2019-05-21)In Uganda, biomass is about 92% of the total primary energy consumption in form of rewood George [2002], charcoal and crop wastes especially for cooking The use of re wood and charcoal has increased the rate of deforestation ... -
Geological field mapping report of Group J, Igayaza, Isingiro District, Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-05-30)This report summarizes the findings made in the mapping project that was carried out in Gayaza area located in Isingiro district in south-western part of Uganda. Field studies and analyses involved mainly traversing the ... -
Improving the dry processed coffee quality by blending it with wet processed coffee
(Makerere University, 2019)Coffee is one of the most popular beverages in the world. Coffee is either processed using the wet or dry processed method. It is well known that the mode of coffee processing, by either the wet method or the dry method, ... -
Effect of harvesting time variations on the yield and profile composition of essential oils of eucalyptus globulus and psidium guajava medicinal plants from Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2019-10-01)The essential oil and phytochemical contents of medicinal plants can be affected byseveral factors. For example, in certain plants, harvesting time has been observed to affect the content and chemical composition of the ... -
Geologic and stratigraphic field study of the Semliki Basin in Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-06-07)The Geological and Stratigraphic field study exercise was conducted by third year Makerere university students pursuing bachelors of science degree in Petroleum Geoscience and Production and the report is submitted in ... -
The Isingiro (Igayaza) area "A" field mapping excursion
(2019-05-30)This report summarizes the findings made in the Geologic mapping project carried out in the Igayaza area, Isingiro district on the Igayaza-synclinorium, which is within the Karagwe-Ankolean system of rocks, South-Western ...
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