School of Physical Sciences (Phys-Sciences)
Recent Submissions
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Sprites observation in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2021-02-08)Thunderstorms and the lightning that they produce are inherently interesting phenomena that have intrigued scientists and mankind in general for many years. The study of thunderstorms has been done during the past century ... -
Utilisation of the Post Granulation Process to Improve the Compression Process of Tableting.
(Makerere University, 2021-03-30)Wet granulation is the most commonly used type of granulation in the tableting process.The wet granules, formed from a mixture of non-volatile liquids and APIs with excipients, undergo different unit operations and processes ... -
Zinc-slurry preparation and characterization for a zinc-air redox-flow battery
(Makerere University, 2019-05-15)The Zinc air redox flow battery is one of the redox flow batteries which are promising candidates for large scale energy storage. The battery comprises of a separate tank containing active species in which the energy ... -
Field study report of the Semliki Basin Ntoroko.
(Makerere University, 2019-05-28)This report explains the thirteen days of field study in Semliki basin in Ntoroko district in S.W Uganda. The Semliki Basin hosts sediments that represent the Middle Miocene to recent, which are described from outcrop and ... -
Lean six sigma assessment on the production and packaging process of carbonated soft drinks at Crown Beverages Limited(CBL), Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-05-11)The aim of this project was to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of the production line No 1 of Crown Beverages Limited using Lean Six Sigma Methodology. During the production process, the automatic filling machine ... -
Human activities and awareness of policy by local communities adjacent to Nabajuzi Wetland in Masaka District, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2021-05-06)This study investigated the human activities taking place in Nabajuzi wetland in Masaka district. The objectives of this study were to find out the human activities carried out with in Nabajuzi wetland, the awareness on ... -
Evaluation of wastewater treatment process in a distillery industry.
(Makerere University, 2021-05-06)This study was under taken to evaluate performance efficiency of a waste water treatment plant in a distillery industry. A spent wash treatment plant operating on biological treatment method was considered for this study. ... -
Essential oil and fatty acid profile of epicarps and seeds of Zanthoxylum chalybeum plant.
(Makerere University, 2019-09-13)Zanthoxylum chalybeum plant is the most important plant used in the tropical Africa as a spice and medicine. This study evaluated the fixed oils and essential oils in the epicarp and the seed of the plant. Fixed oil was ... -
A Geological and stratigraphic study report of Kibuku Area, Semiliki Basin, Albertine Graben
(Makerere University, 2021-01-12)This report is a written account of the field trip to Kibuku area in the Semliki Basin of the Albertine Graben, Western Uganda. This field trip is a requirement for the award of a Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Geoscience ... -
Synthesis, characterization of stable cyano, thiocyanate bridged complexes and Polyoxometalate Inorganic fragments.
(Makerere University, 2019-08-30)This project was aimed at synthesizing and characterizing new and stable complexes that include bimetallic mixed-ligand complexes [Co(en)2][Co(SCN)4], [Zn(en)2][Co(SCN)4] and [Zn(An)6]3[Fe(SCN)6]2. The synthesized compounds ... -
Design of an efficient cost-effective solar charge controller for solar photovoltaic system.
(Makerere University, 2021-05-05)The aim of this project is to design and construct a solar charge controller, using mostly discrete components. The charge controller varies its output to a step of 12V; for a battery of 200Ah rating. The design consists ... -
Geophysics and geology field work report of the albertine graben, semliki area in western Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2021-01-12)The report contains a detailed compilation of findings from the geological field study that was carried out in Semiliki basin located in the southern part of the Albertine graben that lies in the northern part of the western ... -
Project report in design and construction of pull pin security alarm system incorporated with led lights for signaling
(Makerere University, 2020-12-18)Technology is a blessing to our modern life and has become part and parcel to our day to day life. It has made our life easier and comfortable by introducing better security systems than in the old traditional society. We ... -
Glycerine recovery from saponification products.
(Makerere University, 2021-05-04)The 100g soap samples prepared using palm oil and palm kernel oil by the cold process are collected and analysed for amount of glycerol, salt, water, free fatty acid, sodium hydroxide present. The weights of glycerine ... -
Production of biomass briquettes from coffee husks
(Makerere University, 2021-05-04)In coffee processing industries large amounts of coffee husks are generated and they have been poorly utilized, left to decompose and dumped in the environment. Therefore, this research was intended to minimize industrial ... -
An alternative method for determining chloride content in alternative fuels
(Makerere University, 2020-12)The chloride determination in cement plant alternative fuels (AFs) is an essential activity that helps keep the cement quality in the target and of standard. The alternative fuels may include Coffee husks, rice husks, ... -
A Report on geologic field mapping project of Semliki Basin, Ntoroko District, the Albertine Graben.
(Makerere University, 2021-01-07)The report contains different field work and excursion activities held within the Albertine graben, South and East of Lake Albert. The area of study was Semliki basin located in the southern part of the Albertine graben, ... -
The comparison of water quality of two different water sources that is well and spring in Bushenyi ishaka Municipality, Bushenyi District.
(Makerere University, 2021-04-30)The purpose of this study was to find out the relationship between well water quality and spring water quality in Bushenyi Ishaka Municipality, Bushenyi District. The study was guided by the following research objectives: ... -
The production of ethanol by fermentation of reducing sugars resulting from hydrolysis of pretreated eichhornia crassipes (water hyacinth)
(Makerere University, 2021-04-30)To convert the water hyacinth nature to achieve maximum hydrolysis yield, an experiment was done using sulphuric acid as a catalyst for the pre-treatment process. The enzymatic digestibility of Water Hyacinth (Eichhorniacrassipes) ... -
Extraction of crude castor oil from castor oil seeds.
(Makerere University, 2021-04-29)The third industrial revolution has begun on transitioning to renewable energy resources. Due to rapid increase in industrialization and number of vehicles for road transport, the energy requirements have increased. The ...
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