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The thermochemical modelling of producer gas composition via gasification of agricultural wastes available in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-02-26)
Biomass is one of the most widely available energy sources and gasification is a thermal conversion process where biomass is converted into a fuel gas with a gasifying agent(s). In this paper, the Newton Raphson Method in ...
Production of biodiesel from Palm Fatty Acid Distillate in Bidco Uganda Limited
(Makerere University, 2021-03)
Biodiesel presents greater advantages over petroleum based fuel since it is non-toxic,
contains less air pollutant and is bio-degradable. This report discusses the production of biodiesel from palm fatty acid distillate, ...
Process simulitation of the deodorization process of crude palm oil at bidco- uganda limited
(Makerere University, 2021-03-15)
One of the major processes involved in the palm oil industry is refining. The most important step in the refining process of Crude Palm Oil is the deodorization stage. In this stage, the main aim is to eliminate the Free ...
An investigation into the removal of zinc from pharmaceutical waste water effluent using eggshells; A case study of Kampala Pharmaceutical Industries (U) LTD
(Makerere University, 2021-03-08)
The presence of heavy metals in water sources is ever a growing concern due to their lethal effects on all living organisms through food chain. The optimization of wastewater purification processes requires a development ...
Geological and stratigraphic field study of Semiliki Basin in the Albertine Graben, Ntoroko District, Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2020-12)
The field study was carried out in the Semiliki basin in the Albertine Graben, Ntoroko district, Western Uganda south of Lake Albert, at the footsteps of Rwenzori Mountains, aiming majorly at collecting and interpreting ...
Geological field study report of Semliki Basin, Albertine Graben Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-03-12)
The field work involved stratigraphic logging, facies analysis, depositional environmental and petroleum potential of the study area.
The study area comprised of fluvial, deltaic and lacustrine sediments.The basin was a ...
Dye-waste water treatment using banana peels as a substitute for activated carbon
(Makerere University, 2021-02)
Use of various dyes in order to color the products as a common practice in composite knit industry. The presence of these dyes in water even at a low concentration is highly visible and undesirable. This study was carried ...
A Review Of Chemical Synthesis Of Magnetic Nanoparticles
(Makerere University, 2021-01-22)
This report is about a review of chemical synthesis of Magnetic Nanoparticles. Nanoparticles are small structures with size between 1 and 100 nanometers. They are of great importance in medical industry (cancer treatment) ...
Radiation Safety of Medical Personnel and Care Takers
(Makerere University, 2020)
This study aimed at identifying the current radiation protection techniques currently in use and how they can be modified to improve radiation protection of the medical personnel and patient care takers at Radiotherapy ...
Investigation on the causes of purified bottled drinking water turning green before the expiry date
(Makerere University, 2021-03-19)
The main objective of this study was to investigate the causes of bottled purified water turning green before its expiry date at Ark industries. Ten Ark purified drinking water bottles treated with ozone as disinfection ...