School of Physical Sciences (Phys-Sciences): Recent submissions
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Designing waste water treatment plant for Chromatic paint (U) LTD
(Makerere university, 2022-11-14)The study was carried out to design a wastewater treatment plant for Chromatic paint (U) limited. Chromatic paint being a starting company is located in a small area which does not allow any further expansion and therefore ... -
Comparison of the concentration of ascorbic acid in selected fruits (passion fruits, oranges, pineapples and mangoes)
(Makerere University, 2021-01-15)The present study encompasses the comparison of the concentration of ascorbic acid in selected fruits (passion fruits, oranges, Pineapples, and mangoes). Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid is one of the most important ... -
Analysis of energy saving potential by condensate return
(Makerere University, 2022-10-13)Condensate is a term given to a liquid when steam loses its latent heat energy. In a heating process, when steam transfers part of its energy, known as latent heat to the process being heated, condensate is formed with ... -
A report about 1 week geological mapping project in Igayaza subcounty, Insingiro District.
(Makerere University., 2022-10-28)The Gayaza mapping project is carried out by second year undergraduate students of Geology and petroleum geoscience and production at the department of geology and petroleum studies at Makerere University. The project is ... -
Production of briquettes from charcoal dust, cassava flour, ash and cow dung
(Makerere University, 2022-09-30)Bioenergy, which originated from agricultural crop residue and industrial waste, has been studied for sustainable energy generation. As a raw material for briquettes production, agricultural-crop residue, industrial waste, ... -
Volarization of hibiscus calyxes by extraction of phenolic acids using solvent extraction method, and subsequent production of dietary supplements
(2023-02-10)Locally, hibiscus juice is extracted from the roselle calyxes and is sold to the local community in small containers of about 350ml - 500ml at a cost range of about 1000/= to 1500/=, this usually yields low incomes for the ... -
Geomagnetic activity: A case study of solar protons events
(Makerere University, 2022-10-06)The project examines geomagnetic activity with the main focused on Solar Proton Events(SPEs) and their impacts on the ozone layer after the solar protons interaction with particles(gases) in our Earth's atmosphere. It ... -
Phytochemical analysis of flowers and leaves of Tagetes Minuta Linnaeus used as natural insecticide on bean weevils
(2023-02-02)Tagetes minuta., Strongly scented annual herb with stiff erect stems up to 2 m tall, are widely distributed in almost all regions of Uganda and its biological role and phytochemical composition are not still fully ... -
Analysis of the effect of compression force of compression machine on weights and hardness of ELT tablets at Cipla Quality Chemical industries limited.
(Makerere University., 2022-11-14)By increasing the magnitude of the compression force, tablets have been produced from granules . The hardness and the weights of the tablets have been studied using standard methods. Thus the effect of compression forces ... -
A report on Igayaza-isingiro field geological mapping project in South-Western Uganda.
(Makerere University., 2022-10-31)The Gayaza mapping project is carried out by second year undergraduate students of Geology and petroleum geoscience and production at the department of geology and petroleum studies at Makerere University. The project is ... -
Evaluation of the physical and chemical characteristics of Tetrapleura Tetraptera fruit from three different ecological zones in Africa
(Makerere University., 2023-01-12)Tetrapleura tetraptera (Shum & Thonn.) is a flowering plant in the pea family native to many sub Saharan African countries including Ghana, Nigeria and Uganda. The fruit of T. tetraptera is applied in food and medicine. ... -
A mobile application for finding lost items (SearchiT)
(Makerere University, 2023-02-06)People lose things occasionally. Scattered and unorganized lost and found information can have a significant impact on the possibility to get back the lost items. The information cannot reach the rightful owner if they ... -
The lithostratigraphy and basin analysis of the Kibuku area in the Semliki basin, Ntoroko district, Western Uganda
(Bukenya Vincent, 2022)This report is a complete record of the field work and field excursion that was conducted from 16th-march 2021 at Kibuku, around and within the Semliki Basin in Ntoroko district, Western Uganda. The report is made up of ... -
Formulation of a Limonene Mosquito Repellent
(Makerere University, 2022-11-08)Vector control is the main method for tackling many of the world's major infectious diseases and is used globally to avoid insect bites and control the transmission of diseases. The use of repellents to protect people from ... -
Assessing the best alternative method in the treatment of incinerator bottom ash using cement and pozzolana
(Makerere University, 2022-10-11).Treatment of incinerator bottom ash was done to reduce on the level of toxic or heavy metals present in the ash from incineration of medical and pharmaceutical wastes. The heavy metals included Cd, Pb, Cu, Fe, Cr, Hg and ... -
Design and construction of an air flow detector.
(Makerere University, 2022-09-26)The poor ventilation which constitutes a needless heating and cooling energy load and insufficient distribution system flows can reduce equipment capacity and efficiency, like the operation of computers in the lab ... -
A comparative study of the use of a diesel fired boiler to the use of a biomass fired boiler for the minimization of the cost of production at Kampala Pharmacuetical Industries (1996) Ltd.
(Makerere University., 2022-11-23)Kampala pharmaceutical industries (1996) limited is one of biggest manufacturing companies in Uganda known for producing pharmaceutical products mostly tablets, capsules, creams and ointments. The company focuses on ... -
Determination of calorific values of vegetable oils using the calorific bomb method.
(Makerere University., 2009-08-18)The topic of study was to determine the calorific values of vegetable oils using the Calorific bomb method. The mineral oil samples used were collected from varying petrol Stations. Four samples of vegetable oils were ... -
A report on the geologic and stratigraphic logging project of Semliki Basin-Albertine graben in Ntoroko district western Uganda from 3rd January 2022 to 10th january 2022
(Makerere University, 2022-09-23)This report documents my field excursion experience in the Albertine graben under the guidance of lecturers from the department of geology and petroleum studies-Makerere University. The area of study was Semliki basin ... -
Design and construction of an electric motor
(Makerere University, 2022-10-22)This project describes the design and construction of an electric motor. An electric motor is a device that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy. The mechanical energy is used to do work. It's important to ...