School of Physical Sciences (Phys-Sciences): Recent submissions
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Design and construction of an electric motor
(Makerere University, 2022-09-22)This project report describes the design and construction of an electric motor. The electric motor is an electromechanical device that converts electrical energy to mechanical energy. This mechanical power is used to for ... -
Fieldwork and field excursion report of Kibuku Area, Semliki Basin Within the Albertine Graben, Ntoroko District, Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-02-15)The geological and geophysical field study was undertaken at the end of the sixth semester, and lasted eight days, from 16th March, 2021 to 23rd March, 2021, under the guidance of academic staff from the department of ... -
Design and construction of an evaporative cooler for tomatoes.
(Makerere University., 2022-09-23)An electrically powered evaporative cooling system was designed and constructed to increase the shelf life of the stores vegetables. The evaporative cooler was tested and evaluated using tomatoes. The equipment operates ... -
Report on the geologic and stratigraphic logging and geophysical analysis project to investigate the petroleum potential of the Semliki Basin-Albertine Graben-Ntoroko District Western Uganda.
(Makerere University., 2022-09-20)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 ... -
Space weather monitoring using SID monitors
(Makerere University, 2022-10-07)Sudden Ionospheric Disturbances are the immediate effects of solar flares, which impact the earth, and affect the upper atmospheric layers used for telecommunications. The aim of this project was to research about the ... -
Levels of aflatoxins in non-processed and processed diary products
(2019)Aflatoxins are a group of structurally related mycotoxin compounds produced by Aspergillus fungi that grow on wide variety of crops. Aflatoxins are naturally occurring carcinogenic substances. High level of aflatoxins ... -
The Semiliki Basin Field Study Project Report
(Makerere University, 2022-09-23)This report details the observations made during the field excursion conducted from 2nd to 10th January 2022 and post-field data analysis and interpretation. The study was done in the Semliki Basin located within the ... -
Design and construction of a portable solar mobile charger.
(Makerere University., 2022-09-23)The relentless and continual power failure state accompanied with hike in the fuel and petroleum prices in Uganda, and electricity bills , solar energy becomes the most sought after energy source . Solar chargers ... -
Nitrogen and phosphorus nutrient recovery from biomass slurry as value added fertilizer
(Makerere University, 2022)Biowaste materials could be considered a renewable source of fertilizer if methods for recovering Phosphorus from waste can be developed. Struvite precipitation and biochar was employed to remove nutrient composition ... -
Determining the effect of reaction conditions on the yield of magnetite nanoparticles
(Makerere University, 2022-11-09)This research was done to determine the effect of reaction conditions on the yield of magnetite nanoparticles using the chemical coprecipitation method. The drying was done in an oven at 60 oC for an average of 30 minutes ... -
Synthesis of biodegradable plastic films from modified cassava starch using different glycerol concentrations.
(Makerere university, 2022-10-20)Environmental pollution due to plastic wastes that take too long to decompose has become a global problem. Incinerating plastic waste leads to release of hazardous gases, which are not good for humans and other living ... -
A simple solar water heater
(Makerere University, 2022-01-31)this study aimed at designing a simple solar water heater. It is a device that uses free energy from the sun to warm water. The materials that were used to design the solar water heater included; copper tubing, metal ... -
Construction and design of a simple,solar box cooker
(Makerere University, 2021-12)Solar cooking is the one of the most economical methods of decreasing deforestation. Cooking is the important aspect in life. Without cooking, people in this world cannot service. The main purpose of this study is to ... -
Effect of environmental conditions on the stability of paracetamol tablets
(Makerere University, 2023-01-30)Drugs were exposed to some conditions which were inevitable in the shelf-life of those drugs. Such conditions are met during drug distribution to the point of consumption. If stability of a drug product is not maintained ... -
Alternative bio waste management by vermicomposting in cities case study: production of organic vermicompost fertilizer and study of its chemical parameters
(Makerere University, 2023-01-30)The aim of the project was to produce vermicomposting from organic solid wastes using the earthworm Eisenia fetida and check the nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium level of the yielded vermicompost. This study examined ... -
Elimination of copper and lead from wastewater using banana peels.
(Makerere University, 2022-11-03)Water quality monitoring in developing countries like Uganda is inadequate, especially in stream water affected by urban effluents and runoff. The purpose of this research was to investigate the efficiency of natural ... -
A report on the geologic and stratigraphic logging project of Semliki Basin-Albertine Graben in Ntoroko district Western Uganda.
(Makerere University., 2022-09-28)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 ... -
Construction of a wireless power transmitter device using inductive coupling.
(Makerere University., 2022-10-03)The concept of wireless power transmission was invented by Nikola Tesla in the year 1890 where he invented a Tesla coil which could transmit power through an air gap. This project mainly aims at constructing a wireless ... -
Report on Igayaza-Isingiro field geological mapping project and geological excursion to South-Western Uganda.
(Makerere University., 2022-10-27)The Gayaza mapping project was carried out by third year undergraduate students of Geology and petroleum geoscience and production at the department of geology and petroleum studies, Makerere University. The project is ... -
Construction of television receiver antenna
(Makerere University, 2022-09)The study was about constructing a television receiver antenna as a cheaper alternative for receiving signals by the low income consumers in Uganda. The materials and equipment that were used in the construction of television ...