School of Physical Sciences (Phys-Sciences): Recent submissions
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A Research project on the separation of Micro-Algae from water using Nano-Particles
(Makerere University, 2023-08-15)Algae are one of the major contributors to water pollution, as they can grow rapidly and consume large amounts of nutrients from the water, leading to eutrophication and depletion of dissolved oxygen. Therefore, the ... -
Design and Construction of an Electrostatic Precipitator.
(Makerere University., 2023-08-01)The project "A Smoke Precipitator" aims to design and construct a functional and cost-effective alternative for mitigating air pollution caused by particulate matter emissions. The generation of waste particles, including ... -
Catalytic pyrolysis of low density polyethylene waste.
(Makerere University., 2024-01-16)Catalytic pyrolysis of low-density polyethylene (LDPE) has received a lot of interest recently as a viable approach for converting plastic waste into valuable hydrocarbon products. This study experimentally showed that ... -
A Report on Igayaza-Isingiro field Geological mapping project to South-Western Uganda.
(Makerere University., 2023-08-12)The Igayaza 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 ... -
Utilization of bagasse to produce bioethanol
(Makerere University, 2023-01-10)The aim of the project was the production of low cost ethanol by using lignocellulosic materials basically the agro wastes like sugarcane bagasse using both physical and chemical processes such as mechanical size reduction, ... -
Geologic Mapping Project of Area,G,Igayaza Parish, Isingiro district in Southwestern Uganda.
(Makerere university, 2023-08-31)Geological mapping is the process of a geologist physically going out into the field and recording geological information from the rocks that outcrop at the surface. Information that the geologist looks for will include: ... -
Reducing the water consumption within the Brewhouse in Brewing Department of Nile Breweries Limited Jinja.
(Makerere University., 2022-11-24)There is a global concern of water as a critical natural resource and it has been increasing over the past decade. The beverage industry has a distinct physical and reputational reliance on water. This Research Project ... -
Geological Mapping Project Report of Area,B,Igayaza, Isingiro district.
(Makerere university, 2023-08-31)This report comprises a detailed compilation of aims, methods, findings, interpretations, conclusions and recommendations for the Igayaza-Isingiro geological mapping exercise and field excursion to south western Uganda. ... -
Geological Field Mapping Report of Group J.
(Makerere University., 2023-08-31)The findings of the mapping study conducted in the Gayaza area of the Isingiro district in the southwest of Uganda between 31st January and 8th February 2022 are compiled in this report. Surveying the mapping areas while ... -
Semiliki Basin stratigraphic logging project report
(Makerere University, 2023-12-15)This report gives details of the field study that was conducted between march 15th to March 24th in the Semliki basin in the Albertine Graben. The study was conducted by forth year students of petroleum geoscience with ... -
Field excursion Report for Western Uganda.
(Makerere university., 2023-12-01)This report covers the geological features that were encountered within the Karagwean –Ankolean sub-systems, which are part of the Kibaran system of East and central Africa. The specific study areas covered parts of South ... -
Investigation of effects of shading in crystalline silicon photovoltaic modules
(Makerere University, 2023-07-06)In this study, the effects of shading on the performance of solar PV modules was investigated using IV curve measurement technique. The PV module was subjected to different shading patterns using cardboards and the ... -
Feasibility assessment of Using Glycine max (Soybeans) as a Raw Material for the Manufacture of Mattress Foam.
(Makerere University., 2023-08-04)This chemical engineering research project aimed to investigate the feasibility of utilizing soybeans as a potential sustainable alternative to petrochemical-based polyol in mattress foam production. The study involved the ... -
Design and construction of a car infrared sensor for accident prevention
(Makerere University, 2023-07-19)We designed and implemented an innovative infrared sensor system for accident pre vention on roads.The system can utilize infrared technology to detect objects in the car’s surroundings, providing realtime information ... -
Experimental test on heat storage using oil and rock pebbles.
(Makerere University., 2022-10-18)Thermal energy storage(TES) is a technology that stores thermal energy by heating or cooling a storage medium so that stored energy can be used at a later time for heating and cooling applications and power generation. -
Determining the effect of magnesium oxide on the clinkering, physical and mechanical properties of cement, at Tororo cement Uganda limited.
(Makerere University., 2024-01-04)The effect of MgO on the composition and properties of alite-sulphoaluminate cement clinker with commercial grade raw materials such as limestone ,clay gypsum and fly ash as starting materials has been depending in order ... -
Analysis of waste water discharged from selected fuel stations.
(Makerere University., 2023-08-22)In a study carried out in which different filling stations in Nakawa division participated,some of the defined findings were lack of a clear used oil department section or disposalplan by some filling stations. This presents ... -
Field excursion report for Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)This report covers the geological features that were encountered within the Karagwean –Ankolean sub-systems, which are part of the Kibaran system of East and central Africa. The specific study areas covered parts of South ... -
Adsorption of lead and different colors from waste water using coconut shells adsorbent in form of simple activated carbon
(Makerere University, 2024)The activated carbon was prepared under limited supply of oxygen from coconut shells as the precursor.The coconut shells are the ones from coconut trees scientifically known as Cocos nucifera, L. Three different pyrolysis ... -
Removal of chromium (VI) from industrial wastewater using a low-cost bio adsorbent.
(Makerere university, 2023-12-11)The main aim of this study was to investigate the removal of chromium (VI) ions from synthetic wastewater using banana pith-derived bio adsorbent, an abundantly available agricultural waste product. In this study, ...