School of Physical Sciences (Phys-Sciences): Recent submissions
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Bioremediation of hexavalent chromium from electroplating wastewater at Luwero Industries Limited using rice husks
(Makerere University, 2022-01-17)In this research, the specificity of wastewaters formed in the surface treatment at LIL and the method of treatment by bioremediation is considered. The purpose of this research is to suggest a cheap and effective chemical ... -
Performance evaluation of a mobile water purification system
(Makerere University, 2022-11-16)The study was set out to investigate the performance of a mobile and solar-powered water purification system. The device was applied on drinking water sources containing a number of microorganisms and the survival rate ... -
Determination of the effects of a substitute pH stabilizer on emulsion paints at Kansai Plascon (U) Ltd.
(Makerere University, 2022-10-31)The purpose of this study was to study the effects of a substitute pH stabilizer, Sodium Hydroxide on emulsion paints during production and after production. The viability of the substitute pH stabilizer was tested using ... -
Design and construction of a wind turbine
(Makerere University, 2022-09-26)This piece of work was aimed at providing electricity suitable for domestic consumption using a wind turbine. it was done due to high cost of fuel which is not suitable by every individual in the community to reduce ... -
Determination of coordination number and packing fraction of metal chloride models
(Makerere University, 2022-09-29)This project is meant to describe the structures of metal chlorides by using models where the metal and chloride ions are arranged alternately at the lattice points of the cubic lattice. Metal chlorides have different ... -
Production of potassium hydroxide from banana peels
(Lishian Owomugisha, 2022-10)This study takes a look at making use banana peels for the production of potassium hydroxide (KOH). Combustion of banana peels into ashes was done to enhance the extraction of potassium carbonate from the ashes. The potassium ... -
Production of biodiesel from castor oil seeds
(2022)Biofuel, a cost-effective, safe, and environmentally friendly fuel produced from renewable sources, has been accepted as a sustainable replacement and a panacea for the damaging effects of the exploration for and consumption ... -
The design and construction of clap switch device
(Makerere University, 2022-09-12)At the time when someone claps in front of the microphone, the sound signal is converted into the electrical signal by the condenser microphone. This weak signal is then amplified by a transistor. The amplified signal ... -
Thermal conversion of polyethylene into liquid hydrocarbons
(Makerere University, 2022-11-09)This study examines the catalytic depolymerization process for extracting liquid hydrocarbons from polyethylene wastes, which aims to reduce the country of Uganda's rising polyethylene waste production while simultaneously ... -
Analysis of microbial and mineral content of bottled mineral water in Makerere Kikoni
(Makerere University, 2023-01-16)Different brands of bottled mineral water have emerged following the increase in the sales of bottled mineral water around Uganda. Widespread production and consumption of inadequately processed or contaminated bottled ... -
Production of bioethanol from cheese whey at lakeside dairy limited
(Makerere University, 2023-01-16)Cheese whey the main dairy by-product is increasingly recognized as a source of many bioactive valuable compounds. About 50% of total worldwide production of whey is normally disposed of without being utilized. Whey lactose ... -
Deriving crude diesel from waste tyres by fast pyrolysis using calcium bentonite clay as a catalyst.
(Makerere University, 2022-10)The aim of this research project was to explore the possibility of increasing yield of crude diesel from catalytic pyrolysis of waste tyres over a cheap clay-based catalyst – calcium bentonite in order to provide an ... -
A study of the causes and control of diacetyl in Nile special and club pilsner beer brands
(Makerere University, 2022-09)This is a final year project report that covers research undertaken on one of the off flavors hindering the quality of beer, specifically Nile Special and Club Pilsner beer brands which hold the flagship of Nile Breweries ... -
Thermal profile of a thermal energy storage system
(Makerere University, 2022-01-12)The thermal performance of a thermal energy storage (TES) system suitable for solar thermal applications has been tested and analysed. The experimental set-up consisted of a TES tank, thermo couples,pico data logger , ... -
Quantification of sugar losses in a sugar manufacturing plant, as one of the parameters for evaluating the technical performance of the plant: a research study carried out at kamuli sugar limited
(Makerere University., 2022-10-23)This research concentrated on assessing and controlling the operational loss of sugar in various sugar byproducts during cane processing in cane sugar factory. In the study, factors associated with operational loss were ... -
Designing of an automatic chalk board or smart board duster.
(Makerere University., 2021-12-20)This project solves the complications encountered by teachers while manually erasing writings on the chalkboard. It is an automatic chalkboard duster driven by a motor and it is mounted on rails for easy to and fro movements. ... -
Production of nano fiber using the electro spinning process to replace the conventional activated carbon filter at the directorate of government analytical lab
(2022-10)Electro spun polyurethane fibers for removal of volatile organic compounds (VOC) from air with rapid VOC absorption and desorption have been developed. Polyurethanes based on 4,4-methylenebis (phenyl isocyanate) (MDI) and ... -
Designing a temperature sensor
(Makerere University, 2021-12-15)A temperature sensor is a device that automatically stabilizes the temperature of a system. The major aim of this project was to design and construct a device that switches on and off a fan automatically at set intervals ... -
A report on the geologic and stratigraphic logging project of Semiliki Basin-Albertine Graben in Ntoroko District Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-09-22)The geologic and stratigraphic logging project was conducted in semliki basin, Ntoroko district, western Uganda. Semliki basin is a pull apart basin formed when the Albertine graben, underwent transtensional strike-slip ... -
A report on the geologic and stratigraphic logging project of Semiliki Basin-Albertine Graben in Ntoroko District Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-09-23)The geologic and stratigraphic logging project was conducted in Semliki basin, Ntoroko district, western Uganda. Semliki basin is a pull apart basin located in the central domain of the western arm of the Albertine ...