School of Physical Sciences (Phys-Sciences): Recent submissions
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A report on a geologic field project in Semilik basin area, Ntoroko district.
(Makerere University, 2018-05-28)As students pursuing Petroleum Geosciences and Production program, we are required to do fieldwork and excursion study in the Albertine Graben under the guidance of our lecturers during the recess term of third year of ... -
A study of EMF radiated by different types of mobile phones when data is switched on available on market
(Makerere University, 2022)Emf radiated by different types of mobile phones when data is switched on available on market, implications of emf on a human body. -
Phytochemical determination of the extracts from leaves of Plectrathuscyaneusgurke
(Makerere University, 2021-03)Green leafy vegetables are exploited in African culture for both nutritional and medicinal purposes. The leaf extracts of L’Her. plectranthus cyaneus in East Africa is used to treat skin infections, malaria and obesity ... -
Field-study of Semliki Sedimentary Basin in the Albertine Graben Area, Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-01)Semliki sedimentary basin is located in the central domain of the western arm of the Albertine Graben. It is a pull apart basin formed when the Albertine graben, a product of active rifting, underwent transtensional ... -
Optimisation of bioplastics from sweet potato starch using gycerol as the plasticiser
(Makerere University, 2019-05)This project was aimed on the optimisation of bio-plastic using sweet potato starch. The process started by extraction of starch from smashed sweet potatoes which was dried in the oven at 80°C for 24hours. Then 20g of ... -
Production of charcoal briquettes from charcoal dust, clay soil, cassava flour and cowdung.
(Makerere University, 2022-01)The use of wood fuel as the major source of energy for cooking and heating in most households in the country poses a very big risk on the conservation of forests for future use. Therefore the study provides environmentally ... -
Designing a variable dual DC power supply that provides voltage in the range of -12 to +12 volts
(Makerere University, 2021)The dual variable power supply was designed in four stages including transformation that is stepping down the 240V from the mains to 12 volts that works well will the components,then rectification in which the ac was now ... -
Making a cell mobile phone detector
(Makerere University, 2022)The aim of this project was to design a mobile phone detector. A circuit was designed using operational amplifier, resistors, capacitors, transistors, led diode, bread board and battery.it was then used to detect cell phone ... -
Recovery of oil from spent bleaching earth by solvent extraction
(Makerere University, 2022-05)This study described the extraction of residual oils of spent bleaching earth from palm oil refining industry, the properties and applications of residual oils obtained there from. Residual oils of SBE (acid-activated,WAC ... -
Design and Construction of a 230V LED Driver Circuit
(Makerere University, 2021-10-24)A light emitting diode is a semi conductor light source that emitts light when current flows through it. LEDs are becoming more and more used in Uganda because they offer several advantages over traditional light bulbs. ... -
Levels of selected toxic metals in surface soil from electronic waste dismantling areas of Kampala City
(Makerere University, 2022-01)Soil samples were collected from electronic waste dismantling sites in Kampala city were analyzed for toxic metal concentrations, pH, electroconductivity, and soil texture. The samples were analyzed for Copper, Lead, Zinc, ... -
Designing a programmed thief pitfall trap
(Makerere University, 2020-12-18)One may realize that the security agents usually tend to protect the lives of other people but leaving theirs at a risk. Of course a criminal wouldn’t wish to be captured and so they would try to do anything against a guard ... -
Production of Biodiesel using locally available resources
(Makerere university, 2022-06-15)Biodiesel is fatty acid methyl esters (FAME) produced by transesterification reaction of oils and fats with an alcohol in the presence of a catalyst. In this study, production of biodiesel from waste cooking oil and ... -
Calculating the Calorific value of biomass from its elemental states
(Makerere University, 2020-12-29)Biomass is an indirect source of solar energy and its renewable in nature. During the numerical simulations in thermo-chemical conversion systems for biomass, its calorific value is very vital. Over the years, a number of ... -
Geomagnetic activity during Solar Cycle-24 Solar proton events
(Makerere University, 2021-10-23)The Sun provides energy that supports life on Earth. This Energy flows in a state called Plasma consisting of charged particles from the Sun into outer space in various events such as Solar Flares and Coronal Mass Ejections. ... -
Improved process for processing yoghurt (sterilized yoghurt)
(Makerere University, 2022-05-19)The primary objective of this project is to provide an improved process for the production of yoghurt (sterilized yoghurt) which can be stored at room temperature (24-28 degrees Celsius) and kept for a period of 3 months ... -
Assessment of hydroquinone in selected cosmetic products sold on the market within Kampala.
(Makerere university, 2022-05-19)This study was aimed at determining the hydroquinone content of selected skin care products existing in the Ugandan market. Fourteen (14) skin care cosmetic products were obtained from a shop in Downtown Kampala and analyzed ... -
Conduction of solid waste audit at Birunga Dairy Industry
(Makerere University, 2022-05-19)At Birunga Dairy Industry, due to less attention given to inventory management, there are usually cases of solid waste accumulation mainly the used boxes, packaging material, used bottles and others. Therefore a solid waste ... -
Assessment of N-Nitrosomes as a chemical used in male latex condoms
(Makerere University, 2022-05)Given the increasing amount of exposure of nitrosamines through different products like processed food, rubber products like condoms it is very important to avoid or reduce the amount of nitrosamine exposure. And in this ... -
A field study report of the Semliki Basin in the Albertine Graben, Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-05-19)Semliki basin which was the study area is part of the Albertine graben in the EastAfrican rift system (EARS) where Uganda discovered her commercial oil reserves. The study area is found in the southern part of the Albertine ...