School of Physical Sciences (Phys-Sciences): Recent submissions
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Feacal coliform loads of different processed Nile perch fish frames along the value chain at different point (Busega Carcus Market and Mpondwe-Bwera Market)
(Makerere University, 2022-05-04)The study is focused on determining the faecal coliform loads of different processed Nile perch fish frames along the value chain at different point these are, in Mpondwe-bwera market (kasese district), Busega carcass ... -
Pyrolysis of Waste Plastics into Diesel
(Makerere University, 2022-05-04)The main objective of this study is to characterize, produce and evaluate alternative diesel fuels from pyrolysis of waste plastic, to understand and to optimize the processes of plastic pyrolysis for maximizing the oil ... -
Semliki Basin Field Study Report
(Makerere University, 2022-01-03)This report is as a result of a field excursion carried out in the Semliki basin, Albertine graben in Western Uganda. The study was focused on the description and analysis of the depositional environments and processes ... -
Effectiveness of using Bentonite clay as a coagulant aid in conventional water treatment
(Makerere University, 2022-04-22)Conventional water treatment is very vital to a developing country like Uganda. Many water treatment plants use a combination of coagulation, sedimentation, filtration and disinfection to provide clean safe drinking water ... -
Design and construction of an automatic voltage stabilizer for tv sets and refrigerator
(Makerere University, 2022-05-03)In many developed and developing countries power systems plays important role in many industries and electrical networks. At the modern era because of demand of power, many people are using electricity in most of the ... -
Treatment of distillery spent-wash for utilization in agriculture
(Makerere University, 2022-03-14)Increase in the production of sugar from sugarcane by sugar manufacturing industries in Uganda has resulted in the emergence of many distilleries that make use of the molasses to produce spirits by fermentation process. ... -
Determination of heavy metal concentration in water around Kacheera Wetlands in Lyantonde
(Makerere University, 2020-12-22)The impact of waste disposal on trace metal contamination was investigated in kacheera wetlands and Lake Kacheera Basin. Samples of water were analysed for total Zn, Cu, Pb and Mn concentrations using flame atomic absorption ... -
Fieldwork and field excursion report of Kibuku Area, Semliki Basin within the Albertine Graben, Ntoroko District, Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-01-26)The field work took a duration of weeks at Kibuku within the Semliki Basin in Ntoroko district, Western Uganda. This report is made up of a seven-fold chapters with a detailed account on the objectives, materials and ... -
Experimental investigation of radial thermal cooling of the energy storage tank
(Makerere University, 2022-01-06)The main objective of this study is to carry out the experimental investigation of radial thermal cooling of the energy storage tank. in order to improve charging the energy storage system and minimizing the extra heat ... -
A report on the geological findings obtained during the study trip to Kibuku area in Karugutu, Ntoroko district, Western Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2022-01-24)The Kibuku area is located within the Semliki basin of the western arm of the East African Rift System. It forms part of petroleum exploration license Block 3, which is in the Albertine Graben, Uganda. Both Uganda and the ... -
Application of cactus powder to minimize the use of aluminium sulphate as a coagulant during water treatment at Movit products Limited
(Makerere University, 2022-01-05)In this research, the turbidity removal/coagulation activity of three coagulants; alum, cactus powder and a combined coagulant (cactus powder + alum), and their effect on other parameters of pH, Electrical Conductivity, ... -
Geological and stratigraphy field study of Kibuku Area (Semliki Basin) report
(Makerere University, 2022-04-26)A field work and excursion study to the Albertine graben under the guidance of our lecturers during the recess term of third year of our study for 14 days. The area of study was Semliki basin located in the southern part ... -
Design of a solar seed sowing machine.
(Makerere University, 2021-12-14)The project aimed at designing a solar seed sowing machine that will help both small and large scale farmers to reduce the cost incurred during production. The machine is cost effective since it does not use fuel that is ... -
Investigating the causes and effects of greenhouse effect
(Makerere University, 2021-10)Since the beginning of the industrial revolution in 18th century, there has been rapid change in earth’s climate which has caused increase in global warming that leads to environmental hazards like floods, increase in ... -
A comparative study between sugarcane bagasse gassification and direct combustion during energy production in sugar mills
(Makerere University, 2022-04-26)Bagasse is one of the byproducts of the sugar processing industry. It is a dry fibrous material left after extracting juice from sugarcane and it is usually burnt in boilers to produce electricity and steam. Direct combustion ... -
Design of a system that detects the magnitude of lightning sound2
(Makerere University, 2021-12-20)This research project designed a simple system that can be used to detect the magnitude of lightning sound. it is widely known that the meteorology department in Uganda has not been effective enough to acknowledge all ... -
A report of geologic mapping project of area l, in Gayaza Isingiro District, Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-04-13)Geological Field mapping exercise is a compulsory field exercise always conducted at the end of the second year in Gayaza, Isingiro district, Western Uganda for students undertaking Bachelor of Science in Geology and ... -
The potential of propolis as passion fruit juice preservative
(Makerere University, 2022-04-25)Chemical preservatives used for juice have demonstrated reported challenges, hence there was need to obtain alternative preservative that can be used to ensure the maintenance of quality of passion fruit juice overtime ... -
Water Level Indicator.
(Makerere University, 2021-12-21)A water level Indicator is a system that relays information back to a control panel to indicate whether a body of water has a high or low water Level. The aim of the study is to develop a water level Indicator which detects ... -
A Project report on The Recovery of oil from spent bleaching earth
(Makerere University, 2021-02-25)Spent bleaching earth is derived from the degumming and bleaching of crude palm oil from physically refined palm oil and it is commonly disposed of at landfills at a high cost. Its disposal has so far led to environmental ...