School of Physical Sciences (Phys-Sciences): Recent submissions
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A geologic mapping project report of Area L, in Kabingo- Gayaza Isingiro District, Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-03-11)The mapping exercise (project) which was carried out in Gayaza area, Isingiro district in Southwestern Uganda. The project was aimed at equipping geology students with field geologic mapping skills, data collection, ... -
Determination of fruits with highest cat ion concentration
(Makerere university, 2021-12-17)(Hulme,1970) says that electric current is the flow of electrons of an electric charge and is measured using an ammeter. Voltage is the force that pushes electrons throughout a circuit and is measured in volts by means of ... -
Assessment of antibiotic drug residues in selected packed chicken brands using high performance liquid chromatography
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Under intensive farming methods, a broiler chicken lives less than six weeks before slaughter.Antibiotics are used in speeding growth and yield of these poultry birds however their use is related to emergence of resistant ... -
Design and construction of a broken electrical wire detector
(Makerere University, 2022-04-21)This report describes the design and construction of a broken electrical wire detector to be used to inspect electrical wires in electrical systems. A circuit to detect the exact location of breakage inside the PVC cover ... -
Design of an oil gas separator using Aspen HYSYS
(Makerere University, 2021-02-25)Oil in it's natural form is a composition of various components which include the three phases i.e water, oil and gas. On this, to separate oil and use it for it's commercial importance, the three phases must be separated ... -
The study of the patterns of eclipses in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-04-21)The analysis of the study of patterns of eclipses in Uganda contributed to the dismissal of fears, suspicions and superstitions people had over eclipses. Thus, in this study we aimed at identifying past solar eclipses in ... -
Determination of optimal conditions for the galvanisation process at Luwero industries
(Makerere University, 2018-04-11)In Electro galvanization, one metal (steel fragments) is coated with another metal, for many reasons such as increasing corrosion resistance and improving the appearance of the fragments. The objective of this project was ... -
A Field study report to the Albertine Graben area, Western Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2022-04-20)The Basin of semliki is covered by sediments that represent the Middle Miocene to recent, which are described from outcrop and well data, underlain by possible Jurassic or Permo-Triassic to Early Tertiary sediments which ... -
The plasticization of banana peels as an alternative raw material for production of plastic
(Makerere University, 2022-02-28)This report contains the results that were obtained after production of a sample of biodegradable plastic sample as an alternative raw material in the production of plastic and also after carrying out tests on it. The main ... -
A simple vacuum cleaner for tiding surfaces
(GIMEI Benard, 2022-01-18)The aim of this project was to design and construct a simple vacuum cleaner that is used for tiding surfaces. The required materials including a plastic water bottle, short hosepipe, switch, small sized fan, motor, short ... -
Base catalysed transesterification of used cooking oil to biodiesel.
(Makerere University, 2022-03-30)Biodiesel from Used Cooking Oil (UCO) is an effective alternative fuel for conventional diesel and can be directly used as fuel in a diesel engine without any modifications to the engine. It has many positives like high ... -
Treatment of spring water using magnetite nanoparticles.
(Makerere University, 2022-03-01)The separation effectiveness of micro-algae from spring water samples using magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) and recycling of MNPs were explored in this study. The MNPs were synthesized using the co-precipitation method. At ... -
Treatment of spring water using magnetite nanoparticles
(Makerere University, 2022-03-01)The separation effectiveness of micro-algae from spring water samples using magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) and recycling of MNPs were explored in this study. The MNPs were synthesized using the co-precipitation method. At ... -
Extraction, characterization and evaluation of candlenut as an alternative source of hair oil.
(Makerere University, 2022-03-01)Our bodies are exposed to harmful substances, both intentionally and unintentionally, which harm a variety of organs. One of the organs that suffers damage is the hair. Hair loss is caused by hair damage, which weakens the ... -
Assessing the effects of variation in the concentration of Sodium Silicate solution on the quality of laundry bar soap at Mukwano Industries Uganda Limited
(Makerere University, 2021-10-20)Mukwano Industries Uganda limited is a manufacturing company/ industry that produce various products which include plastics, water, laundry bar soap, refined oil, cooking oil, among others that are useful in the day-to-day ... -
Determination of sucrose losses in Bwendero Dairy Farm
(Makerere University, 2022-03-16)In this report, the determination of sugar losses in final molasses, filter cake and bagasse was carried out and it was found out that there was a greater loss in final molasses compared to the rest. -
Geological field mapping of Igayaza area A, Isingiro district
(Makerere university, 2022-03-28)The geological field mapping of Igayaza area A Isingiro district was conducted from 1st to 10th March 2021 where we traveled to Isingiro, western Uganda. The aim of this field mapping was to train students to experience ... -
Field study of Semliki sedimentary basin in the Albertine Graben, Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-04-06)This report entails the field work activities carried out from 15th- 24th March 2021 in the Albertine Graben, Ntoroko district. The area’s basement lithology consists of granitic gneisses with some dolerite intrusions as ... -
Geology, geophysics and stratigraphic logging field work report of the Semliki Basin-Ntoroko District, Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-01-21)A field work and excursion study to the Albertine graben under the guidance of our lecturers was conducted for a period of 8 days. The area of study was Semliki basin located in the southern part of the Albertine graben ... -
Geology, geophysics and stratigraphic logging fieldwork report of the Semliki Basin. Ntoroko District, Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022)This report documents my field excursion project in the Albertine graben under the guidance of lecturers from the department of geology and petroleum studies-Makerere University. The project employed various techniques of ...