School of Physical Sciences (Phys-Sciences): Recent submissions
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An Electronic Voting Machine.
(Makerere University, 2020-12-18)Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) is a simple electronic device used to record votes in place of ballot papers and boxes which were used earlier in conventional voting system. It is a set of rules which define how the desire ... -
Recovery of waste heat from the fluidized bed dryer by recycling exhaust air in Granulation section at KPI (1996) limited
(Makerere University, 2021-03-30)An initial design of an exhaust heat recovery preheater was provided. The pre-heater was designed inform of a finned shell and tube heat exchanger. This report is based on the work undertaken to complete the gas to gas ... -
A report of Semliki Basin field study in the Albertine Graben, Karugutu Subcounty, Ntoroko District, Western Uganda
(2020-12-17)This report is a detailed account of the field work which was conducted in the Semliki basin in the Albertine Graben Western Uganda. The field work was carried out in places like Kichwamba, behind Kisegi hill at the quarry, ... -
Extraction of sugarcane wax from filter cake at Kaliro sugar factory
(Makerere University, 2021-03-29)Sugarcane filter cake or press mud is a byproduct of the sugar manufacturing process at Kaliro sugar factory. Its viability in the production of wax has been analysed in the present study. Furthermore, the economic feasibility ... -
Optimizing the dispersion process of carbon black pigment to minimise agglomeration in paint at Global company limited.
(Makerere University, 2020-12-12)A model equation called a population balance equation is adopted to quantify the dispersion process of pigments in the vehicle basing on the agglomerate particle size distribution. Dispersion time of a roll mill is the ... -
Removal of organic compounds from water at the Luweero Industries Treatment Plant using granular activated carbon
(2021-04-20)In this report, the study on the water treatment process at Luweero Industries limited is presented. Emphasis was put on the disinfection process. The process was noted to be consuming plenty of the calcium hypochlorite ... -
Geologic mapping project of area A, Igayaza Isingiro district, western Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2019-05-17)The field mapping exercise was done in Area A , Igayaza village, Kabingo sub-county, Isingiro district in South-western Uganda. The area studied is part of the Karagwe-Ankolean System. The mapping project was completed ... -
Geophysics and geology field work report of the albertine graben, semliki area in western Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2021)The report comprises a detailed compilation of findings from the Semliki basin field study in the Albertine area, Western Uganda. The materials and methodology used to achieve the main objective; collection and interpretation ... -
Designing of cooling chamber of a rotary kiln incinerator.
(Makerere University, 2021-04-15)The report focuses on the failure of the cooling chamber of a rotary kiln incinerator at Luweero Industries Limited. The cooling chamber is supposed to cool the hot exhaust gases from a temperature of 13000C to a temperature ... -
Understanding and design of a fluid bed granulation process.
(Makerere University, 2021-03-30)The study is concerned with the effects of binder addition rate, air pressure to the nozzle, inlet fluidizing air temperature and nozzle head height from the distribution grid to the resulting granule sizes of the resulting ... -
Geologic and stratigraphic logging project report of Semliki Basin, Albertine Graben, Ntoroko district, Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2020-12-21)Students pursuing Petroleum Geoscience and Production program are required to carry out field work and excursion study in the Albertine graben under the guidance of lecturers during the recess term of third year of their ... -
Designing a high speed paint mixer of affordable price for local and small scale industries
(Makerere University, 2021-04-13)The project aimed at designing of high speed paint mixer. The machine consisted of a mixing drum with a capacity of 34 L. Different tests are carried out by mixing 25%, 50%, and 75% of the total mixing capacity of the ... -
Geological mapping project report of Igayaza-isingiro district, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2019)This report is a summary of the Geologic mapping course carried out in Gayaza, Isingiro district on the Gayaza synclinorium, within the Karagwe-Ankolean system of rocks. This excursion was aimed at equipping students with ... -
Troubleshooting the causes of high carbon dioxide content in bottled beer: a case study of Nile Breweries Limited, Jinja Plant, buikwe district, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2020-12-11)This research project is written as final year project of bachelors of Science in industrial chemistry at Makerere University. The project focuses on troubleshooting the causes of high carbon dioxide content in bottled ... -
Determination of quality and quantity of essential oils from lemon grass(cymbopogon citratus) of different maturity stages and from different environments
(Makerere University, 2021-04-09)This study evaluated the quality and quantity of essential oils from lemon grass of different maturity stages and from different environments. The essential oil of lemon grass was obtained by hydro-distillation and analyzed ... -
Investigating radon gas levels in the basement of the new central teaching facility thesis.
(Makerere University, 2020-12-03)Man is by the very nature of his environment exposed to varying amounts of radiation with or without his consent and it is encountered in our everyday activities. Ionizing radiations constitute Radon gas which by definition ... -
Determination of quality and quantity of essential oils fromm lemon grass(cymbopogon citratus) of different maturity stages and from different environments
(Makerere University, 2021-07)This study evaluated the quality and quantity of essential oil of lemon grass of different maturity stages and from different environments. The essential oil of lemon grass was obtained by hydro-distillation and analyzed ... -
Performance of dye extract from hibiscus flowers in a dye sensitized solar cell.
(Makerere University, 2019-06-07)Dye-sensitized solar cell (DSSC) was co-invented by Brian O’Regan and Michael Gratzel in 1988 at University of California Berkeley (Sahu & Yimer, 2015) and it was later developed by Michael Gratzel at Ecole Polytechnique ... -
Quantitative analysis of heavy metals in juice and water.
(Makerere University, 2021-04-09)This study was done to quantify the heavy metals in the juices and water that may cause health effects to consumers. Fruit juices play an important role in the diet of a human being and are consumed in everyday life. Fruits ... -
Regeneration of spent bleaching clay by heat regeneration for re-use in bleaching of clyde palm oil.
(Makerere University, 2021-03)Spent bleaching clay (SBC), a solid waste generated from the palm oil refinery, may be recycled rather than being simply disposed of in landfills. The aim of this research was to regenerate SBC by solvent extraction and ...