Browsing Academic submissions (CEDAT) by Issue Date "2018"
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Addressing MV technical loss on the distribution network in Uganda: A case study: UMEME 33kV network
(Makerere University, 2018)Losses are the difference between energy entering the network and that leaving to be utilized by the final consumer. These losses are divided into technical and non-technical (commercial) losses. Technical losses are ... -
Advancing transportation in Uganda with connectivity, automation & intelligence: An accident awareness system
(Makerere University, 2018)Accidents in Uganda have claimed people’s lives due to negligence and delay in response to their occurrence. 22,715 people died between 2010 and June, 2017, due to road accidents. Ideally, motor vehicle systems are ... -
Analysis of liquefaction potential of foundation soils of the right embankment dam at Isimba Hydro Power Plant
(Makerere University, 2018)Earthquake occurrences have led to the failure of very many embankment dams worldwide. This failure is accompanied by catastrophic and severe economic and life losses. Majorly the effects of earthquakes are manifested ... -
Analysis of the accuracy of different commercial GPS network adjustment software packages
(Makerere University, 2018)The surveying and geomatics community is currently faced with a wide range of commercial proprietary GPS network adjustment software to choose from. Each of the software package is however unique in some functions, with ... -
Analysis of the energy demand of Uganda using the end use model
(Makerere University, 2018)This project analyses energy demand of Uganda using the End Use model while comparing its accuracy with other methods of energy demand forecasting and analysis that is the time series and econometric models. The Uganda ... -
Analysis of the streets of Kampala City to meet the needs of pedestrians: A case study of Central Division
(Makerere University, 2018)The study is about analysis of streets of Kampala city to meet the needs of pedestrians in central division. The research will basically look at street infrastructure that are viable for all pedestrians including those ... -
Assesing the E-waste management practices in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2018)E-waste is a generic term used to describe various forms of electronic and electric equipment that have ceased to be of any value to their owners. Annually, it is estimated that about 50 million tonnes of E-waste is generated ... -
Assessing the effect of partial replacement of cement with fly ash on the strength of concrete in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018)This report presents the research on the partial replacement of cement with fly ash on the compressive strength of concrete. The aim was to investigate how partial replacement of cement with fly ash affects the compressive ... -
Assessing the effect of variations on construction cost as a measure of project performance in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018)This report is a product of a six months research period from October, 2017 to May, 2018 and contains information about assessing the impact of variation orders on the construction cost as a measure of project performance ... -
Assessing the factors leading to timely completion of construction projects in Uganda; A case study of Kampala City
(Makerere University, 2018)The overall purpose of this dissertation was to assess the factors leading to timely completion of construction projects in Uganda, assess which of these factors affect the critical path of the construction process and ... -
Assessing the impact of changes in lancover and climate on urban flooding: A case of Kampala
(Makerere University, 2018)Urban flooding (excess rainfall runoff) has continued to present itself in many cities around the world especially in developing countries. In Uganda, the capital, Kampala experiences urban flooding. Dynamics in the land ... -
Assessing the impact of slums on residential property development. Case study of Nakawa Division; Banda and Naguru Go Down
(Makerere University, 2018)The study aimed at assessing the impact of slums on residential property development in Nakawa Division. The study focused on four objectives to assess the impact; to establish the characteristics of slums in the study ... -
Boosting inverter power output: Case study - Solar system
(Makerere University, 2018)Solar energy can be defined as energy obtained from the sun. [1] Solar energy is radiant light and heat from the Sun that is harnessed using a range of everevolving technologies such as solar heating, photovoltaic, solar ... -
Boosting inverter power output: Case study - Solar system
(Makerere University, 2018)The solar system consists of an inverter whose size is determined by the Photovoltaic array maximum power. In order to raise the power out from the inverter, it is recommended to increase the battery array and solar panels. ... -
Design and construction of a bean threshing machine
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Design and construction of an automated monitoring and data logging system for NWSC
(Makerere University, 2018)The system developed was an automated water quality data collection and logging monitoring system for (National Water and Sewerage Corporation) NWSC. It automatically collects water test results and sends it to a remote ... -
Design and improvement of an intelligent passenger information system for passenger service vehicles
(Makerere University, 2018)This project proposes the design and construction of an Intelligent Bus Stage Name Display and voice Announcement System for public vehicles on Kampala-Northern bypass route. The research seeks to create awareness to public ... -
Design and simulation of robotic arm for a CNC lathe machine
(Makerere University, 2018)Automation is creating revolution in the present industrial sector, as it reduces manpower and time of production. Modern industries are heavily dependent on robots that have a wide range of applications such as material ... -
Design Of A Net Metered Solar System In Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2018)Uganda is a growing economy and energy particularly electricity is one of the major drivers of this growth. There is however an overdependence on only one source of electricity which is hydropower in Uganda. As a result, ... -
Design of a web based (IoT) battery monitoring system for a power distribution substation
(Makerere University, 2018)Battery management system (BMS) forms a crucial system component in various applications like DC source for power substations, electric vehicles (EV), hybrid electric vehicles (HEV), and uninterrupted power supplies (UPS), ...