Academic submissions (CEDAT): Recent submissions
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Effect of briquette geometry on their thermal performance and combustion properties
(Makerere University, 2019-06)The quality of briquettes varies greatly among small scale producers in Uganda due to the different methods of production, absence of standardization, lack of technical knowledge and quality control protocols. The study ... -
A web based battery monitoring and control system for a substation
(2019-06)A Web based y battery monitoring and switching control system is designed. System measures battery electrolyte temperature, current and voltage parameters of a typical battery in a distribution substation. Over the web, ... -
Strategy to quantify and minimize energy losses on distribution networks.
(Makerere University, 2019-06)High energy losses occur during the distribution of electricity to the end user in Uganda. These are both technical and non-technical losses. The purpose of this study was to develop an action plan to quantify, investigate ... -
Design and construction of a web based battery monitoring and control system for a power substation
(Makerere University, 2019)In this project works, a web based battery monitoring and switching control system is discussed. The system measures battery electrolyte temperature, current and voltage parameters of a typical battery in a distribution ... -
Design of solar lights control and fault detection system
(Makerere University, 2019)The objective of the project is to provide an automatic control and fault detection on street lamps with a remote notification. The street lights monitoring system will always check if the street light has failed to glow ... -
Real time monitoring of a prepaid meter
(Makerere University, 2019-06)Umeme, the biggest power distribution company in a Uganda estimates power losses in billions of shillings in annual revenues due to power theft through meter tampering, meter bypass and direct connections. This triggered ... -
Evaluation of the operationalization of the physical planning legislations at local levels in Uganda: A case study of Bombo Town Council
(Makerere University, 2019-01)Developing countries particularly in Sub Saharan Africa have been challenged with various urban challenges and up country effective land use management and development. With the anticipated high levels of urbanization ... -
A Sub-6Ghz empirical pathloss model for 5G cellular network deployment in Uganda : Case study in Makerere University
(2019-06)This thesis explains the Sub-6GHz empirical pathloss model deployment in Uganda with the case study being Makerere university. This empirical pathloss model is based on observations and measurements taken under different ... -
Robots as a means to improve productivity in the Uganda Construction Industry
(Makerere University, 2018-04)A robot, according to the Robotics Industries Association is a (1979) is a “reprogrammable, multifunctional manipulator designed to move material, parts, tools or specialized devices through various programmed motions for ... -
Investigating the Effect of 5G Technology on the Current Cellular Network
(Makerere University, 2019-06)The core objective of this project is performance improvement of current networks using 5G technology. 5G is not just an evolutionary upgrade of the previous cellular genera- tion, but it is a revolutionary technology ... -
Assessing the extent to which personal protective equipment is actually used on some of the construction sites in Kampala district
(Makerere University, 2019-05)The research undertaking is one of the required undertakings for one to be awarded the Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management. It is an opportunity for the student to choose a topic in relation to what they have ... -
Investigating the perfomances of recycled coarse aggregates in concrete
(Makerere University, 2018-04)With the increasing population and the reduction of available land in Uganda, there is need to conserve the environment since construction can’t exist without the environment. This report presents the research on the partial ... -
Investigate the impact and benefits of integrating Kabulasoke solar power plant into the nearby distribution network
(2019-06)Kabulasoke solar power plant (20MW) is located in Gomba district in Central Uganda, on the hills off UETCL substation and power produced is purchased by UETCL for further sale to end users. However, power in the ... -
Traffic flow improvement between Pride Theatre and Kabaka Anjagala round-about in Rubaga District
(Makerere University, 2019-05)Traffic flow in Kampala city influences the mobility of goods and people. It is therefore very crucial that traffic flows smoothly with minimal delays to reduce travel time, road accidents, driver fatigue and pavement ... -
Failure rate modeling due to aging and its impacts on distribution network reliability
(Makerere University, 2019-06)This project report presents a mathematical model that help to determine the failure rate due to aging of a power distribution feeder and the impact of those failures on the distribution network reliability. Electrical ... -
Assessing the impact of land use/cover change on the stream flow of River Rwizi using a physically based model
(Makerere University, 2019-07)Global water use has been increasing due to increasing water demands for domestic, industrial and agricultural purposes. This is because of demands related to land use and human development especially in developing countries. ... -
Design and Implementation of a Real-time Electronic Voting Machine using GSM
(Makerere University, 2019-06-27)The project was about designing and implementing a voting machine that uses GSM technology. In the methodology; we had to learn C programming language, consulted different groups of people to evaluate people’s preference ... -
Assessment of the Adequacy of the Uganda Seismic code in the design of non-structural elements. A case study of a masonry wall.
(Makerere University, 2019-05)The purpose of this research was to assess the adequacy of the Uganda seismic code, particularly section 13.5, in the design of earthquake resilient structures in particular the design of nonstructural elements. To achieve ... -
Prformance Analysis of TV White Space Networks
(2019-07)This project looks at the use of Television TV White Spaces (TVWS) as a promising medium for rural broadband access. The performance analysis of TV White Space networks described in this project was conducted within ... -
Designing a power saving mode system to monitor and control the power consumption of households for Kanyegaramire solar mini-grid
(Makerere University, 2019-06)Kanyegaramire solar mini-grid is facing deficiency of getting the regular power especially during cloudy weather. Energy stored by the battery banks in this mini-grid does not always meet peak demand requirement resulting ...