School of Engineering (SEng.) Collections: Recent submissions
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Design of a crop yield prediction model using machine learning and a smart irrigation system
(Makerere University, 2022-04-19)Agriculture is one of the strong pillars of Uganda’s economy. Considering that very few technologies exist to aid the farmers in selecting the right crops depending on the environmental factors. Moreover, most irrigation ... -
Intelligent Maximum Power Point Tracking of Solar PV Systems
(Makerere University, 2023-07-07)The project involves the evaluation of the use of an intelligent technique in maximum power point tracking of Solar PV systems. Evaluation is made in reference to a technique using Perturb and Observe based MPPT algorithm. ... -
Impact of Electric Bodaboda centralized charge stations on the distribution Power Grid in Kampala. Case study: Wandegeya
(Makerere University, 2023-07-07)Due to their speed, maneuverability, and flexibility, boda bodas, or motorbike taxis, are an important mode of transportation for most Ugandans. Internal combustion engines, which are used to power traditional boda boda, ... -
AI Enabled Modulation Identification in Fiber Optic Networks
(Makerere University, 2023-10-18)Fiber optic communication systems have transformed telecommunications by enabling high-speed data transmission over long distances. Accurate identification of modulation formats is crucial for their success. Elastic Optical ... -
Design and process simulation for direct reduction of Iron Ore using hydrogen Gas.
(Makerere University, 2023-06-23)Uganda is rich in iron ore with over 500 million tonnes (Kim et al., 2021), which are found in places of Kyanyamuzinda, Kamena, Rushekye, Nyamiyaga, Butale, and Kasenyi which give rise to the Muko deposits in the Kabale ... -
Assessing the potential of LoRaWAN based goods tracking in localized zones
(Makerere University, 2023)In the IoT sector, with the evolvement of smart devices and their ability to communicate with the cloud and each other, there have been a wide number of applications that have been adapted. LoRaWAN is a low power wide-area ... -
Investigation of the suitablity of coffee husks ash as a partial cement replacement for blocks production.
(Makerere University, 2023-06)The project aimed at investigating the composition of Coffee Husks Ash and evaluating the strength and durability properties of blocks produced with varying percentages of coffee husks ash as a cement replacement and ... -
Assessing the effects of sedimentation on the flooding of River Manafwa in Mbale District, Busiu Subcounty
(Makerere University, 2023-10-16)Flooding is a pervasive natural hazard that causes substantial damage to infrastructure, disrupts communities, and poses risks to human life. This study aimed at investigating the impact of sedimentation on the flooding ... -
Numerical investigation of crack propagation at openings in unreinforced masonry walls subject to in-plane vertical loads.
(Makerere University, 2023-10-16)This research aims to conduct a numerical investigation into the crack propagation behaviour of un-reinforced masonry walls with openings under in-plane vertical loads. The study focuses on analysing the influence of various ... -
Assessment of the effect of varying concrete strength classes on the total carbon dioxide emissions from concrete structures
(Makerere University, 2023-07)Concrete holds a prominent position as a primary construction material and ranks second only to water in terms of consumption. Consequently, reducing the amount of concrete implemented in construction projects can directly ... -
Assessment of the effect of varying concrete strength classes on the total carbon dioxide emissions from concrete structures.
(Makerere University, 2023-10-13)Concrete holds a prominent position as a primary construction material and ranks second only to water in terms of consumption. Consequently, reducing the amount of concrete implemented in construction projects can directly ... -
Evaluation of a 2D Flood Model and Mitigation Measures for Peri-Urban Areas on Lake Victoria Shores
(Makerere University, 2023-06-16)Lake water levels rose in Lake Victoria between 2018 and 2021 leading to inundation of periurban areas located on the shores such as Ggaba. It is predicted that Uganda will experience an increase in precipitation over the ... -
Evaluation of scour at Kyabikere suspension footbridge abutments connecting Kitholhu and Karambi sub counties.
(Makerere University, 2023-07-13)The Kasese region and its sub-catchments has over time been associated with flooding as a result of high-intensity rainfall often causing stormwater runoff that exceeds the capacity of the current drainage system of the ... -
Investigation of the quality of plastic-sand composite bricks.
(Makerere University, 2023-10-12)Plastic pollution has become a global menace, with various initiatives inventing ways of repurposing plastic waste, one of which includes the use of plastic as a constituent of building materials. ... -
Investigating the use of volcanic as a building block binder.
(Makerere University, 2023-10-12)The use of concrete and mortar as building materials has been a cornerstone of civil engineering for many years. Ordinary Portland cement (OPC) is one of the most commonly used materials for building block binders due ... -
Assessing the potential of loRaWAN based goods tracking in localized trade zones
(Makerere University, 2023-07-06)Trade zones have become vital hubs for global commerce, facilitating the seamless movement of goods from sellers to buyer’s premises or from warehouses to seller’s depots. However, the challenges associated with tracking ... -
Development of an APHNSIA patient mobile communication system utilizing Electromyography (EMG) signals.
(Makerere University, 2022)Aphasia is a language disorder caused by damage to either the temporal lobe or the frontal lobe of the brain that controls language expression and comprehension. It could arise from various conditions such as stroke, dementia, ... -
Power transfer improvement on Uganda’s transmission grid network from HVAC to HVDC.
(Makerere University, 2023-09-21)This project report presents the design of High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) transmission system and shows why it is preferred over High Voltage Alternating Current (HVAC) transmission for power transmission over long ... -
Assessment of the impact of land use change and climate change on the hydropower potential of the Maziba catchment.
(Makerere University, 2023-06-16)Climate change and land use impact the hydrology of catchments in different ways. Catchment Management Interventions (CMIs) implemented in the Maziba region of western Uganda have brought about changes in land use in the ... -
Investigating the extent of the effect of sulphuric acid attack on compressive strength of laterised concrete.
(Makerere University, 2023-07-01)The research investigated the extent of the effect of acid attack on Laterised concrete in order to determine whether this concrete would be suitable for acidic environments. Laterised concrete is concrete whose fine ...