School of Engineering (SEng.) Collections: Recent submissions
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Design and implementation of a low budget time-saving semi-automatic alarm response system under legit systems ltd Uganda.
(Makerere university, 2023)A semi-automatic alarm response security system to combine both human and automated elements to respond to potential security breaches. Potential risks will be identified and analyzed by the system, which will then warn ... -
Intelligent MPPT Control of Solar PV Systems
(Makerere University, 2023-07-07)Changing weather conditions, such as temperature and solar irradiance, affect the output power of a PV system. This makes PV systems to operate on a wide voltage and current range but produces maximum power only at the ... -
Design of a handover management scheme in UAV assisted networks.
(Makerere University, 2023-07-07)Due to limited power consumption, packet loss, or dense networks, various challenges may emerge during drone operation, making the handover process critical for effective data transfer.The challenge of handover is getting ... -
Development of an automated system for fault detection and protection in three phase induction motors
(Makerere University, 2023-07-07)The main concept of the project is to develop an induction motor protection system for protecting the motors from any damages occurring from single phasing, over current, overload and overvoltage. The induction motors are ... -
Investigating the usability of ceramic tile wastes as a partial replacement for fine aggregates in concrete blocks.
(Makerere University, 2023-07-12)This study sought to investigate the suitability of using ceramic tile wastes as a partial replacement for fine aggregates in concrete block production and investigating the influence of the ceramic tile aggregates on ... -
Developing a Yaka app that allows remote payment and instant power connection.
(Makerere University, 2023-07-07)Yaka metering system includes a Customer interface unit (CIU) that is easily accessible on the user premises. Upon any payment, a 20-digit token MUST be entered to have units loaded into the meter. The process of entering ... -
Detection of botnet attacks in real-time using machine learning
(Makerere University, 2023)Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks have emerged as a major threat to contemporary computer networks. These attacks utilize sophisticated Botnets, which comprise interconnected computers under the control of a ... -
A cost and structural strength comparative study of a 15m span single bridge: a case study of an RC T-slab deck and a steel-composite UB deck
(Makerere University, 2023-07-14)With the continuous growth of infrastructure development, our study aimed at conducting a comprehensive cost comparison between composite bridge decks and reinforced concrete bridge deck. The selection of an optimal ... -
Impact assessment of residential electric vehicle charging on the lv distribution grid in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-06-12)Uganda is committed to integrating electric mobility solutions into the public transportation sector and encouraging the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) to combat climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Using ... -
Prototype and machine learning integration for varroa mite detection in bees.
(Makerere University, 2023-07)In recent years, there has been a worldwide decline in the population of bees. Losses raise a serious concern because bees have an indispensable role in the food supply of humankind with Varroa mite infestation posing a ... -
Design of a road safety and vehicle accident prevention system.
(Makerere University, 2023-09-13)On road, accident is a major issue of concern. Even with all modern developments in the field of vehicle design, road lane and management, accidents still occur all the time. Authentic data about road accidents is not ... -
Performance analysis of non-orthogonal multiple access based vertical heterogeneous network.
(Makerere University, 2023-07)The future wireless networks promise to provide massive connections and higher spectral efficiency requirements to a multitude of devices with diversified traffic patterns wherever and whenever needed, various studies ... -
Post-discharge monitoring system for cesarean mothers.
(Makerere University, 2023-07)This project focuses on the design and implementation of a post-discharge monitoring sys- tem specifically developed for cesarean mothers. The primary objective of the system is to provide healthcare professionals with ... -
Smart indoor air quality and atmospheric monitoring system.
(Makerere University, 2023-07-07)This project aims to develop a sensor-based system for improved living conditions and air quality monitoring. By addressing the challenges of global climate change, demographic change, and advancing mechanization, the study ... -
An automatic acoustic feedback suppressor system for public address systems.
(Makerere University, 2023-09-08)This report mainly focuses on the study of acoustic feedback cancellation in public address systems using adaptive filters. The problem of acoustic feedback has existed since the invention of public address systems but ... -
Investigation into volcanic ash and calcium hydroxide as a building block binder
(Makerere University, 2023-06)The emerging rise of carbon emissions in the environment is a global challenge due to negative impacts like global warming. A considerable amount of these carbon emissions originates from the manufacture of Portland Cement. ... -
An automatic acoustic feedback suppressor for public address systems
(Makerere University, 2023-07)Over the past few decades, there has been a great deal of research on the issue of acoustic feedback in public address systems. Acoustic feedback is a common problem in public address systems, in which sound waves from a ... -
Automated detection of prostate cancer from multiparametric MRI using deep convolutional neural networks
(Makerere University, 2023-07)Prostate cancer (PCa) is the second most common cause of cancer-related deaths among males over 50 years. As the most advanced non-invasive tool for characterization of PCa, Multiparametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging (mpMRI) ... -
Design and fabrication of an affordable Arduino Based 3D printer
(Makerere University, 2023-06)This project focuses on the design and construction of an affordable Arduino-based 3D printer, aiming to provide an accessible solution for enthusiasts, makers, and small-scale businesses to engage in the world of 3D ... -
Design of reliable and sustainable hybrid solar PV-biogas micro-grid for off-grid rural communities in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-07)In this project, we concentrated on an electricity generating system, namely a micro-grid powered by solar and biogas. Electricity is one of a society's essential needs, and the demand for it grows by the day. Industrialization ...