School of Engineering (SEng.) Collections: Recent submissions
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Design of an improved photo booth for application in id issuance.
(Makerere University, 2022-09)This document is a report for a final year project, with the Project title ‘Design of an improved photo booth for application in ID issuance’. The document has an introduction, literature review, methodology, preliminary ... -
A phone based application for health, safety and environment (HSE) management in engineering work settings.
(Makerere University, 2022-09-27)Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) refers to a set of processes, procedures and tools of identifying potential hazards to a certain environment, developing best practices to reduce or remove those hazards and then ... -
Investigating the use of biogas as fuel for generators
(Makerere University, 2022-10-10)Biogas is a sustainable and clean alternative energy source to fossil fuels. Majority of biogas generation units use animal wastes as feed material. In Uganda, the production of biogas has been adopted by large scale ... -
Investigating the suitability of using natural pozzolana(volcanic ash) activated by lime as a stabilizer on the strength of soft clay blocks for low-cost construction
(Makerere University, 2022-10)Adequate housing is considered one of the basic human rights. However, due to cost limitations, many people lack access to adequate housing and decent shelter. Construction materials constitute a significant component of ... -
Development of a smart portable ultrasound system for real-time guidance of minimally invasive procedures.
(2022-09)Minimally invasive procedures are very crucial in the treatment and diagnosis of non-communicable diseases like cancer. These procedures require accurate needle placement and are thus done under the guidance of medical ... -
Design of a Programmable Battery Testing Equipment for Lithium-ion Batteries for CEDAT Laboratories
(Makerere University, 2022)In recent years, batteries have become a very important part of our lives. They provide power for the portable electronic devices that we use every day. For example, mobile phones, laptops, watches, electric cars among ... -
The effect of cyclic wetting and drying of brick masonry on the compressive strength of brick walls
(Makerere University, 2022)As a result of alternating wet and dry seasons experienced in Uganda throughout the year, masonry buildings, mostly in the low-lying areas like Bwaise, Katanga, Ndeeba among others are subjected to higher and more sustained ... -
Dam break analysis to determine the outflow hydrograph and flood inundation impact of Isimba Dam, Kayunga District
(Makerere University, 2022)Dams are essential for water supply, hydropower generation, flood control, irrigation, recreation and navigation. There are several dams in Uganda for example, Bujagali dam, Owen falls dam, Isimba dam among others. The ... -
Investigating the adequacy of drainage systems on newly upgraded roads. A case study of Lukuli road in Kampala district.
(Makerere University, 2022-11-02)This dissertation presents results of the investigation of the adequacy of the drainage system on newly upgraded urban roads with a case study of Lukuli road, and proposed mitigation measures based on Road Design Manual ... -
Design of an automatic real-time beehive temperature and humidity monitoring and control system.
(Makerere University, 2023-01-05)Bees are very important for terrestrial ecosystems and, above all for the subsistence of many crops, due to their ability to pollinate flowers. In Uganda, the apiculture industry employs over 1.2 million people and aside ... -
Design and fabrication of a mechanism to motorize the work of deep well drilling
(Makerere University, 2022-10)A mechanism to motorize the work of deep well drilling was developed with an aim to reduce the lead time of deep-well drilling, reduce the drilling labor cost, making the drilling process easier through, reducing constant ... -
Assessment of reactive power compensation using distributed generation. Case study: Kibuku town council.
(Makerere University, 2022)Voltages in power networks must be consistent and fall within a predetermined range. The provision of reactive power (reactive power compensation) is one method of controlling these voltages. This study proved the usage ... -
Automatic bone fracture detection in X-ray images using deep learning.
(Makerere University, 2023-01-06)Bone fractures are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. In Uganda, statistics for the prevalence of bone fractures are unknown, although anecdotal evidence points to a high incidence, mostly arising out ... -
Design of an automatic real-time beehive temperature and humidity monitoring and control system
(Makerere University, 2023-01-06)A beehive is a box or other shelter for a colony of bees, in which they make and store honey. Bees are very important for terrestrial ecosystems and, above all, for the subsistence of many crops, due to their ability ... -
Development of an electricity distribution expansion plan: a case study of Mbarara City.
(Makerere University, 2022)In 2020,the parliament of Uganda operationalized seven cities including Masaka, Mbale, Mbarara etc. The creation of these cities is crucial for economic growth. As a result, improved infrastructure and social service ... -
Design and construction of an unpowered rainwater purification device
(Makerere University, 2022-10)Rainwater harvesting (RWH) is the collection, storage, and use of rainwater. The act of collecting rainwater from catchment surfaces such as iron sheets (hard roofs), grassthatched roofs, polythene papers/tarpaulins, ... -
Design and fabrication of mobile collapsible office furniture table and chair in one
(Makerere University, 2022-10-07)In most of man’s endeavours to survive, different things are needed to make the journey easier and more comfortable. Among the many there is furniture. According to the Oxford Dictionary, furniture are the movable articles ... -
Assessment of reactive power compensation using distributed generation
(Makerere University, 2014)The provision of reactive power is a means of improving the voltage profile for a power grid. In this research, the use of distributed generation as a source of reactive power for voltage improvement is demonstrated. A ... -
Development of a weight recording system that automatically loads the left-over foods' quantity into a linked online platform for animal farmers to access.
(Makerere University, 2021-09-21)This project was aimed at building an online web-based system that will enable animal farmers access left-over foods for their animals by placing an order online. In this project, a weight recording system was programmed ... -
The Relationship between accidents occurrence among pedestrians and urban road infrastructure: A case study of crosswalks and sidewalks
(Makerere University, 2022-10)The road traffic death rate is 29 deaths per 100,000 population, which is higher than the global estimate of 18 deaths per 100,000. Pedestrians comprise the largest group of road users killed in Uganda, accounting for 40% ...