School of Engineering (SEng.) Collections: Recent submissions
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Development of a biosensor system that tests For the levels of aflatoxin in groundnuts.
(Makerere University, 2023-07)With the discovery of aflatoxins, a lot of study has been done with the goal of identifying these toxins in contaminated food and feed because of their carcinogenic effect. The majority of traditional detection approaches ... -
Investigate the effect of Woody Biomass usage on the environment at Makerere University.
(Makerere University, 2023)GHG emissions from the combustion of woody biomass is a global concern for policymakers and academia. Heating with woody biomass at Makerere University is associated with known environmental concerns that contribute to ... -
Design and implementation of a raspberry pi based spectrum monitoring system.
(Makerere University, 2023-07)The radio spectrum is a critical resource for a wide range of applications, including communication, navigation, remote sensing, military, and scientific research. Its importance continues to grow as new technologies and ... -
Design and Construction of a Line Follower Robot That Delivers Medication in isolated wards
(Makerere University, 2023-08-03)A line following robot is an intelligent robot that detects a line that is embedded on the ground and follows it. The path is predefined and visible as a black line on a white surface in high contrast color of the path ... -
Design and implementation of surveillance robot (UAV) in flood-hit areas.
(Makerere University, 2023-11-24)This project was to build and implement a surveillance robot (UAV) in flood hit areas. The system is more advanced than the existing means of monitor and surveillance in Uganda and it was designed to save human life by ... -
The effect of inventory management on customer satisfaction in sugar manufacturing companies in Uganda(case study:Bwendero sugar factory)
(Makerere University, 2023-11-13)The purpose of the study was to establish or investigate the effect of inventory management on customer satisfaction in sugar manufacturing firms (Bwendero sugar works limited) basing on the following objectives. To ... -
Design and construction of a biogass burner
(Makerere University, 2023-06-22)The global energy demand is growing rapidly, and about 88% of this demand is met at present time by fossil fuels. Scenarios have shown that the energy demand will increase during this century by a factor of two or three. ... -
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)With the continuous growth of infrastructure development, our study aimed at conducting a comprehensive cost comparison between composite bridge deck and reinforced concrete bridge deck. The selection of an optimal ... -
Development of an Aphasia Patient Mobile Communication System Utilizing Electromyography(EMG) Signals
(Makerere University, 2022-09)Asphasia is a language disorder caused by damage to either the temporal lobe or the frontal lobe of the brain, the control language expression and comprehension. It could arise from various conditions such as stroke, ... -
Water Resources Availability Assessment for River Mayanja Under Current and Future Demand Conditions
(Makerere University, 2023-07-14)This water resources availability assessment report presents a comprehensive analysis of the current and future state of water resources in the river Mayanja catchment. The study aims to provide an understanding of the ... -
Assessment of the impact of climate change on Urban Flood Risk In Kampala City using statistical downscaling and a coupled 1d-2d Model (A Case Study Of Nakivubo Channel).
(Makerere University, 2023-07)Urban flooding is a significant challenge in Kampala causing economic disruptions, property damage, and threats to public health and safety. With climate change exacerbating the frequency and intensity of heavy rainfall ... -
A GSM enabled System for Home Energy Management, Control and Automation
(Makerere University, 2023-07)This report encompasses an in-depth exploration of a smart home technology system aimed at proficiently managing, controlling, and automating energy within residential settings. The primary objective is to seamlessly ... -
Design and construction of a foldable camp bed.
(Makerere University, 2023-07-18)In this design and construction of a foldable camp bed project, there are a number of alternative design solutions considered for the foldable camp bed. However, emphasizes are on the utilization of the locally available ... -
Assessing the Effect of Remote Monitoring and Management of a Solar-Diesel Hybrid System for Telecommunication Towers
(Makerere University, 2022-09)Telecommunication Networks have changed the way people live, work and play. The challenge to provide reliable and cost-effective power solutions to these expanding networks is indispensable for telecom operators. Power ... -
A power-efficient environmental monitoring station for evaluating low-cost sensors in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-10-24)Low-cost environmental monitoring systems provide a cost-effective and practical alternative for expanding environmental monitoring into new sectors. These devices use low-cost sensors, thus their accuracy and dependability ... -
Design and Fabrication of a cooling system for the Microfuse Stick Computer
(Makerere University, 2023-07-21)The design of new electronics is based on faster but small er and better devices. This comes at a cost of high-power densities and high operating temperatures. The temperature of a stick computer rises at a rate of ... -
Development of a system that detects and quantifies the levels of aflatoxins in groundnuts
(Makerere University, 2023-07-12)This project report presents the development and implementation of a system for the detection and quantification of aflatoxin levels in groundnuts. The purpose of this project was to address the need for a practical and ... -
Design of a handover management scheme for unmanned aerial vehicle-assisted network
(Makerere University, 2023)An unmanned Aerial vehicle is an autonomously flying aircraft controlled by an individual. UAVs are currently used as aerial base stations to support the macro and micro-ground base stations. These deployments are usually ... -
Design and simulation of an HVAC system for the CEDAT conference hall
(Makerere University, 2023-08)Indoor environmental quality (IEQ) is a vital parameter to account for in new and existing buildings since it greatly influences the indoor conditions of buildings. It is estimated that people spend approximately 90% of ... -
The effect of plastic polythene grocery bags solid waste on geotechnical properties of lateritic gravel soil.
(Makerere University, 2023-07-20)The study investigated the impact of polythene plastic grocery bag strips on the geotechnical properties of lateritic gravel soil. A series of laboratory tests were conducted, including sieve analysis, Atterberg limits, ...