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Development of a manual pineapple peeling, slicing, and coring machine for small-scale fruit processors in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)
Pineapple is an important horticultural crop commonly grown in many tropical countries such as Uganda as a source of income. In a good production season, pineapples are preserved for off-season consumption by drying. Before ...
Comparative assessment of the performance of a biomass pasteurizer versus an electrical one
(Makerere University, 2023)
Biomass is a major source of fuel in many developing countries which suggests the continued
high reliance on traditional biomass fuels. However, solid data on the performance of biomass
pasteurizers remain scarce. Also, ...
(Bantu, D. J). An investigation on the use of volcanic rocks in terms of cooking fuel saving and their implication on the environment. (Unpublished undergraduate dissertation). Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-01-25)
Cooking is extremely important for any community, regardless of its geographical location or
cultural heritage. The use of traditional biomass fuel for cooking is increasingly seen as a
contributor to indoor and outdoor ...
Development and testing of a solar-powered heating system for brooding
(Makerere University, 2023-01)
Uganda’s total poultry population is estimated at 47.6 million chickens. The most important
brooding condition to control is the body temperature because chicks are unable to regulate
their body temperature post-hatch. ...
Development of a millet dehulling machine
(Makerere University, 2023-01)
Efficient post-harvest handling practices are important in grain processing. Post-harvest handling
of crops includes a combination of several unit operations. Among those processes, dehulling is
crucial for many cereal ...
Testing the performance of a decker refractance window food dryer
(Makerere University, 2023-01)
The decker RWD was designed and fabricated by Makerere University under the Bioinnovate Africa programme. The dryer comprises of three decks, each with a stationary mylar belt onto which the food is placed. During the ...
Performance evaluation of a multi crops thresher
(Makerere University, 2023-01-05)
Legume crops are the most cultivated grasses for their edible seeds, that is, 2500 million tons in the world, unlike any other type of crop. However, the threshing of these cereals remains a big challenge. Most motorized ...
Comparative performance assessment of micro-rain spray, over-head sprinkler and drip irrigation systems at Makerere University Agricultural Research Institute Kabanyolo
(Makerere University, 2023)
In Uganda, there exist different methods of irrigation for both surface (border, furrow, and basin
irrigation) and pressurized (drip, center pivot and over-head sprinkler irrigation). There exists a
new technology ...
Performance Evaluation of a Solar Powered Smart Irrigation Control Kit
(Isingoma Fred, 2023-02-08)
To evaluate the performance of the smart irrigation systems installed in two different areas (MUARIK and Buswekera) each on a 50m2 drip irrigation system area for increased irrigation efficiency, soil characterization for ...
Performance evaluation and optimal design of a stand-alone direct pumping sprinkler system
(2023-02-08)
Irrigation has attained increasing importance world over attributed to the growing demand for food by a rapidly growing world population. Many solar powered irrigation schemes in Uganda are faced with irregular daily solar ...