School of Physical Sciences (Phys-Sciences) Collection
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Making a cell mobile phone detector
(Makerere University, 2022)The aim of this project was to design a mobile phone detector. A circuit was designed using operational amplifier, resistors, capacitors, transistors, led diode, bread board and battery.it was then used to detect cell phone ... -
Recovery of oil from spent bleaching earth by solvent extraction
(Makerere University, 2022-05)This study described the extraction of residual oils of spent bleaching earth from palm oil refining industry, the properties and applications of residual oils obtained there from. Residual oils of SBE (acid-activated,WAC ... -
Design and Construction of a 230V LED Driver Circuit
(Makerere University, 2021-10-24)A light emitting diode is a semi conductor light source that emitts light when current flows through it. LEDs are becoming more and more used in Uganda because they offer several advantages over traditional light bulbs. ... -
Levels of selected toxic metals in surface soil from electronic waste dismantling areas of Kampala City
(Makerere University, 2022-01)Soil samples were collected from electronic waste dismantling sites in Kampala city were analyzed for toxic metal concentrations, pH, electroconductivity, and soil texture. The samples were analyzed for Copper, Lead, Zinc, ... -
Designing a programmed thief pitfall trap
(Makerere University, 2020-12-18)One may realize that the security agents usually tend to protect the lives of other people but leaving theirs at a risk. Of course a criminal wouldn’t wish to be captured and so they would try to do anything against a guard ... -
Production of Biodiesel using locally available resources
(Makerere university, 2022-06-15)Biodiesel is fatty acid methyl esters (FAME) produced by transesterification reaction of oils and fats with an alcohol in the presence of a catalyst. In this study, production of biodiesel from waste cooking oil and ... -
Calculating the Calorific value of biomass from its elemental states
(Makerere University, 2020-12-29)Biomass is an indirect source of solar energy and its renewable in nature. During the numerical simulations in thermo-chemical conversion systems for biomass, its calorific value is very vital. Over the years, a number of ... -
Geomagnetic activity during Solar Cycle-24 Solar proton events
(Makerere University, 2021-10-23)The Sun provides energy that supports life on Earth. This Energy flows in a state called Plasma consisting of charged particles from the Sun into outer space in various events such as Solar Flares and Coronal Mass Ejections. ... -
Improved process for processing yoghurt (sterilized yoghurt)
(Makerere University, 2022-05-19)The primary objective of this project is to provide an improved process for the production of yoghurt (sterilized yoghurt) which can be stored at room temperature (24-28 degrees Celsius) and kept for a period of 3 months ... -
Assessment of hydroquinone in selected cosmetic products sold on the market within Kampala.
(Makerere university, 2022-05-19)This study was aimed at determining the hydroquinone content of selected skin care products existing in the Ugandan market. Fourteen (14) skin care cosmetic products were obtained from a shop in Downtown Kampala and analyzed ... -
Conduction of solid waste audit at Birunga Dairy Industry
(Makerere University, 2022-05-19)At Birunga Dairy Industry, due to less attention given to inventory management, there are usually cases of solid waste accumulation mainly the used boxes, packaging material, used bottles and others. Therefore a solid waste ... -
Assessment of N-Nitrosomes as a chemical used in male latex condoms
(Makerere University, 2022-05)Given the increasing amount of exposure of nitrosamines through different products like processed food, rubber products like condoms it is very important to avoid or reduce the amount of nitrosamine exposure. And in this ... -
A field study report of the Semliki Basin in the Albertine Graben, Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-05-19)Semliki basin which was the study area is part of the Albertine graben in the EastAfrican rift system (EARS) where Uganda discovered her commercial oil reserves. The study area is found in the southern part of the Albertine ... -
Design and construction of an FM receiver signal booster
(Makerere University, 2021-12-07)This research report was made to design and construct an FM receiver signal booster to connect to an FM receiver antenna to boost FM reception. The FM receiver signal booster was constructed using C547B P H01 transistor, ... -
Minimising the number of Flocs in clarified water by application of the Polyaluminium chloride. (case study. Luwero Industries Limited)
(Makerere University, 2021-12)Raw water contains suspended and collidal particles that affect the turbidity of water and hence the filtration process by clogging filters if not done processing beforehand. One of the way to reduce the contaminamts in ... -
A report on the geologic and stratigraphic logging project of Semiliki Basin-Albertine Graben in Ntoroko District Western Uganda from 21st/July to 1st/August,2019.
(Makerere University, 2021-02-01)This report comprises a detailed compilation of aims, methods and materials, lithology and lithostratigraphy, Basin and facies analysis, structures, Geophysics , discussions, conclusions and recommendations for the geologic ... -
A report on the Geologic and Stratigraphic field study of the Semliki Basin, Ntoroko district, Western Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2022-05-18)The geological and stratigraphic field exercise was carried out in the Semliki Basin, Ntoroko district in western Uganda. The field exercise lasted a period of 12 days, during which a number of activities were carried out, ... -
Geological mapping project report of Igayaza Isingiro District, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2022-04-04)This report is a summary of the Geologic mapping project carried out in Gayaza, Isingiro district on the Gayaza synclinorium, within the Karagwe-Ankolean system of rocks. This excursion was aimed at equipping students with ... -
Project report of study area: Semiliki Basin (Albertine Graben)
(Makerere University, 2022-05-18)The Kibuku are is located within the Semliki basin of the western arm of the East African Rift System. It forms part of petroleum exploration license block 3, which is in the Albertine Graben, Uganda. Both Uganda and ... -
Fieldwork report of Kibuku area, Semliki basin within Albertine Graben, Ntoroko District, Western Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2022-05-18)The field study report was conducted from 21th/July to 1st / August, 2019 within the Semliki Basin in Ntoroko district, Western Uganda. This report comprises a detailed compilation of aims, methods and materials, lithology ...
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