School of Physical Sciences (Phys-Sciences) Collection
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Assessing fermentation efficiency of sugarcane molasses
(Makerere University, 2021-02-19)Due to the gradual decline in the fossil fuel reserves and high pollution levels resulting from burning of fossil fuel, great concern to establish green and renewable sources of energy has increased around the world. ... -
A geological field study report of the Albertine Graben in western Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2021-03-01)An excursion study and field work to the Albertine graben under the guidance of our lecturers during the recess term of third year of our study for 12 days. The area of study was Semliki basin located in the southern part ... -
A research project report on the investigation of the effect of time and temperature on the crystallisation of refined bleached and deordorized palm oil.
(Makerere University, 2021-02-25)Crude palm oil is refined to remove the impurities in it and then bleached to degrade its colour so that it’s safe for consumption. After bleaching the crude palm oil, it's then deodorized to remove the volatile matter in ... -
Geological and Stratigraphic mapping in the Semliki Basin in Karuguttu
(Makerere University, 2021-12-22)The Kibuku area 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 in the Albertine graben, Uganda. ... -
A field report on the basin and stratigraphic analysis of Semliki Basin in Western Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2020-12-22)Semliki Basin is one of Uganda’s most prospective basins for Oil and Gas exploration. It lies within Exploration Area 3 (EA 3) of Uganda’s licensed areas. It is a rift basin located within the western arm of the great East ... -
A report of Semliki Basin Field Study in Karugutu, Ntoroko District, Western Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2020-12-18)Semliki basin is one of the most prospecting basins for petroleum exploration in Uganda. Available data shows the presence of a petroleum system. Thus a field exercise was carried out in this area (Kibuku ) with a major ... -
Determining the effect of granule particle size on tablet properties
(Makerere University, 2019-08-08)During the formulation of tablets and other solid dosage forms, it involves processing powder beds which are heterogeneous in their particle size distribution. The cause of this study was to investigate the effect of granule ... -
Establishing presence of perfluoroalkyl substances in water
(Makerere University, 2021-02-05)The study was aimed at establishing presence of PFAS in different water samples and carry out comprehensive literature search to identify possible health and environmental challenges posed by presence of perfluoroalkyl ... -
Biogas production by anaerobic digestion of cow dung.
(Makerere University, 2020-11-24)Biogas is a highly flamable gas produced when organic materials are fermented under anaerobic condition. It contains methane and cabondioxide gas with traces of hydrogen sulphide and water vapour. This project was carried ... -
A field study report of the Semliki basin in the Albertine Graben, Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2020-12-17)The field study is conducted for 12 days in the Kibuku area within the Semliki Basin in Western Uganda the area which lies onshore south of Lake Albert basin on the eastern side of the Albertine Graben which lies in the ... -
Sprites observation in Uganda.
(2021-01-01)Sprites are some of the TLEs that are manifested above thunderclouds having high lightning activity most especially positive cloud-to-ground lightning. Africa is a lightning-rich continent (Christian, et al., 2003) though ... -
Fieldwork report on stratigraphy and oil deposition in Semliki Basin.
(Makerere University, 2019-11-20)Semliki Basin is found in Ntoroko District and is about 30km from Fortportal town. The Oil seeps in the area especially Kibuku oil seep provided evidence of existence of petroleum system. Semliki basin is made up of several ... -
A research on the application of papaya seeds in paint industry waste water lead treatment
(Makerere University, 2019-10)This report shows the potential of papaya seeds as a potential low-cost adsorbent for the removal of lead ions from aqueous waste water as a function of pH, contact time and adsorbent dosage in a batch set-up. The ... -
Investigation of the effect of time and temperature on crystallization of refined bleached and deodorized palm oil
(Makerere University, 2021-02-25)Crude palm oil is refined to remove the impurities in it and then bleached to degrade its colour so that it’s safe for consumption. After bleaching the crude palm oil, it's then deodorized to remove the volatile matter in ... -
Laboratory experiment for treatment of wastewater from a hair manufacturing plant
(Makerere University, 2020-10)This report encompasses the reduction of chemical oxygen demand of waste water arising from dyes used in the manufacture of human hair in hair manufacturing industries and nitrogen reduction in waste water as a result of ... -
Investigation of the effect of time and temperature on crystallization of refined bleached and deodorized palm oil
(Makerere University, 2021-02-25)Crude palm oil is refined to remove the impurities in it and then bleached to degrade its colour so that it’s safe for consumption. After bleaching the crude palm oil, it's then deodorized to remove the volatile matter in ... -
Geologic And Stratigraphic Study Of The Semliki Basin
(Makerere University, 2019-07-01)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, ... -
Assessing fermentation efficiency of sugarcane molasses
(Makerere University, 2021-02-19)Due to the gradual decline in the fossil fuel reserves and high pollution levels resulting from burning of fossil fuel, great concern to establish green and renewable sources of energy has increased around the world. ... -
Design and construction of a simple wired two station intercom systems
(Balikuddembe Joseph, 2021-02-19)This is a design of a two stationed intercom system for easing communication between two or more rooms/offices within the same building or organisation. The main component of this system is the operational amplifier and ... -
Manual automation of the borehole using a pendulum
(Makerere University, 2021-02-19)This research is about the development of a borehole which operates in such a way that the pumping action is initiated by the swinging of the pendulum. The human arm, leg are used to operate the borehole by swinging the ...
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