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Geological and stratigraphic field study of kibuku area in the Albertine Graben, Ntoroko district, Westren Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-05)The area of study, Kibuku is found in Semliki basin located in the southern part of the Albertine graben (Ntoroko district), western Uganda. Semliki area lies onshore south of Lake Albert, it is bounded by the escarpment ... -
Geological and stratigraphic field study of kibuku area in the Albertine Graben, Ntoroko district, Westren Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-05)The area of study, Kibuku is found in Semliki basin located in the southern part of the Albertine graben (Ntoroko district), western Uganda. Semliki area lies onshore south of Lake Albert, it is bounded by the escarpment ... -
Design of a process line for Nitrocellulose-based gunpowder
(Makerere University, 2019-06)The manufacture of nitrocellulose-based gunpowder involves the following unit operations and processes; raw material storage and feed preparation, Nitration, centrifugation, drowning, boiling, pulping, poaching, screening ... -
Design of a production line for nitrocellulose-based gunpowder
(Makerere University, 2018)The manufacture of nitrocellulose-based gunpowder involves the following unit operations and processes; raw material storage and feed preparation, Nitration, centrifugation, drowning, boiling, pulping, poaching, screening ... -
Adsorption of lead (II) ions from synthetic waste water using biochar derived from sugar cane bagasse
(Makerere University, 2019-07)In this research, adsorption technique was applied for the removal of heavy metal i.e. lead and zinc in synthetic waste water. Biochar derived from sugarcane bagasse was preferred to any other materials because of its ... -
Isolation and characterization of amylase producing bacteria from Kabaka's lake
(Makerere University, 2019-08)Since industrial amylase is usually extracted from bacteria and fungi, it is mandatory to isolate a local high amylase producing strain. The aim of the current study was to isolate and characterize an amylase producing ... -
Geology and geophysics fieldwork report of the Albertine Graben, Semliki Area, Ntoroko District, Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-06)A field work and excursion study to the Albertine graben under the guidance of our lecturers during the recess term of third year of our study for 14 days. The area of study was Semliki basin located in the southern part ... -
Design and construction of a motor speed control of direct current motor
(Makerere University, 2018-06)Precise speed control is an important requirement for efficient industrial automation. Direct current (DC) motors have been extensively used for this purpose. The conventional method employs analog circuits to control ... -
Geological mapping project of Igayaza in Isingiro district, South Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-05-29)This geologic mapping exercise was carried out in Igayaza located in Isingiro district in south western part of Uganda. The area mapped is within the Karagwe Ankolean system of rocks which stratigraphically overly the ... -
Design, construction and testing the performance of a simple solar water heater
(Makerere University, 2018-05-17)A growing demand for emerging alternative energy technologies is fueled by rising energy prices and decreasing energy supplies. Domestic hot water heating is an industry that continues to benefit from increased research ... -
Reduction of chemical oxygen demand in distillery spent wash using electro-caogulation
(Makerere University, 2019-07)Are newed interest in electro-coagulation has spurred by the search for reliable, cost Effective method for the treatmen to polluted water.Electro-coagulation presented a Robust novel and innovative alternative in which ... -
Detergent abilities and foam properties of Carica Papaya
(Makerere University, 2019-10)The defatted dried leaves meal of Carica papaya has been used as a natural detergent and its extract is commercially utilized as a foam-stabilizing and emulsifying agent. The goal of this study was to investigate the foam ... -
Simplified membrane design model to capture high purity carbon dioxide from calcination a Tororo cement limited case study report
(Makerere university, 2019-02)Membrane process, a relatively new technology among other available technologies, can be used to separate carbon dioxide from other components of the flue gas. Different mathematical models have described membrane performance ... -
Determining the efficiency of the Vacuum pump at Kampala Pharmaceutical Industries Limited
(Makerere University, 2018-06)Vacuum pumps can produce vacuum ranging from low, medium, and high to ultra high. The vacuum pump in study produces low vacuum. The rotary vane vacuum pump used in the Capsulation process was analyzed in this research. ... -
Laser light security alarm
(Makerere University, 2019-06)The main purpose of this project is to design a Laser and LDR based security system. This is based on the principle of Voltage divider circuit. When the laser beam falls on the light dependent resistor continuously, the ... -
Utilization of fusel oil for the production of high purity Isoamyl alcohol
(Makerere University, 2019-12)A process to obtain high purity isoamyl alcohol from fusel oil was designed by drawing block and process flow diagrams, simulation using CHEMCAD software.The purity of isoamyl alcohol obtained was 99.5%. Sizing of equipment ... -
Earthquake risk mapping for Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-05)Uganda is situated between two seismically active branches of the East African Rift valley System; the Western Rift valley which stretches from Aswa fault zone in the north to Lake Tanganyika in the South and the Eastern ... -
A geological mapping project report of Area H in Gayaza-isingiro district, southwestern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-05)The mapping exercise was carried out in gayaza, Isingiro district, Southwestern Uganda, with the aim of acquainting us with skills in geological mapping. The mapped area is within the Karagwe-Ankolean system of rocks (ca. ... -
A geological mapping project report for area H in Gayaza Isingiro district, southwestern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-05)The mapping exercise was carried out in gayaza, Isingiro district, Southwestern Uganda, with the aim of acquainting us with skills in geological mapping. The mapped area is within the Karagwe-Ankolean system of rocks (ca. ...
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