School of Physical Sciences (Phys-Sciences) Collection
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A report on the geologic mapping of area c, Igayaza, Isingiro District, Western Uganda from 31st January, 2022 to 7th February 2022
(Makerere University, 2023-08)This report comprises a detailed compilation of aims, methods, findings, interpretations, conclusions and recommendations for the Igayaza-Isingiro geological mapping exercise and field excursion to south western Uganda. ... -
A report on the Geologic Mapping of Area L in Igayaza Isingiro District Western Uganda.
(Makerere University., 2023-08-31)Students studying Geology and Petroleum Geoscience at Makerere University are expected to attend a field mapping exercise after second year in Igayaza Isingiro district to develop skills such as collecting,analyzing, ... -
Geological mapping of area B (Kaharo) In Igayaza Area South Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-08-31)The geological mapping exercise was carried out in Igayaza, Isingiro district in western Uganda with the main objective of acquiring skills in geological mapping where acquisition, processing and interpretation of field ... -
Performance of the Dual Tank System While Charging.
(Makerere University., 2023-07-18)The performance of a dual tank system that consists of a charging unit integrated with a cooking unit and a thermal energy storage(TES) tank suitable for solar cooking applications has been tested and analyzed. The ... -
Utilisation of fusel oils to produce isoamyl acetate
(Makerere University, 2023-07-20)This is the summary of the utilization of fusel oils to produce isoamyl acetate using aspen plus simulation software. Fusel oil is a by-product in ethanol production. It is mainly composed by isoamyl alcohol, which is ... -
Geological mapping project report of area B Igayaza Isingiro district
(Makerere University, 2023-10-31)This report comprises a detailed compilation of aims, methods, findings, interpretations, conclusions and recommendations for the Igayaza-Isingiro geological mapping exercise and field excursion to south western Uganda. ... -
Design and construction of a brooder temperature monitor with a digital display
(Makerere University, 2023-07-19)This project focuses on the design and construction of a brooder temperature monitor with a digital display for poultry farming. The temperature monitor circuit utilizes a Dallas Semiconductor (DS18B20) temperature sensor ... -
Geological mapping project report of Area B, Igayaza-Isingiro District
(Makerere University, 2023-11-22)This report is a detailed compilation of aims, methods, findings, interpretations, conclusions and recommendations for the Igayaza-Isingiro geological mapping exercise and field excursion to south western Uganda. The ... -
Performance of dye extracts from the leaves of Tradescantia Pallida in a Dye-sensitized solar cell
(Makerere University, 2023)The performance of dye extracts from the leaves of tradescantia pallida in dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSC) has been investigated. The plant leaves were crushed into paste, and water was added in order to extract the dye. ... -
Laboratory wastewater treatment using activated carbon obtained from dry maize cobs
(Makerere University, 2023-03-12)This research project was aimed at treating laboratory wastewater obtained from and tested at Uganda Industry Research Institute (UIRI) Chemistry laboratory. The significance of this research was to create a basis for the ... -
Thermal performance analysis of Solar Water Heaters.
(Makerere University., 2023-07-19)Solar energy is one of the most extensively used forms of energy. It is utilized, low cost,sustainable,emission free renewable energy source,and it reduces power costs from coal,electricity, and other sources.Solar energy ... -
Assessment of the composition and quality of rainwater obtained from rooftops/ironsheets of different homesteads and industrial areas around kampala.
(Makerere University., 2023-08-21)This research focuses on the analysis and assessment of the current composition and quality of rainwater samples that were collected from the rooftops of different households and open spaces or free atmosphere around ... -
A report of the geologic and geophysics field work of the Semilik Basin in the Albertine Graben Ntoroko District Western uganda
(Amidu Andrew, 2022-02-14)The geological and geophysical field study was undertaken at the end of the sixth semester, and lasted one week, from 16th March 2021 to 23rd march 2021, under the guidance of academic staff from the Department of ... -
Field-Study to the Albertine Graben area, Western Uganda.
(Makerere University., 2019-06-09)The Semliki basin is covered by sediments that represent the Middle Miocene to Recent, which are described from outcrop and well data, underlain by possible Jurassic or Permo-Triassic to early Tertiary sediments, which ... -
Construction of a Galilean telescope
(Makerere University, 2022-01)Aim and Objectives: Aim: To construct a Galilean telescope. Objectives: 1. To view distant objects with an increased magnification. 2. To explain the working principal of a Galilean telescope. -
Semliki basin field study report
(Makerere University, 2022-01-28)This report presents the results and interpretation of the findings of the Semliki basin field study, conducted on 15th – 24th March, 2021 by the department of geology and petroleum studies, School of Physical Sciences, ... -
A methodology for the production of furfural as a aio-renewable chemical from sugarcane bagasse
(Makerere University, 2022-10)The amount of organic wastes from the agriculture industry is abundant in most of the sugar industries in Uganda but the sustainable utilization is still limited. Sugarcane bagasse is a fibrous by-product of the sugarcane ... -
A report on the geologic and stratigraphic logging project of Semiliki Basin-Albertine Graben in Ntoroko District Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-09)This report documents my field excursion experience in the Albertine graben under the guidance of lecturers from the department of geology and petroleum studies-Makerere University. The area of study was Semliki basin ... -
Determination of Systemic velocities of galaxies from the analysis of atomic hydrogen in selected galaxies from the Atlas 3D survey
(Makerere University., 2023-05)I present the systemic velocities, which is one component of various galactic kinematics, for a sample of 2 galaxies NGC2685 and NGC4262. I obtained HI data of the ATLAS 3D survey from the public database of the Westerbork ... -
A study on determination of olein and stearin composition in shea butter from Northern Region of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-10)The Nilotica difference Nilotica shea butter, also known as East African shea butter or shea Nilotica, is the rare cousin of West African shea butter (INCI: Butyrospermum Parkii). It is made from the nuts of the Nilotica ...
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