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Thermodynamic equilibrium modelling of producer gas from gasification of maize cob
(Makerere University, 2022-12)
Maize cob biomass is an abundant refuse in the predominantly agricultural Ugandan economy. Gasification is a thermochemical process that converts biomass into fuel gas. In this report, MATLAB was used to forecast percentage ...
The lithostratigraphy and basin analysis of the Kibuku area in the Semuliki Basin, Ntoroko District, Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-02-11)
This report is a complete record of the field work and field excursion that was conducted from 10th-23rd June 2018 at Kibuku, around and with in the Semliki Basin in Ntoroko district, Western Uganda.The report is made up ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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.
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 ...
Design and Construction of a mini Quadcopter
(Makerere university, 2022-09-27)
A drone is a flying machine that can be remotely controlled or can fly automatically by programmed controlling flight systems. Nowadays, there is a growing need and use of flying drones with diverse capabilities for both ...
Preliminary test on heat and storage of oil tank.
(Makerere University., 2022-11-18)
The thermal performance of a Thermal Energy Storage (TES) system suitable for solar thermal applications has been tested and analysed. The experimental set-up consisted of a TES tank, thermo couples,pico data logger , ...