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Optimization of the wet granulation process to minimize sticking during tablet compression at cipla quality chemical industries limited.
(Makerere University, 2021-04-23)
This report contains an overview on the optimization of the wet granulation process using various process parameters in order to minimize sticking during tablet compression. A computer optimization technique based on ...
Fieldwork and field excursion report of Kibuku area, Semliki Basin within the Albertine Graben, Ntoroko district, Western Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2021-04-23)
The fieldwork took place for two weeks at Kibuku within the Semliki Basin in Ntoroko district, Western Uganda. The report is made up of a seven-fold dissection of chapters that give a detailed account of the objectives, ...
Evaluation of the quality of biodiesel produced from water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes)
(Makerere University, 2021-01-22)
This study aimed at evaluating the quality of biofuel and other active compounds from the
invasive water hyacinth. The water hyacinth samples were collected from Lake Victoria and the
biofuel (biodiesel and bioethanol) ...
Removal of heavy metal ions from water using powdered rice husks and groundnut shell as adsorbents at Luwero industry limited
(Makerere University, 2021-03)
In this project, the adsorption technique was employed for the removal of heavy metals such as lead and chromium in wastewater. These heavy metals arise from the production line processes such as chromo plating, alkaline ...
Recovering, improving and reusing of Yeast in a dried form during fermentation process.
(Makerere University, 2021-04-21)
Yeast ferment malt sugars, creating carbon dioxide and alcohol as by-products and they are the main drivers of quality beer making. During fermentation, yeast produce a whole range of flavoring compounds, including esters, ...
Building an Fm radio receiver that uses a capacitor as a back up component.
(Makerere University, 2021-04-29)
Sending and receiving information (communication) is one of the under- mined venture, but vital in daily life. Among the various means of communication, radio is the most common and the cheapest one, that penetrates even ...
Geologic field mapping report of group E, Igayaza, Isingiro district, western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-05)
This report summarizes the findings made in the mapping project that was carried out in Gayaza area located in Isingiro district in south-western part of Uganda. Field studies and analyses involved mainly traversing the ...
A geological and stratigraphic study report of Kibuku area, Semiliki basin, Albertine graben
(Makerere University, 2021-12)
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 the Kibuku area with a major aim ...
Production of biodiesel from pineapple peels essential oil using ripe banana peels as a catalyst.
(Makerere University, 2021-04-30)
Sample preparation and extraction were processed according to the method described by de Oliveira et al. The peels of pineapple were removed and rinsed with water before being processed. The pineapple peels were then dried ...
The production of ethanol by fermentation of reducing sugars resulting from hydrolysis of pretreated eichhornia crassipes (water hyacinth)
(Makerere University, 2021-04-30)
To convert the water hyacinth nature to achieve maximum hydrolysis yield, an experiment was done using sulphuric acid as a catalyst for the pre-treatment process. The enzymatic digestibility of Water Hyacinth (Eichhorniacrassipes) ...