Browsing School of Physical Sciences (Phys-Sciences) Collection by Type
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Accessing the suitable parameters for the production of carbonized briquettes using bagasse, clay as binder and molases as a filler.
(Makerere university, 2022)Sugar Coperation Of Uganda Limited SCOUL generates about 1.5 million tons of sugarcane bagasse per year which has enormous potential for exploitation in modern commercial applications. 0.8 tons of bagasse is used in the ... -
Aeration optimization of the waste water treatment at hariss international effluent treatment plant in tula-kawempe.
(Makerere University., 2023-08-05)Aeration systems often consume a significant portion of the total energy utilized in wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs). Therefore, optimizing the aeration process is essential to improve overall plant efficiency, reduce ... -
Albertine Graben Area Semliki Basin geological field mapping project in Ntoroko District, Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-11-28)This project goes into detail on the fieldwork that was done in the Albertine Graben's Semliki Basin from June 12 to June 23, 2017. The fieldwork was done in Kichwamba, in the quarry behind Kisegi Hill, along the ... -
Analysis of energy saving potential by condensate return
(Makerere University, 2022-10-13)Condensate is a term given to a liquid when steam loses its latent heat energy. In a heating process, when steam transfers part of its energy, known as latent heat to the process being heated, condensate is formed with ... -
Analysis of magnitude-color diagrams of stellar clusters.
(Makerere University, 2023-08-01)The project aimed to estimate the ages of three stellar clusters (Melotte-72, Melotte-69, and Berkeley-29) through analysis of their Color-Magnitude Diagrams (CMDs) using the Turn-Off Point method with data from the Sloan ... -
Analysis of Mercury adsorption onto activated Carbon originating from cow bone.
(Makerere University., 2023-11-05)This project was aimed at providing a solution to significant amounts of mercury released during laboratory work through laboratory wastewater drainages to the environment. This project was however limited to studying the ... -
Analysis of Naturally Occuring Radioactive Materials (NORM) in surface water in mining areas of Kasese district.
(Makerere University, 2023-08-23)Mining is the process which involves extraction of minerals and geological materials from the earth. This activity may have a detrimental effect on the environment hence impact health of animals and human. The concentrations ... -
Analysis of the effect of compression force of compression machine on weights and hardness of ELT tablets at Cipla Quality Chemical industries limited.
(Makerere University., 2022-11-14)By increasing the magnitude of the compression force, tablets have been produced from granules . The hardness and the weights of the tablets have been studied using standard methods. Thus the effect of compression forces ... -
Analysis of waste water discharged from selected fuel stations.
(Makerere University., 2023-08-22)In a study carried out in which different filling stations in Nakawa division participated,some of the defined findings were lack of a clear used oil department section or disposalplan by some filling stations. This presents ... -
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. ... -
Assessing the Combustion properties of Biomass Briquettes as an alternative to Charcoal.
(Makerere University., 2023-07-27)People have a basic need for energy to cook. Currently, in developing countries, this tends to be met by directly burning wood derived products in fires and stoves as their primary energy source. Therefore, with deforestation ... -
Assessment of antibiotic drug residues in selected packed chicken brands using high performance liquid chromatography
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Under intensive farming methods, a broiler chicken lives less than six weeks before slaughter.Antibiotics are used in speeding growth and yield of these poultry birds however their use is related to emergence of resistant ... -
Assessment of Financial Performance of Domestic Solar water heaters.
(Makerere University., 2023-09-01)According to the energy agency’s study on electricity costs, a 37% increase in global energy demand is expected by 2040. The trans-Saharan regions of Africa are experiencing rising energy demand as a result of the rapid ... -
Assessment of level of Physico-Chemical parameters of industrial effluents on a stream near a Pharmaceutical Industry within Ntinda-Nakawa Indusrtial area.
(Makerere University., 2023-11-29)The discharge of industrial effluents to waterbodies poses significant environmental concerns due to potential contamination and adverse effects on aquatic ecosystems. This study aimed to assess the level of physico-chemical ... -
Assessment of the quality of sludge from small-scale anaerobic bio-digesters as potential organic fertilizers.
(Makerere University., 2024-01-16)Many biogas plants are now being set up in the various areas across the country. With this comes in the challenge of disposal of the sludge (residue) as waste from the bio-digesters. During biogas digestion, about 25-30% ... -
Assessment of the quantity of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in different water sources.
(Makerere University., 2024-03-06)PFAS are persistent organic pollutants known for their potential adverse health effects. The presence of PFAS in water has become a global concern, necessitating accurate measurement methods. Water samples were collected ... -
Automatic Street Light Control Switch.
(Makerere University., 2023-12-07)An automatic Street Light Control Switch needs no manual operation for switching ON and OFF. When there is a need of light it automatically switches ON. When darkness rises to a certain level then sensor circuit gets ... -
Bleaching of crude palm oil using clays in Namayingo district, Eastern Uganda.
(Makerere University., 2023-06-22)The bleaching earth used for color improvements of vegetative oils is processed from natural clays worldwide. Uganda’s rich volcanic clays from most regions remains unutilized. The aim of the study was to evaluate the use ... -
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 ... -
Calculating the Calorific value of biomass from its elemental states
(Makerere University, 2020-12-29)Biomass is an indirect source of solar energy and its renewable in nature. During the numerical simulations in thermo-chemical conversion systems for biomass, its calorific value is very vital. Over the years, a number of ...