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Activated carbon from cassava peels for removal of active pharmaceutical ingredients from wastewater.
(Makerere University, 2022-08)Over the past decade, cassava production has been accelerated, ranking as the 5th most produced food crop at an estimated global production of 298.8 million metric tons by 2020 as per the Food and Agriculture Organization ... -
Adaptation of the smart methodology to value management of the Uganda School Facilities Grant programme
(Makerere University, 2010-10)In any construction project, the aim of the developer is to maximize profit at minimum cost within the context of the quality possible as per the required specifications. Therefore, loss of resources should be minimized ... -
An Advanced protection scheme to avert blackouts due to transmission network overload.
(2018-08-24)The transmission and distribution networks suffer various overloads which have reduced power availability and utility income generation. Some networks employ frequency monitoring with Under Frequency Load Shedding to ensure ... -
Analyzing the effectiveness of gasifier-produced biochar as a soil amendment in the humid tropics
(Makerere University, 2009-05)Biochar is the solid, carbonaceous byproduct from thermal treatment of biomass that is produced specifically for application to soils. Studies have shown that when biochar is added to soils it is able to increase yields, ... -
Application of gas path analysis for performance monitoring and maintenance evaluation of a turbofan gas turbine
(Makerere University, 2023)The aftermarket maintenance service of gas turbines came with a lot of technical challenges that included; low availability of the power plant (33.2) %, poor reliability (66%), and high maintenance costs (28.6%). This was ... -
Application of nanotechnology in the development of briquettes from selected biomass in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)The development of biomass briquettes remains relevant to communities in developing nations, as they offer a cost-effective and sustainable means of producing energy from solid waste. However, the low quality of the ... -
Application of process technologies for improved salt production from Lake Katwe, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-12-22)More than 90% of salt used in Uganda is imported from neighboring countries despite the existence of over 22.5 million tons of mineral deposit at Lake Katwe. This is due to the current traditional mining techniques employed ... -
Assessing Ecosystem service values due to land use and land cover changes in the forested landscapes of Hoima District.
(Makerere University, 2022-02-02)Land use and Land cover change (LULCC) attributed to natural factors and human activities has led to the loss of ecosystem services, making the quantitative valuation of ecosystem services the scientific focal point for ... -
Assessing the efficiency of indigenous soil and water conservation methods used in Mountainous regions of Uganda (case study of Nyamiyaga village Kisoro District)
(Makerere University, 2024-01-12)Water and soil are basic natural resources that support life in all forms. These resources are scarce to meet the increasing demands of man, which calls for their conservation. The purpose of the study was therefore to ... -
Assessing the impacts of climate change on rain fed agriculture and the use of rainwater harvesting for mitigating its effects in Teso sub-region.
(Makerere University, 2023-05-19)The most severe effect of climate change is the alteration of the hydrological cycle and extreme events which in turn affect rainfed agriculture. It impacts the quantity and quality of water resources at both spatial and ... -
Assessing the impacts of land use and land cover change on stream flows of river Kyambura
(Makerere University, 2022-03)The impacts of land-use land cover changes on hydrological systems has received considerable attention from researchers and practitioners world over. At catchment level, land-cover changes and their effects on the hydrologic ... -
Assessing the integrated impact of climate and land use/cover changes on groundwater recharge
(Makerere University, 2023-11-09)Climate and land use/cover (LULC) change affects groundwater recharge through alteration of the hydrological cycles especially in major agricultural and rapid population growth areas. However, studies on the combined ... -
Assessment of Uganda's internet Ecosystem through internet measurements.
(Makerere University, 2023-12-15)Internet connectivity has proved to be beneficial to the end users in terms of economic, educational and social opportunities as well as health, which has increased the number of Ugandans accessing the Internet. ... -
Assessment and modeling of grid related factors that influence quality of supply to industrial customers
(2018-11)Industrial development is directly linked to the growth of a country’s economy. As Uganda claims to approach middle income status by 2020, it was imperative to look at grid related factors that influence quality of supply ... -
Assessment of Bushenyi-Ishaka water treatment and supply system using the water safety planning approach
(2021-08)Access to safe drinking water is a major global health concern with microbiological risks being the most serious burden of disease associated with unsafe water, sanitation and hygiene. Annually, 2.4 million deaths due to ... -
Assessment of packaging materials for storage of Biogas in portable containers
(Makerere University, 2022)The production and generation of biogas in Uganda, has not fully solved the greenhouse gas emission challenge, because its use is predominantly onsite. This study aims to provide offsite use of biogas by evaluating materials ... -
Assessment of the adequacy of the existing access of Entebbe International Airport for long term operations
(Makerere University, 2012-05)By 2025, about 7 billion people and 170 million cargo tons will annually use civil airports globally. Studies on increased airport capacity of access and other facilities are necessary. This study assessed adequacy of the ... -
Assessment of the performance of a direct dual media (anthracite and sand) filtration system in drinking water treatment using filter columns
(Makerere University, 2021-11-23)Uganda is naturally endowed with an abundance of surface water resources. These include rivers, lakes, streams and wetlands. Pollutants/contaminants are commonly present in water, and require removal. Rapid and slow sand ... -
Assessment of the suitability and safety of using urine diverting dry toilets and their excreta-derived products. A case of Wakiso and Luwero Districts - Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-11-21)A urine-diverting dry toilet (UDDT) is a toilet that operates without water and has a divider so that the user, with little effort, can divert the urine away from the faeces. However, when a culture does not have a tradition ... -
Availability Estimation of Power Generating Units at Nalubaale Power Station.
(Makerere University, 2023-01)The main aim of an electric power system is to reliably provide electrical power supply to customers. However, in 2020, Uganda’s grid experienced an average of 62.4% forced outages. The forced outages due to generator ...