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The project management principles used during the bidding, renovation of the drainage, fore-coat, canopy, buildings, signage at total bombo and gapco mailo mbili service stations.
(2020-12-22)
A brief overview of how the project management principles of quality control, cost control, time control, health and safety matters were dealt with on site by the contractor so as to successfully complete the projects with ...
Characterization of biogas digestate for solid biofuel production
(Makerere University, 2021-03)
In this study, suitability of biogas digestate which is normally used as a fertilizer but wasted during the dry season when farm activities are at standstill, was investigated as a solid fuel for thermal applications. The ...
Development of a Total Quality Management Framework for the Downstream Petroleum Industry in Uganda
(2021-04-23)
Uganda’s downstream petroleum industry is one of the fastest growing industries in the East
African Region due to the rapidly growing middle class and potential development of the crude
oil wells in the Albertine region. ...
Improvement of performance of solar still
(Kampala, Makerere University, 2021-10-29)
Limited availability of safe drinking water is a major problem, particularly in rural areas of
Uganda. Most modern water treatment technologies are costly hence unaffordable for use by the
local people. Additionally, ...
Development of an information management system in Oncology
(Makerere University, 2021-03)
The study focused on developing an Information Management System (IMS) in Oncology to revolutionize the traditional way of management, stimulate Quality Performance, Service Quality, On-Time Delivery, and enhance Patient ...
Optimization of the economic dispatch model for off-grid hybrid power systems with renewable energy in Uganda.
(2020-12-03)
Economic Dispatch (ED) involves serving the least cost energy to the load. The subject of economic dispatch is a challenging task which gets more complicated with the variability of the inputs or determinants. The traditional ...
Development of sustainable framework models for private sector investments in renewable energy mini-grids
(Makerere University, 2020-10-16)
Uganda’s largest population lives in rural areas, where most people still lack access to electricity. The government of Uganda has set ambitious targets to provide universal access to electricity for the country by 2040. ...
Optimisation of recycled polyethylene terephthalate plastic bottle fibres in glasscrete
(Kampala, Makerere University, 2021-10)
Cement and concrete production which accounts for between 5% to 8% global CO2 emission are
a growing environmental concern considering their high construction dependence. These coupled
with non-biodegradable household ...
Effect of bed joint mortar thicknesses on the flexural strength of non-reinforced burnt clay brick walls
(Makerere University, 2021-12)
Mortar binds the masonry units together, it is specified in most standards that the mortar joints should be within 10-12mm, though this has not been followed in some cases. This research looked into determining the effect ...
Effect of natural organic matter composition on performance of conventional water treatment processes
(Makerere University, 2021-11)
The presence of natural organic matter (NOM) in surface water sources poses various challenges in drinking water treatment processes.Conventional coagulation is being applied in most of the treatment plants in Uganda and ...