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Evaluation of effectiveness of spillways using computational fluid dynamics.
(Makerere University, 2021-09-29)
Climate change remains one of the key contributing factors to the increased inter annual extreme
rainfall, which may produce conditions outside the current design criteria for hydropower dams.
Hydropower plants are ...
Bioethanol and briquette production as an alternative control measure of water Hyacinth on lake Victoria.
(2021-11-24)
Uganda’s energy sector is still predominantly dependent on biomass that contributes 88% of the total primary energy consumed through firewood, charcoal and crop residues. This widespread dependence on biomass energy resources ...
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 ...
Reconfiguration requirements of Uganda's bulk power network to accommodate a wholesale electricity market
(Makerere University, 2021-12)
Wholesale electricity markets are a product of electricity sector restructuring. Restructuring has been undertaken by several countries over the past thirty years for various reasons, but ultimately significant rewards ...
Impact of the procurement methods on the success of construction projects in Uganda
(Kampala, Makerere University, 2021-11-24)
The selection of the procurement approach is very important to the successful completion of any construction project as Project performance is highly influenced by the type of construction procurement method used to deliver ...
A hybrid approach to next generation 5G Dense Heterogeneous Networks
(Makerere University, 2021)
Massive demand for mobile data has tremendously increased over past few years, putting pressure to existing infrastructures. This trend is expected to continue in the near future. To cater for this trend, an efficient radio ...
Modelling operating speed changes between two successive geometric elements along two-lane rural roads
(2021-11-26)
The study was aimed at developing models to predict the speed changes between two successive geometric elements along two-lane rural roads. This was necessary to operationalize the criteria used in the technical audit of ...
Optimized planning of isolated renewable energy systems for rural electrification in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-02-19)
Though there is a high potential for electricity generation in Uganda, 80% of the population cannot afford the costs of grid connection or the other forms of energy. Research has also shown that most of the cost in both ...