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Technical loss reduction on the MV distribution network through load switching
(2019-06)
This project presents load switching as a way of further reducing technical losses on the MV
distribution network. These losses are majorly due to heat dissipation as 𝐼
2𝑅 in the network
equipment such as conductors ...
Modelling the impact of distributed power generation on grid stability. The case of 6.5 MW Muvumbe Hydropower plant
(Makerere University, 2019-06)
This project presents the impact of integration of Distributed Generation on the local grid stability. The case study network includes a 6.5 MW Muvumbe Hydropower plant as the Distributed Generator and Mbarara North – ...
Design and implementation of a low cost hands-free tap and flush toilet system
(Makerere University, 2019-06-24)
In Uganda today, there is an increase in the use of water-borne toilets both in public, commercial, residential and health facilities. However, increased spread of diseases in the public due to the touching of flush toilet ...
Mitigation of Total Harmonic Distortion on Industrial Feeders
(2019-07-04)
This project report contains a detailed record all the project activities that were involved in finding the most effective way of mitigating the level of Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) on industrial feeders by undertaking ...
Design and Implementation of a Real-time Electronic Voting Machine using GSM
(Makerere University, 2019-06-27)
The project was about designing and implementing a voting machine that uses GSM technology. In the methodology; we had to learn C programming language, consulted different groups of people to evaluate people’s preference ...
Assessing the impact of land use/cover change on the stream flow of River Rwizi using a physically based model
(Makerere University, 2019-07)
Global water use has been increasing due to increasing water demands for domestic, industrial and agricultural purposes. This is because of demands related to land use and human development especially in developing countries. ...
Prformance Analysis of TV White Space Networks
(2019-07)
This project looks at the use of Television TV White Spaces (TVWS) as a promising medium for
rural broadband access. The performance analysis of TV White Space networks described in this
project was conducted within ...
Assessment of the Adequacy of the Uganda Seismic code in the design of non-structural elements. A case study of a masonry wall.
(Makerere University, 2019-05)
The purpose of this research was to assess the adequacy of the Uganda seismic code, particularly
section 13.5, in the design of earthquake resilient structures in particular the design of nonstructural
elements. To achieve ...
A study of the performance of subgrade expansive soils modified with molasses and cement
(Makerere University, 2019-05)
The performance of a road pavement predominantly depends on the quality of the subgrade because it’s the support system of the pavement, hence requires to be considered promptly in the design. In areas with poor and expansive ...
Designing a power saving mode system to monitor and control the power consumption of households for Kanyegaramire solar mini-grid
(Makerere University, 2019-06)
Kanyegaramire solar mini-grid is facing deficiency of getting the regular power especially during
cloudy weather. Energy stored by the battery banks in this mini-grid does not always meet peak
demand requirement resulting ...