School of Engineering (SEng.) Collections
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Study on the effects of mixing pet and LDPE plastics on strength of plastic bonded paver blocks
(Makerere University, 2019-05)This study describes the use of different recycled plastic wastes (PET and LDPE) as potential materials used in the manufacture of plastic bonded paver blocks, with particular focus on the compressive and flexural strength. ... -
Utilisation of Energy efficient Electric Cooking appliances in small and medium Enterprises.
(Makerere University, 2022-10-17)Since most of the private sector in business in Uganda is entirely comprised of small and medium enterprises, there is a need to improve on their net gross revenue through improved modes of operation to meet the operating ... -
Traffic sign recognition system using deep learning.
(2020-12-07)Traffic signs are an essential part of any transport system, and failure of detection by the driver may significantly increase the accident risk. Traffic sign detection also plays an important role in autonomous driving. ... -
A system to monitor water PH, temperature, and ammonia levels in Fish ponds using Industrial IOT
(Makerere University, 2024-04-02)In aquaculture, the quality of the pond water in the production systems can significantly affect the aquatic organism’s health and the costs associated with getting a product to the market. However, suppose the PH level, ... -
Design of a real time remote health monitoring system for a home of Elderly persons
(Makerere University, 2023-07-22)This project aims a designing a real-time remote health monitoring system for a home of elder persons utilizing LoRa technology. The system focuses continuous monitoring and real-time analysis of vital body parameters; ... -
A Power-Efficient Environmental Monitoring Station for Evaluating Low-Cost Sensors in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-07-07)Low-cost environmental monitoring devices offer an elegant solution to facilitate wider adoption of environmental monitoring in various fields of application. These devices are majorly based on low-cost sensors whose ... -
Feasibility study of solar powered low-cost ICT facilities for secondary schools
(Makerere University, 2019-06)This is a feasibility study carried out to specifically analyze the setup and operation of solar powered computer laboratories for schools in rural areas in Uganda. The proposed solar-powered computer laboratory was ... -
Evaluation of Bio-gas potential from water Hyacinth.
(Makerere University, 2018-07-12)Lake Victoria is the second largest fresh water lake in the world making it the source of the River Nile which plays host to many dams. Since it has fresh water, it is vested with lots of water hyacinth (Eichhornia ... -
Design and construction of solar powered chicken Brooder system
(Makerere University, 2020-12)This project report involves the research and design of the above mention project title. It is comprised of five chapters. Chapter one involves the background, problem statement, justification and the scope, chapter two ... -
Evaluation and redesigning of water supply system for Bombo military establishment.
(Makerere University, 2023-07-13)Population explosion in military establishments usually exert enormous pressure on the existing water supply system. The result is that the overall demand is usually not satisfied. Bombo military Establishment is experiencing ... -
Redefining the creteria for identifying blackspots in Uganda. Case study, Kampala-Masaka Highway
(Makerere University, 2023-01-25)A blackspot is a location on a road where at least four fatal accidents have happened in the past three years. These locations are quite numerous on Ugandan roads, yet they are not identified and marked by the road ... -
Development of machine learning and tailored image compression algorithms in beehive monitoring system
(Makerere University, 2023-08-16)Namanve Thermal Power Plant is a 50 MW generation plant currently being run and maintained by Uganda Electricity Generation Company limited. The generation plant is used as an emergency backup power source for situations when ... -
Detection of Cyber-attacks and Node Recovery in Mobile Networks
(Makerere University, 2022)According to the current statistics, 83.96% of the world’s population owns a smartphone. The number raises daily due to the increasing need for internetpowered services. For various reasons including monetary reasons, ... -
Evaluation of scaling and corrosion potential of lake katwe brine.
(Makerere University, 2023-01-16)In this study, corrosiveness and scaling potential of Lake Katwe brine in Kasese district are evaluated based on the chemical analyses of 11 samples of brine from different locations and the physicochemical parameters ... -
Feasibility study on the re-use of residual coffee.
(Makerere University, 2023-07-28)A number of people have never heard or used spent coffee ground to for any use and they were generated in large quantities on a daily and this called on to this research to clarify how people could reuse and financially ... -
Design and Production of an Obstacle Detection System for the Blind
(Makerere University, 2023-07-27)This report on a study that helps visually impaired people to walk more confidently and become more independent. The study shows that an obstacle detection device that alerts visually impaired people over obstacles in ... -
Development of machine learning and tailored image compression algorithms in bee hive monitoring systems
(Makerere University, 2023-07-10)Agriculture cannot function without beekeeping, which offers many advantages including honey production, pollination, and other bee-related products. However, it can be timeconsuming and difficult to manually check the ... -
Assessing the water resources' potential and appropriate technology for water supply in drought prone areas
(Makerere University, 2022-03-14)The volatile changes in climate are increasingly becoming a threat to many economies globally. This study assesses water resources’ potential and appropriate technology for water supply in drought prone areas. The ... -
A smart bin for waste sorting and real-time management using GSM/LTE technology.
(Makerere University, 2023)This project aims to develop and implement a smart waste bin for efficient waste management.Traditional waste management practices often lead to overflowing bins, missedpickups, andimproper waste disposal, resulting in ... -
Design and construction of a flexible Biogas Digester Plant.
(Makerere University, 2023-09-06)Energy is a critical driver of national growth, with global demand escalating rapidly due to population growth, industrialization, and increased transportation needs. In Uganda, where fossil fuel prices are soaring, biogas ...