Dissertations: Recent submissions
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A study of electrical insulation materials developed using selected clay minerals in Uganda
(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2012-06)This study was to investigate appropriate mixtures of different ceramic mineral ingredients needed to make electrical porcelain insulators and to determine the best method of developing the electrical insulator of slip ... -
Performance of ceramic candle water filter made from selected local clays in Uganda
(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2016-01)The focus of this study was to developa ceramic candle filter using local clay and mahogany saw dust and determine its filtration rate and E-coli removal efficiency. The candle filters were developed using ball clay from ... -
Performance of plastic-derived liquid fuel in a compression ignition engine
(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2023-09)Fossil fuels are the major sources of energy for running engines, powering industries, and for supporting domestic activities. However, as energy-intensive activities increase, there is a need for diverse sources of energy ... -
Thermal conductivity of fired clay of varied mineral composition made from selected Uganda clay types
(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2016-01)The use of thermal insulators is one of the most important applications in thermal energy conservation systems. This study determined the effect of varying mineral compositions on thermal conductivity. Dry powders of kaolin, ... -
Investigation of mechanical properties of ceramic tiles developed from selected clay deposits in Uganda
(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2023-10)In this study the characteristics of Buwambo kaolin, Lunya feldspar, Ntawo ball clay and Liddo beach sand were determined. The Modulus of Rapture (MOR) and Compressive Strength (CS) of the tiles produced using kaolin:feldspar ... -
Structure and optical absorption properties of dyes extracted from selected plant materials for dye sensitized solar cells
(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2023-11)Sunlight is a natural alternative renewable energy source to expensive hydroelectricity. Dye sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) are third generation solar cells which have the potential to significantly lower the cost associated ... -
Determination of thermal diffusivity of fired clay bricks produced from cow pie mixed with selected Ugandan clays
(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2023-05)This study was designed to determine the thermal diffusivity of fired clay samples produced by mixing cow pie with clays from selected districts in Uganda. The focus of the study was to find out the effect of clay particle ... -
Mechanical properties of ceramic floor tiles made from selected minerals in Uganda
(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2012-06)This study was designed to produce porcelain floor tiles using raw materials found in Uganda and to determine mechanical properties of the tiles produced. The properties were then compared with South African National ... -
Gamma ray activity levels and radiological hazard indices of Radionuclides in mine tailings from selected mines in Southwestern Uganda.
(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2016-01)This study was designed to determine and compare the specific activity levels and the radiological hazard indices of gamma ray emitting radionuclides in mine tailings from three selected mines in Southwestern Uganda. This ... -
A study of upland clay from ant-hills as a refractory material.
(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2016-01)This study was purposed to investigate the suitability of upland ant-hill clays for fabricating refractory bricks. The chemical composition of the anthill clay was determined using the Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer ... -
Infra-red reflectance and transmittance by thin film coatings of some selected metals on glass substrate
(Kyambogo University(unpublished), 2018-11-14)Reflection and transmission of light serve as key parameters in thin films coatings meant for temperature regulation in warm climates. In this study, the infrared reflectance and transmittance for three different thicknesses ... -
Determination of radiological hazard levels in soil, mine tailings and rock samples from selected gold mines in Busia district, Uganda
(Kyambogo University(unpublished), 2018-11-15)This study was designed to determine radiological hazard levels in soil, mine tailings and rock samples from Agata, Okame, Busia 90 and Greenstone Resource Limited Gold mines in Busia District. The specific activity of ... -
Gamma radiation exposure levels due to radionuclides in soils from selected gold mines in Karamoja
(Kyambogo University(unpublished work), 2016-01)The aim of this study was to determine radiation exposure levels due to gamma ray emitting radionuclides in soils from selected gold mines in Karamoja and the associated hazard indices. The people of Karamoja use poor ... -
Intensity of secondary scattered x-rays during x-ray diagnostic procedures in selected diagnostic centres in Uganda
(Kyambogo University[unpublished work], 2014-01)The purpose of the study was to investigate the intensity of secondary scattered X-rays when different body regions; the chest, the abdomen and the lower limbs were exposed to X-rays during radiography. The study used ... -
Comparison of roki and sunflower oils as sensible heat storage materials for cooking applications
(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2022-07)Sensible heat storage materials are cheaper than latent heat storage materials for small storage volumes. Static experiments to evaluate the thermal performances of two Ugandan locally available edible vegetable cooking ... -
Performance evaluation of amorphous silicon photovoltaic module using solar light of different wavelengths
(Kyambogo University[unpublished work], 2022-07)The performance of amorphous silicon photovoltaic module was evaluated using solar light of different wavelengths in this study. The different wavelengths of solar light were filtered by use of colour filters. During ... -
Specific activity levels of radionuclides in spring water, selected plants and soils along Nakivubo channel
(Kyambogo University[unpublished work], 2014-01)There is an increase in the number of industries that discharge their effluents into Nakivubo channel. It is possible that some of the industrial effluents may contain radioactive nuclides since they are widely used in ... -
Activity levels of gamma ray emitting radionuclides in food crop samples in selected tobacco farming areas in Aura and Maracha districts
(Kyambogo University (unpublished work), 2017-12)The farming activities, especially Tobacco production in Terego East and Terego West in Arua district and Maracha East County in Maracha district employ fertilizers such as NPK, DAP, CAN, TSP and UREA to enhance soil ... -
Radiological hazard levels by the gamma ray emitting naturally occurring radioisotopes in selected fish species of Lake Albert in Uganda
(Kyambogo University (un published work), 2017-10)A study was conducted for natural radioactivity in some fish samples from Lake Albert, shared by five riparian districts namely Ntoroko, Kibaale, Hoima, Buliisa and Nebbi, located in the western part of the great ... -
Investigation of the compressive strength of ntawo ball clay fired to different temperatures for different holding times
(Kyambogo University (un published work), 2017-12)This study focused on ball clay from ntawo deposit from Mukono District, in central Uganda with respect to its compressive strength. The chemical compounds by percentage weight were determined using RIX 3000 Spectrometer ...
