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Field-based methods for measuring greenhouse gases emissions from on-site sanitation systems: A systematic review of published literature
(Heliyon, 2023-04)On-site sanitation systems (OSS) are a source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Although ef- forts have been made recently to measure and quantify emissions from septic tanks using various field-based methods, the vast ... -
The potential for citizen science to improve the reach of sanitary inspections
(MDPI- Resources, 2020-10)To achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 6, universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking-water quality and sanitation for all, and 10, to reduce inequality within and among countries, additional ... -
Progress of using risk assessment to manage small drinking-water supplies in Rwanda: a preliminary study
(MDPI- Processes, 2023-03)The World Health Organization promotes risk assessment and risk management through Water Safety Plans (WSPs) as the most effective way to manage drinking-water supplies. Despite proven advantages of this approach in other ... -
A study on the design and financial viability of solar pv plants in Rwanda
(IEEE, 2023-07)Solar PV systems are believed vital to provide reliable and eco-friendly energy to remote villages. However, a lack of information on the load demands, lack of information on factors of energy loss, and scarcity of information ... -
Performance analysis of a hybrid of solar photovoltaic, genset, and hydro of a rural-based power mini-grid: case study of kisiizi hydro power mini-grid, Uganda
(MDPI- Processes, 2023-01)The power sector in Uganda has increased steadily, focusing majorly on rural electrification to increase the proportion of the rural population accessing electricity using grid extension and isolated mini-grid approaches. ... -
Abating eutrophication on urban lakes: a case study of Kabaka's Lake, Uganda
(IWA Publishing Water Practice & Technology, 2023-07)Eutrophication of water bodies is a challenge in many urban areas. This study measured and modelled quantitatively the pollutant nutrient load of an urban lake (80,596 m2), and assessed both external (constructed wetland) ... -
The relationship between water pressure variations and drinking-water quality in small water supplies: A case of Mukono District, Uganda
(Environmental Challenges, 2023-09)The supply of a safe and adequate quantity of water is essential for human health and socioeconomic devel- opment. Physiochemical and microbiological quality of water supplied in piped distribution systems can be affected ... -
Contributions of human activities and climatic variability to changes in river Rwizi flows in Uganda, East Africa
(MDPI, 2021-09)This study employed Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) to analyze the impacts of climate variability and human activities on River Rwizi flows. Changes in land use and land cover (LULC) types from 1997 to 2019 were ... -
Application of black soldier fly larvae in decentralized treatment of faecal sludge from pit latrines in informal settlements in Kampala city
(Frontiers in Environmental Science, 2023-02)Introduction: Faecal sludge management (FSM) in urban areas of low-and middle-income countries (LMICs) is not properly implemented due to inaccessibility of sanitation facilities and high faecal sludge (FS) emptying costs, ... -
Biochar as a novel technology for treatment of onsite domestic wastewater : A critical review
(Frontiers in Environmental Science, 2023-02)Globally, about 2.7 billion people depend on onsite sanitation systems (OSS) (e.g., septic tanks) for their sanitation needs. Although onsite sanitation systems help in providing primary treatment for domestic wastewater, ... -
Optimization of Pyrolysis and Selected Physicochemical Properties of Groundnut Shells, Coffee and Rice Husks for Biochar Production
(Jordan Journal of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, 2023-09)Biochar is a solid biofuel that can be obtained from pyrolysis of lignocellulosic feedstocks. In this study, pyrolysis of agricultural wastes (groundnut shells, coffee and rice husks) and their physiochemical characterization ... -
A comparative analysis of existing models and a new pushover analysis model of reinforced concrete sections
(Engineering Structures, 2023-01)Pushover analysis is mainly carried out using the concentrated plasticity model whereby when a point reaches yield, a hinge is placed at that point. The other is the yielded block spread plasticity model, whereby when a ... -
Training model on electrical safety and energy conservation to socially-backward region school students
(IEEE, 2023)As the saying goes for knife, ‘‘It is a good servant, but a bad master the same holds good for electricity. It can brighten our lives and at the same can char one’s future if not handled properly. Electricity is very useful ... -
Osmotic consolidation of expansive soil
(Japanese Geotechnical Society Special Publication, 2019)The mechanical behavior of expansive soils is influenced by the concentration of salts in their pore water. Research has shown that volume change of soil can occur due to a difference in salt concentration in the pore ... -
Interpretation of constant suction direct shear test
(EDP Sciences, 2023)Constant suction direct shear test enables the understanding of the failure mechanism in rainfall- induced landslides. It can be conducted using a conventional direct shear apparatus with some modifications. The constant ... -
Assessment of equipment productivity in building construction projects in Uganda
(Kyambogo University[unpublished work], 2018-12)Management of construction equipment in building construction projects is an important factor to run projects in a successful manner. The focus of this study was to identify the factors affecting equipment productivity, ... -
Performance analysis of the top rollers in a sugar mill using finite element method
(Kyambogo University[unpublished work], 2022-08)Sugar milling is the process of extracting juice from crushed sugarcane fibres for production of sugar crystals. The three-shaft sugar mill set consists of the top roller and two bottom rollers to crush the sugarcane. ... -
“A Comparative Analysis of the Concentrated Plasticity, the Yielded Block Spread Plasticity, and the Spread cracking and yielding block Pushover analysis models”
(2022-08)Pushover analysis is mainly carried out using the concentrated plasticity model where by when a point reaches yield, a hinge is placed at that point. The other is the yielded block spread plasticity model, whereby when a ... -
A regression model to enhance the profitability of local construction contractors in Uganda
(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2022-09)Doubtlessly, the principal goal of every construction business is to maximise its profitability. Short of adequate profitability, firms can neither attract outside capital nor survive in the long run. Amidst enormous ... -
California bearing ratio for cohesive soils from quasi static cone tests
(Kyambogo University[unpublished work], 2022-10)In the majority of nations, the test most frequently employed to identify flexible pavement layers is the California Bearing Ratio (CBR). To get around the test's high cost, inconvenience, and length, Quasi static cone ...
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