Browsing by Subject "Automation"
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Assessing the financial viability of mechanisation at a poultry processing plant
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)Mechanisation is the process where replaces human labour in production processes. The process of mechanisation is being speeded up by the fourth industrial revolution and many companies are starting to mechanise their ... -
Automated control of mine dewatering pumps
(2014)Deep gold mines use a vast amount of water for various purposes. After use, the water is pumped back to the surface. This process is energy intensive. The control is traditionally done with manual interventions. The purpose ... -
An automated solution to facilitate sustainable DSM in the mining environment
(North-West University, 2008)South Africa is experiencing a serious electricity supply problem. This problem is expected to persist until at least 2012. During the winter of 2006 load shedding and electricity supply-cuts started occurring in the Western ... -
Automation of membrane based solvent extraction for Zr and Hf separation
(North-West University (South Africa), Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)In recent years, research into metal ion extraction using hollow fibre membranes has grown, focussing on the extraction of a wide range of metals including base, transition, and rare earth metals. This non dispersive solvent ... -
Automation of membrane based solvent extraction unit for Zr and Hf separation
(Elsevier, 2017)In recent years, research into metal ion solvent extraction using hollow fibre membranes has grown. Current studies generally use an analogue controlled experimental setup. Although the analogue system is sufficient for ... -
The balanced scorecard as a strategic management tool to improve the performance of Lesotho's customs administration
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)The main role of Customs Administration is to collect and safeguard import revenues and regulate and document the movement of goods in and out of a country (Lewis, 2009:4). Globalisation, the accompanying increase in ... -
Best practices for automation and control of mine dewatering systems
(2015)Typical deep level mines use up to 27 ML water per day for mining operations. Multistage centrifugal pumps up to 2500 MW are used in an upward cascading manor to dewater the shaft. The dewatering systems at some mines are ... -
Common restrictions faced by automation suppliers in the Vaal Triangle manufacturing industry
(North-West University, 2010)The primary objective of this study was to identify and investigate the main restrictions automation suppliers encounter when attempting to promote and sell their products into the local Vaal Triangle manufacturing ... -
Developing a managerial framework for digital manufacturing in the new normal era
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)This study aimed to determine what a management framework for digital manufacturing in the new normal era will comprise of in the CPG industry in South Africa, and to establish what characteristics and requirements a ... -
Exploring artificial intelligence in the South African banking industry
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)The introduction of artificial intelligence in the banking industry in South Africa has influenced how banks should function and how they operate. The digital advancements in the banking industry are implemented for the ...