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Designing power line towers using circular hollow sections
(North-West University, 2013)
It has become a challenging exercise to obtain land in order to further develop the electrical infrastructure in South Africa. The reason for this is that high voltage transmission towers visually impacts the surroundings ...
Biodiesel production from sunflower oil using microwave assisted transesterification
(North-West University, 2013)
Biofuels are becoming more attractive worldwide because of the high energy
demands and the fossil fuel resources that are being depleted. Biodiesel is one of the most attractive alternative energy sources to ...
A rapid method of biological dosimetry to assist in the event of a nuclear emergency
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2013)
There are concerns that a combination of human and mechanical errors at a nuclear facility could result in plant failure and lead to a significant level of harm to people and the environment. During emergencies where a ...
Optimization of passive optical network planning for fiber–to–the–home applications
(North-West University, 2013)
Passive optical networks (PONs) are point-to-multipoint networks where a single Central
Office (CO) is connected to a number of downstream Optical Network Units (ONUs)
via a single optical fiber by splitting the optical ...
Separation of SO2/O2 using membrane technology
(North-West University, 2013)
The Hybrid Sulphur process is one technology out of a multitude of known technologies responsible for hydrogen production. Within the latter hydrogen production cycle, it is pivotal to recover O2 as a by-product from a ...
A network traffic model for wireless mesh networks
(North-West University, 2013)
Design and management decisions require an accurate prediction of the performance of the network. Network performance estimation techniques require accurate network traffic models. In this thesis we are concerned with the ...
Synthesis and evaluation of a data management system for machine–to–machine communication
(North-West University, 2013)
A use case for a data management system for machine-to-machine communication was defined. A centralized system for managing data flow and storage is required for machines to securely communicate with other machines.
Embedded ...
A selection method for candidate systems engineers
(North-West University, 2013)
In South Africa there is a shortage of systems engineers which is being addressed by a systems engineering (SE) development program. The purpose of this research was to design a selection method that could be used to select ...
A variable water flow strategy for energy savings in large cooling systems
(North-West University, 2013)
Large cooling systems consume up to 25% of the total electricity used on deep level mines. These systems are integrated with the water reticulation system to provide chilled service water and cool ventilation air. Improving ...
The integration of two stand-alone codes to simulate fluid-structure interaction in breakwaters
(2013)
Harbours play a vital role in the economies of most countries since a significant amount of international trade is conducted through them. Ships rely on harbours for the safe loading and unloading of cargo and the harbour ...