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An optimisation approach to improve the throughput in wireless mesh networks through network coding
(North-West University, 2011)
In this study, the effect of implementing Network Coding on the aggregated throughput in Wireless Mesh Networks, was examined. Wireless Mesh Networks (WMNs) are multiple hop wireless networks, where routing through any ...
An energy efficient mass transportation model for Gauteng
(North-West University, 2011)
Public transportation in South Africa is characterized by little or no consideration for energy efficiency and use of cleaner fuels. In the case of transport planning in South African cities, no assessment of the economic ...
Assessment of the national DSM potential in mine underground services
(North-West University, 2003)
ESKOM is moving towards a price structure for electricity which reflects, as far as
possible, the real cost of generation. It is called real time pricing (RTP). ESKOM
developed this cost structure to coax customers to ...
A linear response surface analysis approach to evaluate QoS factors in wireless networks
(North-West University, 2012)
With the growth of wireless networks and the increase in personal internet use for a wide
diversity of applications, the importance of the quality of service (QoS) delivered to clients
has become of great importance. In ...
Design optimisation and experimental evaluation of a grain vibration screen
(2016)
Mechanical screening is an important process which is used in a wide range of industries. This study focused on screens in the agricultural industry used for cleaning and classifying of grain. Mathematical models were ...
Optimisation criteria of a Rankine steam cycle powered by thorium HTR
(2014)
HOLCIM has various cement production plants across India. These plants struggle to
produce the projected amount of cement due to electricity shortages. Although coal is
abundant in India, the production thereof is in ...
Evaluation of upstream and downstream process parameters on electrostatic precipitator performance
(2013)
New emission legislation regarding air pollution control, as instructed by the Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) to Eskom Generation Power Stations, implies a particulate emission limit of 100 mg/Nm3 for all existing ...
Optimising the operation of underground mine refrigeration plants and ventilation fans for minimum electricity cost
(North-West University, 2003)
This study describes the development and use of a mathematical model that will enable mine operators to
minimise the costs of electricity consumed by the ventilation and refrigeration systems used for
environmental control ...
Optimisation of a stereoconvergent process catalysed by whole yeast cells
(North-West University, 2008)
Stereochemistry, defined as being the study of the spatial behaviour of atoms in molecules and complexes, has become increasingly important in the pharmaceutical sector. In particular, the existence and pharmacological ...
A legal framework for integrated environmental governance in South Africa and the North-West Province
(North-West University, 2005)
The environmental governance sphere in South Africa is fragmented. This fragmentation is exacerbated in the provinces. Fragmentation manifests in various ways, including, inter alia, structural fragmentation between the ...