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Comparison of industrial wastes as binder in the agglomeration of coal fines
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2021)The industries that consumed the most coal in South Africa, in 2015, were electricity generation, 53%, basic iron and steel manufacturing, 20%, and synthetic fuel and chemical industries, 10%, with the rest being used in ... -
The development of a control system for gravimetric feeding of a twin screw extruder
(North-West University, 2012)The control of gravimetric feeding is generally done by control systems which utilize feedback control. The main problem with these control systems is that they generally revert to volumetric feeding during the refilling ... -
Development of a multi-purpose twin-screw extruder
(North-West University, 2009)The extrusion market of South Africa has a smaller demand for products than most of the First World countries in which mainly single process twin-screw extruders are used. This leaves a void for the development for a ... -
Development of a twin screw extruder with an integrated cooling roller system
(North-West University, 2011)The Center for Advanced Manufacturing at the Potchefstroom campus of the North West University aims to develop a twin screw extruder that is able to process powder coating resin. The facility has thus far produced various ... -
Development, characterisation and verification of an integrated design tool for a power source of a soya business unit
(North-West University, 2007)Selecting a suitable power source, during the design process, for a stand-alone soya business unit is challenging and complex. Especially with the aim of optimizing electrical and thermal energy, as well as minimizing the ... -
Effective control of a low-cost twin-screw food extruder
(North-West University, 2006)Africa has one of the largest rates of poverty and famine. The hunger crisis in Africa is due to poverty as well as the little availability of nutritional food. Many locally grown crops are available in Africa but are not ... -
An integrated approach to implement and sustain energy efficiency and greenhouse gas mitigation in South Africa
(North-West University, 2004)South Africa is one of the most industrialised countries in Africa. The country is extremely energy-intensive for a number of reasons, which include a lack of awareness of energy efficiency and demand-side management ... -
An integrated methodology to measure and verify energy conservation under incentive-based irrigation pumping programmes
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)Water scarcity and droughts have become a looming threat in many counties worldwide. In South Africa, a water crisis is upon the country and estimations show a supply shortfall of 17% by 2030. When considering water ... -
An integrated methodology to measure and verify energy conservation under incentive-based irrigation pumping programmes
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2019)Water scarcity and droughts have become a looming threat in many counties worldwide. In South Africa, a water crisis is upon the country and estimations show a supply shortfall of 17% by 2030. When considering water ... -
A methodology to identify, quantify and verify the cost benefits of energy and process improvements on a ferro-metal production plant
(North-West University, 2004)South Africa has an energy intensive economy with a high dependency on local mining and base metal industries. Furnace plants, which form part of the metal industry, are energy intensive as a result of the actual melting ... -
Supercritical fluid extraction of Sclerocarya birrea kernel oil
(2015)Sub-Saharan Africa is a treasure chest of natural materials remaining to be explored for commercial applications and as alternative foods to diversify and improve food sustainability. The Marula tree is available in abundance ... -
The use of neural networks to determine the long-term impact of demand side management
(North-West University, 2003)Eskom, South Africa national electricity provider, estimates that in the year 2006 South Africa will experience a capacity shortage. One way to address this problem is through the implementation of Demand-Side Management ...