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Functional and structural diversity of the microbial communities associated with the use of Fischer–Tropsch GTL Primary Column Bottoms as process cooling water
(North-West University, 2011)
Despite emerging water shortages, most water is only used once, and often with low efficiency. However, with appropriate treatment, water can be re–used to reduce the demand on freshwater sources. The Department of Water ...
Tracing rays the past, present and future of ray tracing performance
(North-West University, 2010)
The metrics used to compare the performance of various ray tracers in the literature are flawed because they are non-standard and depend on the hardware configuration of the specific system used to gather data. A different ...
A radio and near-infrared study of 6.7 GHz methanol maser sources
(North-West University, 2004)
The 6.7 GHz 51 - 60 A+ methanol maser transition was discovered relatively recently, in 1991. The exact nature of these masers is not known to date, but it seems likely that they are closely associated with high mass stars ...
Physiological responses and meat quality of Potchefstroom koekoek cockerels offered canola meal as an alternative to soybean meal
(North-West University (South Africa), 2018)
The current study was conducted to assess growth performance, protein utilisation efficiency, blood parameters, meat quality, bone breaking strength, density and mineral composition of Potchefstroom Koekoek (PK) cockerels ...
Critical success factors of mobile application development
(2016)
The development of mobile applications is fast growing and many mobile applications are being evolved into the software world every year. There are significant differences between the successes of these mobile applications. ...
Properties and use of SO2 for the hybrid sulfur process
(North-West University, 2011)
Thematic interrelation is an underdeveloped field of inquiry in Lukan studies. The
design and elegance of Lukan theology begs for guided investigation into a possible
system of organisation that governs history and ...
Reducing the potential for accidents and the associated environmental impacts arising from road tankers transporting petro-chemical substances
(North-West University, 2003)
Petroleum products, which are required to keep the 'wheels' of industry and commerce turning, are distributed from the various refineries to their destinations throughout the country on a daily basis and the mode and extent ...
A critical analysis of the quality of EIA reports for filling stations in South Africa
(North-West University, 2012)
In order to make decisions to approve filling stations, an environmental impact assessment (EIA) needs to be conducted and evaluated by the competent authority. Although numerous filling stations have been authorised for ...
Development of an assured systems management model for environmental decision–making
(North-West University, 2011)
The purpose of this study was to make a contribution towards decision–making in complex
environmental problems, especially where data is limited and associated with a high degree of
uncertainty. As a young scientist, I ...
Critical perspectives on the definition of waste in South Africa : experiences within the steelmaking industry
(North-West University, 2011)
During the past few decades the focus of waste management in South Africa has been emphasised, especially in view of the increase in economic development which has resulted in an increase in commercial, industrial, hazardous, ...