Makhetha, Molefi, Johannes(Central University of Technology, 2021)
Wireless power transfer (WPT) technologies for small devices and low power sensors have
drawn substantial research attention in recent years. Traditional near and far- eld WPT
systems cannot provide e cient-high power ...
Meje, Kelebogile, Confidence(Central University of Technology, 2021-05)
Hybrid renewable energy systems (HRESs), are alternative off-grid methods of generating power to remote rural areas, where power lines are not economically viable. Most of the research studies on renewable hybrid systems ...
Ntsinyi, Teboho(Central University of Technology, 2021)
This study presents the design of an energy efficient electro-hydraulic control system for a collaborative humanoid robot. Robots can be found in almost every aspect of our lives with different applications such as ...
Pitso, Reatile, Isaac(Central University of Technology, 2020)
Sustainability is one of the biggest challenges facing the world today. Construction and demolition waste (C&DW) has become a financial burden globally. Landfills are reaching maximum capacity earlier than expected and one ...
Van Rooyen, Mauritz(Central University of Technology, 2019)
Introduction: In the construction industry, one of the major considerations when designing a superstructure is which foundation should be selected. Foundations provide support to superstructures by transferring the load ...
Zenani, Asavela(Central University of Technology, 2020-05)
Titanium aluminide is considered a key material for high performance gas turbines for aircraft engines, manufacturing of engine valves and a variety of automotive applications. This is due to the attractive high oxidation ...
Alowo, Rebecca(Central University of Technology, 2020-11)
Farmers and water users in arid and semi-arid zones of South Africa have a limited number of water resources. With 98% of South African surface water already allocated and committed, there is an increasing demand for use ...
Figlan, Mncedisi Sityebi(Central Univeristy of Technology, 2021)
The daily and weekly energy consumption patterns at the Transnet Port Terminal (TPT) in East London varies stochastically. This is as a result of the transient weather patterns that exist at the harbor. It has therefore ...
Tshetlhe, Bonolo Patricia(Central University of Technology, 2021-07-20)
The demand for electricity keeps on increasing every year, and this puts pressure on municipalities that are supplying electricity to their communities. Once the demand for electricity goes up, municipalities consume a lot ...
Underground pipelines play a significant role throughout the world as a means of
transporting potable and raw water, oil and gases over distances of various lengths; from
the source to the ultimate consumers. In South ...
Pouokam Kamdem, Ronald Fabrice(Central University of Technology, 2021-07)
The depletion of natural resources, the elevated cost related to the construction and the rehabilitation of pavements, the progressive change of the climate, the high heat and harmful gas emission into the atmosphere are ...
Phiri, Sibongile Florina(Central University of Technology, 2021-08-12)
Seaports and rail terminals use Rubber Tired Gantry (RTG) to organise container aisles,
loading, and moving cargo-containers. They operate as the link between the cranes and the
means of transportation by road, rail, or ...
Mwania, Fredrick Mulinge(Central University of Technology, 2021-02-27)
The aim of this research was to investigate the re-usability characteristics and limits of polypropylene (PP) powder in laser sinter additive manufacturing (AM). Initially, the objective was to analyse Laser PP CP 60 from ...
Muiruri, Amos Mwangi(Central University of Technology, 2021-09)
Direct metal laser sintering (DMLS) is among the new technologies being pursued by many academic research centres, materials scientists and engineers in the aerospace and biomedical industries as a potential replacement ...
Mqaqa, Samuel Viwe(Central University of Technology, 2021-01-12)
Crime remains a persistent threat in South Africa. This has significant implications for our ability to function as a country. As a result, there is a dire need for crime prevention strategies and measures that seek to ...
Mkhonto, Mkhonto(Central University of Technology, 2020-03)
While e-Government has been in existence since the 1990s, with the intention of improving service delivery to citizens and improving efficiency within the government setup, it is safe to say that its implementation and ...
Meje, Kelebogile Confidence(Central University of Technology, 2021-05)
Hybrid renewable energy systems (HRESs), are alternative off-grid methods of generating power to remote rural areas, where power lines are not economically viable. Most of the research studies on renewable hybrid systems ...
Maqache, Ntombizanele Agnes(Central University of Technology, 2021-03-10)
Background: The efficiency of PV modules is affected by a number of factors, including installation parameters and the module surface temperature. Installation parameters of PV modules focus primarily on the tilt and ...
Kukuni, Tshepo Godfrey(Central University of Technology, 2021-06)
The introduction of 3D computer graphics has led to an increase in the processing capacity of the computational units monumentally, along with speed, memory and transmission bandwidth. Augmented Reality (AR) has modelled ...
Kouprianoff, Dean-Paul Riethmüller(Central University of Technology, 2021-09-07)
Metal additive manufacturing (AM) has seen great advances in capabilities and the technology has matured to the point where industries, such as aerospace, are readily implementing it for production. The main concern remains ...