Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology: Recent submissions

  • Design and performance analysis of electric Tuk-Tuk charging stations powered with renewable energies in South Africa 
    Bokopane, Lindiwe (Bloemfontein: Central University of Technology, Free State, 2015)
    The success of renewable powered electric vehicle charging stations in isolated areas depends highly on the availability and sustainability of renewable resources all year round at selected locations. A hybrid renewable ...
  • SIMULATION OF FLEXIBLE PAVEMENT UTILIZING FLY ASH AS ALTERNATIVE STABILIZER 
    ADEDEJI, JACOB ADEDAYO (Bloemfontein: Central University of Technology, Free State, 2015)
    The stabilization process in pavement construction is not a new process, but hitherto this process has not been fully implemented in the design methods for pavement structure. Its partial implementation in design has ...
  • Investigation into the possibility of using partial discharge measuring equipment to diagnose faults on 3,3 KV machines 
    Willemse, Dennis Raymond (Bloemfontein: Central University of Technology, Free State, 2004)
    It is a widely recognised fact that the presence of Partial Discharge activity in machines with an operating voltage exceeding 6,6 kV, enables periodic on-line monitoring of the condition of these machines. Analysis of ...
  • HSPF modelling of the Msunduzi river catchment 
    Gericke, Ockert Jacobus (Bloemfontein: Central University of Technology, Free State, 2003)
    Hydrological modelling, simulating surface runoff in a catchment, was a relatively new approach in South Africa in the mid seventies. The advent of hydrological modelling on a practical level in South Africa lagged that ...
  • Die ontwerp en evaluering van 'n lusernskeidingsapparaat vir Suid-Afrikaanse behoeftes 
    de Beer, Pieter Willem (Bloemfontein: Central University of Technology, Free State, 2002)
    In certain market situations the llJ9rkeLv_al_ue of dehydrated lu_cern can be increased dramatically by separati~g the different levels of protein by applying a pneumatic separation process. The pneumatic separation ...
  • Die optimisering van die posisie van modelle in silikoongietvorms vir die roteringsgietproses 
    Barnard, Ludrick Johannes (Bloemfontein: Central University of Technology, Free State, 2002)
    The spincasting process is currently used mainly for casting of low melting point materials for products such as costume jewellery and fashion items where dimensional accuracy is not very important. The shrinkage of the ...
  • The characteristics of the CAT to CAD to rapid prototyping system 
    Schenker, Rudolf (Bloemfontein: Central University of Technology, Free State, 2001)
    Computer Aided Design (CAD), Rapid Prototyping (RP) and Computer Aided Tomography (CAT) technologies were researched. The project entails a unique combination of the abovementioned technologies, which had to be mastered ...
  • Rapid prototyping utilising the laser cutting method 
    Oehley, John McGregor (Bloemfontein: Central University of Technology, Free State, 2000)
    Due to the popularity of 3-dimensional CAD designs, the methods of manufacturing from these designs are increasing all the time. Rapid prototyping designers and manufacturers are now able to grow prototypes from the ...
  • Die ontwerp en implementering van 'n lae koste melk-pasteuriseerder vir die ontwikkelende kleinboer 
    van Zyl., Pieter Benhardus (Bloemfontein: Central University of Technology, Free State, 1997)
    For this research a problem was identified for the small scale pasteurizing of milk in rural areas of the Free State. The sun was utilized as an energy source for the pasteurizing process. Several experiments were carried ...
  • Development and evaluation of a programmable radio frequency signal 
    van der Walt, Bernard (Bloemfontein: Central University of Technology, Free State, 1997)
    Most commercially available signal generators make use of a phase-locked loop in combination with analogue frequency synthesis to generate the desired frequency range. Advances in the development of components being used ...
  • Development of a predictive electrical motor and pump maintenance system 
    Smith, Erwin (Bloemfontein: Central University of Technology, Free State, 1997)
    This dissertation covers the development and implementation of a predictive maintenance monitoring programme for the Water Supply Directorate of the Department of Water Affairs, Namibia. The maintenance policy in the ...
  • An earthing design guide for single wire earth return (SWER) systems in the Northern Cape region 
    Sander, Carl Heinrich Louis (Bloemfontein: Central University of Technology, Free State, 1997)
    The success of the Reconstruction and Development Programme (RDP) with reference to the electrification of rural areas will be enhanced if cheaper technologies 1 techniques are applied than the three-phase and single-phase ...
  • The development of harmonic content and quality of electricity supply measuring system incorporating scada processing 
    Grobler, Frederik Antonie (Bloemfontein: Central University of Technology, Free State, 2005)
    When Thomas Edison invented his carbon filament lamp in 1879, gas shares fell overnight. A committee of inquiry was set up to examine the future possibilities of the new method of lighting, and had reached the conclusion ...
  • Development of a cost estimation model for sla prototyping based on volumetric information 
    Combrinck, Jacques (Bloemfontein: Central University of Technology, Free State, 2005)
    The Stereo lithography process is a well-known process in South Africa and around the world. Quotations for designers and inventors are issued daily for the growing of a prototype of his/her invention or design. Not all ...
  • Massabepaling van bewegende voorwerpe op 'n vervoerband met behulp van DSP-tegnieke 
    Luwes, Nicolaas Johannes (Bloemfontein: Central University of Technology, Free State, 2004)
    Growing markets leads to an increase in production. In these modern industries, weight measurement is of high priority. Weight measurement instrumentation is used for quality control, as well as for effective process ...
  • Doppler effect on ultrasonic signals for pregnancy determination in sheep 
    Hertzog, Pierre Eduard (Bloemfontein: Central University of Technology, Free State, 2004)
    Knowing the reproductive status of an animal (sheep in the case of this project) is of utmost importance to the modern farmer. Decisions concerning the management of the flock are influenced by knowledge of the percentage ...
  • A comparative study between conventional and solids-free sewerage systems 
    Grobbelaar, Nicolaas Josef (Bloemfontein: Central University of Technology, Free State, 2004)
    The aim of this study was to examine the possibility of more suitable and economic alternatives to existing conventional sewerage reticulation systems where such systems might be required. Existing solids-free systems ...
  • Ontwikkeling van PML simulasie-sagteware 
    Booysen, Gysbert Johannes (Bloemfontein: Central University of Technology, Free State, 2004)
    Programmable logic offers a favourable vari~ty of logic applications and is importance in digital designs. solution to a of increasing The work in this project concerns the development of a complete set of software ...
  • Development and evaluation of a vacuum casting process 
    Aggenbacht, Frederick, Christiaan (Bloemfontein: Central University of Technology, Free State, 2004)
    The vacuum casting process plays an important role in Rapid Prototyping. It provides the designer/manufacturer with the ability to reproduce plastic components from various types of prototypes. Casting under vacuum ...
  • Die herkenning en verwerking van tweedimensionele beelde 
    Lamprecht, Gert Hendrik (Bloemfontein: Central University of Technology, Free State, 2002)
    A mass of free moving trout can be determined by using a digital camera, a computer and special digital processing software (Troutedge). The aim of this research is to calculate the mass of a trout with the application ...

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