Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology: Recent submissions

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Optimisation of recloser placement methods on medium voltage distribution networks

Strydom, Renaldo (Central University of Technology, 2022)

Re-evaluating methods in any business is essential, as it reinforces knowledge and improves methodologies. Improving the reliability of electrical distribution networks is key for a utility like Eskom. Having fewer customers ...
Development of a sustainable freight transportation system in the central regions of South Africa

Mokobori, Boiki Johannes (Central University of Technology, 2022)

Freight transportation involves the movement of cargo from various destinations using several transportation modes such as rail, road, maritime and airline to meet the market demands. However, this industry faces issues ...
Prediction of evapotranspiration for optimum water use in agriculture: a case study of Keiskamma irrigation scheme, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Phesa, Mbulelo (Central University of Technology, 2022)

Evapo-transpiration (ET) is one of the crucial elements of the hydrological cycle which expedites constant precipitation through the process of condensation. The accurate prediction of ET is essential for irrigated agriculture ...
The influence of using mobile technologies during project execution on perceived managerial competencies of emerging construction firm owners/ managers in the Free State province

Lesebo, Thabo James (Central University of Technology, 2022)

The exponential growth in the utilisation of mobile technologies (MTs) for cost reduction and improving organisational efficiency is widely acknowledged in entrepreneurship literature. Despite this promise, the exact effect ...
Improving the performance of high occupancy vehicle infrastructure to alleviate city congestion

Nkadile, Laone (Central University of Technology, 2022)

The rate of rural-urban migration has increased demand on the infrastructural facilities in cities and towns and resulted in traffic congestion. Transportation enables the movement of people and facilitates trade thereby ...
Development and assessment of regionalised areal reduction factors for catchment design rainfall estimation in South Africa

Pietersen, Jacobus Petrus Johannes (Central University of Technology, 2023)

Design point rainfall depths converted to an average areal design rainfall depth using Areal Reduction Factors (ARFs) are regarded as fundamental input to various design flood estimation methods. The ARF estimation methods ...
An Artificial Intelligence forecast system for strategic positioning in a professional competitive E-Sport

Vieira, Joaquim Augusto Silva (Central University of Technology, 2021)

The gaming industry is one of the largest contributors in the entertainment industry, boasting an estimated US$152.2 billion of revenue for 2018, with electronic sports (E-sports) being one of the main contributors to this ...
Solar tracking evaluation and comparison towards a competitive Solar Challenger race vehicle

Faber, Jacobus Cornelius (Central University of Technology, 2021)

Observed global economic growth increases the demand for energy that is currently, especially in South Africa, generated with unsustainable fossil fuels. A substantial energy user is mobility that includes transportation. ...
Intelligent quality management system for flexible manufacturing systems

Bihi, Thabo George (Central University of Technology, 2022)

The Industrial Revolution was the transition to new manufacturing processes in Great Britain, Europe and the United States. The transition included going from hand production methods to machines. The result was new chemical ...
Optimal energy management of hybrid energy system for a commercial building

Moji, Lebohang Pius (Central University of Technology, 2022)

High consumption of electricity in commercial buildings, is a global challenge, faced by many countries in the world. The high consumption of purchased electricity from the utility, results in high electricity bills for ...
Enhancing spatial image datasets for utilisation in a simulator

Lenkoe, Lepekola Ignatius (Central University of Technology, 2023)

The introduction of Google Street View, which is an integral part of Google Maps, has brought to the surface a method of roof-mounted mobile cameras on vehicles. This is regarded as one of the highly known and adopted ...
Factors influencing first-year students’ intention to continuously use the Skills Assessment Manager Online Learning Environment at the Central University of Technology, Free State

Nortje, Hester Aletta (Central University of Technology, 2022)

Introduction: With the rapid development of digital technologies, many tertiary education institutions have introduced online learning environments (OLEs) as a component of blended learning. These OLEs bring about possibilities ...
Assessment of the suitability of the fall cone method and the Casagrande cup method for determining the liquid limit of South African soils

Vosloo, Paul (Central University of Technology, 2022)

The plasticity index (PI) is one of the most important soil variables in the design of soil related structures. Most engineers rely on PI values determined by commercial laboratories. Commercial laboratories strive to make ...
Development of a Multi-Objective Optimisation Model for Mitigating Frequency Instability in a Renewable Energy-Sourced Power System

Ayamolowo, Oladimeji Joseph (Central University of Technology, 2023)

The power grid is changing in order to reduce the negative effect of greenhouse gas emissions from thermal generators while meeting the global net zero emission goal by 2050. Conversely, as the drive towards a renewable ...
Quality improvement protocol for specification and delivery of construction materials required by the Department of Public Works and infrastructure projects

Thulo, Lehlohonolo Benedict (Central University of Technology, 2023)

Materials delivered on public works project sites deviate from technical specifications, with detrimental implications for the quality of the construction process and product (in the form of buildings, roads, sewer lines, ...
An evaluation of the emotional intelligence levels of undergraduate students at the Central University of Technology, Free State Bloemfontein campus

Luyt, Jeanine (Central University of Technology, 2022)

Background: Emotional intelligence levels could be directly linked to the academic performance and the ability of undergraduate students to manage stress. Moreover, emotional intelligence levels could be improved through ...
A roadmap for the reduction of carbon and ecological footprint of construction activity in Ghana

Ahiabu, Moses Kwadzo (2023)

Sustainable construction is acknowledged globally to be a viable means to reduce the negative environmental effects of construction projects. Sustainable construction utilises ecological and resource-saving concepts in ...
Non-conventional mix for ultrathin asphalt pavements in South Africa

Heyns, Michiel Willem (Central University of Technology, 2021)

Large quantities of natural materials are traditionally used in road construction, which leads to depletion of non-renewable natural resources. Concurrently, the world faces the problem of management of an increasing ...
Selective laser sintering of in-situ copper-modified polyamide

Wolf, Winston Kagisho Curtis (Central University of Technology, 2022)

Metals, ceramics, glass, and polymers are materials utilized in the design and manufacture of medical devices. Due to the wide variety of features they offer, such as biocompatibility, cost effectiveness, design freedom, ...
An effective control technique for automatic solar tracking

Lehloka, Motlatsi Cletus (Central University of Technology, 2021)

Due to global climate change as a result of pollution caused by the burning of fossil fuels, the world has changed its view when it comes to power generation. The focus is now more on natural and clean energy, such as solar ...

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