Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology: Recent submissions

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Investigating the current and potential distribution of lightning on a building to determine adequate protective measures

Keyser, Jacques Johan (Central University of Technology, 2022)

Lightning is one of the most powerful and spectacular natural phenomena that mankind has ever encountered. Approximately 3 billion lightning flashes occur around the world every year. In South Africa, lightning is responsible ...
Real-time monitoring and control of an aquaponic system to ensure sustainability

van Beukering, Chris Adriaan (Central University of Technology, 2021-06)

In recent years, climate change awareness, with resultant potential dwindling water resources and strain on existing food production infrastructure, has grown. Establishing a sound scientific basis for the creation, ...
Efficient Wireless Power Transfer For Low Power Wide Area Networks

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 ...
Practical Implementation Of Hybrid Energy Systems For Small Loads In Rural South Africa

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 ...
An Energy Efficient Electro-Hydraulic Control System For A Collaborative Humanoid Robot

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 ...
Feasible Use Of Recycled Concrete Aggregates As Unbound Road Base Material In South Africa

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 ...
Automated Soil Classification And Identification Using Machine Vision And Artificial Neural Networks

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 ...
Metal Additive Manufacturing Of Titanium Aluminides From Blended Elemental Powder

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 ...
Sustainable Groundwater Management Through Modelling Of Selected Hydrological Parameters: A Case Study Of The Modder River Catchment Of South Africa

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 ...
Short-Term Load Demand Forecasting For Transnet Port Terminal (Tpt) In East London Using Artificial Neural Network

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 ...
Investigating Alternative Power Generation Strategies For Local Municipalities That Are Tied To The National Grid

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 ...
Development Of A Smart Control And Monitoring System For Impressed Current Cathodic Protection Running On Hybrid Renewable Energy

Sibiya, Cyncol Akani (2020-12-06)

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 ...
Mechanical Performance Of Warm Mix Asphalt-Treated Bases Incorporating Recycled Asphalt Pavement

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 ...
Optimal Energy Control Of A Rubber Tyred Gantry Crane With Potential Energy Recovery

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 ...
Investigating The Re-Usability Characteristics And Limits Of Polypropylene Powder In Laser Sinter Additive Manufacturing

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 ...
Developing Microstructure- And Dislocation-Based Constitutive Numerical Models For Predicting The Mechanical Behaviour Of Dmls Ti6Al4V(Eli) At Various Strain Rates

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 ...
Human Action Recognition for Intelligent Video Surveillance

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 ...
Development Of E-Government Diffusion Assessment Tool For Service Delivery In South Africa’s Municipalities: Task-Technology-Fit Approach

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 ...
Practical Implementation of Hybrid Energy Systems for Small Loads in Rural South Africa

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 ...
Remotely Measuring And Controlling Specific Parameters Of Photovoltaic Modules Via A Radio Frequency Link

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 ...

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