Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology: Recent submissions

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Internet Of Things-Based Framework For Public Transportation Fleet Management In The Free State

Shoman, Ahmed (Central University of Technology, Free State, 2019)

The poor service delivery by the Free State public transportation system inspired us to design a framework solution to improve the current system. This qualitative study focuses on improving the management of the public ...
Optimal Management Of A Small Grid Connected Pv With Groundwater Pump Hydro Energy Storage For Farming In Arid Areas

Shirinda, Khanyisa (Central University of Technology, Free State, 2019-10)

Running a farm that solely depends on grid electricity, is not easy-going, considering the current state of electrical energy in our country (South Africa). Therefore, onsite electricity generation is achieved by using ...
Development Of An Intelligent Self-Learning Product Assembly System Using Visual Identification

Rogers, Luke (Central University of Technology, Free State, 2018)

Modern automation systems rely on fixed programming to carry out their production routines. These systems are effective for production outputs but do not allow any flexibility within the production routine. Effort is ...
An Artificial Intelligence Energy Management System For An Education Building

Pretorius, Rion (Central University of Technology, Free State, 2020-04)

The study of energy demand and consumption has become a topic of increasing importance as a result of the growing interest in energy sustainability. In the present energy crisis of South Africa, where Eskom is currently ...
Evaluation Of Pedestrian Sidewalk Utilisation In Residential Areas Of Bloemfontein City, South Africa

Pretorius, Heinrich (Central University of Technology, Free State, 2018-11)

The necessity of pedestrian-friendly environments is evident when looking at the multitude of benefits that it offers. These benefits include improved social integration, stimulating economic growth, and accessibility. The ...
Designing A Modern Substation To Minimise Cost And Time During Future Upgrades

Pienaar, Sinclair, Boy. (Central University of Technology, Free State, 2019-07)

The Northern Cape Operating Unit in South Africa is experiencing load growth, due to residential developments, high electrification growth, agriculture and mining. The rural areas were previously not given sufficient ...
Establishment Of A Wireless Charging System For A Battery-Operated Automatic Guided Vehicle

Pawson, Andrè, Llewellyn. (Central University of Technology, Free State, 2018-11)

Modern technology provided a requirement that more power systems are being replaced with automated systems. Automatic Guided Vehicles (AGV) are Electric Vehicles (EV) that make use of re-chargeable batteries as a power ...
Effectiveness Of Primecast® And Poly (MethylMethacrylate) Additive Manufacturing Processes To Produce Patterns For Investment Casting

Nkhasi, Nthateng, Patricia. (Central University of Technology, Free State, 2018)

Investment casting is known as a “near net shape” process as it can produce parts that need very little secondary machining operations. The investment casting process is one of several metal casting processes and it has ...
Intelligent Single Worker Utilization For Component Retrieval For Multiple Stationary Assembly Lines

Ngandu, Elie, Michael. (Central University of Technology, Free State, 2019)

Since the late 90s, the manufacturing industries have considerably evolved. Industries are more frequently making use of automated systems to improve their productivity, reduce the assembling time, and to be more competitive. ...
Investigation Of In-Situ Alloying Grade 23 Titanium With Copper By Selective Laser Melting Process For Biomedical Applications

Newby, Eric Brian (Central University of Technology, Free State, 2018)

The medical industry has successfully utilised additive manufacturing (AM) technologies, such as laser and electron beam powder bed fusion (LPBF and E-PBF), to manufacture complex shapes from biocompatible materials in ...
Development Of A Water Network Modelling System To Evaluate Existing Municipal Water Infrastructure In Developing Countries: Case Study Of Swakopmund, Namibia

Muller, Albertus, Louwrens. (Central University of Technology, Free State, 2020-02)

Geographical Information Systems (GIS) have become more easily accessible with the advent of open-source software such as QGIS. In combination with algorithms, referred to as plugins, written in the Python programming code, ...
Investigation Of The High Strain Rate Behaviour And Impact Toughness Of Ti6Al4V (ELI) Parts Built By The EOS M280 DMLS System With Standard Process Parameters; As-Built And Stress Relieved

Muiruri, Amos, Mwangi. (Central University of Technology, Free State, 2018-09)

The high strain rate behaviour and the impact toughness of Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) produced Ti6Al4V (ELI) parts were investigated. The as-built (AB) specimens were also taken through stress-relieving heat ...
Optimisation Of Online Condition Monitoring To Predict Power Transformer Failures In Distribution Networks

Motau, Thabang, Abel. (Central University of Technology, Free State, 2019)

The stability of any distribution network is very much dependant on the performance of the power transformers. These transformers need to be monitored to ensure that any unwanted conditions, including high risk defects, ...
Extent Of Inaccuracy In The Hydrometer Test

Monye, Priscilla, Ketlametswe. (Central University of Technology, Free State, 2018-07)

Assessment of particle size distribution is a fundamental aspect of any soil characterization and is commonly used for soil classification. While it is relatively easy to classify the coarse fraction, classification of the ...
Use Of Life Cycle Assessment Reference Method To Improve Life Span Of Roads In Maseru

Monts’i, Moliehi (Central University of Technology, Free State, 2019)

Poor road infrastructure in Lesotho has led to investigating the failure reasons and solutions to improving the transportation sector using life cycle assessment reference method. Life Cycle Assessment is an evaluation of ...
A Tool To Assess The Success Of Business Intelligence Implementation Within Free State Government Departments: Task Technology Fit Perspective

Moloabi, Tanki, Eusebia, Masekoala. (Central University of Technology, Free State, 2019-03)

This study employed an information systems (IS) framework development based on a case study. Data collected using a questionnaire was analysed using factor analysis technique to examine the effectiveness of the widely used ...
Utilization Of Small Conduit Hydropower Generation For Domestic Loads

Mbele, Leonard, Nkosinathi. (Central University of Technology, Free State, 2019-02)

The growth in the world’s population has led to an increased energy demand. Today and in the near future, renewable energy should be widely implemented, to meet the growing demand for energy. In all various renewable energy ...
Optimal Energy Management In A Smart Home, Based On Photovoltaic Systems Energy Feed-In Tariff: Case Of South Africa

Marais, Stephan (Central University of Technology, Free State, 2019-12)

In recent years, concern over environmental problems, such as the increase of atmospheric temperatures and destruction of the ozone layer, have amplified on a global scale. In the future, increased efficiency of energy ...
Investigation Of The Viability Of An Integrated Cloud-Based Electronic Medical Record For Health Clinics In Free State, South Africa

Masana, Nomabhong. (Central University of Technology, Free State, 2019-02)

The use of paper-based medical records leads to gaps in patient healthcare. Paper-based records are prone to challenges such as lack of real-time access to patient data, and inability to share and exchange medical data ...
Determination Of The Fatigue Properties Of Ti6Al4V (Eli) Parts Built By A Direct Metal Laser Sintering System With Standard Process Parameters Followed By Post-Processing Treatments

Malefane, Lerata, Botsane. (c, 2019-02)

Design of hard tissue medical prostheses is typically based on the mechanical properties of the materials used. However, apart from non-loadbearing implants, medical prostheses in use are exposed to various forms of dynamic ...

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