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Comparison between automated and manual DSM pumping projects
(North-West University, 2008)
The purpose of this dissertation is to identify the best alternative method of load shifting on clear water pumping systems in the mining industry. This can be done through a comparison analysis between manual and automated ...
The analysis of an ammonia/water hybrid heat pump in the ethanol production process
(North-West University, 2008)
Ethanol is a renewable energy source that could decrease society's dependence on fossil fuels, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Producing ethanol on a small scale on South African farms could provide farmers with ...
Intrusion detection in bluetooth enabled mobile phones
(North-West University, 2008)
Wireless technology has become one of the vital media of communication and Bluetooth is playing a major role in advancing its global spread, connecting electronic devices worldwide without cables. Bluetooth is recognized ...
Energy savings through the automatic control of underground compressed air demand
(North-West University, 2008)
The sole electricity supplier in South Africa, Eskom, currently has an electricity supply crisis. The supplier requires additional available electricity urgently, particularly during the evening peak period between 18:00 ...
A process model for the development of airborne electronic equipment
(North-West University, 2008)
Developments in systems engineering concepts and in the regulatory environment necessitated improvements to the processes used by Denel Aviation for the development of electronic equipment and software for use on board ...
Techno-economic application of modular air cooling units for deep level mining at Mponeng
(North-West University, 2008)
As mining explores greater depths beyond 4000m at Mponeng Mine the challenges of obtaining suitable working environments and complying with regulations becomes significant. These depths mean a considerable increase in the ...
Nigeria's gas flaring reduction : economic viability of power generation using flared gas
(North-West University, 2008)
Nageria’s oil wealth has been exploited since 1956 when it was first discovered in commercial quantities, with government and the oil companies profiting from the resource. However, gas associate with oil extraction is ...
A novel quantification of the relationship between blood sugar and stress
(North-West University, 2008)
The rapid growth of biotechnology has promoted industries to harness the market in the field of human energy systems. A growing literature of research has linked human energy systems to weight loss, major diseases or ...
Development of an active pitch control system for wind turbines
(North-West University, 2008)
A wind turbine needs to be controlled to ensure its safe and optimal operation, especially during high wind speeds. The most common control objectives are to limit the power and rotational speed of the wind turbine by using ...
FPGA implementation of an enhanced digital detection algorithm for medium range RFID readers
(North-West University, 2008)
The School of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering of the North-West University is conducting research about RFID (radio frequency identification) medium range reader systems for an international company, iPico. ...