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Prophylaxis against adenovirus pneumonia : a laboratory investigation
(Cape Technikon, 1991)Adenovirus type 7 (Ad?) is the sub-species of adenovirus most frequently associated with serious illness. In Cape Town, the strain predominantly responsible for infantile pneumonia due to adenovirus is adenovirus type ... -
Computer-aided system for the selection of sieve diameters to size sort cling peach halves for canning
(Cape Technikon, 1991)This dissertation reports on a three prong approach to obtain new knowledge on the interdependent effects which buyers' specifications, peach crop attributes and sieve stack arrangement have on the masses of peach halves ... -
The influence of lipid changes in bran and offall on the baking properties of wheaten flour
(Cape Technikon, 1991)Bread is an important commodity in South Africa for its nutritional value and contribution to the economy. As such anything that enhances consumption of bread is of economic importance. Variation in bread volumen ... -
A computer-aided system for the selection of sieve diameters to size sort cling peach halves for canning
(Cape Technikon, 1991)This dissertation reports on a three prong approach to obtain new knowledge on the interdependent effects which buyers' specifications, peach crop attributes and sieve stack arrangement have on the masses of peach halves ... -
Tumour metabolism and radioprotection of normal tissue in BALB/c and CBA mice
(Cape Technikon, 1992)The steady state in a tumour rapidly changes with its growth and the subsequent deteriorating blood and nutrient supply. This adaptation in the steady state of the tumour is shown in the increased lactate dehydrogenase ... -
'n Ondersoek na gronderosie in die Swartland
(Cape Technikon, 1992)In the Western Cape, gully ("donga") erosion is characteristic of the Swartland area where the effects of the problem have reached spectacular dimensions. In 1942 the Social and Economic Planning Council commissioned an ... -
The development of a process for the radius hardening of diesel engine crankshaft journals
(Cape Technikon, 1992)Radius hardening on journals of forged steel Diesel engine crankshafts is performed in order to increase fatigue life characteristics. This requirement may be necessary if the demands for engine power are to be increased, ... -
'n Ondersoek na die vir bepaling van serum- en toepassing van essaieringstelle verwysingswaardes vir vitamien rooiselfolaat by verskillende etniese groepe
(Cape Technikon, 1992)As early as 1822 it was discovered that treating a patient, who had a macrocytic anaemia, with a diet containing liver, a rich source of folic acid (folacin), brought about an excellent haematological response. extract, ... -
'n Makro-perspektief op kwaliteitsversekering in hoer onderwys : relevansie van die Britse en Nederlandse ervarings vir technikons in Suid Africa
(Cape Technikon, 1992)Quality assurance has emerged as a vital element in tertiary education management at both the macro- and the institutional levels in the Netherlands as well as the united Kingdom. Although, from the nature of the matter, ... -
Thermoelectric cooling for microwave transmitters located at remote sites
(Cape Technikon, 1992)An investigation into the use of thermoelectric cooling energised by photovoltaic (PV) panels for removing sensible heat from electronic telecommunications equipment. The thermoelectric cooler consists of a solid-state ... -
Alternatiewe lae koste rioolstelsels
(Cape Technikon, 1992)Statistieke toon dat die bevolking in suid-Afrika binne die volgende 25 jaar gaan verdubbel, terwyl die stedelike bevolking gedurende dieselfde tyd gaan vervierdubbel. Daar word verwag dat die grootste bevolkingstoename ... -
Kurrikulering vir die opleiding van toerismebestuurders
(Cape Technikon, 1992)Tourism is a growing, dynamic, diverse and complex industry. Accordingly sophisticated knowledge and skill is required of its personnel. Clients' high expectations regarding personnel and facilities and the increasingly ... -
A study to determine genetic susceptibility to tuberculosis / Kathleen Anne Meehan.
(Cape Technikon, 1992)Studies that document the higher incidence of tuberculosis as well as the variable efficacy of the BCG vaccine in Black, compared to White, populations have alluded to resistance or susceptibility to tuberculosis being ... -
The mechanical design and development of a Krypton gas target system for the production of Rubidium-81
(Cape Technikon, 1992)This research project involved the design, development and manufacture of a krypton gas target system for the production of the radioisotope Rubidium-81 at the National Accelerator Centre (NAC). The newly designed system ... -
The development of a solid state wind velocity and direction indicator, suitable for data logging
(Cape Technikon, 1992)This thesis describes the development of a free standing, maintenance free anemometer which has no rotating parts. The principle of operation is based on the \-vind drag/force around a hollow P.V.c. pipe. The aim is ... -
Development of the MINITEL peripheral port adaptor (MPPA)
(Cape Technikon, 1992)This thesis describes how an adaptor board was developed to enable serial devices, such as modems and serial printers operating on RS-232 signals, to be used in conjunction with the MINITEL terminal. Furthermore it ... -
Designing a procurement and selection procedure for prospective students in radiography
(Cape Technikon, 1992)Although there are too many applicants for the number of posts available in radiography courses, the standard of the applicants has not improved and the rates of attrition have not decreased. The problem was investigated ... -
A critical analysis of the characteristics of and problems experienced by the students in the electronic navigation systems (fisherman) course and the implications for future study / by Edward Dale Snyders.
(Peninsula Technikon, 1992)Electronic navigation systems (ENS) have undergone phenomenal growth and development since the Second World War and there is every indication that it will continue to do so for as long as the threat of war prevails. A ... -
Kurrikulering vir die opleiding van ligtemotorvoertuigbestuurders in die RSA om brandstof te bespaar
(Cape Technikon, 1992)The oil crises in the nineteen seventies led to deliberate attempts to save fuel. The technological development of more energy efficient vehicles by motor manufacturers in leading overseas countries resulted in ... -
Biochemical characterisation of human gastric mucin in normal and diseased states
(Cape Technikon, 1992)Gastric cancer, a fatal malignancy, is endemic in the Coloured population of the Western Cape region of South Africa. Diagnosis is based mainly on histologic investigation with patients of either sex being mainly ...
