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2D & 3D ultrasound systems in development of medical imaging technology
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2016)Ultrasound is widely used in most medical clinics, especially obstetrical clinics. It is a way of imaging methods that has important diagnostic value. Although useful in many different applications, diagnostic ultrasound ... -
5-tone ZVEI encoder analyser
(Cape Technikon, 1993)This thesis describes the development of a 5-Tone Zentral Verband Electrotechische Industrie eZVEI) Encoder Analyser. The 5-Tone ZVEI Encoder Analyser is used by the Radio Section of the Test and Metering Branch, which ... -
A micro processor based A.C. drive with a Mosfet inverter
(Cape Technikon, 1991)A detailed study into the development of a three phase motor drive, inverter and microprocessor controller using a scalar control method. No mathematical modelling of the system was done as the drive was built around ... -
A power harvesting technique to facilitate energy conversion in distributed wireless sensor networks
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2008)Distributed wireless sensor networks (DWSNs) are applied in a variety of applications that can enhance the quality of human life or even save lives, such as in fire monitoring, where DWSN microsensors relay the exact ... -
A remote radio transmission system to record the physiological phenomena of an equine athlete
(Cape Technikon, 1991)The call for the system design in this book came from a field that grew to be a part of millions of lives in this country. It is a sport which has developed to have a major infrastructure, with large sums of money ... -
A torque ripple analysis on reluctance synchronous machines
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2006)Reluctance Synchronous Machines (RSM) have, due to their rotor geometry, an inherently high torque ripple. This torque ripple is defined as the deviation of the minimum and maximum torque from the average value. It is ... -
Advanced technological solutions to the negative perceptions of nuclear power plants
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2018)Worldwide a movement is underway to replace the burning of limited fossil fuel reserves for power generation with a cleaner, more efficient, yet still reliable and cost-effective method. Even though renewable technologies ... -
Agent-based energy management system for remote community microgrid
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2015)Rural communities are often unable to access electrical energy due to their distant location away from the national grid. Renewable energy sources (RESs) make it possible to provide electrical energy to these isolated ... -
An integrated programme for power systems simulation using personal computers (PC's)
(Cape Technikon, 1993)The research objectives were to: Formulate a training structure covering conventional power systems topics; Research existing PC based power systems software resources; Develop a structure for a PC based power systems ... -
An investigation and design of an infrared radiation heat profile controller
(Peninsula Technikon, 2002)This research outlines the development and design of an infrared radiation heating profile controller. The study includes both the theoretical aspects of the design process as well as giving an overview of the practical ... -
An investigation into the practical implementation of speech recognition for data capturing
(Cape Technikon, 1993)A study into the practical implementation of Speech Recognition for the purposes of Data Capturing within Telkom SA. is described. As datacapturing is increasing in demand a more efficient method of capturing is sought. ... -
An investigation into using fuzzy logic techniques to control a real-world application
(Peninsula Technikon, 2002)In this thesis fuzzy control is analyzed and applied to two complex processes. A process is deemed to be complex if it possesses characteristics that make it non-linear. Examples of such characteristics are backlash, ... -
An analogue controlled switch-mode power system for a CubeSat
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2013)The power system is essentially one of the most critical subsystems to any satellite, without some form of power system a satellite would simply cease to function. The research within these pages investigates the areas ... -
Analysis for electrical energy and overall efficiency in distribution networks with harmonic distortion
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2009)Traditionally, harmonics are ignored in overall efficiency and energy usage studies. However, in the modern era, power systems contain levels of harmonics which can no longer be ignored by engineers, planners, energy ... -
Analysis of harmonic field effects in reluctance synchronous machines
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2011)The reluctance synchronous machine (RSM) is a type of synchronous machine which has no windings in the rotor and can be referred to as a non-excited synchronous machine. The RSM can be classified as either single or ... -
Analysis of the effect of renewable generation on the power quality of the grid, modelling and analysis of harmonic and voltage distortion
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2018)As the electric energy demand grows, there is a significant increase in the penetration of renewable generation (RG) in the existing electrical grid network. Interconnecting of renewable generation technologies to an ... -
An analysis of the environmental impacts of biomass application in hybrid microgrids in South Africa
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2018)In Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), there are several challenges that hinder development. One of these challenges is access to electricity. There are numerous benefits to having access to reliable electricity. These include less ... -
Augmentation of a nano-satellite electronic power system using a field-programmable-gate-array.
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2013)The CubeSat standard has various engineering challenges due to its small size and surface area. The challenge is to incorporate a large amount of technology into a form factor no bigger than 10cm3. This research project ... -
Automatic frequency control of an induction furnace
(Cape Technikon, 2000)The development of an automatic frequency control system for a miniature high frequency induction furnace is described. A background study into the fields of induction-heating, resonance, power electronic resonant ... -
Automation of the acquisition system of the 1,9 m telescope for the charge coupled device (CCD) camera
(Cape Technikon, 1988)This thesis describes the control system developed to improve the efficiency of star acquisition on a ground-based optical telescope. "Star Acquisition" refers to the process of identifying the star of interest in a field ...
