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The formulation and validation of PV inverter efficiency under South Africa climate conditions
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2018)In photovoltaic power systems, the DC/AC conversion efficiency depends on weather conditions causing PV inverters to operate under fluctuating input power from PV modules. The peak efficiency stated by the inverter ... -
Design of asset tracking device with GPRS Interface
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2019)IOT devices have the potential to improve asset lifecycle optimization because of their ability to provide relevant real time data to high level applications. This data with minimal latency can assist asset managers to ... -
Electrical subsystem for Shell eco-marathon urban concept battery powered vehicle
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2018)The purpose of this paper was to design and develop an electrical power train for an Urban Concept electric vehicle geared to complete the Shell Eco-Marathon Africa in 2019. Various technologies which make up the electrical ... -
Treatment of biodiesel wastewater in a hybrid anaerobic baffled reactor microbial fuel cell (ABR-MFC) system
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2019)The biodiesel industry produces large volumes of biodiesel wastewater (BDWW) during the purification of crude biodiesel. This wastewater is characterised by high concentrations of chemical oxygen demand (COD), biological ... -
Organic binder mediated Co3O4/TiO2 heterojunction formation for heterogeneous activation of Peroxymonosulfate
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2019)A shortage of water has resulted in the need to enhance the quality of wastewater that is released into the environment. The advanced oxidation process (AOP) using heterogeneous catalysis is a promising treatment process ... -
Perception on limitations of mentorship programme for emerging contractors against its effective implementation in the Western Cape
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2019)This study evaluates both the Contractor Development Programme (CDP) mentorship programme and the emerging contractors’ personal limitations in achieving a successful programme implementation. The objectives of the study ... -
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 ... -
Channel coding on a nano-satellite platform
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2018)The concept of forward error correction (FEC) coding introduced the capability of achieving near Shannon limit digital transmission with bit error rates (BER) approaching 10-9 for signal to noise power (Eb/No) values as ... -
Valorisation of industrial waste : extraction of bioactive compounds from Brewer’s spent grain
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2018)Brewer’s spent grain (BSG), a solid residue obtained from brewing beer, is gaining attention in the food, cosmetics and pharmaceutical industry due to its use as natural source of colorants, texturisers, functional ingredients ... -
The identification of non-value adding activities associated with site management in the Nigerian construction industry
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2018)This study sought to determine the prevalence of non-value adding activities (NVAAs) associated with construction site management in Nigerian, utilising Lagos State as the case study. To pursue the study, the following ... -
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 ... -
The effect of gypsum phase components on the rheokinetics of cement paste
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2018)Rheological properties of most ordinary Portland cements are dictated by the hydration reactions that their different phases experience. Cement clinker has four main phases with aluminate being the most reactive. Once in ... -
Scale-up dynamics for the photocatalytic treatment of textile effluent
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2018)Enhancing the efficiency of large scale photocatalytic systems has been a concern for decades. Engineering design and modelling for the successful application of laboratory-scale techniques to large scale is obligatory. ... -
Treatment of poultry slaughterhouse wastewater using an expanded granular sludge bed anaerobic digester coupled with anoxic/aerobic hybrid side stream ultrafiltration membrane bioreactor
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2017)For more than a decade, poultry product consumption increased in developed and developing countries, with more than 470 new slaughterhouses being constructed in South Africa (SA). Customer demand for poultry products ... -
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 ... -
Development of a photovoltaic reverse osmosis demineralization fogging for improved gas turbine generation output
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2018)Gas turbines have achieved widespread popularity in industrial fields. This is due to the high power, reliability, high efficiency, and its use of cheap gas as fuel. However, a major draw-back of gas turbines is due to the ... -
Effect of microbial consortium on the biokinetic test for assessing acid rock drainage potential
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2018)Acid rock drainage (ARD) is one of the most severe environmental challenges currently faced by the mining industry worldwide. ARD is formed from the oxidation of sulphide-bearing minerals, particularly pyrite, in the ... -
Techno-economic analysis of a gasification system using refuse-derived fuel from municipal solid waste
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2017)The search for alternatives to fossil fuel is necessary with a view to reducing the negative environmental impact of fossil fuel and most importantly, to exploit an affordable and secured fuel source. This study investigated ... -
Analysis of defects occuring on rail tracks
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2018)South Africa’s railway system is the most highly developed in Africa. There are different kinds of transport systems in South Africa but rail transport is considered as one of an important element of the country’s transport ... -
Performance of zeolite ZSM-5 synthesised from South African fly ash in the conversion of methanol to hydrocarbons
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2018)Zeolites have found applications as heterogeneous or solid catalyst in the petrochemical and refining industries. Zeolite ZSM-5 in particular is a highly siliceous solid catalyst with a porous network that consists of ...
