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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 ... -
A performance and energy evaluation of a fertiliser-drawn forward osmosis (FDFO) system
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2018)Globally, water is considered an essential resource as it sustains human, animal and plant life. Water is not only essential for all forms of life but imperative for economic growth. The world’s population is increasing ... -
Design and implementation of a high data rate QPSK demodulator for nanosatellites
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2017)This dissertation presents the development of a quadrature phase shift keying (QPSK) demodulator for nanosatellites that complies with both the limited resources associated with nanosatellites as well as the flexibility ... -
Bio-delipidation of pre-treated poultry slaughterhouse wastewater by enzymes from the wastewater isolates
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2017)Pre-treatment of wastewater such as that from poultry slaughterhouses, which contains fats, oil,and grease (FOG) is necessary prior to the primary biological treatment of the wastewater to meet legislated discharge standards ... -
Energy wheeling viability of distributed renewable energy for industry
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2018)Industry, which forms the lifeblood of South Africa’s economy, is under threat as a result of increased electricity pricing and unstable supply. Wheeling of energy, which is a method to transport electricity generated from ... -
Impact of structured training programme on emerging contractors within the Western Cape Province, South Africa
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2018)Emerging contractors have relished greater privileges since the first democratically elected government in South Africa came into power in 1994 but are faced with numerous challenges. The government has placed numerous ... -
Analysis of lift and drag forces on the wing of the underwater glider
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2018)Underwater glider wings are the lifting surfaces of unmanned underwater vehicles UUVs depending on the chosen aerofoil sections. The efficiency as well as the performance of an underwater glider mostly depends on the ...
