CPUT Electronic Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Design and operation of a stand-alone solar pathway for public park lighting
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2017)The development of solar roads to convert insolation on vast stretches of land to electrical energy, otherwise dedicated solely for transportation, is in its nascent stage. A great potential is seen for PV application ... -
Mitigating interference from switch-mode power supplies in sampling receivers
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2017)This thesis reports on the research and development of techniques applied to mitigate interference from switch-mode power supplies in sampling receivers and also more specifically for FMCW radar receiver applications. ... -
Froth flotation of an Nkomati mineral ore using mixtures of thiol collectors
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2016)Nickel, a valuable base metal, is the predominant product from the Nkomati mine in South Africa. High-grade nickel mineral ores (2%) from the Massive Sulphide Body have been depleted leaving those of low grade (0.3%). The ... -
Enhanced waste tyre pyrolysis for the production of hydrocarbons and petrochemicals
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2017)Energy security, environmental and economic issues have spurred the interest in pyrolysis of scrap tyres for the production of fuels and energy in South Africa. However, the application of the process on a commercial ... -
Advanced oxidation process using ozone/heterogeneous catalysis for the degradation of phenolic compounds (chlorophenols) in aqueous system
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2016)The use of ozone as an advanced oxidation process is gathering wide spread attention with the major limitation to its application being its cost of operation and design considerations. While the general approach of most ... -
The co-design of a visual arts-based intervention within the community of the Olifants River valley in South Africa
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2016)The research was motivated by my lived experience in the Olifants River community of Namaqualand. In this community there are many diverse ethnic and social groupings with considerable potential to contribute to indigenous ... -
The usage of performance measurement systems by selected internal auditing departments in Windhoek, Namibia and Cape Town, South Africa
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2017)Performance evaluation of internal auditing departments is extremely important as organisations depend on the advice and assurance they obtain from these department. Therefore, this study seeks to determine the perceived ... -
Optimising the performance of domestic wall mounted space comfort heater
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2016)The performance of a wall Mounted space comfort heater has been studied with respect to the geometry of its mounting condition. Tests were conducted in a laboratory with the heater positioned at various heights from the ... -
GIS time series mapping of a former South African homeland
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2016)This case study investigates the change in the geographical boundaries by creating a Spatio-temporal mapping of Ciskei (one of the so-called Bantustans or Homelands) during the period of Apartheid. It examines the reasons ... -
Antioxidant effects of Maillard reaction products (MRPs) derived from glucose-casein model systems
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2016)The Maillard reaction (MR) involves the condensation reaction between amino acids or proteins with reducing sugars, which occurs commonly in food processing and storage. Maillard reaction products (MRPs) were prepared from ... -
An exploratory study on the impact of social media of selected commercial banks in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2016)Social media have exacerbated negative impact across all facets of commercial banks. The evolution and ubiquity of social media has permeated the unprecedented pressure which is unavoidable in two identified commercial ... -
Experiential learning within the tourism and hospitalty sector in South Africa with reference to industry requirements for non-technical skills
(Cape Technikon, 2003)Many scholars in the social sciences, especially in the Hospitality industry have seen many changes over the years, based on research conducted in the workplace. Skills seem to be a popular research agenda. The literature ... -
Linguistic identity and social cohesion in three Western Cape schools
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2016)Language is foundational to issues of belonging in contemporary South Africa. The country’s colonial and apartheid history facilitated the differential development and privileging of particular languages alongside the ... -
A comparative study of new senior school leader perceptions of development programmes in the United Arab Emirates and South Africa
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2016)Vice-principals and principals play an essential role in school leadership teams, and the development programmes in which they participate to ensure effective Strategic Leadership in schools, have been the subject of ... -
Factors contributing toward attrition of engineering students at public vocational colleges in the Western Cape
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2016)Currently, there is a high attrition rate amongst students who are registered at public technical and vocational education and training (TVET) colleges in the Western Cape. In this sector, attrition rate has also been ... -
Teachers’ experiences in implementing habits of mind which promote mathematics learners’ relational understanding, while operating within a community of practice
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2016)Current insights into the South African education crisis suggest that emphasis needs to be placed on developing teachers’ mathematical knowledge for teaching (MKfT) through ongoing professional development. Aiming to ... -
Die aard van die genderkonstruksie van vroulike hoofkarakters in resente Afrikaanse jeugliteratuur
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2016)Gender roles for both men and women have changed considerebly during the past two decades. These changes were caused by the New Constitution of South Africa. Women are not limited anymore to certain careers or gender roles. ... -
‘n Evaluering van opvoedermoreel in skole in Wellington
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2016)Teaching is one of the most challenging and demanding professions in the world. It seems as though teachers are being stretched to the limit and that this has a negative impact on educator morale. Expectations placed on ... -
Mathematics teachers’ experiences of the influence of the changing curriculum on their professional practice in grades 10 - 12 in the Cape Winelands district
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2016)Education in South Africa is a concern to many stakeholders, including government, teachers, teacher unions and non-governmental organisations, owing to the poor academic performances of learners. Mathematics teachers, the ... -
The use of mathematical resources to teach number concepts in the foundation phase
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2016)The poor performance of learners in mathematics has long been a matter of concern in South Africa. One certain fact from the Annual National Assessment (ANA) results is that the problem starts in the Foundation Phase (FP) ...
