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  • Numerical fluid mechanics study of effect of rear slant length on the drag of an idealized road vehicle 
    Mogotsi, Pako Pollard; Phologolo, Thato; Narayana Rao, Subas Chandar (Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), 2019-06)
    In all kinds of shapes and form road vehicles use up energy in the form of fuel. It is interesting to note that on the highway more than half of the useful energy output of the engine is used to accelerate and heat the ...
  • Optimizing cognitive radio deployment in cooperative sensing for interference mitigation 
    Fajemilehin, Temitope O.; Langat, Kibet; Yahya, Abid; Opadiji, Jayeola (Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), 2019-06)
    Cognitive radio system is one of the viable solutions for effective spectrum management. Cooperative spectrum sensing is very often used to mitigate the challenge of interference encountered in single sensing systems. This ...
  • Potential for solar dryer application for food processing in Botswana 
    Mosalagae, Koketso; Murape, Davison Munyaradzi (Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), 2017-06)
    Solar drying is a process of utilizing energy from the sun to remove moisture from products, especially food. It is a process that prolongs the shelf life of the harvested products, reduces post-harvest losses and lowers ...
  • Potential of agro-waste briquetting for domestic heating and cooking as an environmental management strategy in Rushinga, Zimbabwe. 
    Madamombe,Gordon Tinaye; Chipfupi, Elia; Utete, Beaven; Olorunnissola, Abel Olajide (Botswana International University of Science and Technology, 2019-06)
    Deforestation and pollution are externalities produced by agriculture and natural resources exploitation economic activities. The rate of deforestation in Zimbabwe is very high relative to other SADC countries. This is due ...
  • Productivity improvement using value stream mapping in a beef abattoir 
    Kufigwa, Babedi; Gwangwava, Norman (Botswana International University of Science and Technology, 2019-06)
    Beef abattoirs continue to face challenges of improving productivity, in order to remain successful in a highly competitive industry. As every input cost goes higher year on year, it is important to provide better products, ...
  • Pyrolysis of coal dust for the production of tar and useful products 
    Rapoo, Mpho Thabang; Muzenda, Edison; Agachi, Paul Serban (Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), 2017-06)
    Coal mining for electricity production at Morupule coal mine in Palapye generates a considerable amount of fines or dust. The fines are generated through coal disintegration during various processes such as drilling, ...
  • Pyrolysis of plastic waste into fuel and other products 
    Chiwara, Baboloki; Makhura, Emmanuel; Danha, Gwiranai (Botswana International University of Science and Technology, 2017-06)
    In this article, we propose, design and implement a sustainable process technology that converts plastic waste into useful products. The nature of the raw material for our process (plastic waste) make our proposed technology ...
  • Quantitative devolatilization of Botswana coal in a pilot scale plant 
    Makoba, Mmoloki; Agachi, Paul Serban; Muzenda, Edison (Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), 2017-06)
    Coal gasification is a new and clean coal conversion technology that converts coal to liquids and synthetic gas to be used in power generation and chemical products. Botswana coal was studied in a pilot plant to produce ...
  • Real time monitoring of field crops using Zigbee 
    Molwantwa, Thabo; Samikannu, Ravi; Diarra, Bakary; Yahya, Abid (Botswana International University of Science and Technology, 2017-06)
    Agricultural parameters need constant controlling and monitoring to ensure that the crop fields are well taken care of. With the use of wireless sensor network technology crop fields can be continuously controlled and ...
  • Regulated photovoltaic panel with maximum power point tracking for remote area electrification 
    Ramontsho, Gosatla Kelebogile; Motswedi, Kennedy; Mabutho, Otsile James; Samikannu, Ravi (Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), 2019-06)
    Solar PV system has an important place in the context of rural electrification where extension of distribution grid is not economically viable due to low population and low levels of income. The proposed system enables off ...
  • Remote sensing as a tool for drought monitoring and assessment in Botswana 
    Tirivarombo, Sithabile; Oromeng, Gladness (Botswana International University of Science and Technology, 2017-06)
    There is large consensus among the scientific community that the global climate is changing and that climate change will accelerate the hydrological cycle with increased frequency of occurrence of flood and drought events. ...
  • Removal of heavy metals using treated- waste material (Moringa oleifera seed pods) 
    Maina, Irene Wangari; Obuseng, Veronica; Nareetsile, Florence (Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), 2017-06)
    The use of waste materials as low-cost adsorbents is attractive due to their contribution in the reduction of costs for waste disposal, therefore contributing to environmental protection and most importantly, offers an ...
  • Renewable energy: development of a solar tracker system for PV plants 
    Thobega, Maatla; Matsebe, Oduetse; Namoshe, Molaletsa (Botswana International University of Science and Technology, 2017-06)
    Solar energy, amongst other renewable sources still stands out as one of the rosy sources of energy due to its inexhaustible capacity, its cost free and totally environmentally friendly. Conversion of solar energy is ...
  • A review of solar power inverters for household appliances 
    Chilume, Sokolani; Matsebe, Oduetse; Namoshe, Molaletsa (Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), 2017-06)
    Botswana citizens experience energy shortage especially at the rural areas where grid transmission is not accessible. Therefore, rural dwellers find it difficult to use their gadgets and sometimes they are compelled to ...
  • A review of solar tracking mechanisms for photovoltaic systems 
    Mpodi, Emmanuel Karabo; Tjiparuro, Zeundjua; Matsebe, Oduetse; Namoshe, Molaletsa (Botswana International University of Science and Technology, 2017-06)
    Solar tracking systems are devices used to optimize the harnessing of solar energy by the receiver. These systems use electromechanical devices which orientate the angle of solar receiver so that it is perpendicular to the ...
  • Scientific methodology in analytical chemistry 
    Andersen, Jens E.T. (Botswana International University of Science and Technology, 2017-06)
    Ever since the work of Robert Boyle, scientists have used the same methodology to obtain new information about mechanisms of nature. Together with other scientists at the time, Robert Boyle suggested that all scientific ...
  • Simultaneous determination of nitrate, nitrite and phosphate in environmental samples by high performance liquid chromatography with UV detection 
    Moshoeshoe, Mohau N.; Obuseng, Veronica (Botswana International University of Science and Technology, 2017-06)
    An HPLC method using an UV detector was developed for the simultaneous determination of nitrites, nitrates and phosphates for environmental samples. Chromatographic separation was achieved on a Phenomenex Synergi Polar-RP ...
  • A smart and solar-powered solid waste segregator with cloud-based wireless monitoring system in a school campus 
    Nagayo, Analene Montesines; Vega, Eugene; Al Maqbali, Omar Rashid; Al Farsi, Ammar Yousuf; Jamisola, Rodrigo S. (Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), 2019-06)
    This work presents the design and implementation of a smart and solar-powered solid waste segregation system using Arduino microcontroller interfaced with sensors, actuators. and Particle Photon cloud for wireless monitoring. ...
  • A smart borehole water pumping system 
    David, Mpho; Mangwala, Mmoloki (Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), 2019-06)
    Sufficient water supply is one of the main success determining factors in livestock farming, hence a farmer should have a water borehole which can supply enough water for his animals. However, boreholes only hold a certain ...
  • Smart energy meter 
    Mapulane, Patrick; Letshwiti, Tshepang; Molibe, Mompati; Gaogane, Oagile; Sethebe, Keaboka M.; Ditshego, Nonofo M.J (Botswana International University of Science and Technology, 2019-06)
    This paper presents a smart energy meter for automatic metering and billing system. The integration of a mircocontroller and GSM short message service (SMS) provides the meter reading system with automatic functions that ...

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