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  • Employing the internet of things in vehicle monitoring 
    Tlale, Taolo; Yahya, Abid; Chuma, Joseph; Diarra, Bakary; Samikannu, Ravi (Botswana International University of Science and Technology, 2017-06)
    This paper proposes a system for remotely monitoring the behavior of a vehicle. It monitors a vehicle in terms of four parameters which are engine temperature, rotational speed of the crankshaft and as well as the frequency ...
  • Investigation of flow inside sharp bend elbows using numerical fluid mechanics. 
    Gadiile, Monametsi; Narayana Rao, Subas Chandar (Botswana International University of Science and Technology, 2017-06)
    Bent pipes and ducts are used extensively in the industrial complexes mainly due to space constraints. However, bends in pipes and ducts cause pressure losses and generate flow separation inside in the pipes and ducts ...
  • Energy calculation for the design and implementation of a solar system 
    Mokgathi, Mogakolodi; Samikannu, Ravi; Yahya, Abid; Diarra, Bakary (Botswana International University of Science and Technology, 2017-06)
    The project focused on one of the factors that affect the world at large which is the energy crisis. It is very clear that Grid power can no longer sustain the world on its own as fossil fuels are disbursed at a very high ...
  • Modelling and simulation of a smart instrumentation mechanism for a grid-connected household hybrid power system 
    Modo, Kelvin; Samikannu, Ravi; Yahya, Abid; Diarra, Bakary (Botswana International University of Science and Technology, 2017-06)
    Renewable energy technologies range from the well-established, such as hydropower, to the emergent, such as a wind-solar hybrid system. Each technology has its own individual instrumentation requirements to measure and ...
  • 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 ...
  • Cloud-based wireless monitoring system and control of a smart solar-powered aquaponics greenhouse to promote sustainable agriculture and fishery in an arid region 
    Nagayo, Analene Montesines; Jamisola, Rodrigo S. (2017-06)
    This paper presents the design and implementation of an aquaponics greenhouse cloud-based wireless monitoring system and control that allow plants and fish to co-exist in a synergetic and controlled ecology. Two controllers ...
  • Enhancement of the pyrolysis process using ultrasound 
    Botha, Daniel Erich; Agachi, Paul Serban; Muzenda, Edison (Botswana International University of Science and Technology, 2017-06)
    It has been estimated that Botswana has more than 200 billion tons of coal locked up in its underground reserves. The logistics for export purposes simply do not exist to get these vast resources to the markets. There ...
  • Company-wide data integration model for the water utility sector 
    Sebubi, Oarabile; Dinakenyane, Otlhapile; Mpoeleng, Dimane (Botswana International University of Science and Technology, 2017-06)
    Data in the water utility sector are generated by different tools of different types in different formats and stored in different systems that run in different platforms and located in different places. This limits the ...
  • Diversity and population structure of some woodland species in communal areas of north western Botswana. 
    Tsheboeng, Galathe; Murray-Hudson, Mike; Kashe, Keotshepile; Mmusi, Mmusi (Botswana International University of Science and Technology, 2017-06)
    Plants in arid areas are widely used for timber, food, fire wood and livestock fodder. As a result they could be threatened by over-exploitation from overgrazing and overharvesting. These threats are exacerbated by lack ...
  • 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. ...
  • Estimation of measurement uncertainty of routine pH measurement in selected chemical laboratories 
    Menong, Mercy B.; Andersen, Jens E.T. (Botswana International University of Science and Technology, 2017-06)
    A procedure for estimation of measurement uncertainty of routine pH measurement using pH meter with pH range -2 to 16, three-point calibration, easy recall of calibration point and slope data, temperature compensation and ...
  • Autonomous trash collector robot with wireless charging system in a campus environment 
    Nagayo, Analene Montesines; Vikraman, Bindu Puthentharayil; Al Saidi, Mazna S.H.; Al Hosni, Ammar S.; Al Kharusi, Ali K.; Jamisola, Rodrigo S. (Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), 2019-06)
    This work presents the design and implementation of an autonomous trash collector VEX Clawbot attached with a loading bin that is controlled by Arduino microcontroller. Features of the robot include GSM and GPS modules for ...
  • 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 ...
  • Study of effects of tailgates on the drag of an idealised road vehicle using numerical fluid mechanics 
    Bogatsu, Kenneth L.; 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • Anti-poaching system using wireless sensors network 
    Yahya, Abid; Bogaisang, Karabo D.; Gamoshe, Odirile G.; Maina, Dennis M. (Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), 2019-06)
    Pertaining technology advancement, several innovations have been implemented in the wireless sensors networks field. This research seeks to facilitate innovation of a wireless network monitoring system that will be more ...
  • Machine learning for maximum and minimum temperature analytics and prediction at local level 
    Thapelo, Tsaone Swaabow; Jamisola, Rodrigo S. (Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), 2019-06)
    Despite the fact that machine learning approaches have demonstrated to efficaciously model the perturbations tangled within the weather patterns, they are still under deployed in under represented countries. This proves the ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • Lamellipodial motility of a squared shaped cell - mathematical model 
    Rakakae, Matlhogonolo; Shaw, Sachin (Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), 2019-06)
    Cell motility is an important biological action in the creation, operation and maintenance of our bodies. One of the best studied types of motility is the lamellipodial motility on flat, hard and sticky surface. To advance ...

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