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  • 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 ...
  • Analysis of the axisymmetric far wake 
    Yane, Tshepho; Narayana Rao, Subas Chandar (Botswana International University of Science and Technology, 2017-06)
    The axisymmetric turbulent far wake of a long slender cylinder is being studied. Classical analytical solutions describing the wake width and the velocity defect are presented. The governing equations have been solved with ...
  • The study of the multi-line-signal s2 state of the oxygen evolving complex of the photosystem-II 
    Akofang, Leonard; Baituti, Bernard (Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), 2017-06)
    The world is currently facing an increased need for clean and renewal energy sources due to global warming and rapid depletion of crude oil reserves. Production of hydrogen fuel from water could be a possible future solution ...
  • 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 ...
  • Externally funded research in the Okavango Delta, Botswana: a case study from the Okavango Research Institute 
    Makoba, Josephine; Moetse, Gaasite; Mosepele, Keta (Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), 2017-06)
    Even though Research and Development (R&D) is a key driver of economic growth and development, the contribution to R&D as a proportion of Gross National Income (GNI) is less than 1% in developing countries, including ...
  • Utilization of indigenous knowledge systems in water management in Hurungwe District, Zimbabwe 
    Gondo, Reniko; Kolawole, Oluwatoyin D. (Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), 2017-06)
    Culture is a way of life which pervades all aspects of people’s existence wherever they are situated. Thus the study explores the Korekore culture in a bid to show its vitality and relevance to modern society’s water ...
  • Energy audit of a meat processing plant 
    Chitena, Eng. Daniel; Oladiran, Moses Tunde (Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), 2017-06)
    The study has come up with energy saving solutions for different sections or equipment of a meat processing plant in Botswana. Much of the old original equipment at the abattoir is still in place and there exists an ...
  • 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, ...
  • 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 ...
  • Assessment of airborne bacterial diversity and antibiotic resistance patterns in wastewater treatment plants, hospitals and public transport 
    Tlhalerwa, Lindiwe; Rahube, Teddie O. (Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), 2017-06)
    There is presently insufficient information on the atmospheric microbial level in Botswana, the occurrence and diversity of airborne microbes in Botswana is not well understood. In addition, there is also growing concern ...
  • The contribution of building information management to structural engineering 
    Kerileng, Keoagile (Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), 2017-06)
    It is noted worldwide that, the construction industry is faced with challenges of mismanagement, miscommunication and low quality products. Further, the construction players are investing their funds in dangerous projects ...
  • Influence of the thermal radiation on the bioconvection of gyrotactic microorganism contains nanofluid 
    Shaw, Sachin; Narayana Rao, Subas Chandar; Prakash, Jagdish (Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), 2017-06)
    Microorganisms play a vital role to understand the ecological system and so it is very important to understand the behavior of microorganism due to different parameters. In the present paper, we implement a mathematical ...
  • An exploration of navigation technologies for visually challenged students at a university 
    Tangirala, Suryakanthi (Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), 2017-06)
    Education is an important aspect of individual life and key to the region’s development. Education of disabled people has long been regarded as an area of concern. Visually disabled people struggle with a myriad of challenges ...
  • 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 ...
  • Testing the predictability of the Botswana stock exchange: evidence from supervised machine learning 
    Kelebeng, Kushatha; Hlomani, Hlomani (Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), 2017-06)
    Prediction of the stock market is a vital part of the economy especially for emerging markets in developing countries. There is significant literature on predicting the stock market particularly in developed countries like ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • Surveillance of antibiotic resistance determinants in Gaborone and Palapye wastewater treatment facilities. 
    Tapela, Kesego; Rahube, Teddie O. (Botswana International University of Science and Technology, 2017-06)
    Antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) and antibiotic resistant bacteria (ARB) are globally considered emerging environmental contaminants that pose a serious concern to human health and the ecosystem. The objective of the ...

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