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The Faculty of Engineering at Stellenbosch University is one of South Africa's major producers of top quality engineers. Established in 1944, it currently has five Engineering Departments.
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Expanding the semantic range to enable meaningful real-world application in chemical engineering
(HESA, 2019)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Legitimation Code Theory has proven to be useful in analysing the relationship between theory and practice. Semantic gravity can be used to illustrate teaching and learning processes that move between ... -
A systematic review of 3PLS’ entry into reverse logistics
(Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 2018-11-08)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The concepts of Industry 4.0 and closed loop supply chains are becoming popular as logistics management evolves. Industry 4.0, through its instruments such as cloud manufacturing and the Internet of Things, ... -
Socio-demographic insights into South African student drinking behaviour
(HESA, 2017)Hazardous and harmful drinking is on the rise among adolescents and young adults and has been classified as a major health problem. University students is a subgroup of young adults that are characterised by more frequent, ... -
Restricting freight traffic in urban areas: The economic and traffic impact of banning heavy vehicle movement in Stellenbosch during peak periods
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Whenever new traffic regulations are proposed for implementation, it is crucial to investigate the effects that they will have on the operations of the transportation network. In this study, the potential ... -
The high-temperature pressure oxidation of a Witwatersrand pyrite concentrate
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The oxidation of the pyrite present in gold and uranium ores is often desirable, to either liberate the gold present in the pyrite, or to generate iron(III) and acid for uranium extraction. The current ... -
The development of a medical biomarker test to aid in rapid screening for the presence of infectious diseases
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The characterisation and modelling of a double-layer dunnage bag
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The development and validation of a hydrodynamic model of False Bay
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: False Bay is located in the Western Cape and is the largest coastal embayment along the South African coastline. The location of the bay is unique in that it is influenced by a complex wind regime and ... -
A feasibility analysis of a one-shot object tracking algorithm executed on a general-purpose single board computer
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Algorithms that are able to track generic objects in real-time have many useful applications such as security and traffic surveillance, augmented reality and sports analytics. Practical implications ... -
Hip position classification device
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Robust, user-friendly hip position tracking device that is capable to function outside of a lab environment can lead to valuable progression in the hip impingement research field. This project discusses ... -
Performance testing of an axial flow fan in an A-frame test facility
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The primary objective of this research and experimental investigation is to determine the performance of an axial flow fan in an A-frame test facility. Commissioning of the A-frame test facility required ... -
ADHD screening tool: investigating the effectiveness of a tablet-based game with machine learning
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study investigated the effectiveness of a tablet-based game that incorporated machine learning to screen participants between the ages of six and twelve years for ADHD inattentive subtype. Prior to ... -
A critical investigation into the accuracy of a parallel coordinate measuring machine
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Refer to text. -
Matching renewable energy to the South African electricity system
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: In 1998, the signing of the white paper on Energy Policy pushed South Africa to invest in the development of renewable energy. Following the introduction of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer ... -
Development of a web-based control system for a heliostat test facility
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Development and implementation of a suitable web-based control system. The facility is operational and available for small scale concentrated solar research with 12 heliostats commissioned, having a total ... -
The assessment of concussion recovery using electroencephalography
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Refer to text. -
Automated surgical light positioning system using thermal-imaging and optical techniques
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Surgical light systems (SLS) are used to ensure optimal light conditions during surgical procedures. At present, these light sources are adjusted manually by the surgeon or other operating room (OR) ... -
Determination of the critical incipient failure conditions for angular riprap dumped on wide & steep trapezoidal channels
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The main objective of this thesis was to determine the critical MN that defines the incipient failure conditions of angular riprap dumped on wide and steep trapezoidal channels. A total of 32 physical ... -
Investigating the effect of interventional programmes in combatting inappropriate use of antibiotics in managing and treating acute gastroenteritis in children younger than five years at the Raleigh Fitkin Memorial Hospital in ESwatini
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Patients at the Raleigh Fitkin Memorial Hospital, ESwatini, especially children diagnosed with acute gastroenteritis, are mostly prescribed with antibiotics. Previous data suggest that inappropriate use ...
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