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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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Saving on household electric water heating : what works best and by how much?
(Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, 2017)Electric heating of water for domestic use is a substantial component of total household energy costs. Thermal energy in a water heater is either used (as warm water) or lost to the environment. Various approaches to reduce ...
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Recurrence quantification analysis of resting state EEG signals in autism spectrum disorder – a systematic methodological exploration of technical and demographic confounders in the search for biomarkers
(BioMed Central, 2018-07-02)Background: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder with a worldwide prevalence of 1–2%. In low-resource environments, in particular, early identification and diagnosis is a significant challenge. ...
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Saving on household electric water heating : what works best and by how much
(IEEE, 2017-12)Electric heating of water for domestic use is a substantial component of total household energy costs. Thermal energy in a water heater is either used (as warm water) or lost to the environment. Various approaches to ...
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Evaluation of the energy model of a horizontally-mounted electric water heater through internal temperature measurement
(Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, 2017)The resource-constraint energy sector faces an insatiable demand for energy, which necessitates improvements in efficiency. One key sector that has potential for savings is residential water heating, which makes up 32% of ...
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Comparing the sustainable development potential of industries : a role for sustainability disclosures?
(MDPI, 2018-03)Governments often seek to facilitate sustainable growth through the targeted support of specific industries that are deemed to have considerable sustainable development potential. However, the selection of appropriate ...
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Feasibility and geotechnical design of subsurface dams in dry ephemeral rivers for the augmentation of shallow groundwater supply
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Recent droughts and projected climate changes in South Africa make it an essential priority to augment water availability, particularly in the most vulnerable rural communities. The Molototsi River, a ...
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Wind Turbine and slip permanent magnet coupler design analysis for small scale fixed speed wind generator systems
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Very recently has the concept of a slip coupler been introduced in wind energy applications. It forms part of the SS-PMG and there is extensive work being done in evaluating the technology. It's application ...
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Development of a dynamic tensioner device for joint gap stiffness during knee arthroplasty.
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Correct knee alignment and soft tissue tensions can relieve pain, improve knee function and increase the durability of the prosthesis after knee arthroplasty. Knee alignment and soft tissue tensions relate ...
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Characterising material models for silicone-rubber using an inverse finite element model updating method
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Silicone-rubber was investigated and its mechanical behaviour was characterised. Uni-axial tensile tests were conducted on two different sample geometries: rectangular flat strip and dumbbell shaped. ...
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Mechanical control of a wheelchair by means of EEG signals
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The aim of this project was to incorporate a low cost electric wheelchair by modifying an existing self-propelled one with a neuro headset. The headset must control the wheelchair by using EEG data and ...
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Modelling of polymer seal strength: response surface methodology
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The response surface methodology (RSM) approach was followed to construct a predictive model concerning the seal strength between film to gland fitments. The proposed method provides a replacement for ...
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Development of a patient-specific unicompartmental knee replacement
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Patient-specific Unicompartmental Knee Replacements (UKRs) could potentially restore an Osteoarthritic (OA) knee closer to its pre-pathological state than off-the-shelf products. Nevertheless, the current ...
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Evaluation of Erlang for a stigmergy holonic routing controller
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: A reconfigurable manufacturing system (RMS) is a manufacturing paradigm aimed to be able to react to manufacturing uncertainty caused by hardware failures and changes in the global market. Transport systems ...
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The psychoacoustics of electric vehicle signature sound
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The automotive industry is currently exploring the global sound sphere to identify a pleasant, safe and unique electric vehicle signature sound. Drive-train acoustics contribute to the performance benchmark ...
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Combined structural and electromagnetic analysis of dish reflection antennas
(2018-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: In recent scientific endeavours, such as the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) project, significant attention (and funding) is being allocated to the design and analysis of radio telescope antenna systems, ...
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System identification and modal tracking on ship structures
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY: are currently based mainly on dynamic response feedback. Navigators decide on how to operate the vessel based on how they feel it pitching, heaving, rolling and vibrating. The aim of this thesis is to ...
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Development of a portable ECG and electronic stethoscope device for screening cardiovascular disease in rural locations.
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is currently the number one cause of death worldwide, resulting in 17.7 million deaths in 2015 (World Health Organisation, 2017). In South Africa, five people suffer a heart ...
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Transient flow, flow pattern characterisation and performance evaluation of a two-phase natural circulation heat transfer loop.
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This thesis project focusses on the experimental and theoretical analysis of the transient behaviour of a single and two-phase flow natural circulation heat transfer loop using water as the working fluid. ...
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A discrete element model (DEM) for predicting apple damage during handling
(2018-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The Discrete Element Method (DEM) is used outside of its original purpose within the field of rock mechanics and applied to the agricultural sector. Apples are globally one of the most widely traded fruit ...
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Synthesis of an off-grid solar thermal cogeneration and intelligent smartgrid control system for rural applications
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY: Access to reliable, affordable, and modern energy services has a vital role to play in attaining the Sustainable Development Goals promulgated by the United Nations, since this factor directly impacts ...
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A biomechanical analysis of the rugby place kick.
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Compared to other professional sport codes such as soccer, the availability of rugby-based studies rooted in scientific principles is limited. This study forms part of a larger project that aims to broaden ...
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The integration of human workers as resource holons in a holonic manufacturing cell.
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY: This thesis documents research conducted into the integration of human workers as resource holons in a holonic manufacturing cell. The research is motivated by the need to develop manufacturing systems ...
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The development and evaluation of an Erlang control system for reconfigurable manufacturing systems
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The dynamic and highly competitive nature of the modern manufacturing environment has introduced a new set of challenges, urging researchers and industry to formulate new and innovative solutions. The ...
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Solar live steam generation and solar bagasse drying for South African sugar mills.
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Two solar thermal integration concepts have been identified as promising options for implementation in South African sugar mills as a result of work within the Sugarcane Technology Enabling Programme for ...
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Numerical and experimental evaluation of porosity in high performance steel valve castings.
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University., 2018-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Please refer to full text for abstract
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Augmented reality assisted orthopaedic surgery.
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY: The aim of this study was to investigate the clinical e cacy and feasibility of an application of augmented reality assisted orthopaedic surgery (ARAOS) technology that focuses on supporting and enhancing ...
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An artificial intelligence approach for biomass devolatilisation in an industrial CFD model with advanced turbulence-chemistry interaction
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY: The ground work to include more detailed chemistry than global approaches in a combustion simulation was completed. A reduced-order model of the Biomass Chemical Percolation Devolatilisation model, ...
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Recommender systems with Bayesian aspect models and the effect of approximate inference
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Recommender systems form an important part of the modern world. These systems allow users to find relevant items in often huge item collections. Collaborative filtering is a pervasive and popular form ...
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Estimating outdoor water use allowing for the possible impacts of climate change
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Climate change may stress water supply systems due to both diminishing water resources and rising climate driven water use. Reducing the sensitivity of residential outdoor water use to climatic factors ...
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The effect of controlled pressure adjustment on consumer water demand in an urban water distribution system
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Pressure management is commonly employed as part of water conservation and water demand management strategies in water distribution systems (WDS). Most of the earlier work on this subject focussed on ...
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