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Evaluating the energy potential of solar PV located on mining properties in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa
(MDPI, 2020-07-21)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The lauded Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Program (REIPPPP) has achieved much in stimulating private sector investment in the renewable energy market in South Africa. Yet, 95% ... -
Water and CSP - linking CSP water demand models and national hydrology data to sustainably manage CSP development and water resources in arid regions
(MDPI, 2020-04-21)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: A systematic approach to evaluate Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) plant fleet deployment and sustainable water resource use in arid regions is presented. An overview is given of previous work carried ... -
The cost of edge removal in graph domination
(2020)ABSTRACT A vertex set D of a graph G is a dominating set of G if each vertex of G is a member of D or is adjacent to a member of D. The domination number of G, denoted by cðGÞ, is the cardinality of a smallest dominating ... -
A predictive model for precision tree measurements using applied machine learning
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Accurately determining biological asset values is of great importance for forestry enterprises — the process ought to be characterised by the proper collection of tree data by means of utilising appropriate ... -
Evaluating the potential of machine learning for promotional demand planning and price optimisation in retail
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Retailers face numerous challenges due to the highly competitive environment of the retail sector. In order to remain financially sustainable and competitive, retailers often make use of processes ... -
A conceptual framework for generating insights from log analysis in support of mHealth App evaluations
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: As the digital health domain, particularly mobile health apps (mHealth), continues to grow, considerable benefits exist for addressing resource-constrained healthcare challenges. Evidence supporting the ... -
Exploring the dynamics of inclusive innovation systems through event history analysis
(Stellenbosch : Stellebosch University, 2022-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Innovation is commonly viewed as an important factor in stimulating economic growth. Despite the positive effect of innovation, it is often focussed on high-income groups, excluding economically ... -
Additive manufacturing for the spare part management of classic cars
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The maintenance of older vehicles can be challenging since the supply of spare parts by the original equipment manufacturer is not guaranteed throughout the lifespan of a vehicle. Thus, there is a need ... -
The development of a business model innovation framework from a value network perspective applied to the prospective cemented tungsten carbide additive manufacturing sector in South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The adoption and implementation of Industry 4.0 technologies lead to numerous opportunities and challenges for small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs), which form an important part of the manufacturing ... -
Towards an integration of socio-technical transitions and the Fourth Industrial Revolution
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Contemporary societal systems are faced with an array of grand sustainability and sustainable development challenges. Mandates to transition these systems to more sustainable configurations have become ... -
A systemic approach to the prevention and management of the causes of Hotel Environmental Sustainability Strategy Execution Failure (HESSEF)
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Our world is at risk due to unprecedented anthropogenic global warming leading to climate change. From pre-industrial period (1850-1900) to 2006-2015, global mean surface (land and ocean) temperature ... -
Framework for process improvement in manufacturing of metal packaging
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Due to increased competitiveness in the packaging industry, process improvement is important to give businesses an edge over their competition. This thesis represents a study of the application of machine ... -
Improvement of airline check-in and boarding processes
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Since its inception in 1903, the aviation industry has become one of the biggest and most important sectors in the service industry worldwide. Airlines are constantly trying to find ways to improve ... -
Bus route design and frequency setting for public transit systems
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The availability of effective public transport systems is increasingly becoming an urgent problem in urban areas worldwide due to the traffic congestion caused by private vehicles. The careful design ... -
A framework for creating shared value at the base of the pyramid through micro-manufacturing factories
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Developing strategies for poverty alleviation in Base of the Pyramid (BoP) communities has been a persistent challenge due to its complex nature. The BoP represents a socio-economic segment composed ... -
Integrated feedstock optimisation for multi-product polymer production
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: A chemical complex can have multiple value chains, some of which may span across geographical locations. Decisions regarding the distribution of feedstock and intermediate feedstock to different production ... -
Evolutionary algorithms for robot path planning, task allocation and collision avoidance in an automated warehouse
(Stellenbosch : Stellebosch University, 2022-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Research with regard to path planning, task allocation and collision avoidance is important for improving the field of warehouse automation. The dissertation addresses the topic of routing warehouse ... -
Die sheet hydroforming of a complex-shaped AA2024-W aircraft skin panel — from concept to final component
(Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 2021)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: In terms of project risk management, ‘systemic risk’ is identified as risks which are artefacts of the environment which a project is executed in, and are related to (i) the project team’s actions, (ii) ... -
Using Monte Carlo simulation to quantify the cost impact of systemic risk factors in a project portfolio : a case study
(Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 2021)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: In terms of project risk management, ‘systemic risk’ is identified as risks which are artefacts of the environment which a project is executed in, and are related to (i) the project team’s actions, (ii) ... -
Walk modelling when designing small bus transit networks
(Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 2021)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Models for the design of public bus transit networks are usually based on the historically observed origin-demand travel patterns of potential passengers. The option of a passenger choosing to walk is, ...
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