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Valorization of ferrochrome slag: towards increasing the beneficial utilisation of ferrochrome slag in South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Ferrochrome slag is a leftover of the production process of ferrochrome, a
crucial alloying element for the production of stainless steel. The material
properties of these slags show excellent properties ...
Development of a telerobotic test bench system for small-field-of-operation bilateral applications with 3D visual and haptic (kinaesthetic) feedback
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-04)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Teleoperation as a field has seen much change since its inception in the early 1940s with Dr.
Raymond Goertz producing the first teleoperation system for manipulating radioactive
materials. With advances ...
Developing basic soccer skills using reinforcement learning for the RoboCup small size league
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-03)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study has started as part of a research project at Stellenbosch University
(SU) that aims at building a team of soccer-playing robots for the
RoboCup Small Size League (SSL). In the RoboCup SSL the ...
Determining optimal primary sawing and ripping machine settings in the wood manufacturing chain
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-04)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: For wood manufacturers around the world, the single biggest cost factor is
known to be its raw material. Thus maximum utilisation, specifically volume
recovery of this raw material, is of key importance ...
Development of a technology transfer and an intellectual property strategy for titanium machining
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-03)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: South Africa holds the second largest share of the world’s titanium mineral deposits. However, there is no capacity for the development of titanium metal, mill products or components. It is at these stages ...
Investigating the introduction of e-mobility in South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: See PDF for abstract.
A decision support model to improve rolling stock maintenance scheduling based on reliability and cost
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The demand for rail travel has increased over the years. As a result, it is becoming mandatory for railway industries to maintain very high availability of their assets to ensure that service levels are ...
An engineering approach to an integrated value proposition design framework
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-03)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Numerous problems with product quality and time-to-market launches can be traced back to the management of the product lifecycle. This research assignment provides insight into how an integrated value ...
Knowledge roles and flows in open innovation
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Companies are under constant pressure to stay competitive in order to survive in an ever changing
market. It is important for companies to stay ahead of the market and to ensure that any window of
opportunity ...
System cost of energy generation scenarios for South Africa: understanding the real cost of integrating energy generation technologies
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: South Africa’s electricity market has realized much growth with the introduction of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producers Program (REIPPPP). This program enables the increase in energy generation ...