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        Aerodinamiese eienskappe van lugverkoelde warmte-uitruilers 

        Duvenhage, Kobus (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 1996)
        ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The aim of this dissertation is to contribute in solving the problem, due to a lack of knowledge and information, concerning the aerodynamic features of a typical air-cooled heat exchanger (ACHE), numerically ...
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        Air-cooled condenser steam flow distribution and related dephlegmator design considerations 

        Owen, Michael Trevor Foxwell (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-12)
        ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The steam-side side operation of a practical air-cooled steam condenser is investigated using a combination of CFD, numerical, analytical and experimental methods. Particular attention is directed towards ...
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        Air-cooled heat exchangers and cooling towers : thermal-flow performance evaluation and design 

        Kroger, Detlev G. (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2004-12)
        ENGLISH ABSTRACT: During the last 30 years I have been involved in the theory and practice of thermal engineering and in particular, in the areas of air-cooled heat exchangers and cooling towers for the power, refrigeration, ...
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        Anti-Malarial Polymer-Peptide Conjugates 

        Reader, Paul William (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-12)
        ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The primary aim of this study was to investigate an amphiphilic polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP)-based drug delivery system for the treatment of the Plasmodium falciparum strain of malaria, using a known ...
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        Application of a perforated shadow band to the decomposition of global solar irradiance 

        Brooks, Michael John (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-12)
        ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The earth’s atmosphere causes pronounced spatial and temporal variability in downwelling solar radiation at the planet’s surface. Since the characterisation of sun strength is important in solar resource ...
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        An architecture for the digital twin of a manufacturing cell 

        Redelinghuys, Anro Johannes Hermanus (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University., 2020-03)
        ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The ongoing development of modern manufacturing technology contributes to the rise of the fourth industrial revolution, or Industry 4.0. The digital twin is considered to be key for interaction between ...
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        An artificial intelligence approach for biomass devolatilisation in an industrial CFD model with advanced turbulence-chemistry interaction 

        Du Toit, Philip C. (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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        Aspects of distributed conceptual design support 

        Schueller, Andreas (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2002-04)
        ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The findings of an investigation into the requirements of a support system for distributed conceptual design in small and medium enterprises are presented. Distributed conceptual design refers to the ...
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        Characteristics of gas-liquid counterflow in inclined ducts with particular reference to reflux condensers 

        Zapke, Albert (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 1997-12)
        ENGLISH ABSTRACT: An experimental investigation on gas-liquid counterflow in inclined rectangular ducts is conducted. The pressure drop across the sharp-edged gas inlet and the pressure gradient inside the duct are ...
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        A critical evaluation and refinement of the performance prediction of wet-cooling towers 

        Kloppers, Johannes Christiaan (Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2003-12)
        The thermal performance prediction of wet-cooling towers is critically analyzed and refined. Natural draft counterflow towers and mechanical draft counterflow and crossflow towers are considered. The Merkel, Poppe and ...
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        Design analysis of a lomolding machine 

        Goussard, Charl Leonard (Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2007-12)
        This dissertation describes the design analysis of a lomolder (a machine similar to an injection moulding machine). It focuses on key design aspects that will drive the purchase cost of the machine and that will also ...
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        Design and development of a novel wave energy converter 

        Joubert, James Rattray (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-12)
        ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The design, development and evaluation of a novel wave energy converter (WEC) device, called the ShoreSWEC, in a South African port development is presented. Based on the device requirements, site ...
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        Design and optimization of hydrofoil-assisted catamarans 

        Migeotte, Gunther (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2002-03)
        ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This work is concerned with the hydrodynamic design of hydrofoil-assisted catamarans. Focus is placed on the development of new and suitable design methods and application of these to identify the most ...
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        Design of a tip appendage for the control of tip leakage vortices in axial flow fans 

        Meyer, Thomas Oliver (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-03)
        ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The design of a tip appendage for the passive control of tip leakage vortices inaxial flow fans is investigated. A periodic three-dimensional numerical model of a1.542 m (casing) diameter subsonic axial ...
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        The design, kinematics and error modelling of a novel micro-CMM parallel manipulator 

        Rugbani, Ali Milud (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-04)
        ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The research presented in this dissertation establishes a micro-CMM parallel manipulator as a viable positioning device for three degree of freedom micro measurement applications. The machine offers the ...
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        The development and evaluation of an Erlang control system for reconfigurable manufacturing systems 

        Kruger, Karel (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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        Development of a dual-pressure air receiver system for the SUNDISC cycle 

        Heller, Lukas (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)
        ENGLISH SUMMARY: Combined cycle CSP plants with solarized gas turbines have the potential to generate dispatchable electricity at a high efficiency and with the option to integrate cost-effective rock bed thermal energy ...
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        Development of a micro-gas turbine for central receiver concentrating solar power systems 

        Ssebabi, Brian (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University., 2020-03)
        ENGLISH ABSTRACT: There is limited access to electricity in much of Southern Africa, yet this region receives some of the highest solar irradiation worldwide. Consequently, there is a huge potential for the deployment ...
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        Development of a patient-specific unicompartmental knee replacement 

        Van der Merwe, Johan (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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        Development of a robust myoelectric control architecture for lower limb robotic prostheses applications. 

        Garikayi, Talon (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-12)
        ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Traumatic events such as accidents or vascular and circulatory disorders often lead to amputation of the lower limb. To increase mobility most amputees are tted with a passive prosthetics. However, the ...

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