Masters Degrees (Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering)
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The development of a medical biomarker test to aid in rapid screening for the presence of infectious diseases
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The widespread threat of antimicrobial resistance poses a major problem worldwide. A low-cost rapid biomarker test to aid in the screening of infectious diseases could potentially play a major role in ... -
The characterisation and modelling of a double-layer dunnage bag
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Dunnage bags are used to stabilize and secure cargo. Currently, the dunnage bags available are either single-layer dunnage bags which are expensive or inexpensive double-layer dunnage bags. However, due ... -
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: The increasing demand for manufacturing high quality and high precision products implies that special methods are required to ensure the quality and precision of these manufacturing processes and ... -
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) ... -
The development of a rapid immunosensor for the quantification of insulin
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Diabetes is a serious, chronic disease that occurs when the pancreas fails to produce enough insulin (in type 1 diabetes), or when the body cannot use the insulin, produced by the pancreas, e ectively ... -
Analysis, design and manufacturing of solarised gas turbine compressor
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: An existing three-dimensional fluid mechanical design of a compressor is reviewed and compared to mean-line simulation results obtained using the Comp- Aero® compressor design code. Mean-line simulation ... -
Blade surface pressure measurement of an axial flow fan
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Refer to text. -
Simulated fatigue testing and condition monitoring investigation by vibration analysis of a composite material fan blade structure
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Refer to text. -
Numerical simulation of jet impingement cooling of the inside of a hemisphere with application to SCRAP.
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Conventional concentrating solar power (CSP) plants use Rankine cycles as their thermal power generation cycle. Recent developments have shown the potential for combined cycle (CC) CSP plants to achieve ... -
Conversion of a kerosene-fuelled gas turbine to run on propane.
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study forms part of a greater research objective to use air as a heat transfer fluid, and a combined gas and steam cycle in a concentrated solar power plant. Combustion will be used to compensate ... -
Experimental investigation of the effects of windscreens on air-cooled condenser fan performance and dynamic blade loading
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Air-cooled condensers (ACCs) are the preferred cooling method for power plants that make use of the Rankine cycle in regions that have limited water resources. However, using air as the cooling fluid has ... -
Particle swarm optimisation: an algorithm using support vector classification based constraint approximations.
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Particle swarm optimisation (PSO) is by its nature an unconstrained global optimisation method, which must be, and has been, adapted in order to be capable of solving constrained optimisation problems. ...
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