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    Technical and economic evaluation of the utilisation of wind energy at the SANAE IV base in Antarctica 

    Teetz, Heiko Walter (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2002-12)
    ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The cost of powering Antarctic research stations by conventional diesel electric generator systems is high (Steel, 1993). In order to reduce these costs and airborne pollution due to the combustion of ...
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    An evaluation of a design method for mixed flow fans 

    Du Toit, Jacques H. (Jacques Hendrik) (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2002-03)
    ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Mixed flow fans find application in an operating region between that of axial flow and centrifugal fans. The candidate investigated the working of these mixed flow fans and formulated a design algorithm. ...
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    Computational and experimental investigation of chamber design and combustion process interaction in a spark ignition engine 

    Van der Westhuizen, H. J. (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2003-12)
    ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The automotive industry in South Africa is expanding as a result of pressure on the world economy that forces vehicle manufacturers to outsouree work to developing countries. In order to add value to ...
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    Performance of a solar air heater incorporating thermal storage 

    Lombaard, Francois (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2002-12)
    ENGLISH ABSTRACT: In the present study, research was conducted to determine the feasibility of water energy storage through which the output of heated air by an upward facing solar air heater could be prolonged. Following ...
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    Helicopter tail boom vibration analysis and suppression 

    Funnell, M. E. (Marc Edwin) (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2002-04)
    ENGLISH ABSTRACT: An experimental investigation was conducted usmg a cantilever beam to illustrate an understanding of vibration techniques and phenomena. The [Tee and forced vibration of the cantilever beam was ...
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    Modeling of internal combustion engine thermodynamics, valve dynamics and valve flow 

    Williams, Paul Ngcebo Tudor (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2002-12)
    ENGLISH ABSTRACT: In the design or modification of internal combustion (IC) engine components, the South African Automotive industry has always relied on either design by mother companies or quasi-empirical design ...
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    Semi-automatic extraction of primitive geometric entities from point clouds 

    Goussard, Charl Leonard (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2001-12)
    ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This thesis describes an algorithm to extract primitive geometric entities (flat planes, spheres or cylinders, as determined by the user's inputs) from unstructured, unsegmented point clouds. The ...
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    The effect of turbo-charging and intercoolingon emissionsgeneration [i.e. intercooling on emissions generation] and durability of a diesel engine 

    Emslie, Lovell Donald (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2001-12)
    ENGLISH ABSTRACT: To reduce exhaust gas emissions in diesel engines and for engine upgrade purposes the major parameters and equipment that should be looked at are boost pressure, intake charge temperature, combustion ...
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    Thermal management of hybrid electrical vehicles using heat pipes 

    Swanepoel, Gerhardus (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2001-12)
    ENGLISH ABSTRACT: In an effort to improve the fuel efficiency and to reduce emission levels of automobiles, the development of Hybrid Electrical Vehicles (HEVs) has been a major focus area of the automotive industry. ...
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    A de-coupled level controller for cascaded flotation processes 

    Van Heerden, Jacobus P. (Jacobus Petrus) (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2002-03)
    ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Flotation was introduced early in the zo" century as a separation process for extracting valuable minerals from grinded ore. Today flotation is a dominant mineral concentration method and is used for ...
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    AuthorBarnard, Charl (1)Becker, Konrad Wilhelm (1)Bester, Wallace William (1)Beyers, Johannes Henricus Meiring (1)Botha, Jan (1)Branfield, G. R. (1)Bredell, J. R. (Johann Richard) (1)Brooks, Michael John (1)Brosius, Walter (1)Burger, Marco (1)... View MoreSubjectDissertations -- Mechanical engineering (108)Theses -- Mechanical engineering (95)Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering (45)Dissertations -- Mechatronic engineering (11)Theses -- Mechatronic engineering (11)Heat exchangers (6)Air flow (5)Condensers (Steam) (5)Solar collectors (5)Solar power plants (5)... View MoreDate Issued2009 (21)2007 (20)2008 (17)2004 (14)2005 (12)2006 (11)2000 (10)2001 (10)2002 (7)2003 (4)Has File(s)Yes (126)
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