Browsing Masters Degrees (Process Engineering) by Title
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Acoustic monitoring of DC placma arcs
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2008-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The arc, generated between the cathode and slag in a dc electric arc furnace (EAF), constitutes the principal source of thermal energy in the furnace. Steady state melting conditions rely on efficient ... -
Adaptive process monitoring using principal component analysis and Gaussian Mixture Models
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Principal component analysis (PCA) is a well-known technique used in combination with monitoring statistics for fault detection. Moving window PCA and recursive PCA are adaptive extensions of PCA that ... -
Advantages associated with the implementation and integration of environmental management systems in small manufacturing businesses
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2003-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: TheSouthAfrican economy islargely dependant on small enterprisesas a valuable source of job creation, gross domestic product as well as product development and innovation, However, unfortunately ... -
Aerosol synthesis of ceramic particles by seed growth : analysis of process constraints
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2002-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Aerosol synthesis involves the formation of condensable product species by gas-phase reaction, and the simultaneous growth of particles by coagulation. For the production of ceramic particles, reaction ... -
Alkaline polyol fractionation of sugarcane bagasse and eucalyptus grandis into feedstock for value added chemicals and materials
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY: The main components of lignocellulosic biomass cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin are feedstock for chemical and material manufacturing processes. Integrated biorefinery processes incorporate the production ... -
Ammonium thiosulphate leaching of gold from printed circuit board waste
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY: Technological innovation leads to a reduced lifespan of older electrical and electronic equipment, which in turn leads to the generation of vast quantities of electronic waste (e-waste). The recycling of ... -
Anaerobic co-digestion of fruit juice industry wastes with lignocellulosic biomass
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The fruit juice industry in South Africa forms an important part of the South African economy, however it generates large quantities of liquid and solid organic wastes. Landfilling is typically used to ... -
Analysis and modelling of mining induced seismicity
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2006-12)Earthquakes and other seismic events are known to have catastrophic effects on people and property. These large-scale events are almost always preceded by smallerscale seismic events called precursors, such as tremors ... -
Analysis of process data with singular spectrum methods
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2003-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The analysis of process data obtained from chemical and metallurgical engineering systems is a crucial aspect of the operating of any process, as information extracted from the data is used for control ... -
Antimicrobial lipopeptide production by Bacillus spp. for post-harvest biocontrol
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: As overpopulation threatens the world’s ability to feed itself, food has become an invaluable resource. Unfortunately, almost a third of the food produced for human consumption is lost annually. Pests ... -
Application of membrane technology for purifying tyre derived oil
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY: Tyre derived oil (TDO) is an abundant liquid product obtained after pyrolysis of waste tyre. It contains a complex mixture of C6–C24 organic compounds of various classes such as paraffins, olefins, aromatics, ... -
Applying dynamic Bayesian Networks to process monitoring
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: In efforts to reduce the impact of human error on the operation of chemical and mineral processing plants, reliable process monitoring solutions attempt to assist plant operators and engineers to detect ... -
Arabinoxylan as partial flour replacer: The effect on bread properties and economics of bread making
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Wheat bran, used for animal feed, is a good candidate for production of higher value products such as arabinoxylan (AX). Extracted AX holds potential as a partial flour replacer in the bread making industry. ... -
Assessment of process options for triticale fermentation to ethanol and animal feed in the Western Cape
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: In South Africa there is a growing interest in the production of bioethanol for blending with petrol to reduce the environmental impact of fossil fuels. This project investigated the usage of triticale ... -
Assessment of the capabilities of two polar sPC-SAFT terms through application to measured ketone-alkane phase equilibria data
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Thermodynamic models have been investigated extensively since Johannes van der Waals first devised a mathematical relation capable of predicting both vapour and liquid phases for a mixture at equilibrium. ... -
Atmospheric acid leaching of oxidised and mixed copper cobalt ores mined in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Kamoto-Oliveira-Virgule (KOV) located in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, operates its mining operation on the north-western boundary of the approximately 350km long Congolese copper belt. This deposit ... -
Bacterial production of antimicrobial biosurfactants
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2009-03)Surfactants are compounds that reduce interfacial surface tension, resulting in detergency, emulsifying, foaming and dispersing properties. Surfactants produced via biochemical processes (biosurfactants) form a niche market ... -
Bacterial production of antimicrobial biosurfactants by Bacillus subtilis.
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2011-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Biosurfactants are microbially produced molecules that show excellent surface-active properties. Bacillus subtilis ATCC 21332 produces the biosurfactant, surfactin, which exhibits antimicrobial activity ... -
Base metal recovery from glycine leach solutions using ion exchange or solvent extraction
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY: Technological advances lead to a reduced life span of electronic equipment. This leads to large quantities of electronic waste being produced. The recovery of metals from electronic waste has both an ... -
Behaviour of oxygen transfer in a simulated multiphase hydrocarbon-based bioprocess in a bubble column reactor
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY: Linear alkane hydrocarbons can be converted into higher value products and product-precursors through the addition of an oxygen moiety. One method of upgrading these hydrocarbons is through biologically-mediated ...
