Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Electrical and Electronic Engineering is an exciting and dynamic field. Electrical engineers are responsible for the generation, transfer and conversion of electrical power, while electronic engineers are concerned with the transfer of information using radio waves, the design of electronic circuits, the design of computer systems and the development of control systems such as aircraft autopilots. These sought-after engineers can look forward to a rewarding and respected career.
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Regression adjusted colocalisation colour mapping (RACC) : a novel biological visual analysis method for qualitative colocalisation analysis of 3D fluorescence micrographs
(Public Library of Science, 2019-11-11)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The qualitative analysis of colocalisation in fluorescence microscopy is of critical importance to the understanding of biological processes and cellular function. However, the degree of accuracy achieved ... -
Fast star tracker hardware implementation and algorithm optimisations on a system-on-a-chip device
(2019-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Star trackers are instruments used onboard a spacecraft that utilize digital image sensors, optics and digital hardware to determine the inertial attitude of the spacecraft. Currently, these star trackers ... -
Multi-layered substrate integrated Waveguide (MSIW) Waffle-Iron Filters
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This dissertation will present the following two topics: (1) Implementation of a waffle-iron filter, utilising multi-layered substrate integrated waveguide (MSIW) technology and (2) Developing a new ... -
Analysis and design optimisation of grid-connected wound-rotor synchronous and induction motors
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The dissertation presents new approaches in the analysis, design and optimisation of three-phase cylindrical wound-rotor synchronous (WRSM) and induction (WRIM) motor types. The new approaches are based ... -
Smartphone-based nitrate sensor
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: included an extra bandpass filter. The performance of each scenario was compared against one another and with that of a laboratory spectrophotometer. Through the assessment of the three scenarios, it ... -
Design of a soluble P-selectin biosensor for detecting platelet activation
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The main causes of death are shifting from communicable disease, such as Tuberculosis, to non-communicable disease, such as cardiovascular disease. This disease, along with many other diseases, have been ... -
Design and performance evaluation of a permanent magnet vernier machine For wind turbine generator applications
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Wind power conversion has emerged as one of the attractive and rapidly growing renewable energy resources. Research in this field has indicated a crucial need of developing new or improved electrical ... -
Evaluation of VANET standards and protocols for distributed licence plate detection and reporting
(2019-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Implementation and evaluation of existing VANET standards and protocols for suitability of distributed licence plate detection and reporting in an urban scenario was the problem this project set out to ... -
Improving a super dual auroral radar network reflector through directivity characterisation
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This thesis considers characterising the directivity of the Super Dual Auroral Radar Network (SuperDARN) radar, located at the South African National Antarctic Expedition Station (SANAE IV) base in ... -
Optimisation of an impulse radiating antenna through an effective trifilar coupled-line balun
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The Square Kilometre Array (SKA) telescope { a mega-science endeavour { is planned to be the largest and most sensitive radio astronomy facility when operational. And the South African SKA (SKA-SA) ... -
Modelling and short-term forecasting of high wind speed events at operational wind farms
(2019-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The increasing penetration of wind energy has prompted a reform of the prototypical operational practices of conventional power systems, especially systems dominated by thermal generation sources. The ... -
Fault Detection and performance visualisation for a grid-connected Photovoltaic Power Plant using sensor data
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The rising energy demand and need for alternatives to fossil fuel based power generation have increased the utilisation of photovoltaic (PV) power plants. The reliable operation of PV power plants will ... -
Reducing energy costs within schools in South Africa using solar and intelligent hot water interventions
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The educational gap within socio-economic groups in South Africa is immense and learners within no-fee schools are at a disadvantage with most of the available funding being used for personnel salaries. ... -
Development of a close quarters collision-protected aerial drone
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This thesis presents the design, implementation and verification of a close quarters, collisionprotected aerial drone. The ultimate goal of this work is to enable an unmanned aerial drone to navigate a ... -
Position/speed sensor-less control of wind energy conversion systems based on Rotor-Tied Doubly-Fed induction generator systems
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The doubly-fed induction generator (DFIG) is amongst the most popular wind turbine generator in South Africa. This is partly due to the fact that its backtoback power converters are partially rated. More ... -
Contributions to microwave passive component design
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The dissertation presents an overview of the publications of the candidate and his research group on design techniques and structures for microwave passive networks which have advanced the field in a ... -
A Physical Design verification framework for superconducting electronics
(2019-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: A new parameterized methodology for solving physical design verification for superconductor digital electronics (SDE) is proposed. Circuit verification tools forms an important part in integrated circuit ... -
Expanding the field of view: station design for the AAMID SKA radio telescope
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The discovery of radio astronomy dates back to 1928, when Karl Jansky made the first detection of cosmic noise static. Radio astronomy is therefore a relatively young science and its development is ... -
Modifed horn-type antennas for SKA RFI Monitoring
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Maintaining a site free of radio frequency interference (RFI) is an essential aspect in the performance of the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) radio telescope. Regular on-site RFI measurements have to be ... -
Characterisation of the anechoic chamber at Stellenbosch University
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The anechoic chamber at the University of Stellenbosch is used on a weekly basis to measure and characterise antenna radiation patterns. Although excellent comparisons between measurements and simulations ...
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