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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Biosensors for the detection of Escherichia coli
(South African Water Research Commission, 2017-10)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The supply of safe potable water, free from pathogens and chemicals, requires routine analyses and the application of several diagnostic techniques. Apart from being expensive, many of the detection methods ... -
Improved region of interest selection and colocalization analysis in three-dimensional fluorescence microscopy samples using virtual reality
(Public Library of Science, 2018)Although modern fluorescence microscopy produces detailed three-dimensional (3D) datasets, colocalization analysis and region of interest (ROI) selection is most commonly performed two-dimensionally (2D) using maximum ... -
Superconducting COSL building blocks for ultra-high speed logic circuits
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 1999-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Complementary Output Switching Logic, or COSL, is used to define building blocks for ultrahigh speed (- 20 GHz) logic circuits. The family consists of the standard logic functions ORINOR, ANDINAND and ... -
Saving on household electric water heating : what works best and by how much?
(Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, 2017)Electric heating of water for domestic use is a substantial component of total household energy costs. Thermal energy in a water heater is either used (as warm water) or lost to the environment. Various approaches to reduce ... -
Saving on household electric water heating : what works best and by how much
(IEEE, 2017-12)Electric heating of water for domestic use is a substantial component of total household energy costs. Thermal energy in a water heater is either used (as warm water) or lost to the environment. Various approaches to ... -
Evaluation of the energy model of a horizontally-mounted electric water heater through internal temperature measurement
(Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, 2017)The resource-constraint energy sector faces an insatiable demand for energy, which necessitates improvements in efficiency. One key sector that has potential for savings is residential water heating, which makes up 32% of ... -
Wind Turbine and slip permanent magnet coupler design analysis for small scale fixed speed wind generator systems
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Very recently has the concept of a slip coupler been introduced in wind energy applications. It forms part of the SS-PMG and there is extensive work being done in evaluating the technology. It's application ... -
Recommender systems with Bayesian aspect models and the effect of approximate inference
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Recommender systems form an important part of the modern world. These systems allow users to find relevant items in often huge item collections. Collaborative filtering is a pervasive and popular form ... -
Ultrasound 3D gesture recognition
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Interest in gesture recognition systems have grown with the recent advancements in the field of virtual and augmented reality. Gesture recognition provides a flexible interface that is not bound by the ... -
Accurate localisation of a multi-rotor using monocular vision
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The mid-frequency aperture array (MFAA) is planned for phase two of the square kilometre array project, which has its design phase scheduled for 2018. The MFAA's antenna arrays need to be characterised ... -
Fast multi-core CEM solvers and flux trapping analysis for superconducting structures
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The dissertation presents the development of a numerical field solver, called TetraHenry (TTH), for inductance extraction and flux trapping analysis of superconducting integrated circuits. The solver ... -
Tunable lumped element notch filter for UHF communications systems
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The focus of this work is to solve for the electromagnetic problem of large linear antenna arrays efficiently and accurately within the context of two-dimensional (2D), transverse magnetic (TM) Method ... -
Model predictive control of a grid-connected converter With LCL-filter
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Improved efficiency of power conversion is high priority when it comes to renewable energy applications. Model predictive control (MPC) can be used to optimise the switching pattern applied in the ... -
Automatic upset recovery for small fixed-wing UAVs
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This thesis presents the design, implementation and practical demonstration of an automatic attitude and flight vector upset recovery system for a small xed-wing unmanned aerial vehicle. The objective ... -
Magnetic modelling, analysis and on-chip shielding of SFQ Circuits
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Single Flux Quantum (SFQ) based electronic circuits are susceptible to failure if exposed to external magnetic fields, even in very small quantities. Operating margins of SFQ circuits have shown to decrease ... -
Design and optimization of gap waveguides components through space mapping
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This thesis presents a detailed approach and method to design and optimise ridge and groove gap waveguide components using input space mapping. Gap waveguides are expected to contribute significantly ... -
A probabilistic graphical model approach to multiple object tracking
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Probabilistic graphical models (PGMs) provide a framework for efficient probabilistic inference using graphs that correspond to factorised representations of high-dimensional probability distributions. The ... -
Extremum-seeking control for constrained optimal formation flight of commercial airliners
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Formation flight of commercial airliners has become a topic of interest due to the possibility of significant fuel savings. With air traffic rapidly increasing, the aeronautical industry recognizes the ... -
Extensions to the characteristic basis function method, for antenna array analysis
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The focus of this work is to solve for the electromagnetic problem of large linear antenna arrays efficiently and accurately within the context of two-dimensional (2D), transverse magnetic (TM) Method ... -
Design and adaptation of a folded split ring resonator antenna for an animal borne sensor
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This thesis describes the selection, design, adaptation and construction of a folded split ring resonator (FSRR) antenna to replace the existing transmitting antenna in an animal-borne behavioural monitoring ...
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