Browsing Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment & Design (FEng / FBD) by Title
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Analysis of changing positions and interests of stakeholders:
(2010)One of the key landmarks in the process of slum upgrading in Kenya is the implementation of the Soweto East pilot project. The project is one of the many projects envisioned in the Kenya Slum Upgrading Programme (KENSUP). ... -
Analysis of development control regulations’ compliance in Kitengela town, Kajiado county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-09)Urbanization is taking place in all parts of the world. In developing countries like Kenya, urban development has been taking place in a haphazard wayespecially in Nairobi’s satellite townssuch as ... -
Analysis of Drying Characteristics of Sorghum Varieties Grown in Kenya a Case Study of Elgeyo-marakwet County
(university of nairobi, 2022)Inefficient sorghum drying results in post-harvest losses that contribute to cases of hunger, malnutrition, poverty and food insecurity. One possible solution to reduce these losses is to design an affordable dryer for ... -
Analysis of Electrical Energy Utilization and Management in Data Centres: Case Study of Wananchi Group (K) Limited Data Centre
(University of Nairobi, 2022)As our current society and economy continues to shift towards digital transformation, there is an increased demand for internet services, storage of data and network communication and hence increased size and number of ... -
Analysis of Energy Cost Savings by Insulation of Accumulator Heater in Plastic Blow Moulding Process a Case Study of Kentainers Limited, Embakasi
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Blow moulding process of plastic tank production makes use of electricity to heat the band heaters to attain optimal temperature for melting the plastic pellets which are the raw materials used in the process. Based on an ... -
Analysis of Energy Cost Savings by Substituting HFO with Biomass for a Pozzolana Dryer A Case Study of Bamburi Cement, Athi River
(University of Nairobi, 2015-07)Pozzolana drying increases the energy per tonne of cement produced. This is due to the energy required to reduce the moisture content to about two to three percent. This energy is obtained from heavy fuel oil. High and ... -
Analysis Of Energy Use And Improvement Opportunities At Unilever Kenya Ltd
(University of Nairobi,College Of Architecture And Engineering,, 2011-07)Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) – or consumer packaged goods (CPG) – are products that are sold quickly and at relatively low cost. Examples include non-durable goods such margarine, culinary products, soaps and detergents. ... -
Analysis of Energy Use in the Ceramic Membrane Filter Plant and in the United Distillers Vintners Plant [a Case Study at Kenya Breweries Ltd]
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The global challenge on energy has been there for some period, this is being driven by the need for safer clean and environmentally friendly sources of energy. Currently most of the world production utilizes electricity ... -
Analysis of Groundwater Quality and Identification of Abstraction Points in Kahawa Wendani, Kiambu County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Surface water is not enough to meet the needs of the increasing populace, which has led to groundwater use as an alternative source globally. It therefore becomes essential to monitor groundwater levels and quality to ... -
Analysis of land use land cover change and its implication on peri-urban agriculture: Case study; Kiambu Sub-county in Kiambu county, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)In the past few decades Africa has been experiencing a high population growth rate compared to other continents. The peri-urban areas have been noted to have a higher growth rate in population as the cities expands outward ... -
Analysis of microstrip-patch antennas incorporating arbitrarily-shaped apertures
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Microstrip antennas have received extensive attention as they have many attractive features, such as lightweight, small size, low profile and ease of fabrication. One of the inherent limitations when using these antennas ... -
Analysis of microstructure and fatigue micromechanisms in cast aluminium piston alloys
(2011)Light vehicle engine pistons have traditionally been cast from near eutectic Al-Si cast alloys due to several favourable functional and processing attributes. The increasingly demanding engine performance requirements ... -
An Analysis of Multiple Actors in Urban Water Supply: Case of Langas Informal Settlement, Eldoret Municipality
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Provision of water in urban areas and particularly informal settlements has been a challenge to many governments all around the world and especially in developing countries. Numerous research has been conducted in search ... -
An Analysis of Multiple Actors in Urban Water Supply: Case of Langas Informal Settlement, Eldoret Municipality
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Provision of water in urban areas and particularly informal settlements has been a challenge to many governments all around the world and especially in developing countries. Numerous research has been conducted in search ... -
Analysis of noise levels in industries in Kenya
(1989)Noise pressure level measurements and noise frequency analyses have been done in various departments of different factories with a view to establishing the nature of the noise problem in Kenya Industries. The measurement ... -
Analysis of tenant mix in shopping malls.The case study of junction and T malls
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An analysis of the causes of variations in valuation for land compensation
(University of NairobiDepartment of Land Development, 2001)The purpose of this investigation is to analyze the causes of variations in valuation for land compensation. The project looks at the differences in land compensation values as derived by the various interested groups ... -
Analysis of the correlation between Land Use Land Cover Changes and Urban Heat Island Effect using Geospatial Techniques; Case Study Kiambaa Sub-County, Kiambu County
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Most studies on the Urban Heat Island (UHI) phenomenon in Nairobi have proved its presence, however, little is documented about its effect in the urban fringe, areas often characterised by rapid urbanization. Amongst them ... -
An analysis of the Decision-making Criteria for Investing in Commercial Real Estate in Kenya
(Real Estate and Construction Management, University of Nairobi, 2005)