Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment & Design (FEng / FBD): Recent submissions
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Application of Geospatial Technologies in Identification of Optimal Groundwater Yield Locations Case Study: Woqooyi Galbeed Region, Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Groundwater is one of the most important resources on the globe and it is reducing rapidly. Consequently, there is a need for identification of potential groundwater zones. The use of conventional geophysical techniques ... -
Developing a web mapping application for managing and visualization of the location of Kenya Ports Authority land parcels in Mombasa.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)In the year 2017 Kenya Ports Authority land audit, it was reported that Mombasa County has 90% of the land parcels used by the agency for its operations. The number of parcels allocated and owned by KPA in Mombasa is ... -
Use of geospatial techniques in selecting suitable areas for rearing dairy cattle, goats and honey bees in Baringo county.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Food insecurity has been a major issue all over developing nations including Kenya especially in rural areas where lives are solely dependent on agriculture. This situation has been worsening with the climatic conditions ... -
Development of a Small-scale Machine for Extraction and Brushing of Sisal Fiber
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Sisal fibre is a raw material used in the production ropes, mats, gunny bags, carpets and polymer composites. UNIDO, in 2001, revealed that there is large amount of small-scale sisal in East Africa that is inadequately ... -
Factors Affecting Performance and Functionality of Rural Market Centers in Central Alego Ward, Siaya County - Kenya-a Study of Boro, Ndere and Ratuoro Markets
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study sets out to examine factors that influence the performance, functionality and growth of three rural market centres in Central Alego ward of Siaya County -western Kenya, with a view to proposing measures to improve ... -
A Geospatial Approach for Estimating Optimal (Rooftop) Sites for Off –grid Connected Photovoltaic (Pv) Cells in Part of Nairobi Central and Ngara, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Solar energy is the cleanest source of renewable energy and has good prospects for future sustainable development. More also photovoltaic (PV) systems have become less costly and building rooftops have become attractive ... -
Mapping Urbanization and Analysis of Its Impact on Quantity of Arable Land. A Case Study of Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Urbanization has been defined as an inter-sectoral trend that directly encompasses all aspects of human civilization and the economy. One of the major drivers of rapid urbanization in Kenya is demographic dynamics. Urban ... -
Using Geospatial Technologies to Assess the Impact of Human Settlement in Mt. Elgon Forest
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The Mt. Elgon ecosystem is a gazetted forest reserve. Over decades of time, the forest ecosystem has experienced a surge in human population through the government-led Chepyuk settlement. Recently, there was a petition to ... -
Impact of Lean Automation on Process Performance in Sugar Industries in Kenya: Case of Mumias Sugar Company
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Several challenges like high cost of production continue to affect the performance of sugar industries depicted by undesirable process efficiencies and productivity with average sugar productivity of 85%, which is below ... -
Development of an Economic and Environmental Decision Making Model for Optimal Solar and Wind Energy Utilization
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Since the emergence of renewable energy, Renewable Energy Technology (RET) has been considered harmless, clean and free. On the other hand, non-renewable energy sources are perceived as the only hostile technology to the ... -
Solar Pv Systems Sizing,performance and Economic Viability for the Kenyan Domestic Market
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Electricity in Kenya is sold and distributed by a monopoly,Kenya Power Company Ltd,and the latest data shows an estimated 4.9 millions customers served by the company. -
Assessing the Hydrocarbon Potential of Offshore Lamu Basin using Nuclear Well Logs
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Kenya’s sedimentary basins are similar to other basins in eastern Africa where petroleum has been discovered. In general, acoustic and electrical methods are used in geophysical logging for hydrocarbon exploration in the ... -
Analysis and Modelling of Cartographic Services Among the East African Community Member States
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Economic and political integration of East Africa has been expanding since its second founding in 2000, more so with the accession of Rwanda and Burundi (2007) and South Sudan (2016). Driven by the provisions of the common ... -
Assessment and Mapping of Black Carbon and PM2.5 Variability: A Case Study in Nairobi city
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Airborne particulate matter is of great concern in the global environment due to associated negative effects on human health and environment, and its contribution to climate change. Reported here is carried out evaluation ... -
Energy Efficiency Assessment of Cooling Water System Using Variable Speed Drives at Tetra Pak Converting Factory-nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This project assessed the potential of implementing electrical variable speed drives in flow control on a pumping system of a cooling system. Various studies have documented the energy savings from retrofitting variable ... -
Environmental Impacts of Solar Pv Integration Into Existing Diesel Mini-grid.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Environmental Impacts of Solar PV Integration into Existing Diesel Mini-grid Renewable Energy (RE) is traditionally considered to be clean and free. However, in these last decades, RE related issues are becoming more and ... -
Evaluating Anaerobic Digestion Technology in Reducing the Quantity of Solid Waste: a Case Study of Kigali Dumpsite
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Rwanda is a developing country where the waste generated from households continues to increase due to extensive urbanization and development. Biodegradable organic matter constitutes a great portion of the municipal solid ... -
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 ... -
The use of Google Earth engine to analyse changes in Vegetation cover within Shompole and Olkirimatian group Ranches, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Livestock production contribute to nearly a half of agricultural GDP in the country and is the main source of livelihood for the pastoral nomadic communities. These pastoral communities depend on rangelands to provide water ... -
Impact of zoning regulations on sustainable Urban development: a case of Riverside neighbourhood of Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This research investigates the impacts of zoning regulation on urban sustainability with specific case of Riverside neighbourhood of Nairobi. The objectives of the study were to document land uses and development densities ...