Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment & Design (FEng / FBD): Recent submissions
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Design and Characterization of a Hybrid Flat Plate Photovoltaic-thermal System
(University of Nairobi, 2016)A variety of solar energy systems have been designed to harness sun power to produce both thermal and electric energy. Hybrid photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) solar energy harnessing systems can concurrently provide electric ... -
Gis_based Power Transformer's Planning and Location Case Study:kirinyaga West Sub-county
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)This project explores the application of Geographic information system (GIS) as a tool in the energy sector. The objective of the project was to study the distribution of power transformers in Kirinyaga West Sub County and ... -
Performance evaluation of solar Photovoltaic systems: a case of fixed, single and dual axis tracking systems
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Solar energy is a clean and naturally available source of energy. Its exploitation has been hampered by the low conversion efficiency of PV panels. This research investigates the technical and economic benefits of two ... -
Evaluation of Bone Char Defluoridation of Water using Adsorption Isotherms and the Bed Depth Service Time (BDST) Model
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Sustained intake of elevated fluoride concentrations cause dental or skeletal fluorosis, a chronic disease manifested by mottling of teeth in mild cases and softening of bones and neurological damage in severe cases. ... -
Micro hydro potential modelling - integrating GIS into energy alternatives for climate change mitigation
(University of Nairobi, 2016-09)This research focused on integrating GIS into energy alternatives for climate change mitigation by creating a GIS-based hydrologic model that can be used to identify sites that have significant potential for micro hydropower ... -
An Investigation Of The Causes Of Accidents And Health Hazards On Construction Sites And Their Management In Kenya (Case Study Of Nairobi County)
(University of Nairobi, 2016-07)Construction industry is an important part of the economy in most countries; often seen as a driver of economic growth especially in developing countries. Typically, construction industry contributes significantly to gross ... -
Influence of Leadership Styles on Timely Completion of Road Construction Projects in Kenya: a Case of Norken Ltd, Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Many projects continue to fail despite the huge investment and use of established project methods and techniques, as the leadership competency required for successful project performance have been found lacking. A project’s ... -
Assessing the impact of climate change on food security of communities in Turkana county.
(University of Nairobi, 2016-06)Climate variability and change is increasingly being recognized as a critical challenge to pastoral production systems in the arid and semi-arid rangelands. The projected climate scenarios are expected to aggravate some ... -
Effects of land use and land cover dynamics on environmental quality of Nairobi city and its environs
(University of Nairobi, 2016-07)Land use and land cover change is considered one of the major drivers of global change and has significant implications for many international policy issues as well as key element in the current approaches and strategies ... -
Open air drying of bagasse - potential in sugar industries (case study: mumias sugar company)
(Univeraity of Nairobi, 2016)Biomass feed stock like wood chippings, rice husks and sugarcane bagasse once considered waste are now looked upon as viable fuel sources. Bagasse, a byproduct of sugar cane crushing and leaching, is used in sugar industries ... -
The economics of off-grid generation versus connection to the national grid: case study for Wajir county
(University of Nairobi, 2016-05)It is a well-known fact that electricity is essential for national development and many third world developing economies, have prioritized adequate energy provision to its populace as a key economic pillar. Despite this, ... -
Identification And Analysis Of Energy Saving Opportunities For Reheat Furnace At Devki Steel Rolling Mills
(University of Nairobi, 2016-08)This study seeks to identify energy cost saving measures that if implemented can cut down on energy consumption. In this study, the areas identified, analyzed and evaluated for energy efficiency improvement and cost ... -
Distribution of normalized relative strontium in the femur of an adult Kenyan population
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Elemental density has a determinant role in bone mineral disorders like osteoporosis and osteopetrosis. Studies in bone elemental density show that other elements exist in bones besides the predominant element, Ca. Recent ... -
Sustainable Urbanism in Nyeri Town, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)3 out of 10 people in mid-20th Century lived in urban centers, while today, half of the World’s population lives in urban areas. All developing regions, including Asia and Africa, will have more people living in urban ... -
Sustainable Urban Design in Nairobi’s Eastlands: the Case of Kaloleni Estate
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)This study examines how sustainable urban design principles can be used to ensure a sustainable Kaloleni Estate. Kaloleni Estate is a case study in Nairobi’s Eastlands and shares similar chacteristics to other neighbourhoods ... -
Design of a hybrid power system for a wireless communication tower system
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Telkom Kenya tower systems, especially those located in rough terrain, are currently powered by diesel generator sets. Diesel power generation is associated with several disadvantages which do not make it the best option. ... -
Effectiveness of microorganisms in breaking down of hydrocarbons found in effluent discharges from petroleum stations
(University of Nairobi, 2016-08)The study aimed at establishing the potential of using aerobic microbial degradation to treat and reduce volume of hydrocarbon in effluent discharges from petrol stations wastes. Microbial degradation of hydrocarbons (HC) ... -
Investigation of the viability of a solar water heating system when used as a replacement of an instant electrical water heating system
(University of Nairobi, 2016-01)This study focused on investigating the viability of replacing an electric instant shower system at a hotel located in Thika with a passive solar water heating system. The study involved quantifying the average daily hot ... -
Energy auditing in an industrial plant
(University of Nairobi, 2016-06)Various studies in different countries have shown that significant energy efficiency improvement opportunities exist in the industrial sector, many of which are cost-effective. These energy-efficiency options include both ... -
Modeling Natural Frequencies of Vibration of Three Dimensional Frames Under Two Dimensional Loading
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between natural frequency of vibration, the height of the structure, the stiffnesses of members and number bays of a structure. The relationship was to be developed ...