Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment & Design (FEng / FBD): Recent submissions
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Investigation of Natural Diatomite Sorption Properties for Application in Radioactive Waste Management
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This study has focused on characterizing diatomite samples from the Kariandusi Mining area, Kenya, for its possible application as a low-cost sorbent for radioactive ions of Ba, Co and Zn. The analysis of the chemical ... -
Analysing Dynamics of Biofuel Production Among Smallholder Farmers in Laikipia East Sub-county, Laikipia, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Biofuels have globally become important in the recent past due to the fact that countries are struggling to deal with the challenges of the increasing prices of fossil fuels and global warming. The demand for energy increases ... -
Energy Performance Analysis of Geothermal Drilling Rigs in Menengai, Nakuru
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Economics of drilling a geothermal well continues to be of great concern to drilling companies worldwide including KenGen and GDC in Kenya. Globally, focus has been placed on climate change, global warming, ... -
Urban Water Demand, Supply and Health Outcomes in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Introduction: This thesis provides evidence to inform strategies on provision and access of clean drinking water in Nairobi city through provision of data on multi-year patterns on water distribution, association with ... -
Design and Modelling of a Microcontroller Based Automatic Transfer Switch With a Sequential Loading System
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Spatial Analysis of the Extent to Which Cadastral Survey Maps Are Updated in Kenya (Case Study of Rageng’ni Registration Section)
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This study is based on the analysis of extent to which cadastral maps are updated in Kenya (A case study of Ragengni Registration section). The study objectives were; to analyze the extent to which the Cadastral Survey ... -
Shear Strength Behaviour of Vertisols : Case of Rice Growing in Mwea Irrigation Scheme
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Rice growing vertisol soils at Mwea Irrigation Scheme in Kenya are routinely subjected to dry ploughing prior to establishment of a new crop. During ploughing, the soil experiences varying levels of induced shear stress ... -
Characteristics of Cinder Gravel as Road Pavement Construction Material in Meru County, Kenya Science in Civil Engineering
(University of nairobi, 2022)The availability of suitable road construction materials that meet the specification requirements are becoming scarce and therefore the use of marginal materials presents challenges during construction and performance when ... -
Influence of the Quality of Structural Engineering Design on Cost Certainty of High-rise Building Projects in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(University of nairobi, 2022)Clients are increasingly demanding a high degree of cost certainty from their project design teams to ensure that their building projects are completed within the budgeted resources. However this objective has been negated ... -
Assessment of Hotel Hot Water Systems and Viability of Solar Water Heating: Case Study of Sarova Hotel Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Hotel systems especially water heating consume significant amount of energy leading to high operational costs. High cost of electricity and fuel price volatility coupled with tighter environmental regulations on emissions ... -
Multi Factor Based Mobile Voice and Data Traffic Forecasting Using Artificial Neural Networks
(University of Nairobi, 2022)As traffic levels in a mobile network increase, it is important for the Mobile Network Operators to adequately forecast future traffic demands. Strategic planning by the service provider, will result in timely rollout the ... -
Effectiveness of Vertically Mounted Solar Panels on Buildings - a Case Study of Radisson Blu Hotel
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Solar energy is a renewable energy source that can help reduce a hotel’s energy demand. Hotels being some of the largest energy consumers in Kenya can incorporate solar to save on energy costs. This research suggests the ... -
Assessment of the Energy Efficiency Programmes Within the Internal Operations of Nairobi City County Government ,a Case Study of CBD Region
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This study carried out an assessment of the Energy Efficiency programs within the internal operations of Nairobi City County Government (NCCG) .In carrying out this determination, this research conducted an energy audit ... -
A Comparative Tariff Assessment Between Grid Electricity And Own Consumer Generation: A Case Study Of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Consumers, particularly big companies and commercial enterprises, are increasingly moving away from the traditional national grid to own generated electricity. Arguably, with low sales, the utilities are forced to pass ... -
Assessment of the Ng-cdf Project Management Structure on Performance of Ng-cdf Projects in Kenya; a Case Study of Public Secondary Schools in North Mugirango Constituency in Nyamira County
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This research sought to evaluate the relationship between the NG-CDF project management structure and the performance of NG-CDF projects in Kenya with a focused study of public secondary schools in North Mugirango constituency ... -
Sizing of a Solar Water Heater – Heat Pump Water Heater Hybrid Design; Case Study of Comfort Gardens Hotel
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Project title: Sizing of a Solar Water Heater – Heat Pump Water Heater Hybrid Design; Case Study of Comfort Gardens Hotel. Author: Japheth Kiptoo Sang - F56/11914/2018 Heating requirements in particular, water heating ... -
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 ... -
Design and Validation of a GSM Enabled Electricity Prepaid Meter
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This report details the working of a conventional Customer Interface Unit (CIU) for Kenya Power pre-paid meters. We study the functionality of the meters and pay particular attention to the recharge system that involves ... -
Pozzolanic Potentials of Fresh Cow Dung and Cow Dung Ash for Gravel Roads Construction
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Among third-world countries, gravel and earth roads form an excessively large portion of the road network when compared to paved roads. In Kenya, earth roads comprise about 47% of the road network, gravel roads 38% and ... -
Developing a Kenyan National Dress Incorporating Material Culture Inspired by Joy Adamson’s Paintings.
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The purpose of this research study was to interrogate the pre-existing Kenya national dress to enable the development of a culturally inspired national dress that is acceptable across the ethnic divide. The concept of ...
