Research articles (Dept of Mechanical Engineering): Recent submissions

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  • PSPICE model of an open-circuit DC shunt machine 

    Kiravu, C.S.A.M. (University of Botswana, 2000)
    Computer models are used to replicate the essential performance features of a physical element using convenient modeling and simulation programs. Within SPICE, an acronym for the Simulation Program with Integrated-Circuit ...

  • Oxide of nitrogen in diesel engines: formation, effects and control 

    Inambao, F.L.; Mosweu, M. (University of Botswana, 2001)
    Diesel engines are used in heavy duty applications because of their high effeciency an reliability. However, oxides of nitrogen emissions remain a major concern. In diesel engines, fuel combustion is responsible for a major ...

  • Energy losses in a ram press machine for vegetable oil expression 

    Uziak, J.; Loukanov, I. A. (Dalhousie University, 2009)

  • Coupled buckling design of steel laced columns 

    Uziak, J.; Gizejowski, M. (University of Botswana, 2009)
    A new design developed by the authors that gives an opportunity to account for the interaction of different modes of buckling is presented.Eurocode 3 model is used as the reference model, an equivalent geometric imperfection ...

  • Spreadsheets: the ideal tool for distance learning in Engineering education 

    Kanyarusoke, K.E.; Uziak, J. (Wiley Periodicals Inc. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/10.1002/(ISSN)1099-0542, 2009)
    Formal Engineering Education has traditionally been delivered using the low technology—high touch lecturing method, in which the lecturer and student meet face to face. Distance education in this field has been quite ...

  • Designing architect's brief for a Faculty of Engineering 

    Oladiran, M.T.; Foster, J. (Trans Tech Publications http://www.scientific.net/AMR.62-64.551, 2009)
    A team of academics produced a Design Brief (DB) to assist architects design a scholarly physical environment for modern engineering education and research. The information gathered from external and internal sources was ...

  • Solar home systems in Botswana—Opportunities and constraints 

    Ketlogetswe, C.; Mothudi, T.H. (Elsevier Science Ltd. http://www.elsevier.com/locate/rser, 2009)
    Lack of access to electricity grid form the main challenge facing majority of developing regions particularly in rural communities. The situation is driven mostly by the absence of electricity infrastructure in most of ...

  • Solar chimney power generation project - The case for Botswana 

    Ketlogetswe, C.; Fiszdon, J.K.; Seabe, O.O. (Elsevier Science Ltd. www.elsevier.com/locate/rser, 2007)
    Import of a huge proportion of electrical energy from the Southern African Power Pool, and the geographical location and population distribution of Botswana stimulated the need to consider renewable energy as an alternative ...