Department of Water Resources Engineering: Recent submissions

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Investigating the efficiency of mango leaves & watermelon rind powders to remove Lead (ii) ions from industrial wastewater :

Nannozi, Rehema (2017-05)

The efficiency of the combination of mango leaves and watermelon rind powders as a low-cost adsorbent for the removal of Pb (II) ions from industrial waste-water at Uganda Batteries Limited was investigated in this research. ...
Design and simulation of a water treatment system for surface runoff- a case study of YMCA Wakiso Campus

Namale, Caroline (Busitema University, 2018-05)

This report acknowledges water scarcity in YMCA Wakiso campus which led to the excavation of a valley dam where surface off and spring water collects this project report portrays the; background of the institute, the current ...
Application of GIS to delineate flood prone areas :

Nakkomo, Joanitah (Busitema University, 2018-05)

Many cities in the world particularly those in Africa are faced with growing problems associated with flooding. Increased rain frequency and intensity alongside other factors such as settlement in flood plains, poor waste ...
Investigating the efficiency of orange peel powder as an adsorbent for removal of zinc ions in industrial waste water.

Nabwire, Quirinus (Busitema University, 2017-05)

The efficiency of activated carbon from orange peel powder as a low cost adsorbent to remove zinc(II) ions from industrial waste water at steel and tube industry was investigated in this research. The factors of adsorbent ...
Development of a surface water treatment plant design tool

Nabimanya, Edwin (Busitema University, 2018-05)

Water is considered a prime substance on earth for survival of all organisms Safe and clean water originates through certain treatment processes, process units and plants. Water treatment plants are one of the crucial ...
Design of a road side drainage system along Katwe-Bwera road.

Muhongya, Moses (Busitema University, 2017-05)

The purpose of this project is to design an efficient, economic easy to maintain drainage system for the Katwe-Bwera road located in Katwe-kabatooro' T'C, Kasese district in south-western Uganda.The catchment area ...
Design and construction of a recycable water shower system.

Mugondi, Chrisostom (2018-05)

Showered water is wastewater generated from bathroom sinks and bath tubs from a household Hotel and institutions. Due to the percentage of showered water discharged there is a lot of Grey water discharged that needs to ...
Application of GIS in water resources management of an eco-friendly industrial park : case study : Kampala Industrial and Business Park (KIBP).

Mpiima, Vicent (Busitema University, 2017-05)

Traditional industrial parks that are challenged by high individual waste treatment costs or no treatment at all as way of curbing expenses resulting into release of toxic pollutants that end up in water bodies and ...
Drought risk assessment using GIS and remote sensing : case study : Kotido in Karamoja region.

Lubanga, Nicholas (Busitema University, 2017-05)

Drought is the most complex but least understood of all natural hazards. It is broadly defined as “severe water shortage". Low rainfall and fall in agricultural production has mainly caused droughts. A drought's impact ...
Design of an on-farm detention reservoir for irrigation : Awach Sub county, Gulu

Lakot, Nancy (Busitema University, 2017-05)

This project report was aimed at designing a detention reservoir for irrigation in Awach Gulu district in order to collect the run off during heavy pours which can be used for irrigation during dry seasons. In Awach ...
Investigating the efficiency of rice husk ash as adsorbent in dye removal from textile wastewater : case study : Fine Spinners Uganda Ltd

Kwikiriza, Benon (Busitema University, 2017-05)

Advanced waste water treatment techniques such as adsorption are economically and environmentally essential in the removal of non-biodegradable toxic compounds from industrial wastewater. The research study focuses on ...
Design of a flood monitoring and detection system for Unyama river in Amuru district.

Kalokwera, Ponsiano (Busitema University, 2017-05)

This project research report is about Design of a flood Monitoring and Detection System for river Unyama. Flood being a natural disaster, can't be prevented but its impact can be reduced. River Unyama has been massively ...
Design and simulation of a magnetic motor water pumping system.

Khaukha, Shadrack Fred (Busitema University, 2018-11)

Uganda has many water resource but because of high electricity rates and operational cost of generators, it become so hard for people to maximally utilize these resources of water through pumping. Fuel consuming water pumps ...
Design of an offshore shallow sanitary sewerage system for a low income community in Namuwongo Kasanva area Kampala Uganda.

Katamba, Humphrey T. (Busitema University, 2017-05)

This report is majorly made up of five chapters the first chapter introduces the need to slum /squatter appropriate sanitation, it gives a brief background of the project area (case study) and why sanitation should be ...
Design and simulation of a mini hydropower scheme for Bushika sub county in Bududa district.

Kasakya, Ndimulodi (Busitema University, 2018-05)

Mini-hydro-electric power is both an efficient and reliable form of clean source of renewable energy. It can be an excellent method of harnessing renewable energy from small rivers and streams. The mini-hydro project ...
Design and simulation of a reject water recycling system for the reverse osmosis plant : case study : Coca-Cola Century bottling company-Mbarara plant.

Kebirungi, Stella (Busitema University, 2017-05)

Reverse osmosis (RO),is a system that purifies water by removing about 98% of total dissolved solids, organics and heavy metals. However, it rejects large quantities of water with a raised content of minerals normally ...
Assessing the effect of agricultural practices on the stream flow with in River Manafwa catchment.

Kadecember, Agnes (Busitema University, 2018-05)

Land use plays an important role in controlling hydrologic response of catchment, particularly in terms of the nature and magnitude of surface water and ground water interactions and surface water availability. The change ...
Design and simulation of an automatic washout sluice gate system for Bududa-Nabweya gravity flow Scheme water intake.

Kalajja, Bazirio (Busitema University, 2017-05)

Washout sluice gate is a point at which water exists to a space enclosed by walls. It is widely being used for controlling discharge and flow depth. in irrigation channels, large sewers, and in hydraulic structures like ...
Simulation of nutrient load and identification of critical areas for better watershed management using SWAT model : case study : River Manafwa Catchment

Kakala, Joshua (Busitema University, 2018-05)

Nutrient deposition in water bodies is a major cause of pollution. Therefore, the need to do modelling of nutrient load at a watershed level is very vital. SWAT 2012 (Soil and Water Assessment Tool) was selected for the ...
Simulation and design of cascade dams' hydro control system : case study, River Nile Cascade System.

Kadapawo, Gibert Oplot (Busitema University, 2017-05)

Hydropower plants utilize mechanical energy provided by water to generate electricity. In Uganda a number of hydro Power Plants have been constructed along the River Nile and even more are yet to be setup along the same ...

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