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Optimization of the maize drying parameters, a strategy to increase maize shelf life.

Mukisa, Moses (Busitema University., 2014-05)

The shelf life of grains after harvest is greatly determined by its moisture content because the moisture in the grain has influence. on water activity of the grain and water activity has influence on lipid Oxidation, ...
Design and fabrication of a pedal operated cassava chipper for small scale cassava growers.

Nemwa, Irene (Busitema University., 2014-05)

In Uganda, cassava plays a major role' in food security contributing up to 60% of the basic food requirements nationally. It is mostly grown by small scale farmers cultivating about 1-3 acres of land. Cassava being highly ...
Design and construction of a manually operated cassava peeling machine.

Nakaseeta, Lydia (Busitema University., 2014-05)

The recent transfiguration of cassava from a low profile into an industrial raw material, have resulted in a serious surge in the -demand. for cassava and cassava-based products locally and the world over. Cassava (Manihot ...
Design of a system that monitors "temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen and alcohol content", and automatically controls temperature and dissolved oxygen during wine fermentation.

Odwongo, Ronald (Busitema University., 2014-05)

A system which monitors and controls wine fermentation parameters online was designed. Particularly, wine fermentation has been of major concern since quality and productivity have been, low due. to less emphasis on the ...
Design and construction of a multi grain cleaner.

Ssengabi, Alex (Busitema University., 2014-05)

Rice and maize, contribute an important element in food industry and food security in Uganda. Grains are consumed in homes; schools, hospitals, among the armed forces, rehabilitation centers, refugee camps institutions, ...
Suitability of selected agro-wastes for briquette production, Pallisa district.

Tukei, Timothy (Busitema University., 2014-05)

Groundnut husks, cotton stalk and sorghum stalk are abundant agro-waste in Pallisa district. In their loose form however, they are not preferred as bio-fuel a Densification of these agro-wastes to form briquettes will allow ...
Design and construction of a manually operated tomato sorting machine.

Twinamatsiko, Keneth (Busitema University., 2014-05)

Tomato is a major crop of world commerce and supplies the essential nutrients in human diets. Tomatoes are widely grown and used by very many people in Uganda and other Nations. The increasing consumer population has created ...
Investigating the effects of using agrochemicals for greenhouse flower production on the environment :

Kibuule, Franco (Busitema University., 2014-05)

The use of agrochemicals in greenhouses for flower production is common in many flower farms in Uganda today. This is because of their copious advantages which tantamount to increase in yields, improvement in quality and ...
Design and construction of a motorised sorghum threshing and winnowing machine.

Nabwami, Proscovia (Busitema University., 2014-05)

Sorghum is the third most important cereal crop grown in Uganda after maize and finger millet occupying 285,000ha of arable land (http://teca.fao.org). It is widely grown in various districts in Uganda including: Karamoja, ...
Design and construction of a multipurpose pineapple processing machine.

Okello, Boniface (Busitema University., 2014-05)

Pineapple fruit (Ananas comosus) is highly perishable in its natural state after harvest and is vulnerable to spoilage by mechanical damage, chemical deterioration and environmental effects. Thus, it is highly essential ...
Design and construction of a manually operated rake tool for paddy rice planting.

Sekyanzi, Baker (Busitema University., 2014-05)

Paddy rice is one of the important crops that are grown in some parts of Uganda that are located at lower altitude i.e. lowlands. it is one of the stable foods for a large proportion of the population and on the subsistence ...
Design and construction of a pedal operated sunflower threshing machine.

Okello, Norman (Busitema University., 2014-05)

The Introduction is a summary of the background of sunflower and this project, the problem statement which includes the problems faced by sunflower farmers in Uganda during the threshing of their crops. The introduction ...
Design and fabrication of a manual sheet metal bending machine.

Senfuma, Ibrahim (Busitema University., 2014-05)

Sheet metal bending is one of the sheet metal forming processes that is used in the industries, workshops and local artisan shops for fabrication of different parts that satisfy people's needs. Achieving curved and ...
Design and construction of a manually operated sorghum planter.

Wafula, Julius (Busitema University., 2014-05)

The proposed study covers the design and construction of a sorghum planter, testing of the machine that was designed and the economic evaluation of the prototype. The varieties that were considered in this study were ...
Development of textile yarn from a blend of musa sapientum banana - cotton fibres.

Akanyijuka, Mark (Busitema University., 2014-05)

The textile industry in Uganda is one of the most important sectors necessary to develop the economy if the Uganda National Textile Policy vision is to be implemented whose vision is; to create a strong and vibrant textile ...
Investigating the effect of reeling silk filaments dlrectely (on a hand operated re-reeling machine).

Angarukamu, Ronad (Busitema University., 2014-05)

The research project investigated the effect of reeling silk filaments on a hand operated re-reeling machine. The objectives of the investigation were; 1. To spin silk filaments directly on the re-reeling machine. 2. To ...
Design and construction of banana fiber pseudostem extractor machine.

Ariho, Isaac (Busitema University., 2014-05)

Banana fiber is a natural fiber textile which is popular used produced by farmers using manual scraping leading to a slow process and failure to meet a demand requirement. This study emphasizes on banana fiber extraction. ...
Evaluation of dye from indigofera arrecta plant species for silk and cotton fabrics colouration.

Kanene, Levi Brian (Busitema University., 2014-05)

The study evaluated the dye from indigofera arrecta plant leaves for silk and cotton fabrics colouration. The effects analysed are colour fastness, colour hade and dyeing conditions. The direct aqueous extraction method ...
Study on the process parameters 0f the rotor spun yarn using gene expression programming.

Twesigomwe, Onesmus (Busitema University., 2014-05)

The report details the steps for execution, findings, and recommendations of the project fore- mentioned. The project used GEP to probe the number of yarn imperfections present in a polyester/cotton (65:35) blend. Yarn ...
Analysis of total quality management system in a Ugandan textile mill.

Tulinabo, Samuel (Busitema University., 2014-05)

In this report, the Quality Management of a Ugandan Textile Mill was Studied through interviews, questioners and, evaluation of past records in production and marketing departments. The study focused on TQM approach in a ...

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