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  • 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 ...
  • Real time tallying and vote display system. 
    Okiror, Gabriel; Naikoba, Shamim (Busitema University., 2018-05)
    This project is a web-based system that can be accessed at any polling station. This work was designed to aid the framework for an existing system which is manually based having demerit of inaccuracy and poor performance. ...
  • Design and construction of an on-farm washing machine for mangoes and carrots. 
    Nagudi, Asha Twaha (Busitema University., 2014-05)
    The demand for food worldwide is steadily increasing due to the increasing world population. Fruits and vegetables play an important role in providing essential vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber to the diets of populations ...
  • Automatic fish tank solid waste accumulation detection and removal system. 
    Nabiribwa., Alaisan (Busitema University., 2018-05)
    Fish tank is a container which is used by fish farmers to rear fish, it can be either a plastic, metallic container or constructed with concrete. Aquaculture in Uganda is increasing due to its great benefits in terms of ...
  • Design and construction of a manually operated pineapple juice extractor. 
    Muijustya, Faith (Busitema University., 2015-05)
    This report comprises of five- chapters; Chapter one presents background to worldwide pineapple growth and juice production and consumption with specific emphasis on Uganda's progress in pineapple production and value ...
  • An audio mute system for mobile phone speech communication. 
    Mutyaba, Hamis (Busitema University., 2016-04)
    Receiving or making phone calls in offices- motor vehicles and home sitting rooms around audio devices like FM radio, TV gets. laptops and desktop computers requires muting these devices to ensure good mobile phone. speech ...
  • Development of a microwave continuous flow grain dryer. 
    Mulyagonja, Francis (Busitema University., 2014-05)
    Maize (Zea Mays Li) was introduced in Uganda in 1.861 and the. estimated production is currently at 1.5 tonnes per hectare in the Tropics, Grains are usually harvested- when the moisture content is in the range of 25—33% ...
  • 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, ...
  • English to Runyankole speech translation system. 
    Muhoozi, Denis (Busitema University., 2016-06)
    This report covers the developed system which is English to Runyankole speech translation system. that aimed at developing a desktop application called "TRANSTOOL” that inputs English Speech and then outputs Runyankole ...
  • A web based solar drying monitoring system. 
    Muguya, Bashir (Busitema University., 2018-05)
    General overview of subject matter One most time consuming activity is monitoring drying of most of the important. Agricultural products, drying using solar is a renewable and environmentally friendly technology, it has ...
  • Investigating the potential of carbonized bagasse briquettes as an alternative biomass fuel 
    Mugumya, Crispus (Busitema University., 2017-05)
    Despite huge amount of agricultural waste generated in Uganda, most people continue to use charcoal and wood fuel, which leads to deforestation. In particular sugar factories produces large volumes of bagasse beyond ...
  • Design and construction of an evaporative charcoal cooler for fresh tomatoes. 
    Makumbi, Fred (Busitema University., 2014-05)
    Food supply can be induced either by increase in production or reduction in loss. Many post-harvest losses are direct result of factors such as high field temperatures on -tomatoes before and after harvesting, poor storage, ...
  • Design and construction of manually operated chicken de-feathering machine for small scale chicken processors in Uganda. 
    Bobtuvius, Jerry (Busitema University., 2015-05)
    Consumption of chicken as a Source. of protein is, on the increase in Uganda. Removing feathers by hand is the traditional means and method de-feathering chicken. For many reasons, removing feathers by hand is one process ...
  • Design and construction of a manually operated passion fruit. 
    Kyamwine, Jafalani (Busitema University., 2014-05)
    The research topic of design and construction of a manually operated passion fruit pulper was aimed at solving the challenges associated traditional methods of extracting passion fruit pulp. These methods involve too much ...
  • Design and construction of motorized pulse de-husker. 
    Kyamanywa, Brian (2014-05)
    The average protein content for de-husked legumes is 249g/kg and 44Q/kg in husks and although the hull contains some •nutrients, the protein and other nutrients content except ash in the cotyledon and other parts the seed ...
  • Analysis of biogas potential generated from cow dung of animals fed on banana peelings and elephant grass. 
    Kaweesa, William (Busitema University., 2017-05)
    In this research to determine the potential of biogas generation from cow dung of different kind, involved obtaining the cow dung by feeding -the animal on elephant grass. and banana peeling in the proportions: 100% elephant ...
  • Design and construction of a small scale maize hammer mill. 
    Kirunda, Emmanuel (Busitema University., 2017-05)
    Maize (Zea mays L) is one of the world's important cereal crops and a major staple food in East Africa. In addition to it being an important animal feed, it's also a source of income. Milling of maize grain into flour and ...
  • A helmet based motorcycle ignition control system. 
    Kajubu, John (Busitema University., 2016-06)
    This project mainly focuses-on addressing the safety of a motorcycle rider and passenger while riding a motorcycle, due to the many- cases that have had been.: reported over the recent years in various major hospitals in ...
  • A GSM-based customer water meter monitoring and control system. 
    Jjuuko, Arnold (Busitema University., 2016-06)
    A water meter is a device used to measure the volume of water consumed. by either a residential or a commercial establishment. Analog meters is usually installed within the area of the consumer and readings from the odometer ...
  • Design and construction of a manually operated Sweet potato chipper. 
    Menya, James (Busitema University., 2015-06)
    In Uganda, Sweet potato plays major role food security. It is-grown as subsistence crop and as-a cash- crop. About 44% of Ugandan farmers grow Sweet potatoes, the major production area is the Eastern region md lowest in ...

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