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Design and Performance Evaluation of a Biomass Gasifier: Case Study of Coffee and Rice Husks
(Kenyatta University, 2021)About 36.1% of Kenya’s population lives below the poverty line. Low income has forced most of the Kenyans to opt for the cheapest available sources of energy. Biomass fuels are the most important source of energy in Kenya ... -
Development and Performance Evaluation of Solar green house Dryer with Desiccant Energy Storage system for Tomatoes
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Tomato is one of the most important horticultural crops widely grown in the tropical East Africa countries. It is mostly used as vegetable recipe for food preparation at most homes or consumed raw as a salad. However, ... -
Design and Optimization of a Solar Photovoltaic Mini-Grid: Case Study of Rwumba Village of Nyamasheke District, Rwanda
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Universal access to clean energy is very paramount and brings along with it a lot of socio-economic benefits to the citizens in terms of poverty reduction, cost effectiveness and safeguarding the environment. However, most ... -
Design and Fabrication of a Greenhouse Monitoring and Control System Based on Global System for Mobile Communication and Bluetooth
(Kenyatta University, 2020)Greenhouse technology should be embraced as a way of minimizing food insecurity in Kenya. The insecurity is brought about by climate uncertainties. Greenhouses have attempted to solve this problem by enclosing crops in ... -
Optimization of Co-Fermentation Ratio of Water Hyacinth (Eichornia Crassipes) and Cow Dung Feedstock for Production of Biogas
(Kenyatta University, 2017)Water hyacinth (WH) Eichornia crassipes, is a water weed that thrives in polluted water bodies. It has wreaked havoc in Kenyan water bodies due to its negative environmental, social and economic impacts. Despite its great ... -
Application of mobile phone in crime prevention within Central division, Nairobi city County
(Kenyatta University, 2017-08)ABSTRACT The study sought to establish application of mobile phones applications by police officers in crime prevention in Central Police Division, Nairobi City County. Application of mobile phone in the police service ... -
Development of Biomass Wastes Briquette Stove for Domestic Use
(Kenyatta University, 2015-11)Biomass energy in the form of woodfuel and charcoal contributes close to 68% of the total energy demand in Kenya. The continued depletion of biomass resources has led to the use of agricultural residue to supplement energy ... -
Design, development and testing of a liquefied petroleum gas powered tomato dryer with water energy stotage
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Potential of using maize stalks for fuel ethanol production.
(2012-02)In Kenya, a country that has not been successful in getting its own fossil fuel deposits, the main material used for ethanol production has been molasses but its supply compared to demand is becoming limited. There is ... -
Utilization of energy saving Cookstove Technology: The case of improved institutional cookstoves in Kisii and Nyamira Districts of Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 1999)The main objective of this study was to determine the factors that influence the adoption and utilization of improved institutional cookstoves, which have a higher thermal efficiency, are safer to use, and are more ... -
Enhancing efficiency of biomass carbonization for high Quality and quantity charcoal production by using Metallic clay insulated kiln
(Kenyatta University, 2014)The main objective of this study was to construct a metallic clay insulated kiln to enhance charcoal yield in quality and quantity. This research project aims at improving the charcoal quality in terms of calorific value ... -
Characterization Of Snse-Cdo:Sn P-N Junction For Solar Cell Applications
(2014-08-26)Energy crisis occasioned by a decline in the availability of fossil fuels and increasing carbon dioxide emissions that are causing global warming has enhanced interest in the development of clean and renewable sources of ... -
Performance of a Double Reflector Solar Box Cooker with Phase Change Material Energy Storage
(2014-02-19)The use of solar energy for cooking offers an alternative source of energy to the high cost of petroleum products and the diminishing wood fuel products for cooking and heating applications. An effective solar cooker is ... -
Assessment of water resources utilization and management in chahi sub-catchment, Kisoro district, Uganda
(2013-07-23)There is a growing global concern over the future of the world‟s water resources due to the preceding vulnerability. Some of the factors contributing to the increase in water resources vulnerability include population ... -
Socio-economic factors influencing household wetland resources conservation and use in Ngaciuma sub-catchment, upper Tana, Kenya.
(2013-03-26)Wetland ecosystems provide a wide range of goods and services that are important in supporting the livelihood of many rural communities. Despite their importance, overexploitation and in the absence of conservation measures, ...
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Design and Performance Evaluation of a Biomass Gasifier: Case Study of Coffee and Rice Husks
(Kenyatta University, 2021)About 36.1% of Kenya’s population lives below the poverty line. Low income has forced most of the Kenyans to opt for the cheapest available sources of energy. Biomass fuels are the most important source of energy in Kenya ... -
Development and Performance Evaluation of Solar green house Dryer with Desiccant Energy Storage system for Tomatoes
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Tomato is one of the most important horticultural crops widely grown in the tropical East Africa countries. It is mostly used as vegetable recipe for food preparation at most homes or consumed raw as a salad. However, ... -
Design and Optimization of a Solar Photovoltaic Mini-Grid: Case Study of Rwumba Village of Nyamasheke District, Rwanda
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Universal access to clean energy is very paramount and brings along with it a lot of socio-economic benefits to the citizens in terms of poverty reduction, cost effectiveness and safeguarding the environment. However, most ... -
Design and Fabrication of a Greenhouse Monitoring and Control System Based on Global System for Mobile Communication and Bluetooth
(Kenyatta University, 2020)Greenhouse technology should be embraced as a way of minimizing food insecurity in Kenya. The insecurity is brought about by climate uncertainties. Greenhouses have attempted to solve this problem by enclosing crops in ... -
Optimization of Co-Fermentation Ratio of Water Hyacinth (Eichornia Crassipes) and Cow Dung Feedstock for Production of Biogas
(Kenyatta University, 2017)Water hyacinth (WH) Eichornia crassipes, is a water weed that thrives in polluted water bodies. It has wreaked havoc in Kenyan water bodies due to its negative environmental, social and economic impacts. Despite its great ... -
Application of mobile phone in crime prevention within Central division, Nairobi city County
(Kenyatta University, 2017-08)ABSTRACT The study sought to establish application of mobile phones applications by police officers in crime prevention in Central Police Division, Nairobi City County. Application of mobile phone in the police service ... -
Development of Biomass Wastes Briquette Stove for Domestic Use
(Kenyatta University, 2015-11)Biomass energy in the form of woodfuel and charcoal contributes close to 68% of the total energy demand in Kenya. The continued depletion of biomass resources has led to the use of agricultural residue to supplement energy ... -
Design, development and testing of a liquefied petroleum gas powered tomato dryer with water energy stotage
(Kenyatta University, 2015) -
Potential of using maize stalks for fuel ethanol production.
(2012-02)In Kenya, a country that has not been successful in getting its own fossil fuel deposits, the main material used for ethanol production has been molasses but its supply compared to demand is becoming limited. There is ... -
Utilization of energy saving Cookstove Technology: The case of improved institutional cookstoves in Kisii and Nyamira Districts of Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 1999)The main objective of this study was to determine the factors that influence the adoption and utilization of improved institutional cookstoves, which have a higher thermal efficiency, are safer to use, and are more ... -
Enhancing efficiency of biomass carbonization for high Quality and quantity charcoal production by using Metallic clay insulated kiln
(Kenyatta University, 2014)The main objective of this study was to construct a metallic clay insulated kiln to enhance charcoal yield in quality and quantity. This research project aims at improving the charcoal quality in terms of calorific value ... -
Characterization Of Snse-Cdo:Sn P-N Junction For Solar Cell Applications
(2014-08-26)Energy crisis occasioned by a decline in the availability of fossil fuels and increasing carbon dioxide emissions that are causing global warming has enhanced interest in the development of clean and renewable sources of ... -
Performance of a Double Reflector Solar Box Cooker with Phase Change Material Energy Storage
(2014-02-19)The use of solar energy for cooking offers an alternative source of energy to the high cost of petroleum products and the diminishing wood fuel products for cooking and heating applications. An effective solar cooker is ... -
Assessment of water resources utilization and management in chahi sub-catchment, Kisoro district, Uganda
(2013-07-23)There is a growing global concern over the future of the world‟s water resources due to the preceding vulnerability. Some of the factors contributing to the increase in water resources vulnerability include population ... -
Socio-economic factors influencing household wetland resources conservation and use in Ngaciuma sub-catchment, upper Tana, Kenya.
(2013-03-26)Wetland ecosystems provide a wide range of goods and services that are important in supporting the livelihood of many rural communities. Despite their importance, overexploitation and in the absence of conservation measures, ... -
Utilization and conservation of papyrus plants for sustainable livelihoods in Kusa swamp, Lake Victoria, Kenya
(2013-03-25)Kusa swamp has been adversely affected by degradation due to increase in human and livestock population coupled with poor farming methods, overgrazing and harvesting of papyrus which endangers the livelihood of the community. ... -
Calcium Chloride Supported on Purified Spent Bleaching Earth as Potential Adsorptive Material for Air Dehumidification Application
(2013-03-22)Thecosmic limitation of high humid environment in tropic regions spurs a lot of interest to the developmentof low cost desiccants. Calcium chloride has been indicated as the oldest adsorbent desiccant among chemicals and ... -
Determinants of Soil Water Conservation and Nutrient Flow Management in Bufundi Sub-Catchment.Kabale District,Uganda
(2013-03-20)Soilerosion and declining soil productivity still continue to manifest in most of the agricultural systemsfound in Sub-Sahara Africa and this has threatened the agricultural productivity, biodiversity,water quality and ... -
Performance of a modified vehicle drive system in generating hydropower
(2012-04-03)Micro hydropower generated electricity can function as an effective tool for rural development. One of the barriers to smooth implementation of community/village micro hydropower schemes in the country is lack of appropriate ... -
Performance of a photovoltaic module with an integrated compound parabolic concentrator and a cooling system
(2012-01-19)In recent years, Photovoltaic (PV) power generation has been receiving considerable attention as one of the promising energy alternatives for rural areas in developing countries. However, their widespread adoption has been ...
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