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Optimisation for production of fish protein hydrolysate from Nile Perch (Lates niloticus) by-products
(2014)The global rising concern for food and environmental security has forced established industries such as fish processingto explore new areas of improvement. In Kenya thus far, no studies have been carried out to explore ... -
Optimisation of chemicals used in coagulation flocculation process
(1993)An investigation into the optimisation of chemicals used in coagulation-flocculation process in the Sabaki Water Works has been carried out. The theoretical part of the study was devoted to a survey of basic coagulation ... -
Optimisation Of Specific Draft Requirement And Hitch Length For An Animal-Drawn Sub- Soiler: A Case Study Of Sandy Clay Loam Soils
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Land degradation is occurring very rapidly in agricultural lands in Kenya. In ASAL regions, soil compaction and poor tillage practiced has resulted in increased cost of tillage, lack of timeliness and decreased agricultural ... -
Optimising The Dose Of Embelin, A Potential Male Antifertility Agent, Using Different Routes Of Administration
(University of NairobiFaculty of Science, 1996)Reproduction is a physiological process which involves the act of mating between two members of one species and of opposite sex with consequent production of offspring. At human level this physiological process is ... -
Optimization analysis of organic carbon concentration and sedimentation rate in the Anza Graben, Kenya.
(Department of Geology, University of Nairobi, 1995)The Anza Graben is a major NW-SE structurally oriented sedimentary basin that lies in the northern part of Kenya roughly between the latitudes 0° 30'N and 4°N, longitudes 36° 30'E and 41°E. Three basins: North, Central ... -
Optimization and performance evaluation of ip lookup algorithms
(University of NairobiSchool of Computing and Informatics, 2012)The number of people accessing the internet grows exponential and soon half of the world’s population will have access to internet. New services and applications are also added daily on the popular IP networks and this ... -
Optimization methods in logic programming applied to expert systems for capital budgeting
(1992)This thesis evaluates the benefit of meshing mathematical programming and expert systems for solving capital budgeting problems, using constraint logic programming methods. A review of modelling capabilities of mathematical ... -
Optimization of acid activation and bleaching performance of local bentonite clay
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Bentonite clays from Athi River and Thika were activated using sulphuric acid at various concentrations under reflux, and investigated for their ability to bleach vegetable oil. Bleaching properties of acid-activated ... -
Optimization of analytical procedures and determination of levels of mercury, cadmium and lead in fish, water, sediments} soil and plants from Naivasha area, Kenya
(School of Biological Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1992)The analysis of heavy metals in digested samples depends on parameters such as pH, temperature, time and digestion procedures. These parameters were Investigated in order to obtain optimum experimental conditions for the ... -
Optimization of Biogas production from brewery wastewater
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Optimization of carotenoids production from Paracoccus sp BOG006T
(University of NairobiDepartment of food science nutrition and technology, 2009)Carotenoids sources include plants, algae, and photosynthetic bacteria. A novel bacterium Paracoccus sp BOG 006 T which was isolated from the outflow of Lake Bogoria hot spring has also been identified to secrete ... -
Optimization of Ceramic Insulation of Cooking Stoves Using Carbonized Organic Waste
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Many households and small hotels in Kenya source their energy from biomass; mainly wood and charcoal. For the urban poor, their energy source is basically charcoal. With increasing population, rural urban migration, tough ... -
Optimization of diet (ensiled brewer's grain) in pigs ration using a one way Manova
(School of Mathematics, University of Nairobi, 2003)A Strategy for optimising ensiled brewer's grains in ration on post-weaning, growing and finishing pig's diet is considered. The problem that relates to animal diet management varies enormously depending on objective. ... -
Optimization of Drilling of Volcanics Section in an Oil/gas Well.
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The efficiency of the well drilling procedure is influenced by the drill bit, its characteristics, its hydraulics, and the downhole tools. During the well drilling at AMOSING 2, Block 10BB, the parameters selected in this ... -
Optimization of Electronic Record Management System and Performance in Public Institutions: Case Study of the Ministry of Lands and Physical Planning Registry
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The aim of the study was to examine the optimization of electronic records management systems in performance of public institutions with reference to the ministry of lands and physical planning registry.................. -
Optimization of Evaporative Cooling Chamber using Computational Fluid Dynamics for Storage of Fruits and Vegetables
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The rise in global temperature is affecting almost all fabrics of our society, including food security. Increase in average temperature leads to a corresponding decrease in relative humidity that affects quality and shelf ... -
Optimization of flocculation processes with respect to the physical parameters
(1992)Conventional water treatment usually include coagulationflocculation processes. Flocculation is influenced by several factors, both physical and chemical. The study presents: short notes on coagulation - flocculation ... -
Optimization of Handover in Mobile System by Using Dynamic Guard Channel Method
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The telecommunications industry in Somali provides communication and information services such as, delivery of voice and data over different networks, including mobile networks. GSM (Global System for Mobile Communication) ... -
Optimization of Low-cost Food Processing Techniques for the Development of Cowpea Leaves Soup Mixes
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Seasonality in the availability coupled with limited value addition practices of the cowpea leaves is great impediment to its utilization. The current study evaluated value addition approaches for the production of superior ...