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The effects of vegetation roots on stability of slopes
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)The main objective of this investigation was to provide information about the contribution of plant roots to soil shear strength. Reconnaissance of the case study areas was undertaken and geology of the areas established, ... -
Efficiency of African charcoal burning stove
(1982)Fuelwood accounts for most of the domestic energy use in the Third World. In East Africa the use of charcoal especially in urban centres has continued though threatened by social factors such as deforestation. The ... -
The Efficiency Of Collection, Transport And Recycling Of Solid Waste In Githurai 45 Market
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An efficient and cleaner production system for tea processing industry in Kenya
(Department of Environmental and Biosystems Engineering of the University of Nairobi, 2012)A study was undertaken at Mudete Tea Factory, which is managed by KTDA, to identify areas of inefficient use of resources and status of workplace environment from September 2010 to March 2011.The broad objective of the ... -
Electrical Power Substation Energy Audit And The Cost- Benefit Analysis Of Automating Switching Operations During Outages At The Kenya Power Company Limited.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, School of Engineering, 2012-04)Substation automation has, its prime objective, the need to satisfy the increasingly demanding requirements of the power systems concerned. The most important requirement is to ensure that the power system, as a whole, is ... -
Electricity consumption in learning institutions: The case of Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC)
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Learning institutions consume a significant portion of the total tertiary electricity and hence could contribute to energy saving in Kenya if the right energy saving measures are put in place. For evidence-based design ... -
Electrohydrodynamic Atomization of Non-newtonian Liquids With High Solid Content: a Case Study for the Production of Powder.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Electrohydrodynamic atomization (EHDA) is now a well-known technique among the researchers as a potential technique for industries. The technique uses electric fields to produce mono-dispersed charged droplets and ensures ... -
Emergence of gated communities and their Socio-spatial impacts on urban areas: the case of Kileleshwa neighbourhood in Nairobi, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)Gated communities are relatively new phenomena that have become very popular globally and in Kenya. Gated communities have been observed not only in the USA but also in other parts of the world such as Lebanon, South ... -
Emerging urban forms in Eastleigh,city of Nairobi, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The study on emerging urban forms in Eastleigh was conceived in the context of the rapid unprecedented growth of cities especially in the developing world. Nairobi the capital of Kenya has undergone transformations. Some ... -
Emissions of Vehicular Traffic Along Uhuru Highway Corridor in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Uhuru Highway Corridor is a road segment of the northern corridor (A8) in Nairobi city. It is one of the busiest and congestion-prone highways in Nairobi covering approximately 3.7 kilometers spanning between Lusaka ... -
Employer provided housing in Kenya: Case studies of selected organizations.
(University of Nairobi, 1987) -
End Use Based Model For Residential Power Consumption Forecasting In Nairobi Region, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, 2013)This study set out to generate baseline data and information through the analysis of secondary energy consumption data available from the Kenya Power and Lighting Company Ltd (KPLC) for domestic households in Nairobi ... -
An energy assessment of the water pumping Systems at the Gigiri pumping station
(University of Nairobi, 2013)The current energy situation in the country is characterized by high demand for energy and escalating costs. As a result, peak electricity demand has risen to 1)07 megawatts (MW)against an effective supply of 1)35 MW, ... -
Energy Audit Of Lighting In East African Breweries Ltd (eabl) Brewing Department
(University of NairobiDepartment of mechanical and manufacturing engineering, 2013)Currently EABL energy policy does not define the roles of each employee in implementing it; this is a big drawback since many people do not take the energy saving initiatives with the seriousness they deserve. A lot of ... -
Energy auditing in an industrial plant
(University of Nairobi, 2016-06)Various studies in different countries have shown that significant energy efficiency improvement opportunities exist in the industrial sector, many of which are cost-effective. These energy-efficiency options include both ... -
Energy conservation opportunities at the defence forces memorial hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)A study on energy conservation measures was conducted at the Defence Forces Memorial Hospital (DFMH) to identify opportunities which would cut down on the overall energy cost. This was guided by evaluation of energy cost ... -
Energy constraints and choices: A Case study of Nyathuna 'b' sub-location, Kiambu District
(University of Nairobi,, 1988-06)This study addresses itself to rural energy constraints and choices in a high agricultural potential area which has a high population density. The predominant source of rural domestic energy in the third World as a whole ... -
Energy Efficiency Assessment of Cooling Water System Using Variable Speed Drives at Tetra Pak Converting Factory-nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This project assessed the potential of implementing electrical variable speed drives in flow control on a pumping system of a cooling system. Various studies have documented the energy savings from retrofitting variable ... -
“Energy Efficiency Gains by Led Luminaires in Common Areas’ of Shopping Malls Through Transition From Fluorescent Lamps to Leds: a Case of Mini-mall, Kisumu, Kenya.”
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The quality of light plays a significant role in determining the number of people drawn to shopping malls, which increases sales. The quality of light in shopping malls is dependent on several factors such as the type ...