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Smart grid energy management system for Industrial applications
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Over the years, energy needs have become complicated due to rapid industrialization, population growth and enforcement of stringent measures to reduce the carbon footprint globally. Industries being amongst the largest ...
Land Fragmentation and Its Effects on Sustainable Food and Livelihood Security in Kenya: the Case of Banana Farming System of Kisii County.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
“The study investigated the phenomenon of land fragmentation and the effects on food and livelihood security in Kenya. The study was set in Bonyanchaire Sub-Location of Kisii County, which has banana farming as a significant ...
Integrated Load and Renewable Energy Forecasting in Micro-grid Power Supply
(Uon, 2021)
Integrated Load and Renewable Energy Forecasting for Microgrid Power Supply
For power planning and operation activities, accurate forecasting of demand is very important in sustaining the load demand in the electrical ...
Simulation Model for Prediction of the Service Life of Water Conveyancing Reinforced Concrete Structures
(University of Nairobi, 2021)
With increased competing demands of sustainable structures to support the United Nations
sustainable development goals, new technologies are evolving for efficient design,
manufacture and construction of civil and ...
Underwater Solar Photovoltaic (Pv) Systems Performance Analysis and Modelling
(Uon, 2021)
Photovoltaic (PV) Solar systems have become attractive for powering autonomous systems and various devices. So far, the installation and usage of solar PV systems has been limited to either land or space. Lately, underwater ...
An Investigation of the Effectiveness of the National Construction Authority (Nca) in Curbing Malpractices in the Kenyan Construction Industry
(University of Nairobi, 2021)
The research done was aimed at investigating the effectiveness of the NCA in curbing construction malpractices in the Kenyan Construction Industry. The main study objective was to establish whether the NCA has reduced ...
Truck Parking Requirements: the Case of Athi River Weighbridge Located Along Mombasa Nairobi Highway
(University of Nairobi, 2021)
Truck parking facilities are an important element in Kenya’s transportation system, the shortage of which can lead to high economic costs and national safety concerns.
This study seeks to determine operational, design and ...
Challenges in the Use and Conservation of Urban Green Spaces: a Case of Kisii Municipality, Kisii County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)
Although, urban areas cover not more than 5 per cent of the earth’s land space, substantial amount of the natural world’s resources can be found in them. Green spaces are useful natural assets that support livable urban ...
“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 ...