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Analysis of Energy Cost Savings by Insulation of Accumulator Heater in Plastic Blow Moulding Process a Case Study of Kentainers Limited, Embakasi
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Blow moulding process of plastic tank production makes use of electricity to heat the band heaters to attain optimal temperature for melting the plastic pellets which are the raw materials used in the process. Based on an ...
Management Of The Effects Of Land Use Changes On Urban Infrastructure Capacity: A Case Study Of Ruaka Town, Kiambu County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Land-use change is a major driver to the effects of climate change and other socio-economic and environmental challenges, major challenge policymakers, planners and urban managers grapple with. Ruaka town is no exception ...
Applicability Of Public Private Partnerships In Down-Market Urban Housing In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
The government of Kenya is duty-bound to provide decent, affordable, accessible, and quality housing for all Kenyans as provided in the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and Kenya Vision 2030. Kenya is also party to international ...
Urban Renewal Potential: A Case For Kaloleni Estate, Kisumu Town
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Housing shortage is a major challenge for urban areas and cities in Kenya. Management and maintenance challenges have led to decay of most housing stock in our urban areas. While urban renewal is seen as means of both ...
Waste Minimization Strategies For Sustainable Interior Design
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
This thesis project report is based on waste minimization strategies for sustainable interior design. Conventionally, interior design was viewed as a one-dimensional practice which was basically to offer beautiful spaces ...
Analysis and Modelling of Cartographic Services Among the East African Community Member States
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Economic and political integration of East Africa has been expanding since its second founding in 2000, more so with the accession of Rwanda and Burundi (2007) and South Sudan (2016). Driven by the provisions of the common ...
Assessing the Hydrocarbon Potential of Offshore Lamu Basin using Nuclear Well Logs
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Kenya’s sedimentary basins are similar to other basins in eastern Africa where petroleum has been discovered. In general, acoustic and electrical methods are used in geophysical logging for hydrocarbon exploration in the ...
Solar Pv Systems Sizing,performance and Economic Viability for the Kenyan Domestic Market
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Electricity in Kenya is sold and distributed by a monopoly,Kenya Power Company Ltd,and the latest data shows an estimated 4.9 millions customers served by the company.
Mapping The Flooding Of Lake Nakuru National Park And Its Effects On Resident Wildlife
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Lake Nakuru National Park (LNNP) was established in 1961 and is a world-famous conservation area. Initially, it only encompassed Lake Nakuru and the adjacent mountainous vicinity, but was extended to include a large part ...
Evaluation of Effectiveness of Non Destructive Testing Techniques for Inspection of Critical Aircraft Components- A Case of the Kenyan Aviation Industry
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Aircraft structural defects account for 33.3% of the aviation accidents in Kenya. This study evaluated the effectiveness of four types of NDT methods; ultrasonic inspection, radiography, visual testing and magnetic particle ...