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Modelling Suitable Sites for Solar Harvesting in Rural Areas of Kenya: a Case Study of Kibwezi East and West Sub Counties
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Project implementors in the photovoltaic (PV) solar farm space have long relied on very little analysis as regards site selection. This in part has been attributed to the fact that small scale solar farm projects requiring ...
Development of a Super Resolution Imaging Technique Based on Ultrasonic Guided Waves for Non-destructive Testing
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Guided ultrasonic waves testing is a well-established inspection technique for structures such as plates, pipes, and rail tracks. The method is very useful for inspecting buried or otherwise inaccessible sections of a ...
Investigation of Constrained Vsc-hvdc Tie Lines for Transient Stability Improvement of Interconnected Power Systems
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Voltage Source Converter (VSC) – High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) tie lines have become
popular for the interconnection of power systems owing to their ability to independently control
active and reactive powers. This ...
Development of Building Regulations in Kenya: Assessing Their Implications for Urban Resilience
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
This research arises from a concern for the impact of urbanization on the quality of life in the cities.
In a rapidly urbanizing environment, the tools and instruments of governance are stretched and
tested and their ...
Multi-objective Integrated Power System Expansion Planning With Renewable Energy Constraints Using Adaptive Hybrid Meta-heuristic Approach
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Multi-objective Integrated Power System Expansion Planning with Renewable Energy Constraints using
Adaptive Hybrid Meta-Heuristic Approach
Federal and state government agencies as well as utilities have been using ...
Optimization of the Electrolyte and Electrode Solid-solid Interface in a Solid-state Lithium Ion Battery: Application of Electrospray Technique.
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Over time, the demand for thin film lithium ion batteries has grown due to technological developments that have led to the miniaturization of electronic devices which require smaller power sources. However, lithium ion ...
Modelling Sustainability Transition in the Kenyan Construction Industry
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Ensuring human life sustenance, now and in future, is at the core of the sustainability agenda globally. Current sustainability concerns relate to uncontrolled population growth, pollution, natural resources depletion, ...
Reduction of Peak-to-average Power Ratio in Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing Radio Systems
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) has continued to be the most preferred
signal-multiplexing scheme for the current and future standards for high-speed transmission of data
over the wireless channel. This ...
A Framework for Enhancing the Performance of Health and Safety Committees on Small and Medium Size Construction Sites in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 2007 (OSHA 2007) was enacted to provide for the
safety, health, and welfare of all persons present at workplaces. The Act makes provisions for
the occupier to establish health ...
The Impact of Retail Design on Customer Purchase Decisions: a Case of Two Rivers Mall, Nairobi County - Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
The retail industry in Kenya is facing stiff challenges with many renowned outlets closing or exiting the market. Studies have shown that the growth of online retailing has detrimental effects on the performance of offline ...