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Evaluating Anaerobic Digestion Technology in Reducing the Quantity of Solid Waste: a Case Study of Kigali Dumpsite
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Rwanda is a developing country where the waste generated from households continues to increase
due to extensive urbanization and development. Biodegradable organic matter constitutes a great
portion of the municipal solid ...
Assessment and Mapping of Black Carbon and PM2.5 Variability: A Case Study in Nairobi city
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Airborne particulate matter is of great concern in the global environment due to associated
negative effects on human health and environment, and its contribution to climate change.
Reported here is carried out evaluation ...
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 ...
Environmental Impacts of Solar Pv Integration Into Existing Diesel Mini-grid.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Environmental Impacts of Solar PV Integration into Existing Diesel Mini-grid
Renewable Energy (RE) is traditionally considered to be clean and free. However, in these last decades, RE related issues are becoming more and ...
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 ...
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 ...