Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment & Design (FEng / FBD): Recent submissions
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Estimation of a Safe Reservoir Yield Using Weap: a Case Study of Thwake Multipurpose Reservoir
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Reservoir operation in this case multi-purpose reservoir involves several competing uses like irrigation, hydropower, flood control and water supply. This study aimed at using a simulation model, WEAP model to estimate the ... -
An Assessment of the Effects of Artisanal Mining in Tabaka, Kisii County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Soapstone is a soft soapy rock that comes in a variety of colors due to leaching of different minerals across them. It is used in making sculpture, cooking pots and in structural architectural applications. Nevertheless, ... -
Building information modeling for sustainable construction
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The study aims at evaluating and investigating the potential of BIM and its capacity in support for sustainable design and construction. This was achieved by: (a) Investigating the current trends in BIM usage within AEC ... -
Using Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems to Determine Suitable Borehole Sites in Kitui County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021-06)Water is considered a powerful natural resource in the world: a source of life, the backbone of growth and prosperity. The increasing demands for water against the limited natural sources and its increasing scarcity have ... -
Analysis of the Network Performance and Development of Electricity Transmission
(University of Nairobi, 2021)A coordinated resource requirement planning is vital to ensure growing demand for electric power is adequately and effectively met in an affordable manner. Transmission networks determine how efficiently the generated ... -
Remote Sensing and Gis Application in Selection of Optimal Locations for Photovoltaic Solar Power Plants. A Case of Isiolo County
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Impact of Energy Efficient Lighting on Overall Energy Use Intensity in Commercial Buildings: a Case Study of Co-op House
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Energy efficiency is key for organizations that are keen on managing their energy costs. Lighting is one of the low hanging fruits, commonly recommended in energy audit reports, that buildings can implement to achieve ... -
Centralized Opportunistic Scheduling Technique Based on Leach for Tv White Space Spectrum
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This research thesis aims at improving the efficient use of the unlicensed spectrum freed by Analogue to Digital TV transmission transition referred to as Television White Space (TVWS). TVWS networks have a wide scope of ... -
Evaluation of Energy Conservation Opportunities in Manufacturing Industry: a Case Study of Schneider Electric Manufacturing Plant in Nairobi.
(University of Nairobi, 2021-07)One of the main pillars of the modern industry is the uninterrupted supply of energy at an affordable cost. In Kenya, the installed generation capacity is made up of 29.4% hydro, 29.8% geothermal, 26.1% thermal, 11.9% wind, ... -
A Robust Video Watermarking Approach Based on Singular Value Decomposition and Wavelet Transform
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The rapid evolution of technologies and the pervasive use of multimedia content has been occasioned by the.................. -
Application of Gis in Road Classification Case Study: Kiambu County
(University of Nairobi, 2021-07)Effective infrastructure is a key precondition for sustainable national economic and social growth. Roads play a significant role in economic development. Understanding the global road classification characteristics could ... -
An Assessment of the Effectiveness of Mangrove Restoration Projects Along the Kenyan Coast
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Kenya has made several initiatives to support restoration of lost and degraded mangrove forest areas along the coast. The initiatives have involved both mangrove reforestation and natural regeneration. This study investigated ... -
The Determinants of Office Rents in Nairobi Central Business District
(University of Nairobi, 2021-06)Investment in commercial real estate offers immense opportunities for investors in both the public and private sectors. The commercial real estate which includes office properties generally has higher returns compared to ... -
Design and testing of a demand response q-learning algorithm for a smart home energy management system
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Growth in energy demand stimulates a need to meet this demand which may be achieved either through wired solutions involving infrastructural investment in generation, transmission and distribution systems or non-wired ... -
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 ... -
Voltage stability improvement by construction of parallel transmission lines - Case study – Western Kenya Region.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)An integrated power system in any given economy is anticipated to provide steady and reliable power sufficient for peak loads. Several challenges have been witnessed in diverse power grids, despite research having been ... -
Economic- environmental impacts of solar photovoltaics using life cycle assessment: Using a multi-tier framework
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Since the start of the new millennium, renewable energy technology has been considered harmless, clean and free in nature, on the other hand, non-renewable energy sources are considered as hostile technology. Accessibility ... -
An Analysis of the Decision·making Criteria for Investing in Commercial Real Estate in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2005)Real estate ownership has been conceded since time immemorial as a basic necessity for man. Its ownership gives a person some degree of security in a psychological as well as in a financial sense. The fact that real ... -
Improving the Voltage Stability of a Distribution System With Renewable Distributed Generation Using a Three Method Hybrid.
(university of Nairobi, 2020)Owing to the increased advocacy on clean energy sources worldwide, the integration of Renewable Distributed Generators (RDGs) in to the grid has been increasingly adopted in meeting increased electrical load demand. RDGs ... -
Investigating Power Grid Frequency Stability With Wind Energy Using Particle Swarm Optimisation Algorithm.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Title: Investigating Power Grid Frequency Stability with Wind Energy using Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm. Reg. No: F56/83018/2015. Renewable energy sources (RES) have become a key area of concern and interest ...