PAUWES Master Thesis Series: Recent submissions
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Improving the Efficiency and Reproducibility of Organic-inorganic Halide Perovskite Solar Cell
(PAUWES, 2018-09)Organic-inorganic halide perovskites have garnered a lot of attention in the field of photovoltaic materials research. This novel PV material possesses a combination of remarkable optoelectronic properties, such as steep ... -
Modelling Renewable Energy Integration “A System Dynamics Approach: Case of Tanzania
(PAUWES, 2018-09)lack of access to affordable modern energy that is evident in most Sub-Saharan countries amidst other challenges which include climate change, high population growth rates, urbanisation, depleting fossil fuels, to mention ... -
Groundwater Vulnerability Mapping in the Karstic System of Ghar Boumaza, Using the C.O.P. Method
(2018)After an extensive literature review on the methods of vulnerability mapping, analysis of the European project COST action 620, a geological and hydrological study of Merchich watershed, we saw the possibility of the ... -
Performance Evaluation and Optimization of an Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant (Case Study: Bahir Dar Textile Factory, Ethiopia)
(2018)Bahir Dar Textile Factory is one of the most important factories located at the edge of Blue Nile river. The factory generates a huge amount of wastewater after the manufacturing processes. The factory has an activated ... -
Impact of Climate Change on Groundwater Resources of the Atankwidi Basin in Ghana, West Africa
(2018)The Atankwidi basin is a sub-basin of the Volta River basin, which is located in West Africa. It is a transboundary basin shared by Ghana and Burkina Faso and has a drainage area of about 286 km2. The basin dwellers depend ... -
Design and Analysis of an Off-grid Hybrid Renewable Energy System to Supply Electricity in Small Industries: A Case of Tanzania
(PAUWES, 2018-09)"The off-grid hybrid power systems were attracting to supply electricity to small companies and interprices in different aspects like reliability, sustainability and environmental protections. Hybrid power system with ... -
Optical Characterisation and Modelling of Films and Organic Solar Cells
(PAUWES, 2018-09)This thesis describes the optical characterisation and modelling of films and organic solar cells. Different organic solar cell layer films were deposited on glass substrates and their optical constants were determined. ... -
Assessment of Climate Change and Its Impact on Water Resources: Case of Tafna Basin–North West of Algeria
(2018)Water resources could become scarcer in future decades worldwide. This will significantly affect semi-arid to arid climatic regions. The rapid evolution population, industrial development, and the expansion of agriculture ... -
Design of Home Electricity Supply System Using Solar PV and Its Integration to the National Grid: A Case Study of Masaka Village
(PAUWES, 2018-09)In spite of the way that non-renewable energy sources are found in relatively small number of places, they are consumed worldwide. On the other hand, the sustainable power source is accessible everywhere throughout the ... -
Optimization of the Compression Ratio of a Diesel Engine Running on Croton Bio-diesel
(PAUWES, 2018-09)Over the past few decades, there has been growing concerns over the sustainability of petroleum derived fuels. Approximately 86.4 percent of the world depends on fossil fuel as their primary energy source. Numerous researches ... -
Biogas Production from Co-digestion of Cattle Manure and Food Waste
(PAUWES, 2018-09)There is a growing global demand of bioenergy production from animal manures and municipal solid wastes. In this study, the potential of cattle manure, food waste and their co-digestion for biogas production was investigated. ... -
Modeling of Storm Water Runoff for Improving Floods Resilience, Water Supply, Soil and Ecological Conservation. The Case of Msimbazi Catchment in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
(2018)"In rapidly urbanizing catchments, increase in stormwater runoff quantity may lead to numerous of serious problems such as flash floods, soil erosion and alteration of an ecosystem. Changes in land use usually affect ... -
Climate Change And Natural Disasters In Africa; Case Study Of Rwanda
(2016)Different theories emphasize the role climate change plays in the actual abnormal occurrence of climate related natural disasters. This is a stressful issue for researchers, Scientifics and politicians due to inevitable ... -
Simulation of Land Use Changes and Impacts on the Water Balance of an Unconfined Aquifer, Case Study: Saiss Aquifer, Morocco
(2017)Ground water is widely a used fresh water source upon which plants, animal and human life relies. However, over years this golden source has become under diverse threat of depletion and degradation more so in circumstances ... -
Evaluation of Experience from Using Sure® Standard in Infrastructure Projects: A Case Study of the Northern Collector Tunnel (Nct) Phase I Water Project
(2017)The concept of sustainable development has evolved since the Brundtland Report of 1987 but the principles of ensuring environmental, social and economic balance in the face of development remain the same to this day. ... -
Sustainability of Integrated Solar Combined Cycle Systems on the Energy Transition in Algeria
(2016)Economic development and high population growth are the causes of the increasing energy demand in Algeria. Algeria relies mainly on the fossil fuels to supply the increasing energy demand. Although this long adopted pattern ... -
Evaluating Integrated Water Resource Management Practices And Experiences In Ethiopia (Tigray) In Line With Iwrm Pillars And Dublin Principles For Sustainable Water Resource Management: In Case Of Genfel River
(2017)Fresh water resource is becoming a scarce resource in the world. This is due to human and natural induced factors and the impact of climate changes. To manage water resources, nowadays, integrated water resources management ... -
Sizing of A Hybrid Solar PV-Wind-Fuel Cell Power System for Isolated Location
(2016)At 23%, Rwanda electrification rate is still very low. Most of remote and rural areas are not connected to the grid network due to the insufficient power production and high capital cost for grid network extension. A large ... -
Soil Loss In A Catchment And Change Of Storage Volume In A Hydropower Reservoir Case Study: Lom Pangar Hydroelectric Dam, East Region Cameroon
(2017)For many purposes such as water supply, irrigation flood control and hydropower production, many reservoirs are built throughout the planet. However, because of the processes of erosion and sedimentation, these infrastructures ... -
Geothermal Electricity Compared To Electricity From Other Sources In Kenya
(2016)Kenya's energy mix is predominantly renewables; more than 80 percent of electricity is generated from locally available renewable sources. To lessen the pressure put by economic growth on the electricity supply and to meet ...