PAUWES Master Thesis Series: Recent submissions
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Technical Feasibility Study of Biogas Production from Biodegradable Municipal Solid Waste in Abidjan: Case Study of Households in Yopougon
(PAUWES, 2018-09)Despite all the efforts made in the management of household waste in Abidjan, uncontrolled deposits are increasing in the streets of the city. The most vulnerable areas are those with a low-income population. It is in ... -
Analysis of the Effects of Land Use / Land Cover on River Flow Regime. A Case Study of Mkurumudzi River Sub - Catchment
(2018)The population in Mkurumudzi catchment rely on river water for their livelihood. There are limited studies that focused on the effects of land use / land cover on river flows for sustainable water management. Land Use and ... -
Study of Impact of Climate Change on Surface Water Through Hydrological Modeling: Case of Dano Catchment in Burkina-Faso
(2018)Climate change is one of the most complex and sensitive issues at the beginning of the twenty-first century. In Burkina Faso, a Sahel country, the problem of water resources is closely linked to rainfall, which is both low ... -
Assessment of Technical Potential of Agricultural Waste to Bio-Energy in Botswana
(PAUWES, 2018-09)"The global impact of energy demand and the unstable fuel prices to power national economies have not only affected the industrious countries but all countries and the most hard hit are poor and developing nations. The ... -
Development of a Sugarcane Crop Water Use Based Water Budgeting Calibration Tool for Catchment Water Management. Case Study: Zimbabwe’s South-Eastern Lowveld
(2018)Zimbabwe’s Lowveld sugarcane farmers depends on at least 70 % irrigation for their crop production. Small scale sugarcane farmers (Out-growers) in the area are lacking technical capacities and finances to hire consultants ... -
Design of Solar PV-Biogas Hybrid Power System for Rural Electrification in Ghana
(PAUWES, 2018-09)Globally, reliable access to electricity improves the well-being of people, provides quality education, and ensures good health. In this study, a solar PV-biogas hybrid power system for electrification is designed for ... -
Constructed Wetlands for Treatment of Leachates from a Municipal Landfill in Zimbabwe
(2018)Wastewater management presents a great challenge, particularly in Africa where conventional treatment technologies are quite expensive and cannot be properly operated and maintained. Constructed wetlands have been observed ... -
Feasibility Study of Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems Mini-Grids for Rural Communities in Mali: Case Study Sokolo
(PAUWES, 2018-09)Despite the efforts made so far in developing countries, access to energy and electricity remain a challenge especially in Mali, particularly in remote rural areas. Mali is endowed with good renewable energy potential, ... -
Analysis of Abattoir Waste for Biogas Production in Kumasi Ghana
(PAUWES, 2018-09)Animal rumen content and blood waste have been found to increase the economic feasibility of biogas plants. However, there are problems that may occur in a full-scale biogas plant using abattoir waste which can have ... -
Hydrological Modeling and Climate Change Impacts on River Kuja Basin Using HEC-HMS and HEC-GeoHMS Models
(2018)Climate change is real and the effects directly influence the general hydrology of a region. The assessment of these effects still remains an uncertainty owing to the fact that modeling of hydrological reactions is a factor ... -
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 ...