Steam system network synthesis using process integration

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Adding multi-objective optimisation capability to an electricity utility energy flow simulator by Brits, Ryno Ockert

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Integrating a web-based GIS in the optimization of the customer connection process for utility company: A case of Kenya Power; Lighting Company, Ltd. by Munywoki, Margaret Ngeli

“…With privatization and deregulations, utility companies are now faced with a new challenge to strive for the market share in the most efficient and cost-effective ways. …”
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Describing the most common presenting complaints, their priority and corresponding diagnoses at Khayelitsha Emergency Centre by Naidoo, Antoinette Vanessa

“…The most common diagnosis made in the EC was pneumonia (7.0%) - most frequently presenting as shortness of breath (8.7%) and cough (5.6%). …”
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Utilization of Plastic Waste in the Concrete Industry by Sakr, Nancy Abdelmoneim

“…Thus, assessing the performance of recycled PET and HDPE in concrete pavement, aiming to diminish non-renewable energy consumption by 15-20%, curtail the carbon footprint by 15-30% and decrease plastic waste in landfills by 20-30% compared to conventional concrete. Also, the optimal recycled plastic within concrete to fall between 10% and 15%, as this range facilitates the attainment of the most desirable material properties.…”
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Modeling and optimization of remanufacturing operations of spent products for sustainability by Heikal, Eman

“…The results show that the remanufacturing of semi-trailers from the collected trailers is the most profitable solution for the good-condition trailers, while applying the cannibalization operation on the bad conditions trailers is the most profitable solution for the case. …”
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Studies on the formulation and utilization of cassava flour by Pawar, Genevieve Dahlia

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Decision support tool for the selection of the most suitable indoor localization technology using the analytic hierarchy process by Sirin, Havvanur

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Optimality assessment with optimality recovery for multi-modal process operations by Meyer, Tanya

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Utilization of mechanical engineering manpower in South Africa by Franks, Oswald Schweitzer Wesley

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Engineering of Pichia stipitis for enhanced xylan utilization by Den Haan, Riaan

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Utilization of community work to empower poor families by Poswa, Thabisa

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Understanding Structural, Governance and Regulatory Incentives for Improved Utility Performance: A Comparative Analysis of Electricity Utilities in Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda by Twesigye, Peter Rwakifaari

“…Electricity utilities in most African countries have failed to deliver adequate, reliable and competitively priced electricity to support economic growth and improve the welfare of their populations. …”
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Parametric freeform-based construction site layout optimization by Abotaleb, Ibrahim

“…A construction site layout optimization model was developed that can suit both static and dynamic site layouts. …”
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Time-cost-quality trade-off analysis for construction projects by ElBassuony, Mahmoud

“…For the aforementioned purpose, three various Microsoft Excel based TCQT models have been developed as follows: • First, a simplified model is developed with the objective of optimizing the total duration, cost, and quality of simple construction projects utilizing the GA-based Excel add in Evolver. • Second, a stochastic model is developed with the objective of optimizing the total duration, cost, and quality of construction projects applying the PERT approach in order to consider uncertainty associated with the performance of execution options and the whole project. • Third, an advanced multi objective optimization model is developed utilizing a self-developed optimization tool having the following capabilities: 1. …”
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Evaluation of the floral rewards of Aloe greatheadii var davyana (Asphodelaceae), the most important indigenous South African bee plant

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Optimal liquidation strategies by Ennis, Michael

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Design of an optimal photobioreactor by Hagendijk, Adrianus Jan

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