The role of concentrating solar power in a South African large scale renewable energy scenario by May, Haydn Liam

“…This thesis investigates a hypothetical large scale renewable energy system for South Africa over the long term future using 2050 as a nominal year of analysis. Simulation modeling was used to assess the integration of three renewable energy technologies, which are currently being installed at utility scales in South Africa, at much higher penetrations. …”
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Enhanced bioethanol fermentation from mixed xylose and glucose using free and immobilized cultures: mathematical model and experimental observation by Ghods, Nosaibeh Nosrati

“…The obtained results showed better agreement between industrial data and kinetic model (1% differences) than a stoichiometric model (9% differences). The simulation showed that ACM integrated into Aspen Plus allowed for complex biological processes to be accurately predicted for biomass growth, ethanol production and sugar consumption. …”
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Fuzzy logic traffic signal controller enhancement based on aggressive driver behavior classification by Hegazy, Shaimaa Mohammed

“…Finally, Mamdani’s fuzzy logic controller was modified to accommodate for the integration of the aggressive behavior classifier. The integration results were encouraging and yielded significant improvements at higher traffic flow volumes when compared against the built Mamdani’s controller. …”
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Towards context aware opportunistic forwarding in social pervasive systems by Al Ayyat, Soumaia

“…Throughout our research, the simulations conducted with SAROS utilize imported datasets that include both realistic and synthesized mobility traces, social profiles, social relationships, power consumption models, as well as data that are generated by the simulator itself. …”
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Automation of ultrasonic-based product tracking & traceability in supply chains by Mkombwe, Anorld

“…The research investigates the unique attributes of ultrasonic signals for product identification, focusing on frequency modulation, signal processing techniques, and integration with existing digital frameworks. The study utilizes simulation models and field testing to examine the reliability, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness of ultrasonic-based tracking across various supply chain stages. …”
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A novel approach to identify frequency transient (un)stable sub-networks in low-inertia power systems with high renewable energy penetration by Farmer, Warren

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Load models for technical, economic and tariff analysis of medium voltage feeders by Buys, Johannes Lolo

“…Load models play an essential role in many studies, including calculating voltage drops and technical losses in distribution systems, for distributed generator (DG) integration planning, and in tariff analysis and design models. …”
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The development and control of an autonomous sailboat by Van Tonder, Johann Ruben

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Optimal energy management for a grid-tied solar PV-battery microgrid: A reinforcement learning approach by Muriithi, Grace

“…The performance of the proposed method is evaluated with differently fluctuating load profiles, i.e., slow, medium, and fast. Simulation results substantiated the efficacy of the proposed method as the algorithm was established to learn from experience to raise the battery state of charge and optimally shift loads from a one-time instance, thus supporting the utility grid in reducing aggregate peak load. …”
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Evaluating a fast pyrolysis and hydrodeoxygenation process for the production of jet fuel and jet-fuel range aromatics by McLaren, Suandrie Cornel

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Modelling the technical influence of randomly distributed solar PV uptake on electrical distribution networks by Steyn, Anrich Frederik Willem

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Simplified models for multi-criteria decision analysis under uncertainty by Durbach, Ian N

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Voltage calculation on low voltage feeders with distributed generation by Namanya, Emmanuel

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Conversion of sugar cane A-molasses and lignocellulosic biomass to value-added products: techno-economics and greenhouse gas emissions by Phasha, Motshamonyane Jacob

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Statistical analysis of grouped data

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A framework for fine-grain synthesis optimization of operational amplifiers by Essam, Taher

“…Block placement algorithms that are based on SP use heuristic optimization algorithms, e.g., simulated annealing where generation of large number of sequence pairs are required. …”
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Protection-based Distributed Generation Penetration Limits on MV feeders - Using Machine Learning by Nxumalo, Emmanuel

“…As a result, there is an increasing number of requests for the connection of distributed generators to distribution networks and the need for power utilities to quickly assess the impacts of distributed generators (DGs) to keep up with these requests. …”
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Modelling methodology for assessing the impact of new technology on complex sociotechnical systems

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A Proper Orthogonal Decomposition-based inverse material parameter optimization method with applications to cardiac mechanics by Moodley, Kamlin

“…Complex mathematical models of "living cells" are being arranged into representative tissue assemblies and utilized to produce models of integrated tissue and organ function. …”
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Comparisons of the technical, financial risk and life cycle assessments of various processing options of sugercane bagasse to biofuels in South Africa by Petersen, Abdul Muhaymin

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