• Development of liquid propellant tanks for a suborbital launch vehicle. 

  Mchunu, Vulinhlanhla Salvation. (2022)

  Having developed several hybrid sounding rockets, the Aerospace Systems Research Group (ASReG) at the University of KwaZulu-Natal is currently investigating the development of an indigenous launch vehicle for micro satellites. ...

• Analysis of potential small satellite launch operations at the Denel Overberg test range. 

  Arunakirinathar, Aravind. (2022)

  One of the primary objectives of the South African First Integrated Rocket Engine (SAFFIRE) programme of UKZN’s Aerospace System Research Group (ASReG) is to develop the capacity for orbital injection missions to Low Earth ...

• An investigation into the utilization of swarm intellingence for the control of the doubly fed induction generator under the influence of symmetrical and assymmetrical voltage dips. 

  Reddy, Kumeshan. (2022)

  The rapid depletion of fossil, fuels, increase in population, and birth of various industries has put a severe strain on conventional electrical power generation systems. It is because of this, that Wind Energy Conversion ...

• Solution of combined heat and power economic dispatch problem using genetic algorithm. 

  Ohaegbuchi, Dedacus Nnadozie. (2022)

  The combination of heat and power constitutes a system that provides electricity and thermal energy concurrently. Its high efficiency and significant emission reduction makes it an outstanding prospect in the future of ...

• Sub transmission insulator and conductor ageing in coastal environments. 

  Ramsoomar, Ashwin. (2022)

  Globally, power grids are gradually unbundling to encourage multiple sources of small to medium scale renewable generation, aiding in relieving demanding power constraints [1]. The additional generation product requires ...

• Renewables and energy storage to optimise the amount of electrical energy consumed in a building. 

  Naidoo, Ulika Devina. (2022)

  The rising cost of electricity and fuel, along with the looming threat of load shedding has frustrated not only the business owner but the homeowner as well. The need to reduce costs, and the growing pressure for companies ...

• Design and analysis of miniaturized substrate integrated waveguide reconfigurable filters for mm-wave applications. 

  Mutepfe, Cleophas Douglas Kudzai. (2023)

  Microwave filters are an integral part of communication systems. With the advent of new technologies, microwave devices, such as filters, need to have superior performance in terms of power handling, selectivity, size, ...

• Deep learning-based space-time coding wireless MIMO receiver optimization. 

  Mthethwa, Bhekisizwe Mzimkhulu. (2022)

  With the high demand for high data throughput and reliable wireless links to cater for real-time or low latency mobile application services, the wireless research community has developed wireless multiple-input multiple-output ...

• Design and performance analysis of class-B power amplifier with double-gate MOSFET. 

  Mbonane, Sandile Handsum. (2023)

  This work presents the design of a class-B power amplifier with the use of Double-Gate (DG) Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistor (MOSFET). It analyzes the indices of system performance indices for class-B power ...

• The impact of visibility range and atmospheric turbulence on free space optical link performance in South Africa. 

  Layioye, Okikiade Adewale. (2022)

  In the recent years, the development of 5G and Massive Internet of Things (MIoT) technologies are fast increasing regularly. The high demand for a back-up and complimentary link to the existing conventional transmission ...

• Optimizing the protection of an auto-recloser in a DG integrated distribution network. 

  Gumede, Siyabonga Brian. (2022)

  The integration of distributed generation into distribution networks is growing as most of the distributed generators have a sustainable power supply and can be used to improve the voltage profile. However, the type of a ...

• Optimising pulp and paper mill sludge through alternate end of life pathways: enabling the transition towards circularity within the pulp and paper industry. 

  Omarjee, Yusuf Faizel. (2022)

  Globally the pulp and paper industry (PPI) is regarded as one of the most polluting industries in terms of land, air and water pollution, requiring large quantities of process waters. PPI’s process fibres of different ...

• Novel improvements of empirical wireless channel models and proposals of machine-learning-based path loss prediction models for future communication networks. 

  Elmezughi, Mohamed Khalifa Mohamed. (2022)

  Path loss is the primary factor that determines the overall coverage of networks. Therefore, designing reliable wireless communication systems requires accurate path loss prediction models. Future wireless mobile systems ...

• Investigation of traction motor control systems for electric vehicle applications. 

  De Klerk, Matthew Liam. (2022)

  Electric vehicles are a promising solution to the current pollution and greenhouse gas issues faced by the transport sector. As such, the traction motor control system of an electric vehicle is worthy of investigation. ...

• Stabilisation of base course materials with nanoemulsions. 

  Okem, Eche Samuel. (2022)

  The province of KwaZulu-Natal, like many geographical locations in South Africa and around the globe, lacks quality materials suitable for pavement construction. Pavement engineers are aware of the dangers of utilising ...

• Design and analysis of metamaterial based microstrip patch antennas for wireless applications. 

  Ajewole, Bukola Doyinsola. (2023)

  Due to the tremendous growth of wireless communication applications, there is an enormous demand for more compact antennas with high speed, wider coverage, high gain, and multi-band properties. The microstrip patch antennas ...

• Combining local descriptors and classification methods for human emotion recognition. 

  Badi Mame, Antoine. (2023)

  Human Emotion Recognition occupies a very important place in artificial intelligence and has several applications, such as emotionally intelligent robots, driver fatigue monitoring, mood prediction, and many others. Facial ...

• The feasibility of a network materials utilization plan, with an emphasis on upcycling of material. 

  Naicker, Salome. (2022)

  In most countries, the road network is under the jurisdiction of an agency that is state-owned. Road agencies have the responsibility for the management, maintenance and development of the network through careful management ...

• The impacts of degraded vegetation on water flows: a case study in the Mzimvubu catchment. 

  Sutcliffe, Roanne Ruth. (2019)

  The Mzimvubu River is the largest undeveloped river course in South Africa, with the Mzimvubu catchment set to undergo high levels of both social and economic development. A study was undertaken for the catchment with ...

• Application of multi-criteria decision analysis integrated with GIS and air pollution model inputs for schools site selection. 

  Abera, Yared Getachew. (2019)

  Schools site selection is an essential process which needs knowledge of different fields. The process involves scientific justification, judgment and a finding of suitable land, which consider financial, social, ecological ...

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