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    Investigating structural cracks for infrastructure: Case study of anonymous hospital, in Zimbabwe 

    Matora, Tinashe; Shumba, Samson; Mushiri, Tawanda; Musiwa, Kudzie; Taaka, Dakarai; Mhizha, Stewart; Tumbare, Michael James (2017)
    The main objective of the research was to investigate the structural cracks for infrastructure at the anonymous Hospital in the place under study, in Zimbabwe and recommend the appropriate engineering solutions to the ...
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    A model for an economic hybrid energy solution for a medium scale gold mine in remote Zimbabwe 

    Bobo, Theory (University of Zimbabwe, 2017-07-07)
    The growth in energy demand is surpassing generation capacity especially in developing nations. Traditional energy sources such as fossil fuels are finite and are the largest contributors to global warming due to emission ...
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    Mathematical modelling and performance Analysis of Solar Chimney power generation in Zimbabwe 

    Ndovorwi, Man’arai (University of Zimbabwe, 2017-06)
    This thesis analyzed the performance of a novel invention of Solar chimney power plants (SCPP) in Zimbabwe. Solar chimney power plants are based on the fundamental principle that hot air rises. The analysis was based on ...
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    Sizing and economic analysis of a solar photovoltaic micro power system for Arundel Boarding house with or without net metering. 

    Mukucha, Kundayi, V.; Hove, Tawanda; Mushiri, Tawanda (2017)
    In this research, a hybrid solar photovoltaic micro power system that would improve the power supply reliability to desirable levels at the least possible cost was designed for Arundel Boarding House in Mount Pleasant ...
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    Design of a manually operated paper recycling machine 

    Chikuku, Tauyanashe; Mushiri, Tawanda; Mombeyarara, Panashe (2017)
    Paper is used daily with learning institutions such as universities and schools being the main consumers. Due to its single usage it ends up being disposed hence most of the paper waste remains idle and unutilized although ...
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    Design of an electrically powered bending machine: case of Zimbabwe 

    Mushiri, Tawanda; Shumba, Definite; mbohwa, Charles (IEOM Society International, 2017-04-11)
    This paper seeks to carry out design of a small scale electrically powered bending machine for a developing nation, case for Zimbabwe. The bending of metal is of great importance in the manufacture of products such as nut ...
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    Design of a sawdust pelleting machine 

    Mushiri, Tawanda; Mugodo, Peterson; Mbohwa, Charles (IEOM Society International, 2017-04-11)
    This paper seeks to carry out the design of a pelleting machine with a capacity of 900kg per hour for the Company X. Apparently the boilers at the plant are using wood chips, a by-product from the milling operations as ...
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    Technical analysis and subsequent optimization of a Solar Rural Mini Grid: Case of Mashaba PV Mini Grid-Gwanda 

    Chingosho, Hilton (2017)
    Electric power is a key driver of economic growth and prosperity. But access to electricity remains a distant dream for majority of the population living in the remote and arid areas of developing countries. With the growing ...
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    Solar mini grids in Africa 

    Chipandambira, N; Mushiri, Tawanda; Mugwindiri, K. (2017-05-22)
    The technological advancement in telecommunications, engineering and agriculture has made electricity access a key factor for the development of any region in the world. The African continent has remained largely undeveloped ...
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    A simple method of characterising Solar Thermal Water Heating Systems (SWHS) and the prediction of thermal and economic performance of the SWHS 

    Rutsate, Wilson (University of Zimbabwe, 2017-09)
    This research is based on manipulating the Hottel-Whillier-Bliss equation to determine the performance characteristics FRԎα, FRUL and Us of the system by substituting mass flow m̊ in the collector based equation ; m̊cpΔTs ...
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    AuthorMushiri, Tawanda (7)Bobo, Theory (1)Chikuku, Tauyanashe (1)Chingosho, Hilton (1)Chipandambira, N (1)Hove, Tawanda (1)Mangwana, Mavis (1)Matora, Tinashe (1)Mbohwa, Charles (1)mbohwa, Charles (1)... View MoreSubjectSolar energy (3)Design (2)Automated (1)Bearing capacity (1)Bending machine (1)Boiler fuel shortage (1)Case study (1)Collector (1)Diesel Generator (1)Electrically powered (1)... View MoreDate Issued
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