• SWAT model parameter calibration and uncertainty analysis using the HydroPSO R package in Nzoia Basin, Kenya 

  Musau, J.; Sang, J.; Gathenya, J.; Luedeling, E.; Home, P. (JKUAT, 2016-10-03)

  The parameter uncertainty in hydrological modelling has been accorded much attention in the recent past. Parameter uncertainty is a major source of overall model unreliability. In this study, the HydroPSO R package was ...
• Simulation of Saturation Efficiency and Cooling Capacity of an Unloaded Near Infrared Reflecting Charcoal Cooler for On-farm Storage of Mango fruits 

  Korir, Meshack K.; Mutwiwa, Urbanus; Kituu, Gareth M.; Sila, Daniel N. (JKUAT, 2016-10-03)

  Mango (Mangifera indica L.) fruit is a valuable fruit in Kenya due to its nutritive value and economic importance. However, at least 40 to 45% of mango fruit is lost during postharvest handling primarily due to inadequate ...
• Strain Rate Effects on the Tensile Behavior of Fiber Bundles Isolated from Nerve Root 

  Tamura, Atsutaka; Murakami, Junji; Sone, Yuta; Koide, Takao (JKUAT, 2016-10-03)

  Fresh porcine spinal cords (N = 5) were obtained at a local abattoir, and intact nerve roots were excised at cervical, thoracic, and lumbar levels using a surgical scalpel and fine forceps with a special caution. In total, ...
• The Performance of a Resistance-Capacitance Type Pulse Generation Circuit in Electrical Discharge Machining 

  Kabini, Karanja; Bojer, Sile K; Ikua, Bernard W.; Kihiu, John M.; Nyakoe, George N.; Wamai, James W. (JKUAT, 2016-09-30)

  The Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) Process is complex in nature partly due to the mechanism of material removal, and, partly due to the presence of many machining parameters. This complexity of the EDM process has ...
• Transient Stability Analysis of the Kenyan Power System With Different Wind Generation Technologies 

  Orenge, Roy; Murithi, Christopher; Nyakoe, George (JKUAT, 2016-09-30)

  Electrical power generation from wind is achieved using a number of generator technologies. The main technologies are the Squirrel Cage Induction Generators (SCIG) and Doubly Fed Induction Generators (DFIGs). In this paper, ...
• Selecting an appropriate maintenance policy for Petroleum pipeline system 

  Unknown author (JKUAT, 30-09-20)

  Petroleum pipelines are the most energy-efficient, safe, environmentally friendly, and economic way to transport oil and gas over long distances. Significant portions of many nations’ energy requirements are now transported ...
• Using UNII-3 Wi-Fi Frequencies to Establish Long Distance Point-to-Point Links 

  Mureithi, Warutumo; Langat, Kibet; Maina, Ciira; Oduol, Vitalice (JKUAT, 2016-09-30)

  This paper demonstrates the use of Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (UNII-3), 5.725-5.825GHz, Wi-Fi frequencies, in the IEEE802.11a/n standard in setting up long distance point-to-point links, capable of ...
• Vision Based Road Traffic Density Estimation and Vehicle Classification for Stationary and Moving Traffic Scenes during Daytime 

  Osuto, Daniel Arani; Absaloms, Heywood Ouma; Ndungu, Edward Ng’ang’a (JKUAT, 2016-09-30)

  Automatic road traffic density estimation and vehicle classification are very important aspects of today’s Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITSs). Traditionally loop sensors have been used for this purpose, but lately ...
• Performance of Aluminium A356 Alloy based Buckets towards Bending Forces on Pelton Turbines. 

  Mbiu, Richard N.; Maranga, S. M.; Ndiritu, Hiram (JKUAT, 2016-09-22)

  Based on affordability, small turbines are forced to operate above optimum conditions in order to produce maximum power making them to fail under excessive water jet loading. Performance of Aluminium A356 alloy based Pelton ...
• Performance of Adaptive Bandwidth Allocation for Multimedia Handover Services in UMTS mobile Cellular Networks 

  Omosa, Edwin; Langat, Kibet; Musyoki, Stephen (JKUAT, 2016-09-22)

  With the ever growing multimedia services in the telecommunication industry, Quality of Service (QoS) provisioning in cellular networks is becoming more challenging. Studies have suggested that QoS requirements can be ...
• Performance Analysis of a Direct Drive Permanent Magnet Generator for Small Wind Energy Applications 

  Akello, Philip Oketch; Ochieng, Francis Xavier; Kamau, Joseph Ngugi (JKUAT, 2016-09-22)

  This paper describes performance analysis of a direct drive Axial Flux Permanent Magnet (AFPM) generator developed for small scale wind energy applications. The design process approach began by a field survey intended to ...
• Performance of Activated Carbon Prepared from Sawdust as an Adsorbent for Endosulfan Pesticide 

  Kakoi, Beatrice; Kaluli, James Wambua; Thumbi, George; Gachanja, Anthony (JKUAT, 2016-09-22)

  Pesticides are used world over to protect crops. However, these are poisonous chemicals, and consuming water contaminated with pesticides exceeding safe concentrations could negatively affect human health. A study was ...
• Neuro-fuzzy Control of Laser Percussion Drilling 

  Ruthandi, Martin M.; Ikua, Bernard W.; Nyakoe, George N.; Keraita, James N. (JKUAT, 2016-09-22)

  Non-Conventional methods have recently been employed in the drilling of materials such as super alloys which are hard to machine using mechanical conventional methods. These materials are mainly used in turbines in the ...
• Maintenance Strategy Selection using Analytic Hierarchy Process 

  Muinde, Peter M; Muchiri, Peter N; Ikua, Bernard W. (JKUAT, 2016-09-22)

  Maintenance of industrial equipment is faced with the challenges of lack of systematic approach in setting maintenance instructions and lack of robust maintenance decision making. A maintenance strategy is always followed, ...
• Investigation on Hardness of Gravity Die Cast Secondary Al-10Si Piston Alloy with Trace Addition of Sr, Fe and Mn 

  Kosgey, B. K.; Maranga, S. M.; Kihiu, J. M.; Ando, Y. (JKUAT, 2016-09-22)

  This paper investigates the effect of minor elements on Brinell hardness properties of Al-10Si alloy. This investigation was carried out with the aim of improving the properties of recycled cast Al-Si alloys so as to enhance ...
• Effect of Cooling Rate and Heat Treatment on the Microstructure and Impact Resistance of Recycled Aluminium Sand Cast Alloy 

  Maube, Shem E.; Wang’ombe, Daniel N.; Maranga, Stephen M. (JKUAT, 2016-09-21)

  In this study the effect of cooling rate and heat treatment on the microstructure and impact resistance of aluminium alloy A356 were investigated. The alloy was obtained from recycled aluminium alloy wheels that were melted, ...
• Adsorption of Chromium (VI) from Aqueous Solution by Acacia Tree (Acacia tortilis) Charcoal 

  Muriuki, Cecilia. W; Mutwiwa, Urbanus. N.; Home, Patrick. G; Kilonzo, Fidelis. N. (JKUAT, 2016-09-21)

  The adsorption of chromium (VI) ions from aqueous solution by charcoal from acacia (Acacia tortilis) tree were studied in a batch adsorption system. Various parameters such as the effect of initial chromium concentrations, ...
• Loop Mediated Isothermal Amplification for Detection of Trypanosoma brucei gambiense in Urine and Saliva Samples in Nonhuman Primate Model 

  Ngotho, Maina; Kagira, John Maina; Gachie, Beatrice Muthoni; Karanja, Simon Muturi; Waema, Wambua Waema; Maranga, Dawn Nyawira; Maina, Naomi Wangari (JKUAT, 2016-09-21)

  Human African trypanosomiasis (HAT) is a vector-borne parasitic zoonotic disease. The disease caused by Trypanosoma brucei gambiense is themost prevalent in Africa. Early diagnosis is hampered by lack of sensitive diagnostic ...
• Development of a Low Cost Rotor Blade for a H - Darrieus Wind Turbine 

  Haroub, Haroub Ahmed; Ochieng, Francis Xavier; Kamau, Joseph N. (JKUAT, 2016-09-21)

  A three bladed vertical axis wind turbine with a target performance of 500W was designed and fabricated. The material used was Glass fiber reinforced plastics (GFRP). The study focused on Blade design where a numerical ...
• Comparison of two Calibration-uncertainty Methods for Soil and Water Assessment Tool in Stream Flow Modeling 

  Nkonge, Lorraine K.; Sang, Joseph K.; Gathenya, John M.; Home, Patrick G. (JKUAT, 2016-09-21)

  Hydrological models are increasingly being used as decision support tools in water resource management. It is therefore important that these models undergo calibration and uncertainty analysis before their application. ...

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