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  • Optimisation of the synthesis of Mg-AI-CO3 LDH and the partial substitution of Mg/Ca-based LDHS 
    Venter, H.P. (University of Pretoria, 2014)
    A green synthesis method for the synthesis of hydrotalcite has been previously developed but this process has not yet been optimised. The main focus of this dissertation was on aluminium-based LDHs. The purpose of this ...
  • Optimisation of tower site locations for camera-based wildfire detection systems 
    Heyns, Andries M.; Du Plessis, W.P. (Warren Paul); Kosch, Michael; Hough, Gavin (CSIRO Publishing, 2019-08)
    Early forest fire detection can effectively be achieved by systems of specialised tower-mounted cameras. With the aim of maximising system visibility of smoke above a prescribed region, the process of selecting multiple ...
  • The optimisation of truckload utilisation within the automotive sector of the PFG network 
    Fourie, Charl; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering (University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering, )
    Each distribution network has a few common problems, but truckload utilisation has proven to be one area, that deserves more consideration that it is currently receiving. Truckload utilisation can have a considerable ...
  • Optimisation techniques for combustor design 
    Motsamai, O.S. (Oboetswe Seraga) (University of Pretoria, 2009-04-28)
    For gas turbines, the demand for high-performance, more efficient and longer-life turbine blades is increasing. This is especially so, now that there is a need for high-power and low-weight aircraft gas turbines. Thus, the ...
  • Optimised inbound processes and vendor scheduling for a large retailer 
    Agas, Marco Edward (2014)
    A large retailer has established that its vendor truck’s turnaround time within its distribution centre is not entirely satisfactory. The retailer aims to decrease this turnaround time in a way that would provide the ...
  • An Optimised instrument for designing a maintenance plan - A sequel to reliability centred maintenance 
    Coetzee, Jasper Lodewikus (University of Pretoria, 2002)
    Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM) started a new chapter in the history of preventive maintenance strategy setting. It was now possible to develop a scientifically based, highly successful maintenance program for complex ...
  • Optimised maintenance – the design of a management information system for the Department of Water Affairs 
    Mabala, Mantsiri Mathabatha; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering (2010-12-17)
    The Department of Water Affairs’ (DWA) management has established that the monitoring of maintenance performed on its mechanical and electrical components on a number of assets is not entirely satisfactory. The department ...
  • Optimised mix composition and structural behaviour of Ultra-High-Performance Fibre Reinforced Concrete 
    Weyers, Megan (University of Pretoria, 2020)
    The overall objective of this study was to develop an optimised Ultra-High-Performance Concrete (UHPC) matrix based on the modified Andreasen and Andersen optimum particle packing model by using available South African ...
  • An optimised QPSK-based receiver structure for possibly sparse data transmission over narrowband and wideband communication systems 
    Schoeman, Johan P. (University of Pretoria, 2010-08-24)
    In this dissertation an in-depth study was conducted into the design, implementation and evaluation of a QPSK-based receiver structure for application in a UMTS WCDMA environment. The novelty of this work lies with the ...
  • Optimisering van logistieke steun 
    Claasen, S.J. (Schalk Johannes) (Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 1992-06)
    Die verwantskap tussen stelselprestasie en die omvang van logistieke steun wat 'n stelsel ontvang, word kortliks bespreek. 'n Teoretiese optimum vlak van logistieke steun word gedetinieer en daar word getoon dat die ...
  • Optimising animal diets at the Johannesburg zoo 
    Engelbrecht, Emma; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering (2009-08-14)
    The feeding of captive animals is more complex than merely combining compatible feed ingredients and rationing the amounts to what is believed to be adequate. The aim of this project is to reduce the expenses that the zoo ...
  • Optimising commercial farming: crops & livestock 
    Brink, Minette; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering (University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering, 2013-04-30)
    Groen Goud Landgoed (Pty) Ltd was established in 1972 and currently consists of twenty farms. These twenty farms accounts for 144 fields, 29 pastures and 12 planted pastures, on which the commercial herd graze. Groen Goud ...
  • Optimising energy for thermal comfort in low -cost housing with particular reference to Botswana 
    Mothibi, Busisiwe E.; IAHS World Congress on Housing (33rd : 2005 : Pretoria, South Africa) (IAHS, 2005-09)
    Paper presented at the XXXIII IAHS World Congress on Housing, 27-30 September 2005,"Transforming Housing Environments through Design", University of Pretoria.
  • Optimising maintenance strategies in the process industry to maximise the environmental performances of assets 
    Brent, Alan Colin; Botha, Amélia; Van Waveren, C.C. (International Conference of Maintenance Societies (ICOMS), 2005-06-05)
    Advantages and disadvantages have been associated with the different maintenance concepts. A major disadvantage of all of the maintenance strategies and related techniques is that environmental implications are typically ...
  • Optimising pressure profiles in superplastic forming 
    Cowley, Marlise Sunne (University of Pretoria, 2017)
    Some metals, such as Ti-6Al-4V, have a high elongation to failure when strained at certain rates and temperatures. Superplastic forming is the utilisation of this property, and it can be used to form thin, geometrically ...
  • Optimising production at Klipfontein workshops 
    Hendriks, Hermanus A.J.; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering (University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering, 2011)
    The Klipfontein workshops are a service division for the Anglo Platinum mines in the Rustenburg area. The motivation for this project stems from the desire to double capacity and deliverable outputs within these workshops. ...
  • Optimising production time of continuous miners at Goedehoop Colliery 
    Kraucamp, Yovanka (2014)
    Anglo American and the rest of the mining landscape are confronted with a number of challenges such as the depressed economy and the relatively low selling price of coal. These affect profit margins. Anglo American changed ...
  • Optimising settlement locations : land-use/transport modelling in Cape Town 
    Molai, L.; VanderSchuren, M.J.W.A. (Marianne); Southern African Transport Conference (22nd : 2003 : Pretoria, South Africa) (SATC, 2003-07)
    Paper presented at the 22nd Annual Southern African Transport Conference 14 - 16 July 2003 "National issues affecting the movement of people and goods - strategic approaches", CSIR International Convention Centre, Pretoria, ...
  • Optimising shaft pressure losses through computational fluid dynamic modelling 
    Kempson, William James (University of Pretoria, 2012-10-04)
    As a result of the rising electrical energy costs in South Africa, a method was sought to reduce the overall electrical consumption of typical shaft systems. A typical shaft configuration was analysed and the primary energy ...
  • Optimising the allocation of fleet across business units 
    Le Riche, N. (Nicole) (University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering, 2018)
    The aim of this project is to develop the optimum implementable fleet allocation solution. This entails optimising the re-allocation process of fleets across all business units and achieving costefficiencies, taking ...