Browsing PhD Theses (FET) by Title
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Advanced d-partitioning analysis and design of robust control systems
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2015-01)There is a need for control systems to be robust or insensitive to parameter variations, disturbances and noise. In the process of design and analysis of a robust control system, it is essential to determine the regions ... -
Characteristic influence of thermo-mechanical stresses leading to premature failure of compressor turbine blades of short-haul aircraft fleet
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2019-02-26)Short-haul aircrafts play an integral role in air transport network, facilitating; passenger and cargo transport, security drills, ambulance services, disaster, wildlife and environment management, tourism amongst others. ... -
Climatological droughts and their implications on water resources and agricultural production in semiarid regions: the case of Botswana
(www.ub.bw, 2018-09)In recent years, the frequency of droughts have been increasing due to climate anomalies mostly attributed to climate variability and high water demand brought about by changing lifestyle and urban migration. Although ... -
Effect of fruit maturity on yield and quality of seed oil and biodiesel of jatropha curcas found in Botswana
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2020-03)This study was undertaken to investigate the influence of fruit maturity stage on yield and quality parameters of Jatropha curcas seed oil and derived biodiesel. The influence of fruit maturity on phorbol ester content ...