Title: Optimising Densification Condition of Coffee Husks Briquettes Using Response Surface Methodology Authors: Collins Okello, Levi Lukoda Kasisira, Mackay Okure Keywords: Biomass, Briquettes, Densification, Optimisation Issue Date: 2010 Abstract: This study was carried out to establish the optimum conditions for converting coffee husks with molasses as binder into a densified biomass fuel. The study was...Read More

Title: The Smart grid: adopting new concepts for infrastructure to power Africa’s emerging industrial revolution   Authors: A. B. Sebitosi, Richard Okou Keywords: Smart grid, renewable energy, distributed generation, power grid planning, infrastructure Issue Date: 2010 Abstract: African economies are emerging among some of the world’s best performers and set on course for imminent industrial...Read More

Title: Small-scale CHP for Rural Electrification in Uganda – The State-ofthe-art and Prospective Development Authors: Wilson B. Musinguzi, Mackay A.E. Okure, Adam Sebbit, Terese Løvås Keywords: Decentralized generation, Indirectly fired microturbine, Small-scale CHP, Steam gasification Issue Date: 2010 Abstract: Worldover, small-scale CHP systems are undergoing rapid development, and are emerging onthe market with promising prospects...Read More

Title: The GHG Emission Reduction in the Energy Sector – Uganda’s Experience Authors: Adam M. Sebbit, Mackay Okure Keywords: Economic growth, Hydropower, Energy and Development, Uganda Issue Date: 2004 Abstract: Uganda is a signatory to several international conventions and agreements on climate change. Provision of energy is also a national priority. This paper looks at how...Read More

Title: Strength characterisation of timbers for building construction in Uganda Authors: Ahamada Zziwa Keywords: Building construction, timber strength, standards, small clear specimens, MOB, MOR. flexure, allowable stress, strength class, lesser-known species, modelling, non-destructive evaluation Issue Date: April 2012 Abstract: Inadequate knowledge of timber species’ strength and lack of timber standards in Uganda formed the basis...Read More