Author:Zachar, HDate:Oct 2017This presentation discusses how Industry X.0 is steadily rising in importance to industry executives. A framework for Industry X.0, as well as several focus areas, are supplied.Read more
Author:Zachar, HDate:Oct 2017This presentation discusses how Industry X.0 is steadily rising in importance to industry executives. A framework for Industry X.0, as well as several focus areas, are supplied.Read more
Author:Mupambi, G; Schmeisser, M; Dzikiti, Sebinasi; Reynolds, S; Steyn, WJDate:Feb 2018Sunburn is a physiological disorder that affects the visual quality of apple (Malus Domestica) fruit. In South Africa, producers estimate yield losses of up to 50% in green cultivars due to sunburn damage. Recent research in Japan has found ...Read more
Author:Creedy, DP; Burton, C; Sharman, A; Phillips, HR; Alexander, JJDate:Feb 2000This is the second part of two part study examining the possibility of using naturally occurring methane-oxidising organising organisms to prevent the accumulation of flammable mixtures in sealed areas within coal mines. The first phase ...Read more
Author:Du Plessis, JJL; Van Niekerk, DJDate:Jan 2002The purpose of this project was to develop an Inertisation Strategy for use in the
in-bye areas of SA underground fiery collieries based on an evaluation of worldwide best practice and an adaptation of these methods (techniques) for use in ...Read more
Author:Nelufule, Nthatheni; De Kock, Antoine JDate:Mar 2023This study examines the application of infant iris biometrics as a method of identification for newborns and young children. Infant iris photos were collected using an IriShield-USB BK 2121U camera at a variety of locations, including public ...Read more
Author:Potgieter, PF; Olivier, JCDate:Nov 2007A method for radar mode inference using Fuzzy ARTMAP classification is presented. In this method elementary radar parameters, Pulse Width (PW) and Pulse Repetition Interval (PRI) originating from a radar operating in a certain mode is input ...Read more
Author:Watson, AG; Barnes, RJDate:Jul 1995Three problem-dependent meanings for engineering ''extremes'' are motivated, established, and translated into formal geostatistical (model-based) criteria for designing infill sample networks. (I) Locate an area within the domain of interest ...Read more
Author:Roux, FSDate:2011We derive a first-order differential equation for the decoherence of an orbital angular momentum entangled biphoton state propagating through a turbulent atmosphere. The derivation is based on the distortion that orbital angular momentum ...Read more
Author:Hurdayal, R; Nieuwenhuizen, NE; Khutlang, Rethabile; Brombacher, FDate:Jan 2020Leishmaniasis is a vector-borne disease caused by Leishmania parasites. Macrophages are considered the primary parasite host cell, but dendritic cells (DCs) play a critical role in initiating adaptive immunity and controlling Leishmania ...Read more
Author:Lysko, Albert A; Mofolo, MDate:Sep 2011The paper presents results of a study considering a 2.4 GHz low-cost low-power-consumption electronically switched parasitic array radiator (ESPAR) antenna suitable for wireless sensor networks and rural applications. The paper discuses the ...Read more
Author:Von Bergmann, H; Forbes, A; Roberts, T; Botha, LDate:2007In this paper the author’s present results on the influence of acoustic waves on the output laser beam from high repetition rate TEA CO2 lasers. The authors show that acoustic waves generated inside the cavity lead to deterioration in beam ...Read more
Author:Ameh, AE; Fatoba, OO; Musyoka, Nicholas M; Petrik, LFDate:Jan 2017In this study zeolite NaA with different crystal sizes and % crystallinity was prepared from a clear solution extract of fused fly ash. Sodium aluminate or aluminium hydroxide was used to adjust the aluminium content in the fused fly ash ...Read more
Author:Du Plessis, A; Botha, GN; Botha, LRDate:Jul 2011Results from experiments aimed at bimolecular chemical reaction control of CO and H2 at room temperature and pressure, without any catalyst, using shaped femtosecond laser pulses are presented. A stable reaction product (CO2) was measured ...Read more
Author:Hemp, DA; Goldbach, ODDate:Sep 1990In this report the seismicity at three different sites was investigated during mining with backfilled and mining without backfill. In order to evaluate the effectiveness of backfill as regional support in reducing seismicity. The seismic ...Read more
Author:Rampersad, Ashiel; George, Theresa B; Mokoena, Refiloe; Mgangira, Martin B; Gräbe, PJDate:Jul 2018The contamination of railway ballast (referred to as ballast fouling) is commonly caused by ballast particle degradation, external debris fouling due to surface spillage and clay fouling due to subgrade pumping. Intrusion of these fines in ...Read more
Author:Sikhwivhilu, LM; Ray, SS; Coville, NJDate:Mar 2009A hydrothermal treatment of titanium dioxide (TiO2) with various bases (i.e., LiOH, NaOH, KOH, and NH4OH) was used to prepare materials with unique morphologies, relatively small crystallite sizes, and large specific surface areas. The ...Read more
Author:Mthunzi-Kufa, Patience; Forbes, A; Hawkins, D; Abrahamse, H; Karsten, AEDate:2005A variety of strategies have been utilised for prevention and treatment of chronic wounds such as leg ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers and pressure sores1. Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) has been reported to be an invaluable tool in the enhancement ...Read more
Author:Mofokeng, Tladi G; Ojijo, Vincent O; Ray, Suprakas SDate:Oct 2016This paper reports on how the blend ratio and morphology influence the mechanical, thermal, thermomechanical, and rheological properties of poly(propylene) (PP)/low density polyethylene (LDPE) blends. The blend morphology is composed of the ...Read more
Author:Agwuncha, SC; Ray, SS; Jayaramudu, J; Khoathan, C; Sadiku, RDate:Jan 2015Blends of polylactide (PLA) and poly(e-caprolactone) (PCL) were melt-processed with boehmite (BAI) nanoparticles to produce ternary biocomposites with the intent of broadening the potential applications of PLA. The mechanical properties of ...Read more