Author:Namane, MphoDate:Apr 2016Lignin is a phenolic, carbon-rich, heterogeneous polymer that has, in recent years, become a focus of research in the biorefinery field, as a potential source of chemicals, energy and materials. Generally, research on lignin in the biorefinery ...Read more
Author:Koen, Hildegarde SDate:Feb 2017Approximately three rhinos are poached daily in South Africa. Rhino poaching is a serious problem that affects not only the rhino population of South Africa, but also the rhino population of the world. South Africa has the largest rhino ...Read more
Author:Clark, D; Darazs, MDate:1976The Institute was asked by Dr K O R Gebardt, (consultant to APA), to investigate the Sulphur balance of a single-stage gas producer, fueled with anthracite.Read more
Author:Hunter, L; Smuts, SDate:Jul 1978In practice, many tests are carried out on fabrics in an attempt to predict their durability and wear performance. The present report deals with a survey conducted on the physical properties of a wide range of commercial woven fabrics in ...Read more
Author:Van Doornum, GAWDate:1955Testing of the following motor spirits: Synthetic petrol no 22, 24 ,82, 93 and Normal commercial motor spirit to establish any significant difference in operation in a normal motor - car engine that might be expected.Read more
Author:Hunter, L; Smuts, SDate:Apr 1974The variation in surface irregularity, measured by means of a status lightly resting on and transverse along the fabric surface as well as the variation in transmitted light measures by means of a photodensitometer, of single jersey fabrics ...Read more
Author:Van Doornum, GAW; Petrick, ATDate:1961Experimental work on a pilot plant Drewboy washer having a nominal feed capacity of 20 t.p.h is discussed in this report.Read more
Author:Sorgnit, HTDate:1968Research conducted at the FRI on the smokeless combustion of bituminous coal in small appliances has been aimed at the development of a cooking stove suitable for Bantu housing.Read more
Author:Van der Walt, PJDate:1952A detailed study was made of the various tine coal cleaning processes and it was finally concluded that the cyclone washer was the only known process which showed promise of solving the formidable washing problem.Read more
Author:Rebelo, AGDate:1987This preliminary synthesis was designed to promote an understanding of pollination as a process in the Cape flora by summarizing the literature, outlining patterns and processes, and identifying gaps in knowledge. Various aspects of pollination ...Read more
Author:Rebelo, AGDate:1987This preliminary synthesis was designed to promote an understanding of pollination as a process in the Cape flora by summarizing the literature, outlining patterns and processes, and identifying gaps in knowledge. Various aspects of pollination ...Read more
Author:Streicher, SF; Sander, WJDate:1971Part of this report, compiled by S.F Striecher, deals with the preparation of the samples, while Part B, written by W.J. Sander , comprises the results of the carbonisation tests and coke testing.Read more
Author:Fuel Research InstituteDate:1951This report details how the absorption pipettes and combustion tubes are mounted on the apparatus in the sequence, starting from the burette.Read more
Author:Sisitka, LDate:2000This Umzimkulu case study forms part of a broader investigation into community – private sector forestry partnerships in the Eastern Cape. This provincial study in turn, contributes to one of the three major research themes of a wider national ...Read more
Author:Cocks, M; Matsiliza, B; Fabricius, CDate:2000The Department of Water Affairs and Forestry (DWAF) has recently initiated the Woodlot Devolution Programme. The aim of the programme is too hand over ownership, control and management of woodlots to communities with established rights to the ...Read more
Author:Cocks, M; Matsiliza, B; Fabricius, CDate:2000In line with policy changes in the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry (DWAF), the Manubi forest and woodlot has been declared a Primary Conservation Area and responsibility for management has been transferred to its Conservation ...Read more