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Magnetite thermal energy storage for CSP plants

Author: Sheik, Muhammed ; Segakweng, Tshiamo ; Sekhuthe, Karabelo L Date: Nov 2023 The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy estimates that the industrial sector is the largest consumer of energy in South Africa. Approximately 66% of energy end-use in industry is for heat generation during manufacturing. South African ... Read more
Best practices in support of vulnerable road user protection in South Africa

Author: Barnard, HC ; Venter, Karien Date: Jul 2023 Vulnerable road user fatalities continue to make up the bulk of road traffic related deaths in South Africa. Safe System-based measures aim to improve the safety of the road environment for all road users including vulnerable road users. Safe ... Read more
Towards a digitally transformed criminal justice system: A South African case study

Author: Dlamini, N ; Mamushiane, Lusani ; Nkosi, M ; Dlamini, S ; Ramaboka, T Date: Aug 2023 The criminal justice system is a critical component of the South African government and its developmental and operational activities must be seamless to ensure timely delivery of justice to those who committed crimes. This study provides a ... Read more
Performance of geopolymer concrete subjected to mineral acid tests in static and dynamic conditions

Author: Dlamini, Mandla N ; Alexander, M Date: Jan 2024 Geopolymer cements are an emerging alternative binder to Portland cements, characterised by an alumino-silicate polymer network nanostructure. These binders are purported to possess numerous beneficial properties such as acid resistance and ... Read more
Work in Progress: Deep learning vs. traditional learning for radio frequency fingerprinting

Author: Otto, AJ ; Rananga, S ; Masonta, Moshe T Date: Aug 2023 Radio Frequency (RF) Fingerprinting is the theory of identifying a wireless device based on its unique transmitting characteristics which can improve authentication and security in wireless networks. This research project will briefly discuss ... Read more
How AI-enabled SDN technologies improve the security and functionality of industrial IoT network: Architectures, enabling technologies, and opportunities

Author: Jiang, J ; Lin, C ; Han, G ; Abu-Mahfouz, Adnan MI ; Shah, SBH ; Martínez-García, M Date: Dec 2023 The ongoing expansion of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is enabling the possibility of effective Industry 4.0, where massive sensing devices in heterogeneous environments are connected through dedicated communication protocols. This ... Read more
Ineffective artificial mouth-breaching practices and altered hydrology confound eutrophic symptoms in a temporarily closed estuary

Author: Nel, M ; Adams, JB ; Human, LRD ; Nunes, M ; Van Niekerk, Lara ; Lemley, DA Date: Dec 2023 Context: Artificial breaching of intermittently closed estuaries has become more frequent in the face of global-change pressures. Aims: This study aimed to determine whether the ecological health of the Great Brak Estuary has been affected ... Read more
Recent advances in recycling technologies for waste textile fabrics: A review

Author: Baloyi, R ; Gbadeyan, OJ ; Sithole, B ; Chunilall, Viren Date: Nov 2023 The fast fashion trends in the textile industry have resulted in high consumption of fiber with concomitant generation of waste. Awareness of environmental pollution resulting from textile production and disposal has increased significantly. ... Read more
SADC’s settlement hierarchy and networks in support of cross-border regional development

Author: Maritz, Johan ; Le Roux, Alize ; Van Huyssteen, Elsona Date: Mar 2024 This chapter emphasises the merit of creating a SADC regional settlement profile. It unfolds in three segments: review of regional settlement development trends; spotlight on urban significance and the imperative of a shared settlement profile, ... Read more
Towards a dedicated transport safety research facility for South Africa

Author: Marole, Busisiwe C ; Venter, Karien ; Sallie, Ismail M ; Muronga, Khangwelo ; Kemp, Lana ; Kemp, Mauritz ; De Franca, Volanda ; Dube, Mxolisi ; Matsaung, Ntsetsadi ; Bosilong, Keolebogile ; Malope, Retang K ; Mogae, T ; Mashaba, Hasane P ; Kwange, Boniswa N ; Kwange, Mamokgolwane L ; Maraga, C ; Feikie, M Date: Jul 2023 The establishment of a dedicated CSIR research facility for transport safety has been a topic of discussion for several years. In 2020 the CSIR embarked on a process to establish a facility dedicated to transport safety research to be known ... Read more
Climate change and the Knysna Estuary

Author: James, J ; Van Niekerk, Lara ; Lamberth, S Date: 2023 Estuaries are shallow coastal environments that are influenced by both tidal action and freshwater inflow. As a result of the mixing of marine and fresh waters, estuaries are naturally dynamic, unstable environments with physico-chemical ... Read more
The effect of curing conditions on bonded repair with boron/epoxy composite patch of aircraft skin

Author: Malika, Khodja ; Hamida, F ; Wahid, O ; Rossouw, Pierre ; Corderley, Gary Date: Jul 2017 Composite materials are becoming more important in the construction of aerospace structures. Bonded joints fulfil a significant role in the development of new technologies, particularly in the aerospace industry where they give new possibilities ... Read more
Proceedings of the 27th International Conference on Information Visualisation (IV 2023), Tampere, Finland, 25-28 July 2023

Author: Banissi, E ; Siirtola, H ; Ursyn, A ; Pires, J ; Datia, J ; Nazemi, N ; Kovalerchuk, B ; Andonie, R ; Nakayama, M ; Mabakane, Mabule S Date: Jul 2023 This collection of papers on this year's information visualization forum, compiled for the 27th conference on Information Visualization incorporating the following: Artificial Intelligence analytics, machine-, deep-learning, and Learning ... Read more
Material characteristics of Ti-6AL-4V samples additively manufactured using laser-based direct energy deposition

Author: Willemse, MG ; Siyasiya, CW ; Marais, D ; Venter, AM ; Arthur, Nana KK Date: Feb 2023 Although additive manufacturing is fast gaining traction in the industrial world as a reputable manufacturing technique to complement traditional mechanical machining, it still has problems such as porosity and residual stresses in components ... Read more
A synthesis of mercury research in the Southern Hemisphere, part 2: Anthropogenic perturbations

Author: Fisher, JA ; Schneider, L ; Fostier, A-H ; Guerrero, S ; Guimaraes, JD ; Labuschagne, Casper ; Leaner, JJ ; Martin, Lynwill G ; Mason, RP ; Walters, Chavon R Date: May 2023 Environmental mercury (Hg) contamination is a global concern requiring action at national scales. Scientific understanding and regulatory policies are underpinned by global extrapolation of Northern Hemisphere Hg data, despite historical, ... Read more
Modular robotic arm for automation of SMME industrial press

Author: Naicker, Dhananathan M ; Purdon, Kyla ; Ramruthan, Kshir Date: Nov 2023 Small South African manufacturing companies, endeavouring to benefit from Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies, specifically automation, are restricted by exorbitant costs and the lack of know-how associated with automation. This ... Read more
Nano mechanical study on a single layer TiC/TI6Al4V-ELI composite manufactured with laser metal deposition

Author: Ramasobane, P ; Mashinini, MP ; Masina, Bathusile N Date: Nov 2023 This study investigated the nano mechanical properties of Ti6Al4V-ELI embraced with TiC particles, synthesized with in situ laser metal deposition technique. The 3.85% feed ratio fraction TiC/Ti6Al4V-ELI composite samples were manufactured ... Read more
A real-time implementation of a DPCA GMTI technique for a UAV SAR demonstrator system developed by the CSIR

Author: Mosito, Katlego E ; Magaoga, Mpereke E ; Nel, Willem AJ ; Blaauw, Ciara ; Tema, Thabo H Date: Nov 2023 This paper presents a real-time Displaced Phase Center Antenna (DPCA) Ground Moving Target Indication (GMTI) processor. The GMTI processor performs clutter suppression, target detection, target tracking and target geolocation in real-time on ... Read more
Sustainability Handbook Volume 8

Author: De Jager, Peta Date: Jan 2024 Given that cement is the third most utilized material following sand and water and its manufacture contributes an estimated 6% of global anthropogenic carbon dioxide emissions, there is a need to consider recyclability, life cycle environmental ... Read more
Study on joint characteristics in laser butt welding of AMed and wrought Ti6Al4V plates

Author: Okamoto, Y ; Shinonaga, T ; Takemoto, Y ; Okada, A ; Ochi, A ; Kishimoto, R ; Pityana, Sisa L ; Arthur, Nana KK ; Omoniyi, Peter ; Mahamood, Rasheedat ; Maina, Martin ; Akinlabi, Ester Date: Jun 2023 Titanium alloy Ti6Al4V has been widely applied to medical, automotive, and aerospace industries due to its excellent properties such as high strength and excellent corrosion resistance. On the other hand, additive manufacturing (AM) technology ... Read more

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