MScEng Dissertations

2023 - 2022

Abdelmegeed, Mohamed (2022) Optimisation of Sludge Management in eThekwini Municipality

Mutsakatira, Ellen Tafadzwa (2022) Characterisation of faecal sludge from urine diversion toilets: impact on black soldier fly larvae growth

2021 - 2017

Chatema, Tanaka (2021) Effect of ageing on the physicochemical properties of fresh faeces

Dube, Khonzaphi (2017) Modelling of the thermophysical properties of hydrolysed urine and its concentrates

Hamilton, Dayna (2018) Near infrared spectroscopy for on-site quality analysis of the proximity components of urine diversion dehydrating toilet faecal sludge as a feed for farming Black Soldier Fly Larvae

Mawejje, Martin (2021) Solar Thermal Convective Drying Characteristics and Kinetics for Faecal Sludge Treatment

Mirara, Simon Waweru (2017) Drying and pasteurisation of VIP latrine faecal sludge using a bench scale medium infrared machine

Mugauri, Tendayi Ronald (2019) Drying of faecal sludge from ventilated-improved pit latrines (VIP latrines) using solar thermal energy

Sewnarain, Veneil (2019) Application of water network optimisation at the Mpact Felixton Mill

Tanyanyiwa, Jimson (2020) Co-digestion of industrial and domestic wastewater

Wissing, Gareth (2021) A Life Cycle Analysis for the Application of Decentralised Sanitation Technologies at Newlands Mashu in the eThekwini Municipality

2016 - 2015

Adu-Poku, Stubbe (2015) Plant-based carbon flow analysis of South African pulp mills

Ally, Ismaeel Haroon (2016) Simulation tests for the operation of a water main with break pressure tanks

Ally, Yaseer (2015) Reduction of the environmental impact of a soft drink

Goga, Taahira (2016) A Comparative Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of Water Treatment Plants using Alternative Sources of Water (Seawater and Mine Affected Water)

Logan, Darryn Hilton (2016) Co-digestion of Municipal Sewage Sludge with High COD Industrial Effluents

Makununika, Blessing Simon (2016) Thermal Drying of Faecal Sludge from VIP latrines and Characterisation of Dried Faecal Material

Muzhingi, Albert (2016) Forward osmosis of stored urine

Naidoo, Semeshan (2016) The relationship between the infrastructure, within the Palmiet Catchment, and the condition of the Palmiet River water quality and riparian zone

Ouma, Joyce (2016) Microfiltration/ultrafiltration of stored urine and urine diluted with water

Salisbury, Frances (2015) An investigation into the application of multiple criteria decision analysis as a decision support tool for municipal engineers

Vurdiah, Leshen (2015) Application of water network optimisation at Impact Ltd, Springs Mill

Zuma, Lungiswa Nokwazi (2016) An investigation into the characteristics of on-site faecal sludge in Durban in a study of Ventilated Improved Pit (VIP) latrines and Urine Diversion (UD) toilets

2014 - 2011

Horstman, Donovan (2014) Analysis and experimental exploration of a nanofiltration membrane system, in the context of potential urine treatment processes

Kay, Liam Grant (2014) Development of a model of the aerobic membrane bioreactor treating Illovo wastewater

Iswalal, Tinika (2012) A combination of experimental and programming based material balancing used with a numerical pinch analysis to reduce the water consumption at a tissue mill

Lees, Crispian McLintock (2013) Dynamic modelling of anaerobic digestion of Fischer-Tropsch reaction water

Leite, Bianca (2012) Extraction of essential oils from Vetiver (Vetiveria Zizanioides) Grass

Mashava, Arnold (2014) Assessing the treatability of textile effluents in an activated sludge system

Mathir, Aarefah (2013) Analysis of Micronutrient requirements for the Anaerobic Digestion of Fischer-Tropsch Reaction Water

Nzimande, Bawinile (2011) Following a cleaner production approach to guide the permitting process of odour producing industries: An assessment of case studies

Singh, Bhavna (2014) The compostability and direct land application of paper mill sludge

Wood, Kirsten (2013) Transformation of faecal sludge in VIPs: Modelling fill rate with an unsteady-state mass balance

2010 - 2005

Bindoff, Anna Maria (2008) Investigation to determine the effectiveness of commercially available pit latrine additive and the development and evaluation of a testing protocol

Gounder, Prelan (2006) Modelling of the effects of textile industry wastewater on the performance of a municipal wastewater treatment plant

John, Brindha (2007) A gate-to-gate life cycle assessment of a pulp and paper mill in South Africa

Mansfield, Maryna (2005) The use of water pinch analysis to determine optimum effluent tratment conditions for an integrated pulp and paper mill

Mbolekwa, Zuki (2007) Removal of reactive dyes from dye liqior using activated carbonfor the reuse of water, salt and energy

Mhlanga, Farai (2009) Simulation of a wastewater treatment plant receiving industrial effluents

Mtembu, Dela Zama (2005) The anaerobic baffled reactor fro snaitation in dense peri-urban settlements

Rajkumar, Shailendra (2009) Modelling biological sulphate reduction in anaerobic digestion using WEST®

Slabbert, Eric (2006) Application of water pinch to an integrated pulp and paper kraft mill with an already highly closed water system

2004 - 2000

Macdonald, Chris (2004) Water usage in the South African pulp and paper industry

Biscos, Cedric (2003) Optimal operation of a water distribution network by predictive control using MINLP

Friedrich, Elena (2001) Environmental life cycle assessment of potable water production

Govender, Manogran (2001) Investigation of a proton exchange membrane fuel cell

Mudunge, Reginald (2000) Comparison of an anaerobic baffled reactor and a completely mixed reactor

Mullan, David James (2000) Modelling of the tubular filter press process

Naidoo, Dinesh (2003) A pre-screening tool for the anaerobic treatment of complex industrial effluents and wastewaters

Naylor, Gladys (2003) Application of pinch technology in an integrated pulp and paper mill

Pastre, Amelie (2003) Modelling and control of potable water chlorination

Reiner, Monika (2002) Industrial waste minimisation in South Africa: A case study in the textile and metal finishing sectors

Schneider, Janos Pal (2002) The application of water pinch analysis at AECI Bioproducts

Thambiran, Namo (2002) An invetsigation of a waste minimisation club for the metal finishing industry

Vorenberg, Daniel (2002) Thermodynamic environmental fate modelling

1999 & before

Hansa, Ayesha (1999) The development of techniques for the analysis of reactive dyes in textile dyeing wastewater

Gardner, Grant Alex (1999) Liquid waste minimisation on a chloro-alkali complex

Bell, Connel Bruce (1998) Biological decolourisation of textile effluent in anutrient removal system

Gilfillan, Claire Mary (1997) Water and effluent management in the South African textile industry

Reeves, Jennifer Anne (1997) Chemical Speciation modelling of the cooling water circuit at Matla Power Station

Sacks, Joanne (1997) Anaerobic digestion of high-strength or toxic organic effluents

Dindar, Mohammed Cassim (1996) Rural water supply and sanitation: A transfer of technology through the internet

Barnett, Jacqueline Lis (1995) Residence time methods for modelling and assessing the performance of water treatment processes

Wadley, Susan (1994) Recovery of brine from sugar decolourising resin regeneration effluent by nanofiltration

Botha, Candace Jane (1993) A study of hydrodynamic cavitation as a method of water treatment

Hubbard, Grant Michael (1993) Investigation into the decolourisation of Johnson Sweetwater using ultrafiltration

Swart, Andrew Gugard (1993) Considerations in the selection of the operating regimes for microfiltration

Carliell, Cynthia Mary (1993) Biological degradation of azo dyes in an anaerobic system

Trusler, Graham Errol (1988) The chemical removal of sulphate using barium salts

Hunt, John William (1987) Mathematical modelling of cross-flow microfiltration

Leger, JP (1986) Dynamic membranes from surface water impurities - A study of membrane fouling by Rand Water Board Water

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