The world population continues to grow, with Africa projected to reach 2.4 billion people by the year 2050. This increase in population has resulted in a high demand for goods and services, which has subsequently triggered an increase in demand for mineral resources. Zambia, being a mineral rich...
Download PDF ↓Despite playing a key role in most economies, building construction contributes significantly to climate change. Buildings consume energy, water, and raw materials, generate waste, and emit potentially hazardous air emissions during the course of their lives. These facts have prompted the...
Download PDF ↓The mining industry is one of the key economic drivers in Zambia and has tremendously grown since its genesis in the early 1900’s. Zambia is one of the largest copper producers in Africa and the world and this translates to thousands of tonnes of mining waste accumulated over the years. Mine...
Download PDF ↓The university of Zambia’s electricity provides power to operate campus infrastructure such as hostels, lecture rooms, library etc. While telecommunication utilities provide telephone, intranet and internet services. The power and communication utilities are supplied by underground cables....
Download PDF ↓In any company, the planning and scheduling process is unavoidable. This research investigated its effects in the electrical section of Anvil Mining Congo SA. In this company, the focus of planning and scheduling, particularly on equipment, is on preventative maintenance rather than actions such...
Download PDF ↓Natural-convection solar tunnel dryers capable of achieving greater drying rates when drying products. The increased temperature decreases the relative humidity of the air, thereby allowing the air to more efficiently dry the product. However, it is necessary to provide an appropriate solar air...
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