Proceedings of Sustainable Research and Innovation Conference

Articles

• Design of an Optimal Low Cost Miniaturized Piezo-electric Device for Energy Harvesting from Human Motion

  Maurine N. Andanje, Ahmed M.R. Fath-Elbab, Bernard W. Ikua

  1-8

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• Analysis of Dissimilar Metal Welds: X3CRNIMO.13-4 (1.4313) & CarbonSteel S355J2+N

  Mathew N. Kyalo, James K. Kimotho

  9-12

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• Construction of an Environmental Map including Road Surface Classification Based on a Coaxial Two-Wheeled Robot

  Minoru Sasaki

  13-18

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• Microstructural and Metallurgical Characterization of Prematurely retired PT6A-114A High Pressure (HP) Compressor Turbine (CT) Blades used for Short- Haul Aircrafts

  Joshua K. Ngoret, Venkata P. Kommula

  19-24

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• Model Predictive Controller For Water Treatment Process

  Beatrice C. Langat, Stanley I. Kamau, Peterson K. Hinga

  25-30

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• Development of Techno-Economic Modelling tool for Solar for quantifying their Environmental Impacts

  S. Kibaara, D.K. Murage, P. Musau, M.J. Saulo

  31-38

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• Economic, Environmental, Health and Social Impacts of Utility Scale Solar Energy Generation: A Review

  S. Kibaara, D.K. Murage, M.J. Saulo

  39-44

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• Review and Assessment of the Techno-economic Tools for Power Systems with Renewable Energy Penetration in Kenya

  M. Tsuma, S. Kibaara

  45-49

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• Smart Grid Technology and Distributed Generation

  C.N. Karue, D.K. Murage, C.M. Muriithi

  50-56

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• Adaptive Control Strategy to Steer and Drive an Autonomous 4ws4wd Ground Vehicle

  Job C. Simotwo, Stanley I. Kamau, Peterson K. Hinga

  57-61

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• Using Internet of Things for Monitoring and Control in Mushroom Production

  Ezrah Nyaega, Allan Nyabuti

  62-65

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• Review on Optimal sizing of Battery energy storage for grid-tied Residential PV system

  N. Regis, C.M. Muriithi, L.M. Ngoo

  66-72

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• Optimal Placement of Renewable Distributed Generation in Radial Distribution Network: A Review

  Lucius C. Mawanga, Peter K. Kihato, Michael J. Saulo

  73-80

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• Design and Development of a Monolithic Gripper with Flexural Joints for Macroscale Manipulation

  Ngonidzaishe N. Mrewa, Ahmed M.R. Fath Elbab, George N. Nyakoe

  81-87

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• Optimal Sizing of Hybrid Energy Systems in a Microgrid: A Review

  S.N Okhuegbe, C. Mwaniki, M.F. Akorede

  88-100

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• Study of sulphur removal in waste tyre pyrolysis oil using hybrid design

  101-104

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• Development of Computer Models For Simulating the Optimum Design Parameters of a Passive Solar Heating Chicken Brooder System

  S A Mulindi, C Kanali, G Kituu, S Ondimu, U Mutwiwa

  105-109

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• A Simulation Model for Functional Design of Insect-Proof Greenhouses for the Humid Tropics

  P O Ajwang', U Mutwiwa

  110-120

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• Influence of Poor Power Factor on the Cost of Electrical Energy Consumption and its Correction

  M K Kawira, Ali Wako

  121-125

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• An Investigation into the Management of Pharmaceutical Wastewater in Kenya

  Anne W. Njuguna

  126-131

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• Performance Analysis for Millimeter Wave Device-to-Device Communication Networks: A Review

  Filbert Onkundi Ombongi, Absaloms Ouma, Philip Kibet

  132-141

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• Investigating Electrocoagulation as an Alternative Treatment Method for Wastewater from Slaughterhouses in Kenya

  Lilian K. Mulimi, Patrick G. Home, Joseph S. Chacha, Daniel O. Siringi

  142-150

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• Implementation of a real-time auto-tunable energy detector for spectrum sensing in the context of cognitive radio

  E. W. Mureu, P.K. Kihato, P.K. Langat

  151-156

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• BIM Awareness: The Kenyan and UK Scenarios

  T.N. Kimani, Haddy Jallow, B. M. Njuguna, A. O. Alkizim

  157-161

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• Design of a Real-Time System for Remotely Monitoring Occupancy and Tracking Location of Public Service Vehicles

  K. M. Muthiani, M.N. Karere, L. Kamau

  162-167

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• Statistical Analysis of AC Breakdown Voltages in Persea Americana Oil,Mineral Insulation oil and their Mixtures

  Benard M. Makaa, George K. Irungu, David K. Murage

  168-172

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• Modeling and simulation of a DFIG RES generation system for small and growing grids

  L O Mogaka, G N Nyakoe, M J Saulo

  173-177

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• Signal Transmission Performance at 1550nm Using Directly Modulated VCSEL over G.652 and G.655 fiber links

  G K Yegon, G M Isoe, S K Rotich

  178-184

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• Use of a Robot to Clean Drainage Structures

  E N Nyambane, C Mwaura, L Kamau

  185-190

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• A Study on the Performance and Emission of a Compression Ignition (CI) Engine Using Syngas and Diesel Blend in Dual Fuel Mode

  Njeru Gatumu, Hiram Ndiritu, Benson Gathitu

  191-205

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• Impacts of Placement of Wind Turbine Generators with Different Interfacing Technologies on Radial Distribution Feeder Short Circuit Currents

  Kemei P. Kirui, David K. Murage, Peter K. Kihato

  206-212

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• Phase change materials for energy storage in solar box cooker: Sustainable innovations in energy technology

  Margret M Mwaura

  213-218

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• A Review of Levelized cost of Electricity for Photovoltaic systems combining with their Environmental Impacts

  Martin Tsuma, S Kibaara

  219-224

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• Lean Manufacturing Implementation in Kenya

  E K Mwangi, L Kamau

  225-235

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• Estimating the Remaining Useful Lifetime of a Turbofan Engine using Ensemble of Machine Learning Algorithms

  Jackline Mwende Mutunga, James Kuria Kimotho, Peter Muchiri

  236-240

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• Gain Tuning Using Neural Network for Contact Force Control of Flexible Arm

  Minoru Sasaki, Nobuto Honda, Waweru Njeri, Kojiro Matsushita

  241-245

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• Development of a Real-time Outdoor Positioning System for an Escaping Target

  Nelson M. Gachoki, Stanley I. Kamau, Bernard W. Ikua

  246-249

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• Impacts of Short Circuits on Wind Turbine Generator Interfaced Radial Distribution Feeder Sequence Impedance

  Kemei P. Kirui, David K. Murage, Peter K. Kihato

  250-255

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• Acceptability of Interlocking Soil Block Technology in Kenya’s Construction Industry

  Sanewu Isaac Fundi, J. W. Kaluli, L. M. Ngunjiri, J. Kinuthia

  256-260

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• Developing Seafaring in Kenya as a Source of Employment Based on Case Study of the Philippines

  Daniel K. Too, Christiaan A. Adenya

  261-265

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• Control Strategies to Steer and Drive an Autonomous 4WS4WDGround Vehicle: A Review of MPC Approaches

  Job C. Simotwo, Stanley I. Kamau, Peterson K. Hinga

  266-273

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• Comparing the performance of ANFIS, LOG10-ANFIS, LOG10-PSO-ANFIS and LOG10-PSO-ANFIS with random input in indoor Wi-Fi Signal propagation prediction

  M.O. Omae, E.N. Ndungu, P.L. Kibet

  274-282

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• Finite Element Structural Analysis of a Thick-walled Pressure Vessel

  Joseph Mutava, Onesmus Muvengei, Kenneth Njoroge, John Kihiu

  283-294

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