Materials Chemistry 2: PAC 317
- Authors: Zulu, N H , Purcell, W
- Date: 2011-06
- Language: English
- Type: Examination paper
- Identifier: vital:17831 , http://hdl.handle.net/10353/d1010385
- Description: Materials Chemistry 2: PAC 317, degree examination June 2011.
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- Date Issued: 2011-06
On the design, evaluation and performance of an energy efficient solar house with integrated photovoltaics
- Authors: Ziuku, Sosten
- Date: 2011-06
- Subjects: Solar energy , Solar energy -- Environmental aspects , Photovoltaic power generation
- Language: English
- Type: Doctoral theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/27473 , vital:67331
- Description: The design, construction and performance monitoring of an energy efficient house with integrated photovoltaics is considered. Unlike conventional housing, the house design combines energy efficiency measures and renewable energy technologies into one building structure. The objective of the study was to investigate the feasibility of using energy efficient solar designs to regulate indoor thermal environment, and determine thecost effectiveness and environmental benefits of such housing designs. The use of ordinary photovoltaic panels as a building element for South Africa’s latitude and meteorological conditions was also investigated. The house model was designed using Autodesk Revit architecture and Ecotect building simulation software. Electrical performance was analyzed using RETScreen and PVDesignPRO software. In addition to passive solar design features and clerestory windows, the design has solar water heaters for hot water supply. The designed energy efficient building integrated photovoltaic (EEBIPV) house was built at the University of Fort Hare. A 3.8 kW BIPV generator was mounted on the north facing roof in such a way that the solar panels replace conventional roofing material. A data acquisition system that monitors thermal and electrical performance was installed. The grid independent house has been occupied since February 2009 and its winter indoor thermal efficiency improved from 70 to more than 78% after ceiling installation. Models for indoor thermal performance and BIPV energy and exergy contributions were developed. The avoided energy consumption from the grid has potential to reduce carbon emissions by 12.41 tons per annum. The total building cost per m2 of floor area compares favourably with the cost of commercial middle-to-upper income domestic housing units without energy efficiency measures and building integrated photovoltaics. The research output provides a good framework for the integration of passive solar designs, natural ventilation and lighting, solar water heaters and building integrated photovoltaics into new and existing housing units. , Thesis (MSci) -- Faculty of Science and Agriculture, 2011
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- Date Issued: 2011-06
Geology (Economic Geology, Geophysics): GLG 511
- Authors: Zhao, B , Gwavava, O , Demlie, M
- Date: 2011-06
- Language: English
- Type: Examination paper
- Identifier: vital:17881 , http://hdl.handle.net/10353/d1011010
- Description: Geology (Economic Geology, Geophysics): GLG 511, BSc (Hons) examination June 2011.
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- Date Issued: 2011-06
Geology (Structural Geology, South Agrican Geology): GLG 313
- Authors: Zhao, B , Liu, K , Huizenga, J M
- Date: 2011-06
- Language: English
- Type: Examination paper
- Identifier: vital:17880 , http://hdl.handle.net/10353/d1011009
- Description: Geology (Structural Geology, South Agrican Geology): GLG 313, main examination June 2011.
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- Date Issued: 2011-06
Discovering the Origins of the Global and African Past: HIS 111F
- Authors: Yekela, D S , Maliza, N , April, T
- Date: 2011-06
- Language: English
- Type: Examination paper
- Identifier: vital:18387 , http://hdl.handle.net/10353/d1011546
- Description: Discovering the Origins of the Global and African Past: HIS 111F, degree examination June 2011.
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- Date Issued: 2011-06
Discovering the Origins of the Global and African Past: HIS 114/114E
- Authors: Yekela, D , Minkley, G , Hendricks, J , April, T , Andreas, C
- Date: 2011-06
- Language: English
- Type: Examination paper
- Identifier: vital:18389 , http://hdl.handle.net/10353/d1011549
- Description: Discovering the Origins of the Global and African Past: HIS 114/114E, degree examination June 2011.
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 2011-06
Biomechanical Analysis of Movement: HUS 514
- Authors: Xoxo, T , Lyoko, P , Travill, A
- Date: 2011-06
- Language: English
- Type: Examination paper
- Identifier: vital:18249 , http://hdl.handle.net/10353/d1011243
- Description: Biomechanical Analysis of Movement: HUS 514, degree examination June 2011.
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- Date Issued: 2011-06
IT Method: MCT 411
- Authors: Xazela, M W , Cetywayo, N
- Date: 2011-06
- Subjects: Education
- Language: English
- Type: Examination paper
- Identifier: vital:17318 , http://hdl.handle.net/10353/d1010165
- Description: Examination on IT Method: MCT 411, June 2011.
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- Date Issued: 2011-06
IT Method: MCT 412
- Authors: Xazela, M W , Cetywayo, N
- Date: 2011-06
- Subjects: Education
- Language: English
- Type: Examination paper
- Identifier: vital:17319 , http://hdl.handle.net/10353/d1010166
- Description: Examination on IT Method: MCT 412, June 2011.
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- Date Issued: 2011-06
English Literature: ECL 110
- Authors: Wood, F , Blatchford, M , Formson, C , Mndebele, A T , Morkel, N
- Date: 2011-06
- Language: English
- Type: Examination paper
- Identifier: vital:18308 , http://hdl.handle.net/10353/d1011418
- Description: English Literature: ECL 110, degree examination June 2011.
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- Date Issued: 2011-06
Locus of Human Empowerment: TST 311
- Authors: Williams, D T , Harold, G
- Date: 2011-06
- Language: English
- Type: Examination paper
- Identifier: vital:18169 , http://hdl.handle.net/10353/d1011107
- Description: Locus of Human Empowerment: TST 311, degree examination June 2011.
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- Date Issued: 2011-06
Source Of Human Empowerment: TST 312
- Authors: Williams, D T , Mbaya, H
- Date: 2011-06
- Language: English
- Type: Examination paper
- Identifier: vital:18170 , http://hdl.handle.net/10353/d1011109
- Description: Source Of Human Empowerment: TST 312, degree examination June 2011.
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- Date Issued: 2011-06
Survey of Christian Beliefs: TST 111
- Authors: Williams, D T , Mbaya, H
- Date: 2011-06
- Language: English
- Type: Examination paper
- Identifier: vital:18167 , http://hdl.handle.net/10353/d1011103
- Description: Survey of Christian Beliefs: TST 111, degree examination June 2011.
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- Date Issued: 2011-06
Locus of Human Empowerment: TST 211
- Authors: Williams, D T , Mbaya, H
- Date: 2011-06
- Language: English
- Type: Examination paper
- Identifier: vital:18168 , http://hdl.handle.net/10353/d1011104
- Description: Locus of Human Empowerment: TST 211, degree examination June 2011.
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 2011-06
Soil Mineralogy: AGS 412
- Authors: Wakindiki, I I C , Matarechera, S
- Date: 2011-06
- Language: English
- Type: Examination paper
- Identifier: vital:17721 , http://hdl.handle.net/10353/d1010130
- Description: Soil Mineralogy: AGS 412, degree examination June 2011.
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 2011-06
Soil Physics: AGS 612
- Authors: Wakindiki, I I C , Matarechera, S
- Date: 2011-06
- Language: English
- Type: Examination paper
- Identifier: vital:17722 , http://hdl.handle.net/10353/d1010131
- Description: Soil Physics: AGS 612, honours examination June 2011.
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- Date Issued: 2011-06
Exercise Physiology: HUS 511
- Authors: Van Ghent, Maya , Lyoka, P , Coetzee, Ben
- Date: 2011-06
- Language: English
- Type: Examination paper
- Identifier: vital:18246 , http://hdl.handle.net/10353/d1011239
- Description: Exercise Physiology: HUS 511, honours degree examination June 2011.
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- Date Issued: 2011-06
Introduction to Philosophy: PHL 111F
- Authors: Van der Nest, M , Olivier, A
- Date: 2011-06
- Subjects: Philosophy
- Language: English
- Type: Examination paper
- Identifier: vital:18207 , http://hdl.handle.net/10353/d1011197
- Description: Introduction to Philosophy: PHL 111F, examinations June 2011.
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- Date Issued: 2011-06
Renaissance and Enlightenment Philosophy: PHL 211
- Authors: Van der Nest, M , Olivier, A
- Date: 2011-06
- Language: English
- Type: Examination paper
- Identifier: vital:18214 , http://hdl.handle.net/10353/d1011204
- Description: Renaissance and Enlightenment Philosophy: PHL 211, examination June 2011.
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- Date Issued: 2011-06
Introduction to Philosoph/Elementary Logic: PHL 112
- Authors: Van der Nest, M , Olivier, A
- Date: 2011-06
- Language: English
- Type: Examination paper
- Identifier: vital:18209 , http://hdl.handle.net/10353/d1011199
- Description: Introduction to Philosoph/Elementary Logic: PHL 112, examination June 2011.
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- Date Issued: 2011-06