Projects and Publications

2003 Publications

Category Bibliographic Citation*

Refereed Journals   

  1. Simate, I.N. (2003) Optimization of Mixed-mode and Indirect-mode natural convection Solar dryers. Renewable Energy 28 (3), 435 - 453. ISSN 0960-1481.
  2. Simate, I.N. and Kwendakwema, N.J. (2003) Drying of vegetables in solar dryers with wind driven and electric driven fans – a comparison. The Zambian Engineer- Journal of the Engineering Institution of Zambia 36 (1) 13 - 16.

Refereed Proceedings of Conference   

  1. Muya M, Mulenga M N, Bwalya D C, Edum-Fotwe F T and Price A D F (2003)Construction Skills Requirement Issues in Zambia.  19th Annual Conference of the Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Conference Proceedings, September 3 – 5, 2003: Annual Conference and General Meeting, Volume 1, pp 279 – 287, ISBN 0 9534 161 8 6, Brighton University, England

 

2002 Publications

 Category Bibliographic Citation*

Refereed Journals   

  1. Siaminwe L. (2002) Globalisation of Manufacturing: Trends, Challenges and Prospects for Less Developed Countries. The Zambian Engineer, January/February, Vol.35 No.1, pp 20 – 27. (ISBN 9982 41 005 9)
  2. Muya M, Simate I N and Mununga L (2002) Indicative Status of Professional Membership of EIZ and ERB. The Zambian Engineer, Volume 35Issue Number 1, ISBN 9982 41 005 9, Journal of the Engineering Institution of Zambia
  3. Muya M, Simate I N and Mununga L (2002) Indicative Status of Professional Membership of EIZ and ERB. The Zambian Engineer, Volume 35Issue Number 1, ISBN 9982 41 005 9, Journal of the Engineering Institution of Zambia.

Refereed Proceedings of Conference   

  1. Zulu, A., and Nyirenda, L.D. (2002) Overview on the potential for alternative energy development. In: Proceedings of the Engineering Institution of Zambia Annual symposium, 30 August 2002, Kitwe, Zambia,  pp. 1-14.

 

2001 Publications

Category Bibliographic Citation*


Refereed Journals   

  1. Simate, I.N. (2001), Simulation of the Mixed-Mode Natural-Convection Solar Drying of Maize. Drying Technology - An International Journal, 19 (6), 1137–1155. ISSN 0737-3937.

Refereed Proceedings of Conference   

  1. Muya M (2001). On Learning Organisations. The Consultants' Role in Africa inthe New Era. Conference Proceedings of Group of African Members Association (GAMA) of the International Federation of Consulting Engineers' (FIDIC), GAMA 2001 Conference, 21 - 24 March, 2001, Lusaka, Zambia
  2. Muya M, Mununga L and Simate I N (2001). Indicative Status of Professional Membership of EIZ and ERB.  Engineering 2001 – A Tool for National Development.  Conference Proceedings of the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ) National Symposium, August 24, 2001, Mulungushi International Conference Centre, Lusaka, Zambia



2000 Publications

Category Bibliographic Citation*

Refereed Proceedings of Conference   

  1. Woods, J.L.; Silayo, V.C.K. and Simate, I.N. (2000), Solar Drying on a Perforated Surface: Deep Bed Simulation with Radiation and Conduction Terms. Paper Number 00-PH-012. European Agricultural Engineering Conference, Warwick 2000, University of Warwick, U.K. July 2 – 7, 2000.

 

1999 Publications

Category    Bibliographic Citation*

Refereed Journals   

  1. Muya M, Price A D F and Thorpe A and Edum-Fotwe F (1999) Application of the Analytic Hierarchy Process to the Evaluation of Logistics Factors and their Contributions in Construction Materials Supply, Journal of Construction Procurement, Volume5 Issue Number2, pp. 99-117, ISSN 1358 9180.
  2. Siaminwe L. and Clegg A.J. (1999) Effect of Processing Variables on Structure and Tensile Properties of Investment Cast Al-Si-Mg Casting Alloy. Materials Science and Technology, July, Vol.15 pp 812 - 820. (ISSN 0267-0836)
  3. Simate, I.N. (1999) Experimental Testing of a Wind operated Fan Solar Dryer. First National Conference on Recent Advances in Engineering Research and Development (CRERD – I), Intercontinental Hotel, Lusaka, Zambia. 1999, November 12 – 13; published in The Zambian Engineer, 34 (1), 118 – 121, Engineering Institution of Zambia. ISBN 9982-41-000-8.
  4. Muya M (1999) Partnering: A new way of managing construction projects. The Zambian Engineer, Volume 34 Issue Number 1, ISBN 9982-41-000-8, Journal of the Engineering Institution of Zambia
  5. Zulu, A. (1999) Quantifying quality in the electricity supply industry. The Zambian Engineer, 34 (1), 43-48. ISSN: 99822-41-000-8.
  6. Siaminwe L. (1999) Quality Awards – Are They a Means of Total Quality Management Certification? The Zambian Engineer, November, Vol.34 No.1, pp 180 – 185. (ISBN 9982 41 000 8)
  7. Mwanza S.M., Siaminwe L. and Mwenda H.M. (1999) Using Mastercam Mill Software to Program Simulated Turning on a Computer Numerical Control Vertical Machining Centre. The Zambian Engineer, November, Vol.34 No.1, pp 168 – 171. (ISBN 9982 41 000 8)
  8. Nyirenda P.J., Siaminwe L., Mwenda H.M., and Kanyanga S.B. (1999) Design and Process Development of a Centrifugal Pump. The Zambian Engineer, November, Vol.34 No.1, pp 186 – 191. (ISBN 9982 41 000 8)

Refereed Proceedings of Conference   

  1. Muya M, Price A D F and Thorpe A (1999) Implementation of Information Technology in Materials Logistics in the UK Construction Industry. In:Hughes W (ed) 15th Annual Conference of the Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol.1, September 15-17, pp.105-113, ISBN 0 95341612 7, Liverpool John Moores University, England
  2. Muya M, Price A D F and Thorpe A (1999) Contractors' supplier management. In: Bowen P A and Hindle R D (eds) Customer Satisfaction: A Focus for Research and Practice in Construction, Proceedings of the Joint Triennial Symposium of the CIB W55/W65, Vol.2, September 5-10, pp. 632-640, ISBN 0-620-23944-1, University of Cape Town, South Africa
  3. Muya M (1999) Partnering: A New Way of Managing Construction Projects. In:Kanyanga  S. B. and Ng'andu A. N. (eds), Proceedings of the First National Conference on Recent Advances in Engineering Research and Development (CRERD), Hotel Intercontinental, November 12 - 13, pp. 26-30, ISBN 9982-41-000-8.
  4. Simate, I.N. (1999) Solar Power Utilization in Agro-Processing. Engineering Institution of Zambia National Symposium, Taj-Pamodzi Hotel, Lusaka, Zambia. 1999, August 27 –28.
  5. Siaminwe L. (1999) Quality Transformation in Zambia – What Strategy? Proceedings of the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ) 1999 National Symposium on “Engineering: A Sub-Regional Perspective”, Taj Pamodzi Hotel, Lusaka, 27-28 August.
  6. Mwanza S.M. Siaminwe L. and Mwenda H.M. (1999) Adaptive Widening of the Capability of the Computer Numerical Control Vertical Machining Centre to include Turning Operations – An Investigation. Proceedings of the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ) 1999 National Symposium on “Engineering: A Sub-Regional Perspective”, Taj Pamodzi Hotel, Lusaka, 27-28 August.

 

1998 Publications

Category Bibliographic Citation*

Refereed Proceedings of Conference   

  1. Muya M, Price A D F and Thorpe A (1998) Supplier Evaluation of Logistics Factors and their Contribution to Improved Customer Service.  14th Annual Conference of the Association of Researchers in Construction Management Conference Proceedings, 1998: Annual Conference and General Meeting, Volume 2, pp. 359 - 368, ISBN 09534161 00, Reading University: Reading, England
  2. Siaminwe L. (1998) World Class Manufacturing. Proceedings of the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ) 1998 National Symposium on “Quality and Productivity – The Engineers’ Role”, Hotel Edinburgh, Kitwe, 28-29 August.

 

1997 Publications

Category Bibliographic Citation*

Refereed Proceedings of Conference   

  1. Simate, I.N. and Woods, J.L. (1997) Simulation and Optimization of a Mixed-mode Natural Convection Maize Solar Dryer. Silsoe Postharvest Convention, Cranfield University, U.K.
  2. Muya M, Price A D F and Thorpe A (1997) Construction Materials Supply Logistics,13th Annual Conference of the Association of Researchers in Construction Management Conference Proceedings, 1997: Annual Conference and General Meeting, Volume 1, pp. 144 – 153, ISBN 08 339 759X, Kings College, Cambridge, England

 

1996 Publications

Category Bibliographic Citation*


Refereed Journals   

  1. Siaminwe L. and Clegg A.J. (1996) Optimisation of the Mechanical Properties in an Investment Cast Aluminium Alloy. The Foundryman, Vol.89 No.8, pp 231 - 238.

Refereed Proceedings of Conference   

  1. Siaminwe L. and Clegg A.J. (1996) Investment Casting of An Aluminium Alloy. Proceedings of Conference “IBF Conference - Ensuring the Highest Quality and Reliability in Light Alloy Castings”, Moor Hall Hotel, Sutton Coldfield, UK, 28-29 October.
  2. Siaminwe L., Lim C.S. and Clegg A.J. (1996) Mechanical Property Enhancement in an Investment Cast Aluminium Alloy and Metal Matrix Composite. Proceedings of the 9th World Conference on Investment Casting, San Franscisco, USA, 13-16 October, pp 17.1-17.8.
  3. Siaminwe L. and Clegg A.J. (1996) The Optimisation of Mechanical Properties in Investment Cast 356 Aluminium Alloy. Proceedings of the TMS International Symposium on Processing and Fabrication of Advanced Materials V, Cincinnati, Ohio, 6-10 October, pp 37-57, ISBN 0 87339 349 X.
  4. Siaminwe L. and Clegg A.J. (1996) Optimisation of the Mechanical Properties in an Investment Cast Aluminium Alloy. Proceedings of Conference “IBF 93rd Annual Conference-Towards Foundry 2000”, Blackrod, Lancashire, UK, 3-5 July.
  5. Siaminwe L., Mohd Hasbullah I., Lim C.S., and Clegg A.J. (1996) Investment Casting Research. Proceedings of Conference “European Investment Casters' Federation Lost Wax '96 - Future Trends Colloquium Presentation”, Maastricht, 19-21 March.
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