SAIP2015

Session

Applied

30 Jun 2015, 10:00

Conveners

Applied

• Ernest van Dyk (NMMU)

Applied: Applied

• Hartmut Winkler (Dept. Physics, University of Johannesburg)

Applied: Applied

• Michael Hayes (Necsa)

Applied: Applied

• Ernest van Dyk (NMMU)

Applied: Applied

• Frikkie De Beer (Necsa)

Applied: Applied

• Frederik Vorster (NMMU)

Applied: Applied

• Betty Kibirige (University of Zululand)

Applied: Applied

• Alan Matthews (UKZN)

Applied: Applied

• Trevor Derry (University of the Witwatersrand)

Applied: Applied

• Kittessa Roro (NLC-CSIR)

Applied: Applied

• phil ferrer (wits)

Applied: Applied

• Christopher Arendse (Physics Dept., UWC)

Contribution list Timetable

345. Reconfigurable Wavelength Selective Switching for 10 Gbps Optical Fibre Ring Networks

Mr Duncan Boiyo (Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University)

30/06/2015, 10:00

Track F - Applied Physics

Oral Presentation

351. Performance Comparison between the Traditional Intensity Modulation Direct Detection and Coherent Detection in a High Speed Optical Fibre Communication System

Mr Tichakunda Valentine Chabata (Nelson Mandela Metropplitan University (NMMU))

30/06/2015, 10:20

Track F - Applied Physics

Oral Presentation

169. Portable QKD Device Using the COW Protocol

Ms Sharmini Pillay (University of KwaZulu-Natal)

30/06/2015, 11:30

Track F - Applied Physics

Oral Presentation

306. Electronic tracking system for quantum cryptography and radio telecommunication

Dr Marco Mariola (UKZN)

30/06/2015, 11:50

Track F - Applied Physics

Oral Presentation

313. NON-SPECIALIST LECTURE: Penetrating Radiation: The Power of Tomography as an Analytic Research Tool

Mr Frikkie De Beer (Necsa)

30/06/2015, 14:00

Track F - Applied Physics

Oral Presentation

321. Simulation of radiography beam collimation using ray tracing method

Mr Robert Nshimirimana (NECSA)

30/06/2015, 14:40

Track F - Applied Physics

Oral Presentation

376. Spatial resolution evaluation of digital neutron radiography and tomography facilities

Mr Mabuti Jacob Radebe Radebe (Necsa)

30/06/2015, 15:00

Track F - Applied Physics

Oral Presentation

291. X-ray diffraction and Raman spectroscopy based residual stress measurements for assessment of fatigue in leached polycrystalline diamond tool bits

Mr Maxwell Vhareta (DST/NRF Centre of Excellence in Strong Materials, University of the Witwatersrand)

30/06/2015, 15:20

Track F - Applied Physics

Oral Presentation

468. Division Meeting

Prof. Ernest van Dyk (NMMU)

01/07/2015, 09:40

Track F - Applied Physics

Oral Presentation

92. Rutherford Backscattering Analysis using lithium ions.

Prof. Trevor Derry (University of the Witwatersrand)

01/07/2015, 11:10

Track F - Applied Physics

Oral Presentation

274. Unfolding the fast neutron fluence energy distribution of a NE230 deuterated liquid scintillator detector using the MAXED code

Dr Mark Herbert (University of the Western Cape)

01/07/2015, 11:30

Track F - Applied Physics

Oral Presentation

293. In-situ neutron powder diffraction temperature capabilities at SAFARI-1

Dr Michael Hayes (Necsa)

01/07/2015, 11:50

Track F - Applied Physics

Oral Presentation

204. Solar radiometry and forecasting research at UKZN

Dr Alan Matthews (UKZN)

01/07/2015, 14:00

Track F - Applied Physics

Oral Presentation

158. Monte Carlo based estimation of the effect of different aerosol classes on solar irradiance in African atmospheric conditions

Ms MARIE CHANTAL CYULINYANA (department of physics, University of johannesburg)

01/07/2015, 14:20

Track F - Applied Physics

Oral Presentation

320. Is solar PV generated electricity cheap in South Africa?

Dr Kittessa Roro (R&D core (Energy Initiatives)CSIR)

01/07/2015, 14:40

Track F - Applied Physics

Oral Presentation

367. Energy yield monitoring of photovoltaic technologies

Mr Ross Schultz (NMMU)

01/07/2015, 15:00

Track F - Applied Physics

Oral Presentation

390. Characterization of torrefied sugarcane bagasse for gasification in a downdraft biomass gasifier system.

Mr Anthony Anukam (University of Fort Hare)

01/07/2015, 15:20

Track F - Applied Physics

Oral Presentation

51. Determining the effect of the solar cell band gap on power yield in southern African irradiance conditions

Mr Graham Webber (University of Johannesburg)

02/07/2015, 09:40

Track F - Applied Physics

Oral Presentation

259. Enhancing light absorption and life-time stability of organic solar cells using pentacene encapsulation.

Mr Francis Otieno (University of Witwatersrand)

02/07/2015, 10:00

Track F - Applied Physics

Oral Presentation

244. Analysis of homogeneity in thin film photovoltaic modules using large area light beam induced current (LA-LBIC) measurements.

Mr Michael Okullo (NMMU)

02/07/2015, 10:20

Track F - Applied Physics

Oral Presentation

253. Qualitative assessment of Photovoltaic modules using Electroluminescence

Ms Jacqui Crozier (NMMU)

02/07/2015, 11:10

Track F - Applied Physics

Oral Presentation

277. Estimation of energy production decrease due to shading for the Nampower rooftop system

Ms Petja Dobreva (NMMU)

02/07/2015, 11:30

Track F - Applied Physics

Oral Presentation

282. On the effect of optical configuration on the performance of different multijunction cells used in H-CPV systems.

Mr Ross Schultz (NMMU)

02/07/2015, 11:50

Track F - Applied Physics

Oral Presentation

384. NON-SPECIALIST LECTURE: Non-destructive Testing of wind power generators

Dr MANFRED JOHANNES (CSIR)

02/07/2015, 14:00

Track F - Applied Physics

Oral Presentation

429. Optimizing low Reynolds number wind turbine blades

Mr Sean Poole (NMMU)

02/07/2015, 14:40

Track F - Applied Physics

Oral Presentation

262. Hot Mirrors for Parabolic Trough Solar Receivers

Dr phil ferrer (wits)

02/07/2015, 15:00

Track F - Applied Physics

Oral Presentation

290. Efficiency Increase in a Cold Sprayed Hot Mirror Parabolic Trough Solar Collector

Mr Victor kaluba (Wits University)

02/07/2015, 15:20

Track F - Applied Physics

Oral Presentation

32. Gum ghatti-based poly(acrylic acid-aniline) IPN hydrogel: Characterization and release properties

Dr Kashma Sharma (University of the Free State)

02/07/2015, 16:10

Track F - Applied Physics

Oral Presentation

115. A comparison of solid state reaction, electrical performance and failure mechanism of ruthenium Schottky contacts on 6H-SiC and 4H-SiC after air annealing.

Mr Kinnock Vundawaka Munthali (University of Pretoria and University of Namibia)

02/07/2015, 16:30

Track F - Applied Physics

Oral Presentation

100. Synthesis of porous carbon nanosheets for use in high rate capability and long cycle life supercapacitors

Dr Kouadio Julien Dangbegnon (University of Pretoria)

02/07/2015, 16:50

Track F - Applied Physics

Oral Presentation

123. Structural and optical properties of silicon nanowires

Prof. Christopher Arendse (UWC)

02/07/2015, 17:10

Track F - Applied Physics

Oral Presentation

199. X-ray Reflectivity Study of Si Nanowires Grown by Ag Nanoparticle Etching

Prof. Paul F. Miceli (University of Missouri)

02/07/2015, 17:30

Track F - Applied Physics

Oral Presentation

171. From single nano-wire nano-electronics through gas FETs to deployable portable industrial sensing devices

Dr Bonex Mwakikunga (CSIR National Laser Centre)

03/07/2015, 09:40

Track F - Applied Physics

Oral Presentation

432. Open-Source electronic board designed in South-Africa, for Africa

Dr Marco Mariola (University of kwazulu-natal)

03/07/2015, 10:00

Track F - Applied Physics

Oral Presentation

10. Comparative analysis of the performance of integrated and split type air source heat pump water heaters by diagnostic characterization

Mr Stephen Tangwe (Fort Hare Institute of Technology, University of Fort Hare)

03/07/2015, 10:20

Track F - Applied Physics

Oral Presentation

338. Acceleration parameters for fluid physics with accelerating bodies

Dr Irvy (Igle) Gledhill (CSIR)

03/07/2015, 11:10

Track F - Applied Physics

Oral Presentation

47. Characteristics and function of the South African national measuring standard for force.

Mr Sipho Dlamini (National Metrology Institute of South Africa)

03/07/2015, 11:30

Track F - Applied Physics

Oral Presentation

104. BLAZE-DEM: A GPU based large scale 3D discrete element particle transport framework

Mr nicolin govender (CSIR,UP)

03/07/2015, 11:50

Track F - Applied Physics

Oral Presentation

222. Resonant absorption of electromagnetic radiation by building materials

Mr Godman MTHOMBENI (University of Johannesburg)

03/07/2015, 12:10

Track F - Applied Physics

Oral Presentation

190. Time of crossing (TOC) in Pulsed Eddy Current Signals

Dr Betty Kibirige (University of Zululand)

03/07/2015, 12:30

Track F - Applied Physics

Oral Presentation

375. Progress with the Colliding Shock Lens

Mr Conrad Mahlase (SAIP)

03/07/2015, 12:50

Track F - Applied Physics

Oral Presentation