Browsing Masters Degrees (Environmental Hydrology) by Advisor "Bezuidenhout, Carel Nicolaas."
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A simulation study of cane transport system improvements in the Sezela Mill area.
(2009)The South African sugar industry is of significant local and international importance and covers an area in excess of 450 000 hectares. This area yields approximately 21 million tons of sugarcane per annum which is transported ... -
An integrated sugarcane supply chain model : development and demonstration.
(2006)The South African sugar industry is a large industry which relies on expensive capital equipment to harvest, transport and process sugarcane. An average of 23 million tons of sugarcane are annually supplied to 14 mills ... -
The design and testing of soil pressure sensors for in-field agricultural and forestry traffic.
(2005)River stage or flow rates are required for the design and evaluation of hydraulic structures. Most river reaches are ungauged and a methodology is needed to estimate the stages, or rates of flow, at specific locations in ... -
Development of a spatial sugarcane transport infrastructure-planning model.
(2008)Due to the significant cost of transport in the sugar industry, a model, named FastTrack, was developed to investigate infrastructure planning opportunities. The model mathematically incorporates road construction and ... -
Evaluating the effects of pre-packaging, packaging and varying storage environment treatments on the quality of avocados (Persea americana mill.)
(2013)Avocados are characterized as climacteric fruit and are vulnerable to rapid physiological deterioration. Maintaining avocado fruit quality requires proper integrated postharvest technologies. Thus, the primary aim of this ... -
The evaluation of pressure distribution and bulk density models for infield agriculture and forestry traffic.
(2006)There is evidence that soil compaction, through the use of mechanised equipment, causes detrimental effects to soil quality and reduces long-term productivity of soils. For economic reasons, farmers need to purchase larger, ... -
An investigation into sugarcane vehicle loading with respect to influences on overall transport efficiency.
(2011)The South African sugar industry ranks eleventh in size out of 200 sugar-producing countries; and continuous advancement is essential to ensure that this industry remains competitive. The transfer system from field to ... -
A study on reducing primary transport costs in the South African timber industry.
(2005)Harvesting and transport accounts for up to 70% of the total production cost of roundwood in South Africa. This invokes an interest to improve harvesting systems through the introduction of improved equipment, road networks ...