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Bat Mobile
The History: We made history when our debut solar powered vehicle was crowned joint Event Champions in the 2012 Sasol Solar Challenge. It may not have been the most elegant (it was definitely the cheapest) vehicle on the road but the Batmobile, as our car was affectionately known, certainly was effective. …http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/solar-car/sirius-x25
Sirius X25
[tabs] Sirius X25 The NWU Solar Car, Sirius X25 is the culmination of advanced technologies and innovation that sets a benchmark for South African solar car design. Named after the nearest star to earth’s solar system, Sirius (which shines 25 times brighter than Sol), this is one vehicle truly worthy of its name.…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/solar-car/2016-0
2016
NWU Solar Car team Albert Helberg Team Leader Arno de Beer Technical Manager CP Kloppers Mechanical Team Leader Jaco Bester Solar tracker & general Shaun Botha Carbon fibre wheel…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/engineering/engineering-test
Engineering test
Prospective students in Engineering who have completed Grade 12 and do not meet all the minimum admission requirements will be invited to write the Engineering Test. An applicant can only write the test after being invited by the selection committee. To be invited for the Engineering Test, you must meet at least the following…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/af/navorsing/vliegtuigontwikkeling
Vliegtuigontwikkeling
Die vliegtuigontwikkelingsgroep fokus op aërodinamiese en strukturele navorsing wat die prestasie en veiligheid van sweeftuie en ligte vliegtuie kan verbeter. Die tegnologie wat uit die navorsing verkry word, word dan direk in nuwe ontwerpe geïmplementeer en het groot kommersiële waarde. Die groep fokus ook op…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/research/aircraft-development
Aircraft Development
The aircraft development group focuses on aerodynamic and structural research that could improve the performance and safety of sailplanes and light aircraft. The technology gained from the research is then directly implemented in new designs which have great commercial value. The group also focuses on new technologies for manufacturing of…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/af/navorsing/dstnrf-leerstoel-biobrandstowwe
DST/NRF Leerstoel in Biobrandstowwe
Die Bio-energie-navorsingsgroep wat in die Fakulteit Ingenieurswese aan die Noordwes-Universiteit geleë is, is aktief op die gebied van tweede- en derdegenerasie-navorsing in bioraffinering, wat biochemiese sowel as termochemiese produksieroetes dek. Die groep bestaan uit ’n unieke samestelling van mikrobioloë, chemiese ingenieurs, biochemici…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/research/dstnrf-research-chair-biofuels-and-other-clean-alternative-fuels
DST/NRF Research Chair in Biofuels and Other Clean Alternative Fuels
video { width: 100% !important; height: auto !important; } The Bio-Energy research group, situated at the Faculty of Engineering at the North-West University is active in the field of second and third generation bio-refinery research, covering both biochemical and thermochemical production routes. The group consist of a unique…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/af/navorsing/sentrum-vir-navorsing-en-voortgesette-ingenieursontwikkeling-crced
Sentrum vir Navorsing en Voortgesette Ingenieursontwikkeling (CRCED)
CRCED is ’n navorsingsinstelling van die Noordwes-Universiteit wat in Pretoria geleë is en op energiebestuur en bio-ingenieursnavorsing fokus. Energiebestuursnavorsing sluit bedryfsenergiesimulering, -optimalisering en stelselontwikkeling in. Die bio-ingenieursnavorsing fokus op metaboliese of energieverwante…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/research/centre-research-and-continued-engineering-development-crced
Centre of Research And Continued Engineering Development (CRCED)
CRCED is a North-West University research institution situated in Pretoria and focuses on energy management and bio-engineering research. Energy management research includes industrial energy simulation, optimization, and systems development. The bio-engineering research focuses on metabolic or energy-related conditions such as cancer,…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/af/navorsing/sanli-navorsingsleerstoel
SANLI-navorsingsleerstoel
video { width: 100% !important; height: auto !important; } Die SANLI-navorsingsleerstoel, wat in die Fakulteit Ingenieurswese aan die Noordwes-Universiteit geleë is, is ontwerp in ooreenstemming met ’n projekportefeuljeraamwerk vir waardetoevoeging van die wieg tot aan die graf. Die fokus is op die verwerking van fynsteenkool,…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/research/sarchi-coal-research-chair
SARChI Coal Research Chair
video { width: 100% !important; height: auto !important; } The SARChI coal research chair, situated in the Faculty of Engineering at the North-West University, has been designed in accordance with a ‘cradle-to-grave’ value-addition project portfolio framework. The focus is on fine coal processing, coal utilisation optimisation,…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/af/navorsing/energie-groep
Energie Groep
Die Energie Navorsingsgroep (ERG) is ’n multidissiplinêre navorsingsgroep wat in die Fakulteit Ingenieurswese aan die Noordwes-Universiteit geleë is. Die ERG doen innoverende navorsing en bied navorsingsgeleenthede op Baccalaureus- (finalejaar-), Meestersgraad-, PhD- en Nadoktorale genoot vlak aan. Die navorsing…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/research/energy-group
Energy Group
The Energy Research Group (ERG) is a multi-disciplinary research group, situated in the Faculty of Engineering at the North-West University. The ERG conducts cutting edge research and offers research opportunities at Bachelors (final year), Masters, PhD and Postdoctoral levels. The research done by ERG is always focused on…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/af/navorsing/waterstof-suid-afrika-hysa
Waterstof Suid-Afrika (HySA)
Die Departement van Wetenskap en Tegnologie van Suid-Afrika het die Nasionale Waterstof- en Brandstofseltegnologie (HFCT) se navorsing-, ontwikkeling- en innovering- (RDI-) strategie ontwikkel. Die nasionale strategie word Waterstof Suid-Afrika (HySA) genoem. DWT HySA Infrastruktuursentrum van Bevoegdheid, wat gesamentlik die NWU…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/research/hydrogen-south-africa-hysa
Hydrogen South Africa (HySA)
The Department of Science and Technology of South Africa developed the National Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Technologies (HFCT) Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) Strategy. The National Strategy was branded Hydrogen South Africa (HySA) DST HySA Infrastructure Centre of Competence, co-hosted by NWU and CSIR, is focused on…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/af/navorsing/intelligente-stelsels
Intelligente Stelsels
Die doel van die navorsingsgroep is om beproefde ingenieurstegnieke, sowel as toegepaste navorsing te gebruik om intelligensie aan besigheids- en operasionele stelsels toe te voeg, wat die industrie meer aanpasbaar, doeltreffend en winsgewend maak. [accordion collapsed] Huidige projekte Padoppervlaktoestand monitering: die bou van…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/management-sciences/prof-marius-potgieters-international-networking
Prof Marius Potgieter's International Networking
Prof Marius Potgieter (deputy director at the Mahikeng Campus) was invited by the Vice Chancellor of the King Ceasor University in Kampala, a private university in Uganda to attend their 5 th graduation ceremony. Prof Potgieter and four other international visiting professors were the guests of His Excellency His Majesty King CA Mulenga, the…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/management-sciences/school-management-sciences-hosts-inspiring-open-day-mahikeng-campus