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World Solar Challenge
The NWU Solar Car Team and our futuristic mobile, the Sirius X25 has made history by becoming the first African team to ever cross the finish line of the World Solar Challenge. We completed the 3000km gruelling journey through the outback of Australia in 47hr22min, with an average speed…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/solar-car/previous-sponsors
Previous Sponsors
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Die Chemiese en Myn Industrieë is twee van die grootste Bruto Binnelandse Produk (BBP) bydraers in Suid-Afrika. 'n Beroep in die rigting verseker uitstekende beroepsgeleenthede en sekuriteit. Boodskap van die Skooldirekteur Die Skool vir Chemiese en Mineraalingenieurswese op die Potchefstroomkampus van die Noordwes-…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/chemical-engineering
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Chemical engineers play a crucial role in tackling and resolving various global challenges, encompassing issues like climate change, energy scarcity, and environmental and water-related issues. Within the realm of Chemical Engineering, professionals engage in the development, design, and supervision of industrial processes that…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/chemical-and-minerals-engineering/minerals-processing
Minerals Processing
Minerals Processing is a specialist field in Chemical Engineering and deals with the physical and chemical processes used especially to extract metals from ores. The chemical industry is one of the greatest gross domestic product contributors in South Africa. Chemical engineering is one of the top 10 scarce skills in South Africa. Your…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/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/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/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/research/energy-reserach-group
Energy Reserach 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 providing ground-…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/research/intelligent-systems
Intelligent Systems
The aim of the research group is to use proven engineering techniques, as well as applied research to add intelligence to business and operational systems, thereby making industry more adaptable, efficient, and profitable. [accordion collapsed] Current projects Road pavement condition monitoring: building intelligence into roads to…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/research/materials-vibrations-analysis-and-manufacturing
Materials, Vibrations Analysis and Manufacturing
The Research Group, Materials, Vibrations Analysis and Manufacturing, is situated in the School of Mechanical Engineering at the NWU Faculty of Engineering. This research group specialises in materials selection for design, ceramics, and wear resistant ceramic matrix composite processing, high temperature nuclear materials, metals and…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/research/mctronx
McTronX
About The core activity of the McTronX research group is the dynamic systems modelling, control and process monitoring of large-scale industrial systems. Characteristic of the group is the multi-disciplinary nature of its projects. The name McTronX is an acronym after the field of mechatronics and was chosen due to the strong activity in the…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/research/telenet
Telenet
The Telenet research group is a focus group at the NWU Faculty of Engineering. The research done by the Telenet group is broadly within the area of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), with specific projects focusing on telecommunications, data networks, information security, and associated applications. The Telenet…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/solar-car/2015
2015
2015 In 2015 the North-West University made history by becoming the first ever African solar team to complete the grueling journey from Darwin to Adelaide in the Australian Bridgestone World Solar Challenge. The NWU managed to travel the total distance of 3000km within 6 days. After starting in 31st position on the first day, the NWU…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/solar-car/2016
2016
2016 The 2016 Sasol Solar Challenge got off to a rocky start for the North-West University. After a freak accident during the time trials, the team managed to fix their solar car just in time for the start of the race on the 24th of September. Not only did the NWU surprise everyone by finishing in fourth place on the 1st of October, but was…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/faculty-management/faculty-management