7 results on '"van As, Johann"'
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2. Technology Education Challenges and Solutions in Latin America
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Jordan, Ramiro, Pollard, L. Howard, Abdallah, Chaouki T., Sanin, Jorge, Van Reenen, Johann A., De Giusti, Marisa R., and Franco, Paulo Roberto Girardello
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Information technology -- Study and teaching ,Computer engineering -- Study and teaching ,Computer science -- Study and teaching ,Electrical engineering -- Study and teaching ,Education, Higher -- Latin America ,Business ,Education ,Electronics ,Electronics and electrical industries - Abstract
The world has become dependent on information, technology, and telecommunications, better known as Information Technology and Telecommunications (IT&T), a term that encompasses the fields of Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Computer Science. Increasingly, IT&T is an effective indicator of the difference between developed and developing nations. The competitiveness of a nation is directly related to its incorporation of IT&T which requires a substantial restructuring of the forms and procedures in attempting to generate a base for development of science and technology. To achieve this, it is important to revise the education of human technical and scientific resources. This paper summarizes the experience of the Ibero-American Science and Technology Education (ISTEC) consortium in IT education in Latin America. Index Terms--Information technology education, Latin America, technology education
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- 2001
3. Privacy-aware data management by means of data degradation : making private data less sensitive over time
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van Harold Johann Wilhelm Heerde, Fokkinga, M.M., Anciaux, N.L.G., Apers, Peter Maria Gerardus, and Databases (Former)
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EWI-18372 ,Engineering ,business.industry ,Privacy policy ,Data management ,Search engine indexing ,Database administrator ,Computer security ,computer.software_genre ,Encryption ,Data degradation ,Task (project management) ,IR-71594 ,METIS-271012 ,business ,computer ,Hacker - Abstract
Dienstverleners verzamelen steeds meer privacygevoelige gegevens, ondanks het feit dat het moeilijk is om deze gegevens te beschermen tegen krakers, zwak privacybeleid, nalatigheid, en kwaadwillende gegevensbeheerders. In dit proefschrift nemen we de positie in dat het eindeloos bewaren van privacygevoelige gegevens onvermijdelijk zal leiden tot het op straat komen te liggen van deze gegevens. Door het beperken van de opslagperiode kan de privacyschending bij dergelijke gevallen ook beperkt worden. Vaak wordt er een lange opslagperiode gehanteerd in het voordeel van de dienstverlener. Wij modelleren het belang van zowel de dienstverlener als de gebruiker op een abstracte, kwalitatieve manier; met een dergelijk model is het mogelijk een opslagperiode te bepalen die optimaal is voor het belang van zowel de dienstverlener als de gebruiker. Door gegevens ineens volledig te verwijderen gaat ook elk mogelijk nut van de gegevens verloren. Door de gegevens langzaam te vervagen, wordt het mogelijk om een betere afweging te maken tussen het belang van dienstverleners en gebruikers. Bij elke vervagingsstap neemt de nauwkeurigheid van een gegeven af; wij nemen aan dat gegevens met een lagere nauwkeurigheid nog steeds bruikbaar zijn voor dienstverleners, maar ook minder privacygevoelig, zodat een langere opslagperiode acceptabel is. Het vervagen van gegevens heeft invloed op de manier hoe gegevens intern technisch opgeslagen worden, het gebruik van indices, transactiebeheer, en logmechanismen. Om aan te tonen dat het vervagen van gegevens practisch doenlijk is, beschrijven we verschillende technieken om gegevensvervaging te implementeren. Dit komt hoofdzakelijk neer op het gesorteerd houden van gegevens op het tijdstip van vervaging, en het gebruik van encryptiemethoden. Onze technieken worden onderbouwd door een prototype en een theoretische analyse. Daarnaast verkennen we verschillende modellen die voortborduren op het concept gegevensvervaging. Dit leidt tot verschillende perspectieven van waaruit het vervagen van gegevens in de toekomst verder ingezet kan worden.
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- 2010
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4. From technologists to social enterprise developers: Our journey as “ICT for development” practitioners in Southern Africa.
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van Rensburg, Johann (Rensie), Veldsman, Alida, and Jenkins, Michael
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ENTREPRENEURSHIP , *INFORMATION & communication technologies , *BUSINESS enterprises , *TECHNOLOGY , *BUSINESS - Abstract
It is easy to find in the research literature examples of information and communication technology for development (ICT4Dev) initiatives that have failed. Rather than continue with a focus on technologies, our journey has led us towards the establishment of a network of community-based, ICT-enabled, sustainable micro services enterprises (called Infopreneurs™) where “development through enterprise” is the key. The writers argue that such success requires a more socially responsible approach to business development. We have found that when the service delivery channel is enhanced by a coordinated approach to ownership and channel support, community-based businesses work well. On this journey, the challenge has been to deploy ICT in “production” mode, so that saleable products and services can be quickly delivered to the targeted community. On the basis of such learning, this article sets out a new paradigm for practitioners in this field. Here the term Infopreneurs™ is used to describe an ICT mediated network of “social entrepreneurs” who deliver sustainable and community level e-Business in Southern Africa. © 2008 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2008
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5. DYNAMIC OPTIMISATION OF DEEP-LEVEL MINE REFRIGERATION CONTROL
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Johann F. van Rensburg, J. I. G. Bredenkamp, Pieter F.H. Peach, 10728023 - Van Rensburg, Johann Francois, 22815600 - Peach, Pieter Frederik Hames, and 21082294 - Bredenkamp, Johannes Izak Gabriel
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Mining industry ,Deep level ,business.industry ,Control (management) ,Environmental science ,Refrigeration ,Dynamic control ,Process engineering ,business ,Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering ,Working environment ,Lower energy ,Efficient energy use - Abstract
Artificial cooling remains vital to the deep-level mining industry. This is mainly to ensure a safe underground working environment. Unfortunately, the refrigeration systems of South African gold mines are outdated. Aging infrastructure and increasing distances to active mining areas present this industry with a unique set of cooling challenges. Mines are deeper and more complex than ever, yet their refrigeration systems operate according to original design specifications. The importance of mine refrigeration systems adapting to a dynamic environment becomes evident. One solution to this challenge is to re-evaluate the control of refrigeration systems based on dynamic cooling needs. Control optimisation strategies were implemented on a case study to improve the overall performance of a refrigeration system. The implementation of these strategies resulted in multiple benefits for the mine. The operational performance of the refrigeration system was optimised, resulting in both service delivery improvements and energy efficiency. During summer months the chill dam temperature decreased by 1°C at a lower energy consumption of 38 MWh per day. This accumulates to a financial cost saving of R9 million per annum. This study proves that operational performance increases are possible through dynamic control optimisation of deep-level mine refrigeration systems. Kunsmatige verkoeling bly onontbeerlik vir die ondergrondse mynboubedryf. Dit is hoofsaaklik om 'n veilige werksomgewing te verseker. Ongelukkig is die verkoelingstelsels van Suid-Afrikaanse goudmyne verouderd. Verouderde infrastruktuur en die toenemende afstande na aktiewe werksareas lei tot unieke verkoelings uitdagings. Myne is dieper en meer kompleks as ooit tevore, maar die verkoelingstelsels funksioneer steeds volgens oorspronklike ontwerpspesifikasies. Dit is duidelik dat huidige verkoelingstelsels nie opgewasse is vir die veranderende omstandighede nie. Een oplossing vir hierdie unieke uitdaging is om die beheer van verkoelingstelsels te herevalueer om aan veranderende verkoelings behoeftes te voorsien. Optimering strategieë is geïmplementeer op 'n gevallestudie om die algehele dienslewering van 'n verkoelingstelsel te verbeter. Implementering van hierdie strategieë het verskeie voordele tot gevolg gehad, onder andere verbeterings in dienslewering teen 'n laer energie verbruik. Gedurende die somermaande het die temperatuur van die koue water dam gedaal met 1°C teen 'n verminderde energieverbruik van 38 MWh per dag. Dit lei tot 'n finansiële kostebesparing van R9 miljoen per jaar. Hierdie studie bewys dus dat operasionele verbeterings in dienslewering moontlik is deur dinamiese beheer van myn verkoelingstelsels.
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- 2018
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6. Implementing DSM interventions on water reticulation systems of marginal deep level mines
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A. van Niekerk, J. F. van Rensburg, D. C. Uys, and 10728023 - Van Rensburg, Johann Francois
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Energy conservation ,energy conservation ,Engineering ,Mining industry ,Deep level ,business.industry ,Energy management ,mining industry ,Psychological intervention ,Demand side management ,business ,Civil engineering ,Environmental planning - Abstract
South Africa's steep electricity tariff increases have forced the mining industry to be more cost effective. One way is by implementing demand side management (DSM) projects. Energy saving priorities focused mainly on mines with large energy consumption and long “life-of-mine”. If paybacks are short enough, it should be a feasible investment to implement DSM projects. This could extend the “life-of-mine” of marginal mines. To assist with investigations, procedures are introduced to estimate the potential savings and required capital costs. These procedures were developed by analysing previous projects implemented by the CRCED PTA research group. Energy cost savings strategies are proposed for the dewatering-, refrigeration- and water distribution systems. A case study is used to show the benefit of the proposed procedures. Since capital investment on marginal mines is limited, breakdowns and equipment failures may be frequent. This may negatively influence saving and project paybacks http://www.ieee.org/conferences_events/conferences/xplore_conference_proceedings.html
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- 2014
7. Developing ESCo procedures for large telecommunication facilities using novel simulation techniques
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Edward Henry Mathews, M.F. Geyser, J. F. van Rensburg, Marius Kleingeld, 10728023 - Van Rensburg, Johann Francois, 10477438 - Mathews, Edward Henry, 11962003 - Kleingeld, Marius, and 12388831 - Geyser, Martinus Fredrik
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lcsh:GE1-350 ,Engineering ,demand side management ,General Computer Science ,Energy management ,business.industry ,telecommunications facilities ,Electricity demand ,Transport engineering ,General Energy ,lcsh:Energy conservation ,Portfolio ,lcsh:TJ163.26-163.5 ,Energy Services Company ,commercial buildings ,business ,Telecommunications ,lcsh:Environmental sciences ,electricity demand - Abstract
Peak electricity demand in South Africa will exceed the available operational generation capacity in 2007. The state utility, Eskom, is addressing this challenge, inter alia, with the implementation of a national Demand-side Management (DSM) initia-tive. Studies in South Africa have shown that 20%of the total municipal energy is utilised in commer-cial buildings. Telecommunication companies own and operate a large portfolio of diverse buildings within the municipal boundaries. Energy Services Company (ESCO) analyses on these buildings showed huge savings as well as load reduction opportunities. ESCOs however face major prob-lems in evaluating DSM projects on telecommuni-cation facilities. To address these problems a new ESCO procedure for telecommunications facilities was developed and successfully implemented. It was proven that the new ESCO procedure is suc-cessful in solving the unique problems in perform-ing ESCO analyses for telecommunications facili-ties.
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- 2008
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