Physics, Photovoltaics |
Photovoltaics Research Group, Department of Physics. |
Assistance with design and 3D printing of components for medical and equipment. |
Design and print |
Prof Ernest van Dyk
ernest.vandyk@mandela.ac.za |
Photovoltaics |
Photovoltaics Research Group, Department of Physics. |
Remote, backup and autonomous electrical supply. |
Designs and configurations |
Prof Ernest van Dyk
ernest.vandyk@mandela.ac.za |
Advanced Engineering Modeling & Simulation |
School of Engineering/ eNtsa, (an Engagement Institute within the Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology) |
Design assistance to group at Walter Sisulu University (WSU) |
Liaison with WSU, reverse engineering of a flow timer for Nuffield ventilator. New design of plunger system to replace the flow regulator/manometer system on the Nuffield ventilator. |
Ian Wedderburn
ian.wedderburn@mandela.ac.za |
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) |
School of Engineering/ eNtsa |
3D Printing of face shield visor attachment structure |
Printing, distribution, co- ordination between external and additional University printers for printing face visors, liaison with medical staff, identifying Emergency response units staff as point of entry to assist them with PPE |
Riaan Opperman
riaan.opperman@mandela.ac.za |
PPE |
eNtsa |
Filtration Research, leading to identification of suitable and accredited filter materials for face masks |
Research into requirements for filter material, assimilate database of potential suppliers and quantities, determine testing and accreditation requirements |
Andrew Young
andrew.young@mandela.ac.za |
Testing and Services |
eNtsa |
Test filtration efficiency of paper/Material |
Determine test procedure, evaluate suitability of testing mechanical and filtration properties |
Andrew Young
andrew.young@mandela.ac.za |
PPE |
eNtsa |
Hazmat/Space suits for pattern making |
Investigate the possibility of sourcing suits to be used for pattern making and passing onto the Acting Executive Dean of Humanities |
Donnie Erasmus
donnie.erasmus@mandela.ac.za |
Sanitizer |
Chemistry |
Anti-viral barrier cream |
Anti-viral barrier cream |
Ernst Ferg
ernst.ferg@mandela.ac.za |