DCU Expo 2024 - Final Year Projects

100 210. The Development of an Isothermal Compressed Air Energy Storage System The goal of this project was to develop a compressed air energy storage system capable of efficiently storing and regenerating excess energy, addressing the challenges of renewable energy integration. To achieve this, the system utilised a liquid piston to achieve near-isothermal compression and expansion, reducing energy losses and increasing round-trip efficiency. Student Programme Mechanical andManufacturing Engineering (Year 5) Project Area 3-DModelling, AdditiveManufacturing, Arduino, Automation, Control Systems, Electric Generation, Energy Conservation, Mechanical Design andManufacture, Renewable Energy Technology, Thermodynamics Project Technology C/C++, Excel/VB, Solidworks Student Name(s) Cathal Joyce Email cathal.joyce26@mail.dcu.ie Supervisor Dr GregMcNamara 211. Oud Essence Oud Essence has developed an online oud experience, serving as a one-stop destination for enthusiasts. Users can purchase oud oils and engage in personalised experiences. A standout feature is the recommendation system, suggesting products based on scent preferences. Additionally, an innovative blending systemallows users to create unique scents with personalised recommendations. This bridges retail, personalisation, and user engagement, catering to the growing interest in fragrance customisation. The final product is a self-service web application offering various features for both oud enthusiasts and newcomers, providing an immersive oud experience. Student Programme Enterprise Computing Project Area Software Development, Web Application Project Technology CSS, HTML5, JavaScript, MySQL, Python Student Name(s) Muhammad Hassan  |  Alan Pereira Cardoso Email muhammad.hassan4@mail.dcu.ie  |   alan.pereiracardoso3@mail.dcu.ie Supervisor Prof Cathal Gurrin 212. Solidphase DNA Purification on a 3DPrinted Chip This aimof this project was to develop amicrofluidic device to automate Solidphase DNA purification. A novel microfluidic device has been developed which is capable of the first stage of a nucelic acid amplification test (NAAT), which is the isolation of nucleic acids froma biological sample. It utilises the principles of centrifugal microfluidics to achieve this using a solid-phase extraction (SPE) technique with a silica frit. The entire device has been 3D-Printed and requires no specialised equipment or training to use. As a result of this, its further development could result in a revolutionary fully integrated point of care molecular diagnostic test. Student Programme Biomedical Engineering (Year 4) Project Area AdditiveManufacturing, Automation, Biomedical Engineering, Device Design Project Technology Solidworks, Microfluidics Student Name(s) Conor McNally Email conor.mcnally25@mail.dcu.ie Supervisor Dr David Kinahan