DCU Expo 2024 - Final Year Projects

41 33. Design and Testing of 3D-PrintedWheelchair Seating Solutions This project explores the design and testing of 3D-printed wheelchair seating solutions. It aims to leverage advancements in 3D printing technology to create custom-contoured seating (CCS) that enhances comfort, support, and pressure distribution for wheelchair users. The project also investigates the manufacturing of CCS upholstery using 3D to 2DCAD software and laser cutting. By investigating various materials, infill patterns, and densities, the project seeks to optimise the mechanical properties of 3D-printed seating solutions. The methodology includes compression testing, 3D to 2DCADworkflows, and textile laser cutting. Results are expected to contribute to the development of more accessible, customisable, and environmentally friendly wheelchair seating options. Student Programme Biomedical Engineering (Year 4) Project Area 3-DModelling, AdditiveManufacturing, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Design andManufacture, Statistical Analysis, Rehabilitation Engineering, Materials Testing Project Technology WrapStyler Student Name(s) Jack Brosnan Email jack.brosnan9@mail.dcu.ie Supervisor Dr Tanya Levingstone 34. STARTWeb Application STARTWeb Application is a Django FrameworkWeb Application that provides beginner programmers with a space to learn programming concepts with the use of our own programming language, START. START embodies a programming paradigmcharacterised by a syntax reminiscent of the English language. START was written in Java with ANTLR4. TheWeb Application includes an IDE, with features such as syntax highlighting, memory tracking, breakpoints, session saving, and loading, as well as containing resources to learn about programming concepts in START. Users of the application will be able to avail of a variety of programming tasks to help build their confidence with core programming fundamentals, as START is a gateway language between visual programming (Scratch) and full feature languages (Python). Student Programme Computer Applications Project Area Educational, Software Development, Web Application Project Technology CSS, Docker, HTML5, JQuery, Java, JavaScript, Python, SQLite, ANTLR4 Student Name(s) AdamGray  |  Niall Kelly Email adam.gray27@mail.dcu.ie  |   niall.kelly88@mail.dcu.ie Supervisor Dr David Sinclair 35. Development of a Control System for a Small ScaleWind Turbine This project is to develop a control system that looks to optimise the electrical power output of a wind turbine, by using feedback control to ensure that the output navigates to the desired output, for different input values. This project involves simulation andmodelling of the physical systemand design of the appropriate control system. The systemwas simulated in LTSpice, MatLab, and Simulink to ensure valid results. Lab based testing was carried out to compare theoretical results tomeasured results. Student Programme Mechatronic Engineering (Year 4) Project Area Circuit Modeling, Control Systems, Electric Generation, Mechatronic Systems, Power Electronics, Simulation Project Technology Matlab, Simulink, LTSpice, Arduino, Python Student Name(s) Cian Foy Email cianfoy00@gmail.com Supervisor Dr CornéMuilwijk