DCU Expo 2024 - Final Year Projects

86 168. Tourismo Tourismo is designed to enable users, both locals and tourists in a specific geographical area, to plan personalised daytime experiences. The core aim is to provide users with a continuous platform that understands and develops their preferences, creating curated day plans that resonate with their unique tastes. Whether it’s exploring hidden gems in the local scene or uncovering attractions as a tourist, our application leverages intelligent algorithms to recommend a thoughtfully curated list of restaurants, hotels, and various attractions. Our focus is on delivering an intuitive and interactive platform. We envision a user-friendly design that enhances the joy of discovering and appreciating what our chosen area has to offer. Student Programme Computer Applications Project Area Web Application, Recommendation System Project Technology CSS, HTML5, JavaScript, Nodejs, Machine Learning, Django Student Name(s) IsaMasri  |  Cristian Diaconu Email isa.masri2@mail.dcu.ie   |   cristian.diaconu2@mail.dcu.ie Supervisor Prof Gareth Jones 169. Exergy Analysis of a ReverseOsmosis System This study investigates the thermodynamic efficiency of a Reverse Osmosis (RO) system, using exergy analysis to determine how it turns energy into purified water. Energy flow and exergy losses throughout the RO systemare examined to determine efficiency, revealing how variables like feed water temperature and pressure affect eco-efficiency. According to the researchers, these characteristics have a significant impact on exergy efficiency. It also looks at the possible advantages of integrating energy recovery devices to improve systemperformance. The results offer insights into designing RO systems that are both energy-efficient and environmentally friendly. Student Programme Mechanical andManufacturing Engineering (Year 5) Project Area Energy Conservation, FluidMechanics, Thermodynamics Project Technology Excel/VB Student Name(s) Conor O’Rourke Email conor.orourke35@mail.dcu.ie Supervisor Dr Lorna Fitzsimons 170. Design of a Bioengineered Bladder Patch This project entails the design and development of a dual-layered collagen-based patch that mimics the human bladder and provides the requiredmechanical properties, permeability, and porosity for use in bladder reconstruction. The two layers incorporate a freeze-dried collagen scaffold with the intended purpose of increased porosity to allow for cell adhesion and proliferation, while a second air-dried layer of collagen scaffold provides support for the affected region and prevents urine leakage. This approach aims to address the persistent clinical complications associated with current bladder reconstructive surgery which uses harvested gastro-intestinal tissue from the patient. Complications arise due to the exposure of urine to the epithelial lining of intestinal tissue. Student Programme Biomedical Engineering (Year 5) Project Area Biomedical Engineering, Tissue Engineering, Materials Testing Project Technology Bioprocessing Student Name(s) Ahmed Beshr Email ahmed.beshr2@mail.dcu.ie Supervisor Dr Tanya Levingstone