Department of Mechanical

Engineering
The University of Auckland

Final year Project Displays

Friday, 8 October 2010

3.00 pm - 5.00 pm

Faculty of Engineering
Levels 2, 3, 4 and 5
20 Symonds Street
Auckland
 MECHATRONICS LABORATORY
Room 3.504 (Level 5)

Project Title Students Category

Non-invasive volume-compensating blood pressure cuff Andrew White Mechatronics

Justin Smith
Development of a portable neonatal lung simulator Samuel Schlatter Mechatronics
Robin Chang
Robotic quarterback Christopher Sims Mechatronics
Matthew Ng-Wai Shing
Smart fluid dispensing unit Neha Sharma Mechatronics
Ramin Odisho
Improvement in path tracking of an autonomous vehicle with sensors fusion Jonathan Jackson Mechatronics
Jess Donnelly
Computer-assisted real-time rehabilitation via mems sensors Tanin Buranasetakul Mechatronics
Nicholas Chang
Development of OTFT printer Yoshimi Sekikawa Mechatronics
Darien Liu
Integrating GPS with obstacle avoidance using laser range sensor Peter Hosking Mechatronics
Joshua Stroobant
A surface acoustic wave ethanol sensor using zinc oxide nanorods Timothy Giffney Mechatronics
Yu Hin Ng
Development and control of a parallel robot for medical and rehabilitation Josheel Pran lal Mechatronics
applications Charlie Jichao Niu
A wearable device for drop foot muscle stimulation Shafeeq Mohd Mechatronics
Solihin Ab Rahman
Medical device for wrist rehabilitation Shi Zheng Mechatronics
Qixiu Phan
Swimmer tracking system Tommy Xiao Mechatronics
Kent Zhou
Telescopic blade wind turbine Raymond Rott Aerodynamics
Sean Caetano

AERODYNAMICS LABORATORY
Room 3.209 (access from Level 3)

Project Title Students Category

Underbody aerodynamics of race cars Joseph Struthers Aerodynamics

Andre Cowan
Impact damage of windborne debris William Goodfellow Aerodynamics
Frank Chen
Rotational speed control of small-scale wind turbines Charles Chan Aerodynamics
Vinura De Silva
Visualisation and analysis of vortex shedding and pressure distribution Kurt McQuaid Aerodynamics
around rigid sails Maksim Manko
Development of bicycle testing system for wind tunnel analysis Han Meng Gan Aerodynamics
Geoffrey Gates
Wind turbine siting for complex terrain Scott Oakley Aerodynamics
Simon Goodwin
Hybrid rocket motors: injector geometry and mass flow rate Antony Burness Aerodynamics
Matthew Graham
Geometry measurement of yacht sails using v-spars for use with CFD Thomas Richardson Aerodynamics
Jonathan Wieland
Flow around a step change wind turbine blade Alexander Blakeley Aerodynamics
Jamie Lamb
Synthetic jet studies Andrew Song Aerodynamics
Daniel Wood
Design & validation of a scale model tidal turbine for turbulence Sean Babbage Aerodynamics
investigations Christophe Hofsteede
 THERMODYNAMICS LABORATORY
Room 3.206 (access from Level 3)

Project Title Students Category

Comparison of fuel properties between biodiesel and Joshua McGee Thermodynamics

petroleum diesel Sara Al Saeksaek
Performance of the partial dilution particulate measurement Mohamad Ashraf Azmi Thermodynamics
system for alternative fuels research with biodiesel Mohd Zhariq Mat Isa
Implementation and application of a data acquisition system Paul Matthew Ngui Thermodynamics
for the Lister-Petter engine Geoff Kok-Hoe Ong
Reducing the effect of heat exchanger fouling to increase Fabian Hanik Thermodynamics
profitability at Ngawha Geothermal Peter Hames
Optimisation of the cooling circuit in Fisher and Paykel Vatsal Ashokbhai Desai Thermodynamics
refrigerators Avanish Girish Meher
Investigation of intake design methods for the FSAE engine Auldan McCarthy Thermodynamics
Timothy Burrows
Hydrogen as a fuel supplement to gasoline in internal Carl Newby Thermodynamics
combustion engines Keelan Morrison

CENTRE FOR ADVANCED COMPOSITE MATERIALS

MECHANICS OF MATERIALS LABORATORY
Room 3.319 (Level 3)

Project Title Students Category

Technology demonstration of biocomposite housing Maisarah Tajuddin Mechanics of

Naima Abdul Rahman Materials, CACM
Development of the powder-coating process for a Matthew Yan Mechanics of
biodegradable composite Grace Huen Materials, CACM
Self-healing composite materials Amy Chau Mechanics of
Yi Wang Materials, CACM
Rotational moulding Hyunjoon Moon Mechanics of
Aditya Dutta Materials, CACM
Monitoring and control of voids in resin infused composite James Brown Mechanics of
sandwich laminates David Isaacs Materials, CACM
Design analysis and manufacture of a carbon fibre engine James Muir Mechanics of
crankcase Ashton Thomas Materials, CACM
Understanding the influence of fibre architecture on the fire Tim Scheirlinck Mechanics of
response of composite materials James Wyllie Materials, CACM
Development and modelling of pre-preg manufacturing of Luka Baresic Mechanics of
advanced composite structures Kieran Farr Materials, CACM
Development of a novel low cost pulverising system for Nabihah Sallih Mechanics of
agrofibres and manufacturing of agrofibre composites Choi Keun Ho Materials, CACM
Utilization of waste MDF powder to manufacture wood Kamal Pasha Ahmad Mechanics of
plastic composites Zalikha Wan Kassim Materials, CACM
Manufacturing evaluation of bamboo polypropylene Fareed Mohd Yahaya Mechanics of
composites Syamim Wan Sukri Materials, CACM
Preparation of bionano-composite functional films from Afiq Nasruddin Mechanics of
gelatin Mohd Fahmin Materials, CACM
Manufacture of nanocellulose reinforced composite Mohamad Rusydi Mohamad Yasin Mechanics of
materials Wandi Ismail Materials, CACM
Performance evaluation of sustainable hollow cores for James Seggie Mechanics of
interior paneling Benjamin Coombs Materials, CACM
Design and optimisation of carbon-fibre bicycle wheel Scott Burling Mechanics of
Anthony Dawson Materials, CACM
Impact protection of helicopter interior sandwich panelling Cameron Walbran Mechanics of
Christopher Wharam Materials, CACM
 DYNAMICS AND CONTROL LABORATORY
Room 3.319 and 3.304a (Level 3)

Project Title Students Category

Complex manoeuvring of an autonomous vehicle Damien Rogers Dynamics and Control

Jinny Kim
Low-cost optical flow sensors for localisation Ronald Chan Dynamics and Control
Aamir Mulla
Development of a twin-rotor jetpack model Frank Seoc Dynamics and Control
Xu Ben Bo
MRF-based torque transmissions coupling Taylor Edwards Dynamics and Control
Lee King
Automatic impactor Afiq Hanipah Dynamics and Control
Muhammed Abu Bakar
Impact analysis for improved damage detection in composite Matthew Lawrence Dynamics and Control
panels Christopher Nixon
Autonomous 4 DOFgantry crane Vivek Pandey Dynamics and Control
Thomas Ferguson
Emulator of pole vaulting Andrew Jackson Dynamics and Control
Ross Davis
Investigating the improvement of photovoltaic array efficiency Alan Lin Dynamics and Control
through the testing of various published MPPT models Tapio Saarinen
Modelling and control of a milk powder making process Kuun Chiew Ting Dynamics and Control
Bao Yung Bong

MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS LABORATORY

Room 3.301 (Level 3)

Project Title Students Category

Life cycle assessment of ECR series motors Brett Dalgety Manufacturing Systems
Ryan Scholtens
Manufacturing an afterburner for a small scale UAV Peter Freeman Manufacturing Systems
Gregory Haylock
Integration of ProE with Emco CNC mill and lathe An-Ti Hsu Manufacturing Systems
Fatin Che Yahya
PLC control of a 5-axis benchtop robot Toby Hung-Yu Chen Manufacturing Systems
No partner
Integration of a tool pre-setting and tool delivery for tool Aqmal Amzah Manufacturing Systems
set-up systems Nizam Abdul Rahim
Building a computer model to analyse train operations Nisa Jahasnum Manufacturing Systems
using discrete event simulation Asrul Nizam Jarawi
Male stripper automation Andrew Petty Manufacturing Systems
Eric Doel
Robot-assisted rapid prototyping system Wei Lung Chen Manufacturing Systems
Frederick Loong
Limitations of thermoforming thin PVC sheets over complex Bernard Yap Manufacturing Systems
curves Simon Carter