University of Tasmania School of Engineering 2013

OPEN DAY PROJECT DEMONSTRATION

The Electronics and Computer Systems Engineering Prize

Adjudicators: Mr. Trung Nguyen (Bell Bay Aluminium) Dr. Danchi Jiang
Student Jack Stevens Location ASIC Lab Mark

N 1

Project Remote Terminal Units

Cooperative wireless networks analysis using computer simulation Solving Bayesian networks using believe propagation and applications to error correction coding

Katharine Cheng

ASIC Lab

Willem Olding

ASIC Lab

University of Tasmania School of Engineering 2013

OPEN DAY PROJECT DEMONSTRATION

The Electrical Power Prize

Adjudicators:
N 1 Project
Design of power electronic interface for photovoltaic applications Observability of electrical distribution networks

Mr. Gustavo Bodini (Transend Networks Ltd Pty) Professor Michael Negnevitsky
Student
Ryan McKercher

Location Power Lab

Mark

Jack Terry

ASIC Lab

Forecasting of residential load and PV generation Design and construction for a renewable off grid power system for refrigerator use

James Lord

Power Lab

Stuart Ednie

Power Lab

University of Tasmania School of Engineering 2013

OPEN DAY PROJECT DEMONSTRATION

The Control Systems and Mechatronics Engineering Prize

Adjudicators: Mr. Adam Tassell (Cadbury) Dr. Tim Gale
Student
Bradley Arnold

N 1

Project
Numerical modelling and characterisation of 3D printed microfluidic mixers Pattern recognition for sEMG based prosthetic control Numerical simulation of the motions response of a 98m highspeed catamaran for comparison to full-scale sea trials data

Location ASIC Lab

Mark

Charles Dargaville

Project Lab (Basemant)

Nick J Smith

Thermo Lab

University of Tasmania School of Engineering 2013

OPEN DAY PROJECT DEMONSTRATION

The Renewable Energy Prize

Adjudicators: Mr. Bill Cromarty (W.A.Cromarty & Co.) Dr Enamul Haque
Student
Jack Penny

N 1

Project
Design and implementation of power electronic convertors for variable speed wind turbine Hybrid battery - supercapacitor energy storage system for hybrid electrical vehicle applications CFD analytical comparison of helical and straight bladed vertical axis wind turbine performance Biofouling in Hydro Pipelines

Location CREPS Lab

Mark

Matthew Scavone

CREPS Lab

Aidan Johnstone

ASIC Lab

Monica Hudson

Hydraulics Lab

Sustainable construction through the use of Timber

Matthew Peart

Structures Lab

University of Tasmania School of Engineering 2013

OPEN DAY PROJECT DEMONSTRATION

The Mechanical Engineering Prize

Adjudicators:
N 1 Project
Analysis of cross bracing variations in steel-string acoustic guitars by FEA The dynamic response of a hydroelectric inlet valve during penstock pressure pulsations Performance prediction of a 99m high-speed catamaran based on sea trials in consolidation with numerical simulations Formula SAE Suspension design

Mr. Ray Massie (Hydro Tasmania) Dr. Jason Lavroff

Student
Ashby Johnson

Location ASIC Lab

Mark

David Climie

Hydraulics Lab

Rhys Ikin

Thermo Lab

Brad Johnson

Thermo Lab

Prediction of a 112m high-speed wave piercing catamaran

Ed Kay

Thermo Lab

Design and fabrication of an FSAE car

Adam Walker

Thermo Lab

Beam vibrations

Jardinne Fleming

Photoelasticity Lab

University of Tasmania School of Engineering 2013

OPEN DAY PROJECT DEMONSTRATION

The Edmund Melerski Structural Mechanics Prize

Adjudicators: Professor Mike Davis (School of Engineering) Dr. Damien Holloway (School of Engineering)
Student
Harrison Easther

N 1

Project
A study of buckling in structural members

Location ASIC Lab

Mark

Behaviour of longitudinal welds in very high strength steel

Adeline Lau

Photoelasticity Lab

Locally Prestressed CFRP Strengthened Steel Beams

Audrey Lau

Photoelasticity Lab

Debonding strength of steel joints strengthened using CFRP

Chris Taylor

Photoelasticity Lab

Quantifying reproducibility of ice deformation experiments

Callum Grimditch

Structures Lab

Behaviour of locally prestressed post-tensioned concrete beams

Duncan Watson

Structures Lab

The Palae All-Timber Joint system Mechanically laminated flooring system for utilising low value timber

Bradley Parker

Structures Lab

Edward Snowball

Structures Lab

University of Tasmania School of Engineering 2013

OPEN DAY PROJECT DEMONSTRATION

The Edgar Haertel Civil Engineering Prize

Adjudicators: Mr Andrew Fowler (Department of Infrastructure, Energy and Resources) Dr. Hui Jiao
Student
Luca Rocchi

N 1

Project
Quadratic residue diffusers Acoustic Diffusers: simulation and modeling through boundary element and finite element analysis Optimising tank construction for rainwater harvesting in rural Cambodia

Location Main PC Lab Annexe

Mark

Nick FG Smith

Main PC Lab Annexe

Talbot Matthews

Corridor outside 304

Auditorium acoustic measures

Lily Panton

Corridor outside 304

Princess creek tailings storage facility - closure capping design

Clem Cahill

Main PC Lab Annexe

University of Tasmania Traffic Generation and Parking Study

Rebekah Giana

Corridor outside 304