DCU-Final-Year-Projects-Booklet-2025

58 78. Electric Vehicle Journey Planning App As electric vehicles (EVs) continue to see rapid global adoption, challenges such as range anxiety and efficient journey planning remain significant barriers. This project aims to tackle these issues through the development of an Electric Vehicle Journey Planning App, helping to accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels. The app enables seamless long-distance travel by factoring in real-time vehicle data, including state of charge andmaximum range, to optimise routes efficiently. It is developed primarily in Kotlin, with elements of XML, Python, and the GoogleMaps API. Vehicle data can be enteredmanually or automatically retrieved via the OBD2 port. Additionally, an intuitive user interface displays vehicle diagnostics, enhancing the driver’s connection with their EV. Student Programme Mechatronic Engineering (Year 5) Project Area Android, Automotive Technology, Data Analytics, Internet of Things, Mobile App, Renewable Energy Technology, Software Development Project Technology Python, XML, Kotlin, OBD Student Name(s) Aswin Biju Email aswin.biju2mail.dcu.ie Supervisor Dr James Carton 79. CFD of Airfoil Sections An airfoil is a curved structure, most commonly used as wings for aircraft, that aims to provide lift while minimising drag. This project investigates how different airfoils perform under changing conditions, such as a varying angle of attack and changes in wind speed. Finite element models of airfoil shapes are developed and tested, analysing how the altering conditions affect lift and drag coefficients, as well as notable changes in pressure. Results provide insight as to which airfoil shapes offer the best lift-to-drag performance. All airfoils used in testing are in accordance with the NACA systemof classification. Student Programme Mechanical andManufacturing Engineering (Year 4) Project Area Finite Element Analysis, FluidMechanics Project Technology ANSYSWorkbench Student Name(s) Sean Griffith Email sean.griffith42@mail.dcu.ie Supervisor Dr BryanMac Donald 80. Electricity Use In The Home This project investigates electricity consumption in the modern home, focusing on identifyingmajor energy consumers and tackling the issue of ‘vampire energy’ which refers to the energy consumed by a device while in standby mode. With the growing presence of energy-intensive technologies such as always-on routers, smart speakers, and security systems, the project highlights the challenges of managing household energy consumption. Through the application of data analysis andmeasurement technologies, the project seeks to uncover strategies for minimising energy waste, identifying potential cost savings, and enhancing energy efficiency. The findings aim to support homeowners in making informed decisions to optimise energy use andminimise unnecessary consumption. Student Programme Mechanical and Sustainability Engineering (Year 4) Project Area Energy Conservation Project Technology Excel/VB Student Name(s) Cian Reilly Email cian.reilly74@mail.dcu.ie Supervisor Prof Brian Corcoran