Browsing by Degree Name "Master of Engineering (ME)"
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Chicken Feather Fibre Mat/PLA Composites for Thermal Insulation
(University of Waikato, 2015)In order to add more economic value to chicken feather, a waste material of the poultry industry, it has been researched to incorporate chicken feather fibre (CFF) into resin to produce value-added composites. In the present ... -
Command-line Instrument Control and Measurement Tools
(The University of Waikato, 2008)The main purpose of this thesis is to automate laboratory instruments with command lines. The created commands allow users to control instruments and record measured values into a file, by using industrial standards, ... -
Cost and Performance Comparison of a Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) Plant and a Bardenpho Plant for Wastewater Treatment
(University of Waikato, 2013)Rotorua District Council constructed a membrane bioreactor (MBR) system to work in parallel with the existing Bardenpho system, to improve the overall capacity and removal efficiency of the wastewater treatment plant. The ... -
Cross-Needle analog meter to monitor charge time for Lithium-Ion single cell
(The University of Waikato, 2018)The Cross-Needle panel meter is an analog Standing wave ratio meter with a modified panel. It consists of two meters which are mirrored horizontally and 38mm apart. One needle indicates the forward travelling wave on a ... -
Delivery of a coated bioactive from a rumen controlled-release device
(The University of Waikato, 2008)Ruminants possess a unique digestive system. Using the high metabolic potential of the symbiotic microflora of the rumen, ruminants are capable of digesting plant material and obtaining nutrients and energy from this ... -
Design and implementation of an AC voltage regulator based on series power semiconductor array
(University of Waikato, 2014)This thesis describes the use of an array of power semiconductors (series transistor array) and a buck-boost transformer in the design and implementation of a single phase AC voltage regulator. The power semiconductor array ... -
The Design of a CD Transport for Audio Applications
(The University of Waikato, 2006)The project to design a CD transport (CD player) in conjunction with Perreaux Industries came about from the need for a source component in their Silhouette series of products. This project describes the design a high ... -
Design of a Stable Traffic Cone
(The University of WaikatoUniversity of Waikato, 2006)Traffic cones are a common sight on roads in most countries but due to their commonplace nature people tend not to think too much about their design and the importance of them in maintaining safe traffic flow is often ... -
Design of Building Integrated Photovoltaic Product for Long Run Metal Roofing
(University of Waikato, 2011)In this study an innovative concept for a building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) product was generated and verified at the University of Waikato in partnership with Dimond Roofing. The concept is based on a new principle ... -
Design of lightweigh electric vehicles
(The University of Waikato, 2008)The design and manufacture of lightweight electric vehicles is becoming increasingly important with the rising cost of petrol, and the effects emissions from petrol powered vehicles are having on our environment. The ... -
Design of twin foldable and tiltable rotors flight vehicle model
(University of Waikato, 2017)With the increasing number of private cars, traffic congestion is getting worse. Compared to the ground, there is a wider space in the sky due to its three-dimensional space. In consideration of this, flight vehicles would ... -
Designing and developing stable body flight in drones
(The University of Waikato, 2021)Drones are an ever-expanding field finding use and application in more and more area, such as construction, logging and transport. As a drone flies, it tilts its body in the direction of flight, however in some cases this ... -
Development of a cave auto-sampler
(The University of Waikato, 2018)Researchers at the University of Waikato visit caves on a periodic basis to collect samples of drip water, which over geological time frames form stalagmites and other formations. However, most caves are remotely located, ... -
Development of a customised, self powered data logger for monitoring farm fence energizers
(University of Waikato, 2008)For gathering information on the performance of energizer products in the field, Gallagher Group Limited had a well out-dated data-logger which periodically monitored the voltage of the fence and transmitted the data back ... -
Development of a High Protein Frozen Dessert
(University of Waikato, 2012)It was identified that there is a potential market for a low fat, low carbohydrate, high protein frozen dessert that has similar sensory attributes to ice cream. Such a product could be utilized by athletes, obesity sufferers ... -
The Development of a Lightweight Electric Vehicle Chassis and Investigation into the Suitability of TiAl for Automotive Applications
(The University of Waikato, 2008)A lightweight chassis for a battery electric vehicle being developed at the University of Waikato was required. The chassis was designed around a predetermined body shape and suspension setup. A chassis, built from 20mm ... -
Development of a Method of Analysis by High Performance Liquid Chromatography for Products of the Nitric Acid Oxidation of D-Glucose
(The University of Waikato, 2007)This thesis explored the development of a faster and more efficient means of qualitative and quantitative analysis of the products of the nitric acid oxidation of D-glucose and other simple sugars, for the Shafizadeh Rocky ... -
Development of a Supercapacitor based Surge Resistant Uninterruptible Power Supply
(University of Waikato, 2011)Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPSs) provide short-term power back-up to sensitive electronic and electrical equipments, where an unexpected power loss could lead to undesirable outcomes. They usually bridge the connected ... -
Development of novel Ti-Nb based alloys for biomedical applications
(The University of Waikato, 2021)Since the advent of industrialisation, the interaction between humans and machines have become imminent. In doing so, unfortunate accidents are bound to occur, resulting in severe injury or loss. On the other hand, with ... -
Development of Recycled Polypropylene Composite Materials for Applications in 3D Printing
(University of Waikato, 2016)The adverse effects that waste plastics are having on the environment is becoming increasingly apparent. However, the plastics recycling industry in New Zealand is entirely market driven, necessitating the development of ...
