Browsing by Degree Name "Master of Engineering (ME)"
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3D printing of bio-inspired, multi-material structures to enhance stiffness and toughness
(The University of Waikato, 2021)In nature, many biological, multi-materials have complex microstructures and excellent mechanical properties. One shellfish material called nacre has received much attention due to its unique interlocking structure of ... -
3D Shape Measurement of Moving Objects for Industrial Applications
(University of Waikato, 2015)Three dimensional (3D) cameras provide distance measurements to objects, allowing computers and instruments to interact with their environment. The applications are wide-ranging, from human gesture control to industrial ... -
A Seabased wave energy device: An experimental investigation
(The University of Waikato, 2020)Ocean waves are a largely untapped treasure-house of renewable energy resource, and the potential renewable energy harvested from ocean waves is considerable around the world. Abundant research and development on this field ... -
Adapting the bidirectional Kalman filter for use in multi-frequency Time-of-flight range imaging
(The University of Waikato, 2020)Time-of-flight range imaging cameras obtain range by producing amplitude modulated light and measuring the time taken for light to travel to the scene and back to the camera. Time-of-flight cameras require at least three ... -
An architecture for secure provisioning and usage of IOT services
(University of Waikato, 2017)The growth in the internet of things plays a central role in the future internet having a common platform for a complex network of computers, wired and wireless sensors, actuators and radio frequency identification devices. ... -
Analysis of bonded joints for small craft and marine applications
(University of Waikato, 2010)This Thesis investigates the possibility of replacing, in small craft and recreative boats, some of the more traditionally made joints (using tabbing) with ones made using structural adhesives (adhesive used where the load ... -
The Application of Advanced Product Development Techniques to a 1st Year Engineering Student Boat Design Project
(The University of Waikato, 2010)The design and manufacture of a RC model boat is a component of the compulsory paper ENGG180 for first year engineering students at the University of Waikato. ENGG180 is a foundation of engineering paper which includes ... -
Assessment of Standing Herbage Dry Matter Using A Range Imaging Sytem
(University of Waikato, 2013)It has been known for a long time that a device that could quickly and accurately ascertain dry matter content would be very useful to pastoral farmers. Despite many years of various products being developed there is still ... -
An assessment of the corrosion resistance of powder sprayed titanium coatings
(The University of Waikato, 2010)Aluminium and stainless steels are susceptible to pitting corrosion in sea water. Mild steel is susceptible to corrosion in general. Titanium however, has good corrosion resistance in chloride solutions and thus is not ... -
Automated aerial seed planting using biodegradable polymers
(The University of Waikato, 2019)The purpose of the thesis was to undertake a preliminary product design to assess the feasibility of using drone technology to aid reforestation for automated seed planting. This product would be able to increase productivity ... -
Behavioural Endocrinology of Breeding Adelie Penguins (Pygoscelis adeliae)
(The University of Waikato, 2008)Measuring hormonal changes is vital for understanding how the social and physical environment influences behaviour, reproduction and survival. Various methods of hormone measurement exist, potentially explaining variation ... -
Bioconversion of Glycerol to Dihydroxyacetone by immobilized Gluconacetobacter xylinus cells
(University of Waikato, 2013)Dihydroxyacetone, (DHA) is one of the primary ingredients used in tanning products by the cosmetic industry. DHA reacts with the free amino acids on the epidermis to form a tan-like appearance. DHA is also a building block ... -
Biofibre Production from Chicken Feather
(University of Waikato, 2011)The global poultry industry generates at least 2 million tonnes of chicken feather every year. Feathers are currently hydrolysed into meal used for animal feed and fertilizer. Feather consists of 91% keratin, 1% lipid and ... -
Bloodmeal Hydrolysate In Novatein Thermoplastic Protein
(University of Waikato, 2014)Novatein Thermoplastic (NTP) is a bloodmeal based plastic developed by the University of Waikato by mixing bloodmeal with water, additives and tri-ethylene glycol (TEG - a plasticiser and petroleum based product) so it can ... -
Blu-ray cytometer
(University of Waikato, 2012)The flow cytometers are one of the most powerful devices used to measure the properties of individual particles passing through a sensing region. In this thesis, a low cost cytometer using a Blu-ray pickup is analysed and ... -
Botswana electricity sector planning and CO₂ emissions reduction through solar PV in office buildings
(The University of Waikato, 2017)Coal is the most abundant energy resource in Botswana, with a total reserve of about 212 billion tones. Currently 600 MW of electricity is generated from coal and 160 MW is generated from imported diesel fuel. With rising ... -
Bounded Eigenvalues of Fully Clamped and Completely Free Rectangular Plates
(The University of Waikato, 2007)Exact solution to the vibration of rectangular plates is available only for plates with two opposite edges subject to simply supported conditions. Otherwise, they are analysed by using approximate methods. There are several ... -
A Breathing Stabilization System
(The University of Waikato, 2008)Breathing Stabilization System is a new idea and method. The purpose of this system is to produce a device to control a patient’s breathing for gated radiotherapy. This thesis focuses on building a simple Breathing ... -
Characterisation, Consolidation and Mechanical Properties of TiAl Alloy Produced Using Titanox Powders
(The University of Waikato, 2007)Characterization of the three different as- received TiAl powders, namely Tax1, Tax2 and Tax3 produced by Titanox development Ltd has been done. Predominate TiAl phase was observed in all the three compositions .The powder ... -
Characterizing the cleaning process of chicken feathers.
(University of Waikato, 2012)Recently, there has been a surge in investigating the potential of using natural fibers for reinforcements in composite materials. One such natural fiber having immense potential for use in polymer composites is chicken ...
