Available Research Projects

This list is kept updated and full project details are available for the majority of the research proposals.

As well as containing a number of research project proposals suitable for 3rd and 4th year undergraduate engineering projects, the list includes proposals suitable for all levels of study from group branch projects to PhD. Projects on these pages can be taken on for the remaining period 2007-2008 or as academic projects for 2008-2009.

Applications to undertake EWB-UK Research Projects can be made by completing the Research Project Application Form. If you have any queries please contact the Research Team!

Our Research Projects are divided up into our 6 communities of practice:

Water and Sanitation

related projects

Assessing the Suitability of Well Sites

Ceramic Water Filter Design

Human Waste Disposal

Microbial Inactivation in Water Filtration

Rain Water Harvesting

Sewerage and Sanitation

Water Testing

Water Treatment

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engineering discipline?

Energy related projects

Alternatives to Batteries

Biodiesel

Biogas Generator

Feasibility study for school renewable energy supply

Lighting During Power Cuts

Natural Water Heating on Roofs

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engineering discipline?

 

Industry related projects

Candle Water Filters Production

Clay Mixer Design

Governance Issues Related to Infrastructure Services

Limiting the Use of Detergents

Oil Mill Optimisation

Organic Printer Ink

Short Term Food Preservation

Soil Testing Kit

Waste Management

Waste Processing and Economies

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engineering discipline?

 

Transport related projects

Awaiting Proposals

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engineering discipline?

Habitat related projects

Bamboo as a Structural Component

Cooler Housing in Hot Climates

Structural Analyisis on Geodesic Dome

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engineering discipline?

 

ICT related projects

Education Software

Simplified Computer

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engineering discipline?

If you are interested in any of these projects then fill out a project application form and feel free to contact the Research Team with any queries.

Download the full pdf version of all listed projects!