In the heart of a bustling urban landscape, two visionary projects have converged to redefine urban living: blue-green roofs and AIoT-driven hydroponic urban farming. These projects not only reshape the cityscape but also advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
SDG-11 : Sustainable Cities and Communities : Blue-green roofs not only absorb rainwater but also cool and beautify the city.
SDG-6 : Clean Water and Sanitation : The rainwater harvested from blue-green roofs ensures clean water access.
SDG-12 : Responsible Consumption and Production : Smart sensors and AIoT technology in urban farming enable precise control over nutrient delivery and water use.
Students setting up the smart farming system at Yuhua AgriTech Solar Living Lab
TEAM MEMBERS: Chew Dai Quan Jovan | Daniel Siew Wee Cher | Elrond Tian Hao En | Gu Zhixiang | Muhammad Izz Danish Bin Norafandi | Teo Yi Xun | Wang Jinghui | Wang Jiaxin | Wang Qixuan | Wong Zyen Ern Ernest
COURSE: Diploma in Computer Engineering | Diploma in Electrical & Electronic Engineering | Diploma in Engineering with Business
Explore the tech wonders behind these solar-powered drones, transforming inventory management and aircraft inspection.
Smart UAV Warehouse Inventory Management Inventory checks are carried out by autonomous drones using QR codes, RFID, and AI to streamline the process. They autonomously scan goods and update inventory databases, reducing manual labour.
Sustainable Powering for UA Regulatory requirements for aircraft inspection within airport perimeters are met with the use of solar-powered drones. Tethered with solar battery systems, they enable quick visual inspections without heavy equipment.
Setting up of Unmanned Aircraft for inventory management
Testing of Unmanned Aircraft for aircraft inspection
TEAM MEMBERS: Chien Jia Ying | Lim Boon Leng | Matthew Joshua Ou Yong | Pamela Tan Sze Yuan | Sun Lifu | Wint Hmone Oo | Zen Pei Jung Annie
COURSE: Diploma in Aerospace Electronics | Diploma in Computer Engineering | Diploma in Electrical & Electronic Engineering | Diploma in Engineering with Business
SCHOOL: Electrical & Electronic Engineering
INDUSTRY PARTNER: AviationX Pte Ltd
Enter the world of solar microgrids—a game-changer for the eco-conscious and tech enthusiasts! Imagine an EV charging system powered by the sun, designed to charge a ride at a solar carpark.
This project boasts high efficiency solar PV panels, advanced lithium-ion batteries with BMS energy storage system, and fancy stuff like Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) controllers. Plus, every watt is monitored in real time with an energy flow data monitoring and display system.
Digital twins with computer modelling and simulation of various subsystems for system design performance verification and optimisation, as well as bifacial solar PV panels, will also be showcased!
Testing of a solar microgrid system for EV charging
TEAM MEMBERS: Abirami Baskaran | Cao Vinh Khoa | Deng Sansheng | Gu Jiafei | Kaffi Fathir Radity | Lau Jun Zhe | Lim Yuan He | Liu Dong| Quek Zi Tao | Ryan Sng Zhong Jun
COURSE: Diploma in Computer Engineering | Diploma in Electrical & Electronic Engineering
The concern of harmful microorganisms and pathogens in water sources has implications on public health and food safety. An eco-conscious solution in water treatment through electrolysis, utilizes electricity to initiate chemical reactions that effectively eliminate harmful microorganisms, pathogens, and impurities in water sources. Electrochemical treatment offers numerous benefits, especially eliminating the need for harmful chemicals in the water treatment. It is versatile and provides on-site generation of disinfectants, reducing the need for chemical transportation and associated carbon footprint. The primary aim is to design a purpose-built device that leverages electrolysis to purify water from harmful organisms, addressing this critical issue in water treatment and purification
Students studying the process variables affecting the electrochemical disinfection
An eco-friendly electrochemical setup for water treatment
TEAM MEMBERS: Loke Yan Jun | Saran S/O Suresh Kumar | Yeoh Wen Ting | Muhammad Ainul Yakin Bin Mohammad Farid Faizal | Liaw Jia Xuan
COURSE: Diploma in Chemical Engineering | Diploma in Civil Engineering
SCHOOL: Architecture & the Built Environment
INDUSTRY PARTNER: MEDEC (International) Pte Ltd
Lactobacillus salivarius, a probiotic bacterium, is incorporated into food products and is known for its positive effects on gut health and dental hygiene. This project harnessed its potential to combat Singapore's food wastage problem, where leftovers and unsold produce contribute to environmental and economic challenges, fostering pests and escalating food prices. The solution involves transforming blemished, but edible fruits into an innovative, drinkable fruit jelly infused with boba pearls, rich in L. salivarius. Consuming this product can foster gut health as the probiotics thrive in the digestive system. The objective is to create a sustainable, health-promoting, and eco-friendly product that addresses food wastage issues while benefiting both individuals and the environment.
Going beyond their blemished appearance - ugly fruits have flesh that can be utilise
Making drinkable fruit jelly and probiotic bacteria encapsulated in colourful boba pearls
TEAM MEMBERS: Tan Jun Yu Xavier | Muhd Danial Hikari Bin Abdullah | Lee Yih Cher Jasper
COURSE: Diploma in Biomedical Science
SCHOOL: Chemical & Life Sciences
INDUSTRY PARTNER: Singapore Institute of Food and Biotechnology Innovation(SIFBI) | A*STAR
The intermittent nature of solar power underscores the importance of high-quality Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) to enhance grid resilience and enable a transition to cleaner energy sources. BESS operations generate heat during charging and discharging, necessitating suitable spacing and effective cooling solutions. In response to these challenges, this project endeavours to address both issues by siting the BESS within the Jurong Rock Caverns on Jurong Island and harnessing cooling from the regasification process of liquefied natural gas. By doing so, this project not only provides a cost-effective cooling method and significant land conservation but also opens up opportunities for a profitable district cooling system
Discussing how waste cold source can be harnessed to cool Battery Energy Storage System
Visual model illustrating concurrent environmental sustainability and economic viability
TEAM MEMBERS: Bryan Chan Wei Jie | Sistla Satya Satvik | Tan Jun Xian | Wang Ding Yang
COURSE: Diploma in Chemical Engineering
SCHOOL: Chemical & Life Sciences
Communities around the world grapple with climate change and the consequence brought on by it - the dwindling availability of safe drinking water. The fluctuations in water temperatures and erratic rainfall patterns have led to severe droughts and intensified flooding, exacerbating the scarcity and compromising the quality of this vital resource. As a result, it has become imperative to develop a prototype that uses green technology and is readily deployable in areas affected by such weather-plagued circumstance. The solar potable water production system is designed to handle feed water that is contaminated, is compact and portable, making it ideal for use in remote and disaster-stricken areas.
Final adjustment to the D'Water Unit heating source
An investigation to use green technology to produce clean water for disaster area
TEAM MEMBERS: Nithish Kumar | Tan Jun Qiu | Joven Tay Vida | Eugene Wong
COURSE: Diploma in Marine Engineering
SCHOOL: Singapore Maritime Academy
The project aims to promote sustainability for marine wildlife by reducing ocean waste. Inspired by existing products, the team is developing a remote-controlled robot cleaner equipped with a mesh and non-slip mat to collect and hold waste. The goals include efficient waste removal, secure waste retention, and reduction of debris on water surfaces. This innovative technology strives to make a positive impact on marine ecosystems and protect marine wildlife.
Students testing and setup of "Custodian of the Sea"
TEAM MEMBERS: Kim Riyeon | Danesh Irfan Bin Indra Zahri |Stefanie Thalia Lie | Dou Xinqi | Pooja D/O S Sivakumar | Muhammad Danial Arfan Bin Mohammad Rais
COURSE: Diploma in Marine Engineering
SCHOOL: Singapore Maritime Academy
Steel Fibre Reinforced Concrete (SFRC) has been commonly used in the construction of precast tunnel linings. Current specifications allow for usage of both Pulverised Fly Ash Cement and Portland Blast-Furnace Cement based SFRC mixes for construction of tunnel linings. This study aims to understand the performance and environmental impact of the permitted mix designs and to suggest possible improvements to the mix.
Putting cement, coarse aggregates and fine aggregates in a drum mixer
Carrying out an inspection on a concrete cube sample
