MATLAB Projects

This repository contains MATLAB codes developed for various Mechanical Engineering courses at the University of Edinburgh. These projects showcase practical applications of MATLAB in engineering problem-solving and analysis.

1. Turbine Blade Dimension Optimization

File: TurbineOptimisation.m

This MATLAB code was developed for the Sustainable Energy Group Design Project in Mechanical Engineering Design 3. It focuses on the optimization of aerodynamic blade dimensions for turbines.

Key Features:

• Generates blade twist and chord distribution
• Selects optimum aerofoil profiles for different blade sections
• Performs efficient and accurate analysis of blade dimensions for required power generation
• Results were validated through 3D printing and lab testing with positive outcomes

Example Output:

2. Numerical Solutions for Partial Differential Equations

This project focuses on implementing numerical solutions for heat and wave equations using MATLAB.

Key Components:

• analytical_solution.m: Analytical solution to the PDE
• ETM.m: Explicit Time-Marching method implementation
• FTCS.m: Forward-Time Centered-Space method for finite difference solutions
• partc.m: Additional analysis or solution component
• REPORT.docx: Detailed project report including analytical calculations

Visualizations:

Usage

Each project folder contains the necessary MATLAB scripts and additional documentation. To run the scripts:

1. Ensure you have MATLAB installed on your system.
2. Navigate to the desired project folder.
3. Open and run the main script file (e.g., TurbineOptimisation.m for the turbine project).
4. Refer to individual script comments or accompanying documentation for specific usage instructions.