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BEST EXPERIENCE OF MY LIFE
My best experience is when I took part in National Chemical Engineering Symposium (NACES2014)
I took part in the Chemical Engineering Challenge category and it was an eye opener for me as I was able to compete with chemical engineering students from 12 other universities from all over Malaysia. And the best part is that my team and I become the Champion for that category, which is a little unexpected.
I took part in the Chemical Engineering Challenge category and it was an eye opener for me as I was able to compete with chemical engineering students from 12 other universities from all over Malaysia. And the best part is that my team and I become the Champion for that category, which is a little unexpected.
ROLE FOR FIRST PROJECT - Recorder
I am the recorder/scriber in this first project. As a scriber, I list down the strategies and also the unresolved issues we encountered during the production of our very own board game. Furthermore, I am also in-charging of the design of our board and cards. I am also the driver to get the materials needed for the project as well as developing questions.
Role for second project
As the moderator for the second project, I am in charge of the literature survey for bio- adsorbent, mass balance, PFD diagram and P & ID diagram as well. I am also in charge of giving opinions on the HAZOP and control elements to complete the mini project.
REFLECTION ON KRD
Kinetic and Reactor Design (KRD) is one of the major or core subjects for us, chemical engineering students. This is one the subjects that distinguish or differentiate us from other engineers. It teaches us the reaction kinetics and its evaluations. KRD enables us to know how to choose the reactor and also how to size the reactor according to different reactions and conditions. Throughout these 5 weeks with Dr. Suzana as our KRD lecturer, I’ve learnt a lot. Dr. Suzana’s teaching is mainly based on exercises or ‘hands on’ in class, which I think is extremely effectively in the learning process. We were taught about the theories before we were asked to do the examples or questions. Sometimes it may be quite challenging as I may not focus (due to the heavy workload from other subjects which makes me dizzy and sleepy in class, lol) when she’s teaching, but this does mean I’m not interested in KRD subject. I will try my very best to understand every bit of this subject.
Kinetic and Reactor Design (KRD) is one of the major or core subjects for chemical engineers or chemical engineering undergraduates. In the second part of this subject, we are exposed to multiple reactions, collection of rate data and so on. It enables us to view more of the conditions or situations when dealing with reactor sizing. This second part of KRD lectures is handled by Dr Tazli Azizan. He is a great lecturer with full knowledge on the subject. On top of that, Dr Tazli’s method of teaching is unique compared to all the other lecturers I’ve encountered before this. He made full use of the internet. For example, we need to submit our reflections regarding the previous lectures through online. Besides that, Dr Tazli uploads the lectures as a video. This is a very helpful method as students can refer back to the lectures to get a better understanding about the chapters. Hope that we, students can be exposed to more exam questions in the week before finals. Overall, the subject is okay, understandable if more efforts are put into it.
Kinetic and Reactor Design (KRD) is one of the major or core subjects for chemical engineers or chemical engineering undergraduates. In the second part of this subject, we are exposed to multiple reactions, collection of rate data and so on. It enables us to view more of the conditions or situations when dealing with reactor sizing. This second part of KRD lectures is handled by Dr Tazli Azizan. He is a great lecturer with full knowledge on the subject. On top of that, Dr Tazli’s method of teaching is unique compared to all the other lecturers I’ve encountered before this. He made full use of the internet. For example, we need to submit our reflections regarding the previous lectures through online. Besides that, Dr Tazli uploads the lectures as a video. This is a very helpful method as students can refer back to the lectures to get a better understanding about the chapters. Hope that we, students can be exposed to more exam questions in the week before finals. Overall, the subject is okay, understandable if more efforts are put into it.
REFLECTION ON CPDIC
Chemical Process Dynamics, Instrumentation and Control (CPDIC) is considered a tough subject for me. In fact, all the derivations, balances, mathematical derivations confuse me. However, I understand the importance of this subject. The performance requirements for process plants have become increasingly difficult to be satisfied or to be achieved. Hence, this subject will prepare us, chemical engineering students to face the problems in the future. During these 5 weeks with Dr. Abbas, to be honest, I was kind of ‘struggling’ as I didn’t spent much time revising the things he taught, (Besides the time I spent to prepare questions for our board game). I will work harder, allocate more time on this subject for sure.
The second part of Chemical Process, Dynamics, Instrumentations & Control (CPDIC) is still tough for me. This subject requires high understanding regarding the control system, control loops and all the transfer functions. Personally, I feel that CPDIC subject is kind of an abstract which is difficult for me to picture it as a whole. Therefore, lack of understanding. However, as before, I will try my best and put my very best effort into this subject. As for the lectures of this second part, which is done by Dr Haslinda, it is quite challenging as she gives quizzes in 5minutes only. Time given is not adequate to answer all the questions!! I hope that we will be exposed to final exam questions in the last week, especially this CPDIC subject due to its level of difficulty, for me.
The second part of Chemical Process, Dynamics, Instrumentations & Control (CPDIC) is still tough for me. This subject requires high understanding regarding the control system, control loops and all the transfer functions. Personally, I feel that CPDIC subject is kind of an abstract which is difficult for me to picture it as a whole. Therefore, lack of understanding. However, as before, I will try my best and put my very best effort into this subject. As for the lectures of this second part, which is done by Dr Haslinda, it is quite challenging as she gives quizzes in 5minutes only. Time given is not adequate to answer all the questions!! I hope that we will be exposed to final exam questions in the last week, especially this CPDIC subject due to its level of difficulty, for me.
REFLECTION ON PSLP
Process Safety & Loss Prevention (PSLP) is no doubt an important subject as it teaches us the safety in all the industries. Safety is the vital aspect that must be taken into consideration at any times and anywhere. During these 5 weeks, I have learnt a lot of hazards under DrZul’s lectures. Previously, I’ve taken the subject HSE which focuses on facts but in PSLP, I’ve learnt even more, for instances, calculations like toxic leakage rate and so on.
Process Safety & Loss Prevention (PSLP) subject is as usual, taught by Dr Zul. The second part of the lectures is more or less the same as the first part, as in the things to focus (Safety in industries, calculations on gas purging and so forth. Dr Zul’s teaching benefits us(the students). After every lecture, he will give us a small assignment regarding the topics he teaches. This is no doubt very helpful. Like the other 2 subjects, I hope that more final exam questions will be discussed in the last week before finals.
Process Safety & Loss Prevention (PSLP) subject is as usual, taught by Dr Zul. The second part of the lectures is more or less the same as the first part, as in the things to focus (Safety in industries, calculations on gas purging and so forth. Dr Zul’s teaching benefits us(the students). After every lecture, he will give us a small assignment regarding the topics he teaches. This is no doubt very helpful. Like the other 2 subjects, I hope that more final exam questions will be discussed in the last week before finals.
REFLECTION OF THE BOARDGAME
Our board game is called ‘Train to Reactors’. We actually got the idea from an existing game called ‘Tickets to Ride’. To be honest, I found that it is interesting to have a project like this, creating our very own board games. It allows me to think more, not only on the academic aspect but it also makes me a more innovative person. This is because we need to think of something new and special which combines all three(3) subjects and also the board game concept. We learnt a lot as we are doing everything from scratch.
Furthermore, I’m really grateful to have my teammates as we are all getting along very well with each other. We contribute our efforts, from planning, to designing until the production of board games. The only problem or challenge is that we as students have too much assignments, quizzes to focus on, on top of the board game project. Hence, sometimes we may neglect the project. But no matter what, we will try to put all our efforts into it and make the best out of it.
Furthermore, I’m really grateful to have my teammates as we are all getting along very well with each other. We contribute our efforts, from planning, to designing until the production of board games. The only problem or challenge is that we as students have too much assignments, quizzes to focus on, on top of the board game project. Hence, sometimes we may neglect the project. But no matter what, we will try to put all our efforts into it and make the best out of it.
REFLECTION ON THE QUESTIONS POSTED FOR KRD IN THE BOARDGAME
Our board game is entitled ‘Train to Reactor’, its concept is that the player needs to transfer or bring the raw materials to the reactors to be processed and the final destination will be the final product. Thus, it actually involves the calculations of reactor sizing and types of reactors, which are part of the KRD subject. Besides, we have also prepared question cards of different marks, if the player can answer the questions as printed on the cards, then he/she will be rewarded with marks.
REFLECTION ON THE QUESTIONS POSTED FOR CPDIC IN THE BOARDGAME
Our board game is entitled ‘Train to Reactor’, its concept is that the player needs to transfer or bring the raw materials to the reactors to be processed and the final destination will be the final product. Thus, it actually involves the calculations of reactor sizing and types of reactors, which are part of the KRD subject. Besides, we have also prepared question cards of different marks, if the player can answer the questions as printed on the cards, then he/she will be rewarded with marks.
REFLECTION ON THE QUESTIONS POSTED FOR PSLP IN THE BOARDGAME
Questions from this subject which I placed into the board game were not too difficult. They are just some facts, like toxicity, what are the effects of long term or short term exposure?
I’ve also added in some calculation questions.
I’ve also added in some calculation questions.
Reflection on the 2nd group project
The second project is definitely one of the most ‘energy-consuming’ projects I’ve done in this few years of undergraduate life. Compared to the previous project, this project requires a lot of reading of research papers (of the related technology). From surveying in TESCO to researching types of technologies and choosing technology, to designing the reactors with control elements, this project indeed gives me a very new experience. In this process of completing the project, I actually learnt a lot of things related to designing and choosing a reactor for the chosen reaction. Besides that, the need to use AutoCad and Hysys (even though in the end, Hysys is not needed) enables me to refresh about the basics of these programs.
As for my teammates, once again, I’m grateful to have them and I appreciate everyone’s effort in completing the tasks given. It is way more hectic compared to the first project (boardgame) as it is near the end of semester, where finals, submission of other assignments are approaching.
In a nutshell, being a part of this project is a very great experience for me.
As for my teammates, once again, I’m grateful to have them and I appreciate everyone’s effort in completing the tasks given. It is way more hectic compared to the first project (boardgame) as it is near the end of semester, where finals, submission of other assignments are approaching.
In a nutshell, being a part of this project is a very great experience for me.
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