Part 1

 

• KRD

Kinetic & Reactor Designs is a very interesting subject. We learn all about the design of various reactors and ther equations that govern the design and flow process. This subject can be considered as the main subject required for chemical engineering due to the frequent application of reactors in plants. In my point of view, I find this to be the easiest subject to grasp due to my strong interest to master this subject and the various application of it in the chemical engineering line.

 

• CPDIC

CPDIC is the toughest subject compared to all the other subjects that I am taking this semester due to the complex equations and derivation processes involved in describing the dynamics of reactor system. With deep reflection, it is also obvious that CPDIC is also crucial subject involved the line of chemical engineering and is also becoming on of my favourite subjects. It is slightly difficult to understand when read for the first time but becomes relatively more easier when I do a few exercises and questions.

 

• PSLP

Process safety and loss prevention is all about safety measures to be taken during a process and calculate the risks in processes for the prevention of accidents. This subject is quite interesting and important especially in process and chemical plants where the risks of occurence of accidents are high and thus, precautions have to be taken. Most of the topic in this subjects are based on calculations and very engaging.

 

 

 

  Part 2

 

• KRD

For the second half of this semester, Kinetic Reactor & Design got a lot more interesting after Dr.Tazli took over. He employed a more sophisticated method of teaching that emphasized on the induction of higher order of thinking based on Blooms Taxonomy. Initially, it was hard for everyone to get used to the new concept due to the conformity to the standard methods of learning but we manage to adjust and accept this new method of learning that could obviously be learning method of the future. The topics taught are easier to comprehend through the lecturer's method of teaching which are clear and precise. 

 

• CPDIC 

CPDIC still proves to be toughest of the 3 subjects at the 2nd half of the semester. We have proceeded to learn more complex methods of designing higher order transfer functions for more complicated systems. We have learned the signifiance of the feedback controller in regulating the process of a system and oscillatory systems that can be corrected with the right controller. It was tought initially to grasp the complicated subject but with preseverance and hard work, I manage to comprehend the subject and even applied it in the development of the transfer function of the reactor in our KRD mini project.

 

• PSLP

Process safety and loss prevention proved to be more interesting at the 2nd half of the semester. We manage to grasp the subtleties of the topics thought throught the various in-class assignment given to us by our lecturer. Besides learning about process safety in class, we have more direct account of the topic from the weekly PSLP lab sessions that we attend to understand the processes and methods done in carrying out process safety and loss prevention in working environments. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This board game is designed based on the game of monopoly but the theme is towards chemical engineering which makes it new and interesting to play. The question are designed to be challenging but can be solved if revision is done for the individual topics. This board game is designed with a set of rules and regulation to navigate the flow of the game and ensure impartiality

towards the players. We have placed tremendpous effort in designing this game and hope everyone enjoys it.

 

 

 

 

 

• KRD

The questions from the KRD subject are relatively easy if revision is done. We have designed the questions to provide a challenge to players to comprehend the subject in more in-depth manner. We prepared a list of possible question to be used for the board game and screen through the entire list to choose the most suitable in order to provide a challenge and test the players analytical skills. 

 

• CPDIC

The questions prepared from this subject are relatively more harder to the complex nature of the equations and derivations. The players will have to understand the derivation process for the equations in order to solve the question. The questions for this part are done so that players can better understand the derivation process of transfer functions and how it desribes the dynamics of reactors.

 

• PSLP

The questions prepared for this subjects are relatively easy and involve simple calculations using established formulas which do not require derivation but comprehension of the formula is needed to answer the question correctly. The questions chosen are based on what we have learned so far in the course and should provide a decent challenge to the budding chemical engineers.

 

 

 

 

 

• Throughout the duration of this mini project, I learned a lot about myself and my capabilities to multi-task and manage time effectively. The project did prove to be stressful as we were busy with many other assignments, tests, and activites such as SEDEX which inhibited our time to focus on the project. After all the trials and tribulations that we have undergone in this semester, We have finally managed to complete this project and it gives me a great satisfaction and pride that we manage to complete it successfully. Since i was i charge of deriving the control elements that govern the dynamic process of the reactor, I gained greater comprehension of the CPFIC subject as i was able to apply what i learned in class practically. Besides that, I was also in charge of designing the P & ID diagram. This proved to be the toughest challenge for me as I am not very skilled in drawing & design but i still strived to complete it using a user friendly software that guided me throughout the entire duration to complete the P & ID diagram. I thus have learnt something new and sharpen my skills in the areas that I lacked expertise. I would also love to thank my entire team for their strong support, guidance, patience and encouragement in the successful completion of this project.