Engineering Week 2006 - Events Held at Singapore Polytechnic

EVENTS HELD AT SINGAPORE POLYTECHNIC

S/N	Prog Code	Date / Time	Title	Synopsis	Venue / Location	Person-In-Charge	Vacancies
1	SP1A	16 Oct 2006 9am - 12pm	Fun with Small Practical Circuits Click here for details on this workshop.	In this hands-on workshop, participants will develop a project using basic electrical/electronic devices such as resistors, transistors, basic sensors, etc.	Click here to go to Singapore Polytechnic for more info. T1621 Click here for location map!	Mr Tan Hak Hwee hakhwee@sp.edu.sg Tel : 6879 0661	20
2	SP1B	16 Oct 2006 9am - 12pm	Programming a robot to navigate through an obstacle course as well as following a complicated track. Click here for details on this workshop.	The workshop aims to demonstrate the capability of the robot to perform a variety of tasks; making use of software flexibility. Participants will be allowed to play with the standard programs to command the robot to perform certain movements e.g. going in a straight line, rotating on its centre going a round a circular object etc.	Click here to go to Singapore Polytechnic for more info. T1751 Click here for location map!	Mr Lee Yum Fun GaryLee@sp.edu.sg Tel: 6772 1461	30
3	SP2A	16 Oct 2006 2pm - 5pm	Operate Your Own Petroleum Refinery Click here for details on this workshop.	Modern computer simulation software allows us to actually start up a petroleum refinery and bring it to normal operational status. Participants will be provided with a laptop computer preloaded with Envision Distillation Unit simulation software. Using very simple operating instructions the participants will be taught how to introduce the crude oil into the plant, start-up the plant and gradually bring up the plant to normal operating status and hence produce products such as gasoline, kerosene and gas oil (to name a few). The simulation software gives a very real life experience and will be an interesting learning experience for anyone interested in petroleum refinery technology.	Click here to go to Singapore Polytechnic for more info. T111 Click here for location map!	Mr R Chidambaram Chidambaram @sp.edu.sg Tel: 6879 0604	20
4	SP2B	16 Oct 2006 2pm - 5pm	Fun with Electronics Click here for details on this workshop.	Participants will learn to identify and use some of the electronic components such as diodes, LED, resistor, LDR, capacitor, transistors, relay and IR-transmitter/receiver, etc., to construct and test some simple but interesting circuitries.	Click here to go to Singapore Polytechnic for more info. T1621 Click here for location map!	Mr Tan Hak Hwee hakhwee@sp.edu.sg Tel: 6879 0661	20
5	SP4A	18 Oct 2006 2pm - 5pm	Dancing Structures Click here for details on this workshop.	Students are required to design and construct a stable structure with the given materials. The completed structures which satisfy all the criteria will be placed on a shaking table. The structure which can withstand the dynamic load without falling off the shaking table will be declared the winner.	Click here to go to Singapore Polytechnic for more info. W515 Click here for location map!	Mr Sia Chiaw Hui siach@sp.edu.sg Tel: 6870 6036	20
6	SP4B	18 Oct 2006 2pm - 5pm	Palm investigation - What’s that on your hands? Click here for details on this workshop.	A fun investigation on your palm through experiments. In this programme, 2 simple but interesting experiments will be carried out. In the first experiment, your palm will be magnified under a microscope. When you go through the second experiment, you will be able to make invisible invaders visible. You will be shocked to observe that there are so many microorganisms surrounding you. This experiment will draw your attention to good personal hygiene.	Click here to go to Singapore Polytechnic for more info. W511C Click here for location map!	Ms Elizabeth Chow eliz_chow@sp.edu.sg Tel: 6870 4600	20
7	SP4C	18 Oct 2006 2pm - 5pm	Satay Stick Bridges Click here for details on this workshop.	Bridges are the most ancient structures humans made for the comfort of the built environment. Bridge design follow human instinct and, of course, follow theories of mechanics. Participants will be taught some basic rules and given a chance to design and test model foot bridges with wooden sticks.	Click here to go to Singapore Polytechnic for more info. W417 Click here for location map!	Dr. Tao Nengfu cnftao@sp.edu.sg Tel: 6772 1152	20
8	SP4D	18 Oct 2006 2pm - 5pm	The World of Chemical Engineering Click here for details on this workshop.	The programme consists of 2 parts: Part 1 is a seminar meant to introduce students to the world of chemical engineering: what is it about, what they will study in CLS, how is it different from chemistry, career prospects and opportunities for further studies. Part 2 is a games session where students get to try out word games (crossword puzzle, word search etc) on topics related to chemical engineering.	Click here to go to Singapore Polytechnic for more info. T111 Click here for location map!	Mr Cheah Sin Moh smcheah@sp.edu.sg Tel: 6870 6150	24
9	SP4E	18 Oct 2006 2pm - 5pm	Application of Bernoulli’s Principle in Daily Life Click here for details on this workshop.	This programme consists of two parts. Part 1 is a seminar explaining the fundamentals of Bernoulli’s principles in simple terms that are easily understood by students and its applications in our daily life. Part 2 is a demonstration to be conducted in the workshop (W318) to illustrate certain aspects of the principles. The seminar will also give students some ideas on how the knowledge on Physics is used in Chemical Engineering.	Click here to go to Singapore Polytechnic for more info. W318 Click here for location map!	Mr Koh Chuan Aik kca@sp.edu.sg Tel: 6870 6130	20
10	SP4F	18 Oct 2006 2pm - 5pm	Solar Energy That You Can Use to Run a Toy Car Click here for details on this workshop.	Solar energy (the energy from the sun) is one of most promising and high potential energy resources because energy in use comes almost entirely from the sun. The solar energy can be converted into electricity directly by photovoltaic (PV) technology. In this workshop, the participants will learn the principle of photovoltaic technology and build a mini-solar car through the hands-on exercise.	Click here to go to Singapore Polytechnic for more info. T1621 Click here for location map!	Dr Jiang Fan jiangfan@sp.edu.sg Tel: 6879 0629	20
11	SP4G	18 Oct 2006 2pm - 5pm	Working Safely with Electricity Click here for details on this workshop.	In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn the dangers related to electric shock; understand the operation of protective equipment in home & in industry.	Click here to go to Singapore Polytechnic for more info. W411 Click here for location map!	Mr Raymond Ho RayHo@sp.edu.sg Tel: 6772 1371	20
12	SP4H	18 Oct 2006 2pm - 5pm	Engine Doctor Click here for details on this workshop.	Students will be introduced to various instruments used onboard to diagnose various engine and machinery problems. They will also know how to determine the health of the machinery. They will have a chance to work in the engine simulator and have a hands on session using the engine fault diagnostic technique. Students will work in groups of 4-5 members. Prizes will be given to the team that perform the best.	Click here to go to Singapore Polytechnic for more info. Integrated Simulation Centre Click here for location map!	Mr Foo Nan Cho foonancho@sp.edu.sg Tel: 9737 9134	25
13	SP4I	18 Oct 2006 2pm - 5pm	Wonders of Flight Click here for details on this workshop.	A brief on the mechanics of flight and the use of flight controls. Demonstration of lift and drag on an airfoil in a wind-tunnel. A visit to Cessna 310 and the A4 Skyhawk. Hands-on flying experience on a Flight Simulator.	Click here to go to Singapore Polytechnic for more info. W1315 Click here for location map!	Mr Cheong Choon Kee ckcheong@sp.edu.sg Tel: 6772 1588	20
14	SP4J	18 Oct 2006 2pm - 5pm	Engineering of Customised Foot Insole Click here for details on this workshop.	Currently, the static deformation or foot shape is used in customised insole design. However, such method cannot accurately describe the behaviour of the foot during locomotion as dynamic deformation differs significantly to static deformation. Participants will have the opportunity to determine the differences between static and dynamic deformation of the plantar tissue and how this information can be used to engineer customised foot insoles.	Click here to go to Singapore Polytechnic for more info. W1116 Click here for location map!	Dr Ong Fook Rhu OngFR@sp.edu.sg Tel: 6870 4782	20
15	SP5A	19 Oct 2006 9am - 12pm	Fun with Fabricating Polymers Click here for details on this workshop.	Participants would be briefed in the basics of various plastics materials and different fabrication techniques. They would be involved in the moulding of plastics parts. Simple fabrication techniques will be required to assemble the moulded parts into some useful souvenirs. Participants would be briefed on the application of nanofillers in plastics moulding compound. Various types of nanofillers would be highlighted to students.	Click here to go to Singapore Polytechnic for more info. W3110 Click here for location map!	Mr Nee Pai How neeph@sp.edu.sg Tel: 6870 4875	- Registration has been closed due to overwhelming demand
16	SP6A	19 Oct 2006 2pm - 5pm	LED Flasher Click here for details on this workshop.	Light Emitting Diode(LED) has been used in many applications such as LED sign boards, traffic lights, LED torch, Car lights etc. In this interactive hands-on workshop a specially designed board is used which will make participants aware of how Basic Electronic components be assembled, soldered and used for various purposes.	Click here to go to Singapore Polytechnic for more info. T1621 Click here for location map!	Mr Tan Hak Hwee hakhwee@sp.edu.sg Tel: 6879 0661	20
17	SP7A	20 Oct 2006 9am - 12pm	Polystyrene Foam Boat Racing Click here for details on this workshop.	Participants will be given scrap pieces of polystyrene foam and waterproof motors to make into boats. A race will be conducted to see who has the fastest boat. In the process of sculpting the boats from the foam and racing them in a hydraulic channel, participants will gain some insight into the principles of water flow.	Click here to go to Singapore Polytechnic for more info. W511 Click here for location map!	Dr Lau Chin Ming laucm@sp.edu.sg Tel: 6879 0453	20
18	SP8A	20 Oct 2006 2pm - 5pm	Working Safely with Electricity Click here for details on this workshop.	In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn the dangers related to electric shock; understand the operation of protective equipment in home & in industry.	Click here to go to Singapore Polytechnic for more info. W411 Click here for location map!	Mr Raymond Ho RayHo@sp.edu.sg Tel: 6772 1371	20
19	SP8B	20 Oct 2006 2pm - 5pm	Wonders of Flight Click here for details on this workshop.	A brief on the mechanics of flight and the use of flight controls. Demonstration of lift and drag on an airfoil in a wind-tunnel. A visit to Cessna 310 and the A4 Skyhawk. Hands-on flying experience on a Flight Simulator.	Click here to go to Singapore Polytechnic for more info. W1315 Click here for location map!	Mr Cheong Choon Kee ckcheong@sp.edu.sg Tel: 6772 1588	20
20	SP8C	20 Oct 2006 2pm - 5pm	Electronic Magic Candle Click here for details on this workshop.	The program aims at exploring the exciting world of electronics with informative and interactive sessions, moving from individual basics on to simple combinations of components, showing how and what can be done with just a few items. This session will enrich your basic understanding of the anatomy of simple electronic circuits and their applications in the day to day life. You will embark on a hands-on session and have fun in building your own working Magic Candle.	Click here to go to Singapore Polytechnic for more info. T1621 Click here for location map!	Mr Tan Hak Hwee hakhwee@sp.edu.sg Tel: 6879 0661	20
21	SP8D	20 Oct 2006 2pm - 5pm	Basic Injection Moulding Click here for details on this workshop.	The participants will learn the basic injection mould making techniques through video presentation and basic injection moulding through machine demonstration.	Click here to go to Singapore Polytechnic for more info. T12101 Click here for location map!	Mr Tan Cher Hwee tchwee@sp.edu.sg Tel: 6870 7034	12