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CLS - Follow-up on "Next
Lap" (2005)
Switch to simulation
learning scenerios
The Process Design & Simulation Laboratory
is home to an advanced dynamic simulation training system
consisting of an Instructor Desktop and 28 Trainee laptops,
all running off a wireless network. A suite of simulation
modules were acquired including those featuring advanced distillation,
acetylene conversion, compressor operation and boiler control.
Through dynamic simulation, students are allowed to operate
virtual chemical plants, monitor process performance, carry
out plant start-up and shutdown, and handle emergency conditions
plus equipment malfunction scenarios. A set of exercises have
been developed to instil analytical and troubleshooting skills
among students.
Example of modules that use the dynamic simulation software
EnVision include Fluid Mechanics B (CP5010) for compressor
operation and Mass Transfer in Unit Operations A (CP5015)
for distillation operation.
Cut
down on in-house experiments that may involve highly hazardous
chemicals and reagents
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include |
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Module:
Cell Biology (CP2037) |
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Eliminate use of xylene in slide preparation of white
blood cells (to detect DNA and RNA) |
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Module:
Composites Technology (CP4076) |
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Reduce use
of solvent acetone, hydrogen peroxide, concentrated sulphuric
acid and isopropyl alcohol by converting experiments to
demonstration |
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Module:
Plastics Materials and Additives II (CP4070) |
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Reduce quantity
of acetone used for preparation of expoxy resin; and reduce
quantity of toluene used for Preparation of Polyester |
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