Transcript Become a Building Services Engineer! - Inti E

The Sterling Group of British Universities
Supported by the Royal Academy of Engineering
In association with INTI College Subang Jaya
15 – 17 March 2004
Date: 15 March 2004
Time:
3.00pm – 4.30pm
Venue: LH1
1. Professor Dennis L. Loveday
Building Services Engineering Group, University of
Loughborough
Title:- If You Want to Save Planet Earth… .Become a Building
Services
Engineer!
Abstract
Evidence is gathering that planet Earth's climate is changing, and that
we face an uncertain future in the years to come. Carbon dioxide
released by the burning of fossil fuels for energy production is
believed to be the main cause of climate change, and this is leading
to global warming. In many countries, buildings are responsible for
about 50% of national energy consumption, a large part of this being
Abstract: ContinueFor this reason, building services engineers take a leading role in
combating global warming through energy-efficient design.
Against the above background, the lecture will address the
important work undertaken by building services engineers in
keeping people comfortable, healthy and productive in today's
energy-efficient buildings. This branch of engineering is of vital
importance, since we spend about 90% of our lives indoors. The
relationship between human thermal comfort and energy use by
buildings in the context of the above will be discussed. In particular,
recent developments in our understanding of thermal comfort will
be presented, together with a view of how buildings will have to
become more energy efficient in future if we are to tackle the threat
of climate change. Finally, a glimpse will be given of how building
services engineering might develop in the far future.
Date: 16 March 2004
Time:
3.00pm – 4.30pm
Venue: LH1
2. Dr Alan R. Chambers
School of Engineering Sciences, University of Southampton
Title:- Composite Materials - Engineering the Future
Abstract
Metals, polymers and ceramics are finished! If we want to fly higher,
drive faster or hit the ball harder we need new materials. The answer
is composite materials made from a combination of polymers,
ceramics and metals. In this presentation composite materials are
introduced and the materials from they are made from are described.
It will be shown how unique properties can be achieved by how we
construct the composite, how easy it is to make a part and how this is
changing our lives. The talk will be illustrated with examples from F1
motor, racing, aerospace, racing yachts, sport and bioengineering.
Date: 17 March 2004
Time:
8.30am – 10.00am
Venue: LH2
3. Dr Geoff Dearden
Department of Engineering, University of Liverpool
Title:- High Power Laser Applications for 21st Century
Engineering
Abstract
The laser's invention just over 40 years ago heralded the start of an
optical revolution, despite the laser being initially dubbed as 'a
solution looking for a problem'. Today, a wide range of industrial,
scientific and medical applications have been successfully developed
and laser devices are found in everyday use. In many cases, the
properties of laser light can offer unique advantages, whether being
used as a research tool or in a production process. With the
continuing emergence of new laser devices and optical techniques,
Abstract: ContinueThis presentation will firstly review the types of lasers available to
science and industry today and their key properties, with an
emphasis on high power lasers. A number of state-of-the-art
developments in high power laser applications will then be described
to illustrate the breadth of potential use in engineering.
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