This course introduces the fundamentals of electrical power systems, which has become an increasingly important method of distributing and transmitting power and energy. Students will also be inspired to appreciate and perform critical assessment on renewable energy systems so as to elicit advocacy for sustainable power technologies in the future post-carbon era. Also, the contents in this course will be useful to students who will pursue careers or research in electric power systems and renewable energy.
The course provides knowledge to analyze electrical and electronic circuits using various techniques and theorems in AC. The concept of AC power will also be introduced in the three-phase circuits. In addition, the use of power electronics in electric vehicles will be introduced.
This course offers a time capsule of the science and technology evolution. From unraveling the mysteries of universe to exploring the transformative power of technology, students will identify key milestones in scientific inventions, confront climate changes and speculate on the future through the lens of science.
This is a basic course on engineering fluid mechanics which covers basic fluid principles such as Bernoulli's theorem, Navier-Stokes equations and the conservation laws. Some basic theories for dimensional analysis and similarity are also covered. Students will also learn about the applications of fluid mechanics theories in pipe flows, turbomachines, and external flows.
Fuel Cell Technology is an advanced course that delves into the principles, applications and design aspects of various fuel cell technologies, including PEMFC, SOFC, AFC, PAFC and etc. Through in-depth exploration, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of fuel cell thermodynamics, electrochemistry, characterizations of materials and performance evaluation techniques. They will develop critical analytical skills to access electrocatalysts, design efficient fuel cell systems and perform comprehensive efficiency testing, fostering a strong foundation for sustainable and innovative advancements in fuel cell technology.
Welcome to General Physics II.
In this course, we will explore two major areas of classical physics: Electromagnetism and Optics. These topics build upon the foundational concepts covered in General Physics I and are critical to understanding a wide range of physical phenomena and technologies in the modern world.
Electromagnetism
This portion of the course focuses on electric and magnetic fields, forces, and their interactions. You will learn about:
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Electrostatics: the study of stationary electric charges and the electric fields they produce.
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Electric potential and Capacitance: understanding energy storage and electric potential energy.
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Magnetism: magnetic fields and forces, and how they relate to electric currents.
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Electromagnetic Induction: Faraday's Law, Lenz's Law, and the basis for electrical generators and transformers.
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Maxwell's Equations: the set of four fundamental equations that describe the behavior of electric and magnetic fields and their unification into the concept of electromagnetic waves.
Optics
The second part of the course covers the nature and behavior of light. Topics include:
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Geometrical Optics: reflection, refraction
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Wave Optics: interference and diffraction, which require understanding light as a wave.
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The Electromagnetic Nature of Light: understanding light as part of the electromagnetic spectrum and its wave-particle duality.
By the end of this course, students should be able to:
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Apply fundamental laws of electromagnetism to analyze electric and magnetic fields.
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Solve complex problems involving electric circuits and electromagnetic induction.
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Understand the propagation and behavior of light through various media.
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This course forms the foundation for more advanced studies in physics, engineering, and other applied sciences. It also supports a wide range of real-world applications, from medical imaging and wireless communication to electric motors and optical devices.
This course focuses on the theory of economics as well as applying them on the practical policy-making process, it consists of introduction of energy economics and analysis of energy policies. Generally, this course will be focused on the following aspects: energy economics, energy and development, energy demand and supply situation, energy conservation, carbon emission reduction, etc. This course emphasizes building up students’ ability to understand and apply the basic knowledge and techniques into analyzing energy policies, such as electricity market reform, renewable energy policies, climate change policies and etc. By the end of the semester, students are expected to display a confident knowledge of the main geo-political factors that shaped the international world of energy, and should be able to use their critical skills to analyze the main current and future issues.
This course is related to thermodynamics and thermokinetics, which mainly include: The properties of gases, The First Law, The Second Law, Physical transformations of pure substances, Simple mixtures, Phase diagrams, Chemical equilibrium, Molecules in motion, The rates of chemical reactions, The kinetics of complex reactions, Molecular reaction dynamics.
This course basically discusses momentum, heat and mass transfer and their critical roles in chemical or other processing industries. This course is aimed to deepen the students' knowledge on unit operations particularly related to liquid-liquid extraction, solid-liquid extraction, drying of solids, heat transfer, distillation and absorption processes.
Course name: General Chemistry
Course code: BSC103
Course description: General chemistry courses cover fundamental topics like stoichiometry, reaction prediction, thermodynamics, kinetics, and basic physical chemistry.
Lecturer name: Dr. Chan Chen Hui
Email address of lecturer: chenhui.chan@xmu.edu.my
The course consists of three main components:
- Introduction of the basic principles of chemical engineering of energy including material and energy balance during energy transformations in energy systems, as well as heat and energy transport processes;
- Process integration and energy optimization including grand composite curve, pinch analysis, and heat exchanger network design
- Techno-economic, environmental sustainability, and resource conservation in the field of chemical engineering of energy.
For more information, kindly email to kianfei.yee@xmu.edu.my
As additive manufacturing (AM) is one of the nine pillars in industry 4.0, it is necessary for engineering students to enhance and to develop in house simulation driven design and optimization capability in AM area. In this course, students will develop a rich knowledge of AM technologies, devices, capabilities, materials and applications. Students will also learn the trade-off between various AM processes and technologies, along with various software tools and technique. Finally, the latest trends and oppurtunities in AM technologies will also be discussed
This course is designed for students in starting their own business, either as their primary income or extra income. This curriculum is centered on three key elements 1) business model preparation, 2) branding and marketing strategy, and 3) practice of business activities. Students will be trained in term of planning, management, and coordination of various business activities through participatory workshop as well as laboratory training. On top of that, the course will also provide students with exposure to entrepreneurial knowledge that will cover techniques to carry out entrepreneurial activities and basic management skills required in a business undertaking
This course offers a time capsule of the science and technology evolution. From unraveling the mysteries of universe to exploring the transformative power of technology, students will identify key milestones in scientific inventions, confront climate changes and speculate on the future through the lens of science.
For many of the challenges we face, nature has a solution. This is so called-biomimicry. Biomimicry is a practice that learns from and mimics the strategies found in nature to solve human design challenges and find hope. Innovators turn to biomimicry with the hope of achieving a unique product that is efficient and effective. This course consists of understanding the basics of how biomimicry works and then finding biomimicry-related solutions to problems within the science, engineering, architecture, and other innovations domain.
This course offers a time capsule of the science and technology evolution. From unraveling the mysteries of universe to exploring the transformative power of technology, students will identify key milestones in scientific inventions, confront climate changes and speculate on the future through the lens of science.
Fuel Cell Technology is an advanced course that delves into the principles, applications and design aspects of various fuel cell technologies, including PEMFC, SOFC, AFC, PAFC and etc. Through in-depth exploration, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of fuel cell thermodynamics, electrochemistry, characterizations of materials and performance evaluation techniques. They will develop critical analytical skills to access electrocatalysts, design efficient fuel cell systems and perform comprehensive efficiency testing, fostering a strong foundation for sustainable and innovative advancements in fuel cell technology.
This is a basic course on engineering fluid mechanics which covers basic fluid principles such as Bernoulli's theorem, Navier-Stokes equations and the conservation laws. Some basic theories for dimensional analysis and similarity are also covered. Students will also learn about the applications of fluid mechanics theories in pipe flows, turbomachines, and external flows.