sc robotics
external fusion
feel the passion
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our team members
jennet koh
age- 14
role- team leader, constructor and programmer
description- our resident source of laughter and merriment. she never fails to crack us up when we're stressed. her amiable and vivacious nature makes her a capable and talented leader. besides that, she is a gifted programmer and self-taught constructor who is extremely talented in robotics.
achievements- NJRC 2004, FLL 2004, FRS 2005, SRG 2005
tham yi hui
age- 15
role- programmer and researcher
description- the most outstanding artist, she's the designer behind all the artistic aspects of our team. besides doodling and drawing out creative impulses, she also aids in programming the robot and is skilled in robolab.
achievements- NJRC 2004, WRO 2004, FRS 2005, SRG 2005
renee goh
age- 14
role- constructor
description- the support facility who backs up jennet, she is extremely capable in the building of robots. though having undergone only very basic training, she has picked up many new skills along the way through experimentation with lego parts.
achievements- SRG 2005, FRS 2005
kelly eu
age- 13
role- programmer
description- the newest addition to the sc robotics family, she is by no means the weakest. by constant training and self study, she had risen quickly to be on par with all of us. mentoring from us and other seniors have also aided her to be up for the challenge of NJRC.
achievements- SRG 2005
grace teh
age- 15
role- researcher
description- the loudest and most outgoing of the lot, she takes care of all the soft skill aspects of the team, from journal to marketing.
achievements- NJRC 2004, FLL 2004, FRS 2005
welcome to the website of
external fusion
learn more about our pursuit of success
feel the passion
updates:
29 August 2005 - Due date of website submission, research journal and submission of school flags
31 August to 2 September 2005 - Dates of presentation for Secondary schools
7 September to 9 September 2005 - Dates of competition for Secondary schools
for more information on our progress/ learning experience, check out our team blog!
we can't live without
tribal studioz
our trainers
mr gilbert, mr oliver, miss wendy and mr richard for their tireless persistence and encouragement. although sometimes we feel exhausted after a long days work, their relentless enthusiasm and drive continue to spur us on. they are the "robot destroyers" who reject robot after robot that we build although we understand that at the end this is all for our own good. despite being the first people who criticise our work, they are also the first to provide us with encouragement when we're feeling down. without them this would not be possible.
mr teh
our teacher-mentor
our teacher in charge who constantly pops in to give his fullest assistance and help readily whenever we need it. he also aids us in securing funds and monetary aid from the school and champions our cause enthusiastically.
the sc it club
the family and home
although only 9 of us are actually taking part in the competition, the rest of the club had voluntarily given up much time and effort to take an active role in our road towards achieving our goals. without grumblings or complaints, they have given us all the necessary help and support we need so essentially and are truly the backbone of our team. behind every great team there is a great group of people who believe in them and this definitely describes our fellow club mates. we thank them for believing in us and sharing our dream.
Singapore Science Center
the organizers
and of course we thank YOU for giving us this fantastic opportunity to test our skills and push ourselves to the limit. we believe that NJRC will give us the necessary exposure to allow us to bring our skills to a higher level.
the sc robotics experience
Friday, August 19, 2005
5:41 AM
today mr teh was not around. grace was VERY busy printing research and summarising everything, sometimes i just wonder how she has the ability and patient to look through SO much paper :) yihui also as busy. all the while she was seen at the computer from the start until 6pm. she was doing some art design which i have toatlly no talent in. she's really good at it. renee was hepling grace do a lot of tpying. probably improved her typing skills :) kelly and i were dealing with the robot. she do the programme then i bring to the playfield to test. and this procedure just repeats non-stop. walking keeps me warm in the air-coned room :) so today is also another busy day. busy. busy. busy. i predict that the days nearer the competition we will be busier, and much busier. the website looks really nice! all thanks to the wonderful grace and artistic yihui. i'm so impressed by them :)
`=* jennet
Looking at Singapore's Water
History- From past to present
1890- Mr. James MacRitchie, a Municipal Engineer, prepared the first proposal on how to handle used water in Singapore.
1893- MacRitchie prepared a further report that proposed a more feasible solution to handle used water.
1910s- First water borne structure was built in Singapore
1911- Mr. R. Pierce, a Municipal Engineer, submitted a report to the Municipal commissioners and proposed to divide the city into three areas and each serviced by a tank sewer that drained into a pumping station.
1912- Construction work begins for this revised scheme
1915-1917- It was gradually completed.
1930s- Mr. J.D. Waston and city engineer submit a report to Municipal Commissioners proposing that night soil will be collected, pumped to a sludge plant to be mixed and digested with sludge.
1955- City Town Council engaged a consultant to prepare plants to remove the Alexander Sewage Disposal Works.
1961- New facilities were completed.
1963- Kim Chuan Sewage Treatment Works was expanded to serve the new development.
1979-1985- New Sewage Treatment Works built in Bedok, Kranjim Seletar and Jurong.
1987- Night soil removal service phased out and replaced by alternative on-site sanitation system.
2001- the six sewage treatment works renamed water reclamation plants.
2003- Newater factories in operation
2004- Third newater factory at Seletar
2005- North Tunnel [i.e. influent pumping station], an outfall system at Changi and reclamation plants will be constructed.
2007- Changi East Water Reclamation plants completed.
2015- Another water reclamation plant and outfall system named the South Tunnel to be constructed. Changi Water Reclamation plant expanded.
2045- All existing water reclamation plants and sewage pumping stations completely expected to be phased out.
Conservation Efforts- water efficiency
1. Water efficient homes
i. Thimbles installed at taps and shower hoses to reduce excessive flow rates and cistern water saving bags installed in the old 9-year flushing cistern to reduce the amount of water used for flushing.
ii. Do-It-Yourself water saving kits supplied to grassroots organizations for distribution to residents, free.
iii. Mobile exhibitions set up to brief residents on the installation procedures and demonstrate the effectiveness of the water saving devices.
2. Public education and publicity campaigns/ programmes
i. Customers reminded through mailers to practice water conversation
ii. Talks on water conservation regularly organized for schools and organizations.
iii. Save water campaigns and sustained publicity held with activities organized for all sectors of the economy.
iv. Customers actively encouraged to read their water meters to monitor their own consumption so that unusual high consumption, due to leaks, can be detected quickly.
3. Mandatory Installation of water saving devices
i. Installation of water saving devices (e.g. self-closing delayed action taps and constant flow regulators) mandatory at all non-domestic premises.
ii. Low capacity flushing cisterns have been installed in all new public housing apartments
4. Reuse and recycling of water
i. Industries encouraged to reuse their processed water through various means (e.g. cascading systems, counter flow systems, reverse osmosis, etc)
ii. Water conservation fund set up to encourage and assist companies to invest in technologies that help reduce the usage of potable water for industrial processes.
5. Substitution of potable water with alternative sources
i. Industries are actively encouraged to substitute potable water with alternative uses
6. Use of Newater
i. Encourage the use of newater for air conditioning and in industrial processes.
7. Regular water audit
i. Regular checks carried out by PUB officers for companies that use an excessive amount of potable water.
8. Check on excessive flow rates
i. Fittings installed to curb flow rates for taps.
NeWater Technology
A viable source of water in the future
1) Step one : Conventional waste water treatment
2) Step two : Microfiltration
Treated water is passed through membranes to filter out and retain various impurities on the membrane surface.
Resultant filtered water contains only dissolved salts and organic molecules.
3) Step three : Reverse Osmosis
Semi permeable membrane is used which only allows very small pores to move through.
Hence NeWater is free from viruses and bacteria and contains very low levels of salts and organic matter.
4) Step four : Ultraviolet Disinfection
All organisms are inactive and the purity of the product water is guaranteed. pH adjustment to restore balance.
-frees large amount
-can be used in the wafer fabrication process
-blending with reservoir water
-supplement our water supply
Future Plans- subsisting in the future
Benefits
⢠Barriage will keep seawater out at the Marina Channel
⢠The barriage will turn Marina basin into a body of freshwater through natural flushing.
⢠New Marina Reservoir will add to the local water supply and increase catchment water by 2/3
1. Imported water
⢠Singapore will continue to import water from Johor
2. Newater
⢠Newater will be supplied directly to industries
⢠Some will be blended with reservoir water
3. Desalinated water
⢠Supplied to reservoirs
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