E-Portfolio
The Mechanical Engineer Who Loves Fries
Cognitive Skills
Program Outcomes of 1, 2, 4 & 12
Student's Evidence (PO 1)
PO1 - Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering practices, innovation techniques, entrepreneurship and human factors to provide value-adding solutions to complex Mechanical engineering challenges.
​
Attainment: 80
Self Assessment: 4/5
This PO aims to drive value-adding solutions with the comprehension of mathematics, science, engineering practices, innovation techniques, entrepreneurship and human factors for complex engineering activities or challenges. There are two modules map with this PO, namely Engineering Design & Innovation and Electronics & Microprocessor. Engineering Design & Innovation is a project-based module and throughout the module, I was required to build a product to solve a complex engineering challenge which is to build a product with high business value. Throughout the module, I applied the techniques of Understand, Observe, Ideate and Prototype to identify the needs of air-conditioning in a small space room, as I was building a ½ Horse-power Corner Air-conditioning indoor unit. After applying the Trimming techniques to reduce some components, Ishikawa diagram to identify the problems and Six Thinking Hats, I was able to come out the design of the Corner Air-conditioning indoor unit. The Corner Air-Conditioning indoor unit reduced the spacing for installation as compared with existing rectangular air-conditioning unit. Corner Air-Conditioning Indoor unit able to produce a better airflow. In addition, the project was awarded with the Best Engineering Design & Innovation project.
​
The knowledge gained from Electronic & Microprocessor module was applied in my Mechanical Engineering Group Project (MEGP). My team was amazed with the module as part of the module was teaching us on how to use a small mechanism with small amount of supplies to perform a huge workload. For example, we were introduced to relay and we used the relay in our MEGP. In MEGP, my team was working on an existing heat pump unit and my team was required to design a electronic circuit to control the refrigerant flow path. As the refrigerant pipe has extremely high pressure inside the pipe, therefore, the mechanism required to control the refrigerant path need a high voltage to work. As my team was using the Arduino to programme the system, we added relays into the system to tackle our objectives.
Student's Evidence (PO 2)
PO2 - Identify, formulate, analyse and document complex engineering challenges to arrive at viable solutions and substantiated conclusions
​
Attainment: 85
Self Assessment: 4.5/5
This PO relates to how an individual generates practical solutions and substantial conclusions by identifying, formulating, analysing and documenting complex engineering challenges. Two modules map with this PO, namely Design of Engineering Components and Systems and Theory of Machines & Mechanism. In Design of Engineering Components and Systems module, my team had completed an assignment that required us to design components to hold a high-pressure cylindrical tank. My team was required to design and choose the appropriate springs, rivets, bolts and power screw for the tank according to a provided specification. In addition, calculations were done to support with the justification of choosing the certain specification of springs, rivets, bolts and power screw. Thankfully, I scored above average in this module.
Theory of Machines & Mechanism module allowed me to understand the fundamentals of the theory of kinematics and dynamics of machines. In an assignment, I was required to analyse and compare the performance of transmission system of vehicles from two suppliers. A few parameters were taken into consideration in the analysis such as climbing rate, fuel consumption, emission requirement, warranty package and rate of response. The result of the analysis was justified with these mentioned parameters. In addition, maximum secondary unbalanced force was studied in some given cases with the usage of 3D modelling and calculation. Overall, I scored good grade for this module.
Student's Evidence (PO 4)
PO4 - Conduct research and investigation into complex challenges using methods which include experiment design, analysis of data and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions
​
Attainment: 60
Self Assessment: 3/5
The module that maps with the PO is Data Measurement, Analysis & Experiment Design. My team had completed an assignment that was to study four heartbeat data recorded with four different smart gadgets. My team was supposed to form a hypothesis and analyse the recorded data to check if all four gadgets can provide the similar data. My team applied the ANNOVA 1 way in the analysis to check if there are any statistical difference among the four gadgets. Graph of residual and Normal Assumption Plot (NAP) were plotted and the conclusion was concluded based on the hypothesis set initially.
Student's Evidence (PO12)
PO12 - Recognise the importance of lifelong learning and engaging in continuous
professional development activities in accordance with technological change.
​
Attainment: 80
Self Assessment: 4/5
Two modules map with this PO, namely Internship programme and Managing Project for Success. I had completed my internship in Daikin Research and Development Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (DRDM) as a Technology Research Intern. Throughout the Internship, I gained knowledge and skills such as Financial Management on product development and Material Law for Simulation. Besides, I understood better in theories that were taught back in campus like Thermodynamic cycles and Finite Element Analysis. Other than the knowledge gained, my discipline and interpersonal skills had been improved due to the working environment in DRDM, as DRDM is a Japanese company which required the employee to have rather strong discipline. Hence, I was able to build up connections with experts from different backgrounds during the internship. At the same time, the internship helped me to improve my resume by adding the experience with the valuable knowledge or skills that I gained.
​
Managing Project for Success is a subject that taught us on how to measure the success metrics and sustainability of a project by evaluating four factors, such as schedule, cost, quality and stakeholder satisfaction. In the assignment, my team was required to assess the on-going project from another module according to the parameters mentioned above. My team assessed the project and found out that it was considered as a success project, because the objective of project was able to be tackled within the timeframe, quality and budget. Other than that, my team found out that the project had some room for improvements in term of project management as well. In short, this module is truly important, and I was managed to have an above average score.