Centre for Vehicular Technology (CVT)

Activities Report

Workshop

Half day workshop on explosion, surge protection and cyber security hosted by KL Automotive Engineering Sdn Bhd.

Title of event

Mini workshop on explosion, surge protection and Cyber security related issue and product demonstrations.

Date/Time

2nd March 2017

Venue of event

KB324

Purpose of event

Let students explore the design of surge and explosion prevention system and gain the knowledge on explosion and surge related topic.

Visitor’s/speaker’s name:

Presenter: Kuan Teik Hua (Explosion triangle)
Presenter: Abu Bakar (Surge theory)
Presenter: Syafiq (Pulse Power Supply)
Presenter: Johnson Wong (Cyber Security on Process Plant: TOFINO)

Visitor’s/speaker’s affiliation

KL automation Engineering Sdn Bhd

Organizer’s name

CVT


Director of KL Automation Engineering Sdn Bhd (Mr. Kuan Teik Hua)


Speakers from KL Automation Engineering Sdn Bhd

Mr. Kuan Teik Hua on explosion triangle


Mr. Abu Bakar on Surge Theory



Mr. Shafiq on Puls power supply



Mr. Johnson Wong on Cyber Security on Process Plant



Participants


Product demonstrations and sharing






Appreciation from UTAR



MTL-Eaton visit to UTAR for research collaboration

Date: 22 Jun 2017


Introduction of Industrial player to UTAR staffs

Introduction to MTL-Eaton by sales director, Simon

 


(L-R) Welcoming speech by UTAR president, Prof. Chuah and the Dean of LKC FES




Exchange of souvenirs

 


Participants from industry and UTAR

Technical seminar by Ms. Kim Lim on Lightning and
surge protection at hazardous area.

Date: 12 July 2017


Speaker and participants

Speaker Ms. Kim from MTL-Eaton

 


Handed over souvenir by Dr. Chua

(L-R) Participants and Project demonstration

Technical Talk
Applications of Forensic Metallurgy

21 July 2017
Speaker: Ir. H. C. Qua

Ir. Qua


Audience

Technical training and program promotion.
Attend a technical training and promotion of UTAR Expert
team on lightning and surge protection course.

Date: 15-16 August 2017
Venue: Awana Kijal, Kemaman, Terengganu.


(L-R) Opening remark by organizer, KL Automation Engineering Sdn Bhd and
Program promotion on lightning and surge protection


Program promotion on lightning and surge protection

Technical training to UK

Electrical and Instrumentation System in Hazardous Area and
Lightning and Surge Protection in Hazardous Area

Date: 20 – 24th Nov 2017
Venue: Eaton Electric Limited, Luton North, United Kingdom


Participants from UTAR:
Dr. Chew Kuew Wai
Dr. Wong JianHui
Dr. Chua Kean Huat

Participants from KLAE Sdn Bhd:
Mr. Kuan Teik Hua (Director)
Miss Kuan Yew May

 

Day 1 (20th Nov 2017): Visit to Beka Associates Office
Beka Associates is a company specialized in display and indicator for hazardous area.


Briefing and introduction of the company by sales director, Dave Turner.

Day 2- day 4 (21st – 24th Nov 2017)
Full day training at Eaton, MTL office on surge protection, introduction to hazardous area, explosion protection and instrumentation.

Participants all around the world, a good chance to form a good networking and knowledge exchange.

Paul Hartley, Global sales director

Chris Ground, Channel manager

 


Phil Saward, Training and Technical Consultant

Clive Asquith, Technical Manger

Factory tour

Strong debate and discussion of UTAR team with trainer
Day 5: 25th Nov 2017
Special private session with the founder of MTL, Chris Towle. He is one of the pioneer to set the safety regulation on hazardous area protection.


Discussion between Chris Towle and team from UTAR and KLAE Sdn Bhd.