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Technical Visit to Lamma Power Station

Date:

3 March 2012 Saturday

Time:

8.50am - 1.20pm

Venue:

Lamma Power Station

Assemble:

Gather outside the Romantic Hotel near the Kowloon Tong MTR Station

Introduction:

Established in 1889, The Hongkong Electric Company, Limited (HK Electric) is one of the longest-established power companies in the world.

The Lamma Power Station and Lamma Power Station Extension have a total installed capacity of 3,736MW with eight coal-fired units, five gas turbine units, one wind turbine, one 550kW solar power system and two combined cycle units. The station was developed in three stages. Stage I, which comprises three 250MW coal-fired units, was completed in 1984. Stage II, comprising three 350MW coal-fired units, one 55MW, and six 125MW gas turbines, was completed in 1991. Stage III, comprising two 350MW coal-fired units, was completed in 1997. In 2002, two 125MW gas turbines were converted to a combined cycle unit with generation capacity of 345MW. Furthermore, the first 335MW gas-fired combined cycle unit was synchronised and started its commercial operation in 2006.

The tour will let our members to visit the visitor centre, coal yard area and turbine hall of gas-fired generating unit.

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Programme :

8:35am ~ 8:50am	Gathering outside the Romantic Hotel (理想酒店) near the Kowloon Tong MTR Station.
8:50am ~ 9:50am	Go to Yi Nga Road of Ap Lei Chau by coach.
9:50am ~ 10:00am	Assemble at Yi Nga Road of Ap Lei Chau
10:00am ~ 10:25am	Depart Ap Lei Chau Pier for Lamma by company ferry, and arrive at Lamma Power Station.
10:25am ~ 12:00noon	Tour of Lamma Power Station: - Visitor Centre (Briefing on environmental measures taken to reduce emissions) - Coal yard area - Turbine hall of gas-fired generating unit
12:00noon ~ 12:20pm	Depart Lamma for Ap Lei Chau Pier by company ferry, and arrive at Ap Lei Chau Pier.
12:20pm ~ 13:20pm	Return to Kowloon Tong MTR Station.

Capacity:

35 on first-come-first-served basis with priority given to IMechE members

Fee:

Free

Registration:

Online Registration

Enquiry:

May Ting / Paul Chan

t: (852) 3153 4182 / 9205 6048

e: imeche@imechehk.org.hk

Speak Out for Engineering Competition

The competition is organised annually by the Institution of Mechanical Engineer. It was originally established in 1964 to challenge young engineers to prove that they could ‘communicate effectively’, which is still an important area for today’s developing engineers. In 1977 Her Majesty gave permission for the competition to be known as ‘The Queen’s Silver Jubilee Competition’ (QSJ). The Competition has been adapted over the course of time to allow for greater participation, but the original theme of ‘communicating effectively’ still remains the emphasis of the competition and in 2004 changed its name to ‘Speak Out for Engineering” Presentation Competition (QSJ).

Date:

31 March 2012 Saturday

Time:

10.00am - 5.00pm (TBC)

Venue:

Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Room No. Y402

Introduction:

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Language:

English

Who can join:

The competition is for Affiliate members, Associate members, and those Members who have been professionally registered for 10 years or less.

Aims & Objectives:

The Speak Out for Engineering Competition is aimed at promoting the ability to communicate mechanical engineering subjects effectively. It is specifically concerned with verbal and visual communication in describing and explaining technical subjects. It is also designed to promote interest in the art of communication.

What do competitors have to do:

Competitors must give an oral presentation on a subject relating to mechanical engineering. The duration of the presentation must not exceed 20 minutes, followed by 10 minutes for discussion and questions from a panel of judges.

Prize:

First Prize - £300 + Certificate

Second Prize - £200 + Certificate

The winner will represent the Hong Kong Branch to participate the Regional Speak Out for Engineering held in Singapore in April 2012.

Registration:

ENTRY FORM

Enquiry:

May Ting

t: (852) 3153 4182 / 3153 4186

e: imeche@imechehk.org.hk

Design for Elderly Competition 2012

organized by IMechE HK Branch, the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Senior Citizen Home Safety Association

supported by Education Bureau, Science Museum, ETEAHK

Date:

March 2012

Objective:

The objective of this competition is to encourage youths from secondary schools, tertiary and young engineers to care about the physical and psychological changes and needs of the elderly. Through various visits and technical sharing, students can also broaden their general education and use their creative talent to design a series of caring products for the elderly.

Website:

www.designelderly.org.hk

Enquiry:

t: 3150 5865

e: dfe2012@designelderly.org.hk

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