597 research outputs found
Evaluation of physicochemical methods in enhancing the adsorption performance of natural zeolite as low-cost adsorbent of methylene blue dye from wastewater
No full textAbstract not availableKar Yan Hor, Jasmine Mun Cheng Chee, Meng Nan Chong, Bo Jin, Christopher Saint, Phaik Eong Poh, Rupak Arya
CUHK electronic theses & dissertations collection
No full textChan, Shing Chee Symphorosa.Thesis M.D. Chinese University of Hong Kong 2015.Includes bibliographical references (leaves 280-307).Appendix in Chinese.Title from PDF title page (viewed on 30, November, 2016)
Viscous dissipation effects in a microchannel caused by oscillation of one surface
No full textThe viscous dissipation effects in a microchannels caused by an oscillatory lower surface is investigated numerically. An asymmetric thermal boundary condition, particularly at upper plate insulated and lower plate with constant surface temperature is solved and analyzed in details graphically. Results reveal that effect of temperature field is strongly dependent on Brinkman number, while the thermal diffusion rate on the heat induced relies on the Prandtl number. The angular frequency has influence on the temperature field gradient
The Case Against Intervention
No full textThe Case Against Intervention - the fourth venture of the author Quah, Chee Heong, dwells upon contemporary social and economic issues. His previous books Optimal Currency Areas in East Asia, Eccentric Views on Money and Banking, and Austrian Economics in One Lesson lay stress on money, banking, and economics. This title concentrates on societal issues that currently define and affect our day-to-day lives which would certainly complement the curricula at colleges and universities. The objective of this work is to break the status quo and defy the fallacious reasoning in mainstream thinking, as Ronald Reagan once said, "Government is not the solution to our problem, government is the problem
Design, fabrication and performance testing of stationary freezer of Jollibee Food Corporation using non-CFC refrigerator (R-404A)
No full textIn general, the project study has provided the author a vast experience especially during the brainstorming stage where different problems occurred during the performance testing. The author was very glad to the previous theoretical lectures of Dr, Maglaya who was also my former professor in the subjects Advance Refrigeration and Air-conditioning during my undergraduate and graduate class in the De La Salle University. Thru his teachings and guidance, The author was able to apply the theoretical knowledge the author has learned in combating actual job problems experienced in the company. The project was very challenging because of the swift output during the testing and then making the necessary adjustments in order to attain the desired results. In addition, this project is a pioneer project of Chee Puck Refrigeration Inc that gave me a lot of pressure but the author is honored to have the privilege in embarking this task. The major concentration of the project study was to design, fabricate, and conduct a performance testing of stationary freezer using R-404A, a non-CFC refrigerant.
The results of the performance testing shows that the evaporating temperature of negative twenty degree Celsius (–20C) within 25 minutes were reach, which is the main requirements set by Jollibee Foods Corporation to Chee Puck Refrigeration Inc. In addition, the unit case was also subjected to severe physical testing by opening and closing the door with significant pressure on the boundaries of normal usage in order to test the physical toughness of the unit. Results show that the design and fabrication was very tough and formidable because it withstood significant pressures applied to unit case
怀旧与记忆 ：陈志锐的诗学记忆 = Nostalgia and memory : reading of Tan Chee Lay’s lyric poetics
No full textTan Chee Lay is one of Singapore’s widely known Singapore Chinese Literature author amongst the younger generations’ authors. He has written numerous works of different genres including poems, prose, novels and even picture books. Instead of focusing on Singapore’s rapid development, Tan Chee Lay chose to pay attention to the grassroots, with hope to portray a more diversified Singapore in his works. As such, “Nostalgia” is one of the main themes of his works.
Being one of the recent authors, research and resources about his works are limited. Hence, this paper aims to analyze the fictional works of Tan Chee Lay using theories such as “Nostalgia” and “Memories”. Identities, localism, diaspora and cultural identity will also be discussed. The cultural development of Singapore, especially during 1970s to 1990s, can be seen when those scattered pieces of memories in his works are pieced together. Through this, what seemed like personal memory can become a collective memory of one generation.
The emotions and feelings encompassed in his works derived mostly from the grassroot society that he once lived in. Though poor and undeveloped, that was a place that was full of meaning and humanity.
Other than analyzing solely on Tan Chee Lay’s fictional works, this paper will put the analysis in the context of Singapore Chinese Literature’s development over the years, so as to see the bridging between the writers of the earlier and younger generations. Critical analysis aside, this paper also explores the philosophical thoughts behind his lyrical works.Bachelor of Arts in Chines
A Performer\u27s Guide To Two Song Collections: “Mementos of Innocence” and “Three Yeats Songs” by Malaysian Composer Chee Yean Wong
No full textDespite the flourishing existence of Asian Art Music for over half a century, relatively little has been done to advance its recognition and prominence. Through this project, the author hopes to shed light on the beauty and richness of Asian Art Music and encourage its inclusion in the repertoire of American classical music. The purpose of this document is to supply a comprehensive performer’s guide to Malaysian composer, Chee Yean Wong’s song collections: “Mementos of Innocence” and “Three Yeats Songs.” The collections feature settings of English poems by Jean Blewett, Christina Rossetti, Edwin C. Ranck, Rabindranath Tagore, and William Butler Yeats. Chee Yean Wong is a skilled pianist, composer, arranger, and lecturer with a strong educational background and extensive performing experience. His works have been published and performed both within Malaysia and on international platforms. This document provides an overview of Chee Yean Wong’s biographical information and composition style, along with general information about the poets, interpretation of the poems, analysis of the compositions and provides practical advice for performers. Supplementing the document are several appendices, which include a catalogue of Wong’s published compositions and a transcription of an interview with the composer. Additionally, a letter of permission is included
Chinese literary works translated into Baba Malay: a bibliographical study
No full textAnalyses 68 unique titles of Baba translated works published between 1889 and 1950. The titles are held in the libraries of the University of Malaya (UM), Science University Malaysia (USM), National University of Malaysia (UKM), the Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP), National University of Singapore (NUS), National Library of Singapore (NLS) and the British Library (BL). The results reveal three periods of active publication of Baba translated works. A total of 18 works were translated before World War I, followed by 10 just after the war, 39 titles were published before the break of the World War II and 1 was identified in 1950. There were 103 persons involved in the 68 translated works, some of whom are responsible for more than one title. The most prominent translators were Chan Kim Boon, Wan Boon Seng, Seow Chin San and Lee Seng Poh. Some of the translators were also be editors, illustrators or editors. There were 31 publishers and 21 printing presses involved, all were located in Singapore. The most active publishers were Wan Boon Seng, Kim Seck Chy Press and Nanyang Romanised Malay Book Co. The translated works mainly cover historical classical Chinese stories, chivalrous stories, romances, folklore and legends. The titles were priced between 10 cents to 2 dollars in Straits currency. The University of Malaya Library held the largest number of unique title (62) out of which 15 were unique titles
Sliding mode observers for infinitely unobservable descriptor systems
No full textThis thesis describes the use of a class of sliding mode observers for state and unknown input estimation for descriptor systems. Existing work has shown that suitable scaling of the equivalent output error injection term of the sliding mode observer can yield an accurate estimation of the unknown input. Work can also be found on the development of the sliding mode observer for the descriptor system, a variation of the regular state space which can better represent certain systems. The existing sliding mode observer design for the descriptor system requires global observability which can be restrictive. In this thesis, new methods are presented to achieve state and unknown input estimation using the sliding mode observer for a class of descriptor systems that is not globally observable. Reformulation is key to the approach and is made with the forethought of capitalising on the ability of the sliding mode observer to estimate unknown inputs. The reformulation is done by treating certain states as unknown inputs to obtain a fictitious system that is globally observable. Then using the existing work which assumes global observability, the sliding mode observer can be designed for the fictitious system to effectively estimate the states and unknown inputs of the original descriptor system that is not globally observable. It is crucial for the number of outputs to still be in excess of the number of unknown inputs in the course of formulating the fictitious system, as doing otherwise will violate one of the fundamental conditions that governs observer designs. While the idea of reformulation generally applies, each method (which is discussed in a separate chapter) employs a unique technique of reformulating the descriptor system, building up from a simpler technique to a more complex one. All the methods will be accompanied by their respective necessary and sufficient conditions in terms of the original system matrices so that the feasibility of applying any of them can be easily determined. The effectiveness of the schemes will then be verified using numerical examples
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