Thursday, March 25, 2010

Personal reflection (NEWater visit)

What are the 3 key takeaways from today’s visit?

-I have learnt the 4 national taps in Singapore and the number of NEWater plants and desalination plants in Singapore.
-I have learnt that the size of the microscopic pores in the membrane technology can be about 0.04 and 0.0001 microns.
-I have learnt that when treating household used water into NEWater, it has to go through 3 stages. The 3 stages are Ultrafiltration, Reverse Osmosis, and Ultraviolet Disinfection.

Name 2 concepts that you have learnt today during the visit.

-I have learnt the process of treating household used water into NEWater.
-I have learnt the parts of the NEWater plant such as the Reverse Osmosis vessels and the technologies that were applied in the NEWater plant.

What is the 1 interesting thing that you have learnt today?

-I have learnt that tap water comprises of 2% of NEWater and 98% of the water that is collected in the reservoir after they have been treated.

What are the things that you can do to help with water conservation in Singapore?

-Everyone has a role and part to play in conserving water, no matter how little the action can help to save water. One of the ways I can help with water conservation in Singapore is to take a shower instead of a bath. Another way is to reuse the water that was used to wash rice, to water the plants.

Monday, March 8, 2010

ADMT individual reflections

1. What are the 3 key takeaways from today’s lesson?

I have learnt that everyone has a part to play to contribute to the environment and make it a better place for everyone to stay.
I have learnt that in order to save the environment, one of the ways we can do is to recycle paper.
I have learnt that we have to focus on our target audience when we come up with proposal on our new ideas.

2. Name 2 concepts that you have learnt today pertaining to design and describe why is it important in design?

The first concept that I have learnt is that designs must be easy to understand and should not be too complicated.
The second concept that I have learnt that designs must be attractive and it is part of the learning process.

3. What is the 1 interesting thing that you have learnt today?

I have learnt that when we have new ideas and want to implement it to the society, we have to make sure that it is practical and attractive.