Induction Course for new M&E Engineers

4, 11, 18, 25 July & 1 August 2009 (Saturdays only) 9.00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. The Womens Institute of Management 7, Jalan Abang Haji Openg Taman Tun Dr Ismail 60000 Kuala Lumpur

BEM APPROVED PDP: 24 HOURS

Organised by:

Association of Consulting Engineers Malaysia

Objective 1. 2. 3. Introduce Professional M&E Consulting Engineering service to new M&E Engineers. A brief run through of M&E design engineering practice. To prepare course participants for further training in specific M&E engineering practice.

Target Audience Mechanical or Electrical Engineers without formal training in Consulting Engineering practice, and Engineers in consulting engineering firms with up to 2 years experience. Language English will be used for the course and course materials. Registration Fees ACEM member firms Others (payment received by/before 4 July 2009) (payment received after 4 July 2009, including Government Local Order) (payment through e-perolehan by Govt. depts.)
(Fee covers course materials and tea breaks)

RM 650.00 per person RM 750.00 per person RM 800.00 per person RM 806.50 per person

Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration fee must be submitted together with the registration form. Payment by cheque should be issued to Association of Consulting Engineers Malaysia. Fee will not be refunded for any cancellation. However, substitution of participants can be arranged by informing the ACEM secretariat one week before the course commences. Completed registration forms should be returned to the ACEM secretariat by 30 June 2009 to the following address: Association of Consulting Engineers Malaysia No. 63-2 & 65-2, Medan Setia 1 Damansara Heights 50490 Kuala Lumpur For further enquiries, please contact the ACEM secretariat at tel. 03-20950031, fax 03-20953499 or e-mail sec@acem.com.my Accreditation by Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) The course is accredited by BEM for Professional Career Development Training.

Course Contents I. 1. Professional Practice

Laws and Regulations Governing the Engineering Profession 1.1 The Registration of Engineers Act & Registration of Engineers Regulations. 1.2 Overview of Laws having relevance to the practice of Engineering (Local Council Act, Town Planning Act, Roads, Drainage & Building Act, UBBL, Fire Services Act etc) (list and brief description of function only). 1.3 Overview of manuals and technical standards mandatory under statutory requirements (list and brief description only). 1.4 Route to registration as P.Eng. Concept of Professionalism and Engineers Responsibility Towards Society & the Public 2.1 Four key concepts in Professionalism (public interest, fiduciary interest, professional conduct, expert knowledge). 2.2 Code of professional conduct. 2.3 The regulated profession and the unregulated profession. 2.4 Introduction to Civil Law Act, basic principles of torts, duty of care required of a professional, good samaritan syndrome, fit-for-purpose etc. 2.5 Common issues of Professional Conduct (letter of release, taking-over and supplanting, conflict of interest, etc). Introduction to Construction Contract 3.1 Introduction to Contract Law and Common Law as practiced in commonwealth countries; basic concepts, privity of contract, voidable contract, unenforceable contract, oral and written contract. 3.2 Dispute resolution and arbitration (introductory level only). 3.3 Types of construction contract; BOT, turnkey, direct, sub-contract, NSC, etc. and the contractual relationships between the various parties in a construction contract. Work Flow of the Consultant Engineer for a Typical Construction Project 4.1 Overview of Flow Procedure and parties and authorities involved. 4.2 Pre-Project Assessment Land issues, socio-economic feasibility, technical feasibility, economic feasibility. 4.3 Preliminary Project Development; (Development Order, Building Plan Approval etc.) 4.4 Design and Tender; design (preliminary & detail), documentations, tender, report and appointment of contractor. 4.5 Construction; work acceptance procedures, certifications by the Engineer. 4.6 Post Construction; Defects Liability, Final Account. 4.7 Certificate of Completion and Compliance; submission and responsibility of the Engineer.

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Electrical High Voltage & Low Voltage Installations Rules and Regulations Governing Electrical Engineering Practice 1.1 Energy Commission 1.2 TNB requirements 1.3 Bomba requirements 1.4 Department of Environment 1.5 Others Electricity Supply Planning 2.1 Load estimates 2.2 Determination of supply voltage, metering scheme and project phasing 2.3 Requirements for essential and emergency power supply 2.4 Space planning 2.5 Cable routes planning Considerations for High Voltage Supply Scheme Design 3.1 Effects of electromagnetic fields in high voltage design 3.2 Fault level current 3.3 Basic insulation scheme 3.4 Types of switchgears, transformers and cables 3.5 Supply security issues 3.6 Overhead lines versus Underground cabling issues Considerations for Low Voltage Supply Scheme Design 4.1 Main switchboards 4.2 Distribution boards 4.3 Voltage drop considerations for distribution scheme 4.4 Diesel generator standby sets 4.5 Motor circuits 4.6 Lighting design 4.7 Voltage/Current surges protection 4.8 Harmonics currents Protection Schemes and Testing 5.1 Protection rationales 5.2 Testing rationales Lightning Protection Scheme and Earthing System

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Air Conditioning and Mechanical Ventilation Systems Rules and Regulations Governing Air Conditioning and Mechanical Ventilation Systems 1.1 Carrier handbook/Trane handbook 1.2 ASHRAE/CIBSE 1.3 Uniform Building By-Laws 1984 1.4 Bomba requirement Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Basics 2.1 Introduction to air conditioning 2.2 Principles of refrigeration 2.3 Psychrometrics 2.4 Cooling load estimation and software 2.5 Refrigerant issue Systems 3.1 Room air conditioners (RAC) 3.2 Split units 3.3 Air cooled packaged units 3.4 Water cooled packaged units 3.5 Chilled water system 3.6 Variable refrigerant volume (VRV) systems 3.7 Other systems Air Distribution and Human Comfort Water Side 5.1 Pipework design 5.2 Pumps Control and Instrumentation 6.1 Temperature control 6.2 Humidity control 6.3 Water flow control 6.4 Building automation system and controls ARI 550/590-98 for Chillers

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Elevator and Escalator Rules and Regulations Governing Elevator and Escalator 1.1 Factories and Machinery Act 1967 1.2 Malaysia Building Uniform By-Laws 1984 1.3 BS 5655/EN 81 Part 1 1.4 EN 115 1.5 Approval procedures Elevator Basics 2.1 System design 2.2 Layout 2.3 Drive systems (motion control) 2.4 Door systems 2.5 Operation control 2.6 Car Interiors 2.7 Signals/Fixtures 2.8 Design estimates 2.9 Traffic analysis 2.10 Interfacing in the building and other systems Elevator Application/Type 3.1 Passenger 3.2 Service 3.3 Dumbwaiter 3.4 Freight Escalator 4.1 Main components 4.2 Range 4.3 Application/Type Travolator 5.1 Main components 5.2 Range 5.3 Application/Type Special Topics 6.1 Machine-roomless elevator 6.2 Elevator monitoring system 6.3 Escalator remote monitoring system 6.4 Remote elevator monitoring system

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Cold Water Plumbing Systems Rules and Regulations Governing Cold Water Plumbing Systems 1.1 Water supply rules (Cawangan Bekalan Air, JKR) 1.2 Local Authority requirements (JBA) 1.3 British Standards Functions of Various Firms or Organisations in Cold Water Design and Installations 2.1 Owners 2.2 Architects 2.3 Consultants 2.4 Contractors 2.5 Local Authorities Cold 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 Water Systems Design for Buildings Plumbing cold water terminology Standards applicable for cold water system design Computation of water demand for various types of building Tank sizing method and types of tank available in the market Introduction of various cold water systems for building Sizing of cold water supply pipes Sizing of booster pumps and hydro-pneumatic pumps inclusive of types of control Pumps and accessories Water hammer effects

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Plumbing Cold Water Materials 4.1 Galvanised steel pipes and fittings 4.2 Copper tubing, solder joint and flare joint fittings 4.3 Plastic pipe and fittings 4.4 Uses of piping materials 4.5 Plumbing valves 4.6 Water meters Joining, Installing and Supporting Pipe 5.1 Galvanised steel threaded joints 5.2 Copper tubing joints 5.3 Welded and flange joints 5.4 Plastic pipe joints Testing and Inspecting the Plumbing System 6.1 Plumbing system tests 6.2 How to apply plumbing test

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Sanitary Plumbing Systems Rules and Regulations Governing Sanitary Plumbing Systems 1.1 Local Authorities requirements (Unit Sanitari) 1.2 British Standards Functions of Various Firms or Organisations in Sanitary Design 2.1 Owners 2.2 Architects 2.3 Consultants 2.4 Contractors 2.5 Local Authorities Plumbing Sanitary Designs for Buildings 3.1 Plumbing sanitary terminology 3.2 Standards applicable for plumbing sanitary design 3.3 Introduction of various plumbing sanitary designs 3.4 Sizing of sanitary drainage and vent pipes 3.5 Design of grease traps for kitchen areas Plumbing Sanitary Materials 4.1 Cast iron soil pipe and fittings 4.2 Plastic pipes and fittings 4.3 Uses of piping materials Joining, Installing and Supporting Pipe 5.1 Cast iron soil pipe joints 5.2 Plastic pipe joints 5.3 Installing and supporting pipes Testing and Inspecting the Plumbing System 6.1 Plumbing system tests 6.2 How to apply a plumbing test

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Fire Fighting and Alarm Systems Rules and Regulations Governing Fire Fighting and Alarm Systems 1.1 Uniform Building By-Laws 1984 1.2 Fire Services Act 1.3 NFPA, LPC 1.4 Approval procedures Passive Fire Safety Provisions (Architectural Scope of Responsibility) 2.1 Compartmentation for fire separation 2.2 Emergency escape exits and staircases 2.3 Fire fighting access

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Active Fire Systems 3.1 External fire hydrants 3.2 Hose reel system 3.3 Dry and wet riser systems 3.4 Automatic sprinkler system 3.5 Portable extinguishers 3.6 Gaseous extinguishing systems 3.7 Foam system Fire Detection and Alarm Systems 4.1 Smoke and heat detectors 4.2 Special detectors 4.3 Manual call points 4.4 Fire alarm panel 4.5 Conventional and addressable systems Public Address and Intercom Systems 5.1 Public address system 5.2 Firemens intercom system Smoke Control System 6.1 Smoke extraction system 6.2 Staircase pressurisation system 6.3 Fire lobby pressurisation system Fire Mode Interface Operation with all other Services 7.1 Lifts 7.2 Genset 7.3 ACMV plants 7.4 Roller shutters 7.5 Automated doors 7.6 Central fire station

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ICT and its relevance in M&E Services Use of IT as an Important Tool for Rendering Services 1.1 Software tools and office automation considerations 1.2 Network ready office environment 1.3 Internet connectivity Incorporation of ICT into M&E Services 2.1 Building automation systems 2.2 Security systems 2.3 Multi-tenanted communication design considerations 2.4 Space planning and design optimisation (Integrated design)

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C.V. of Lecturers Dato (Dr.) Ir. Abu Hashim b Abd Ghani Graduated with a Bachelor of Science (Hons) from Hartfield Polytechnic and Master of Science (System Engineering) from University of Birmingham, Dato (Dr.) Ir. Abu Hashim is a 1st Grade Electrical Engineer and was previously employed as an engineer at Minconsult and Esso Refinery, Port Dickson from 1971-1973. From 1974-1976, he was the Proprietor of Hashim Ghani Jurutera Perunding before he co-founded Hashim & NEH Sdn Bhd. Dato (Dr.) Ir. Abu Hashim is currently the Director in charge of the Mechanical & Electrical Department of the firm. In the course of his work, he has accumulated vast experience in the planning, design and implementation of building mechanical and electrical services work, in particular highrise and industrial complexes and electrical infrastructure services. He also has very extensive experience providing mechanical, electrical and equipment consultancy services to many MINDEF projects since 1977. Ir. Hamdan b Zambahari Obtained his B.Sc(Hons) in Mechanical Engineering from Southhampton University, England. His working experience include being an engineer with LLN (now TNB), Project Manager with Pernas Hotel chain, General Manager of Pernas Engineering Sdn Bhd and Director of Pernas NEC Sdn Bhd. Ir. Hamdan is currently the Chairman of Five-H Associates Sdn Bhd, a consulting engineering firm. Ir. Ng Yong Kong Ng Yong Kong graduated with an Honours degree in Mechanical Engineering from University of Malaya, and holds an MBA from University of Hull, U.K. He has more than 22 years of experience in the HVAC industry, starting as a System Engineer - Plan & Specs for Carrier Malaysia. His last job was as General Manager - Systems Sales for Johnson Controls before starting on his own as Managing Director of NYK Engineering & Trading Sdn Bhd, specialising in flow measurement, air quality and energy management system. Ir. Ng has been involved in the air conditioning system design - evaluation, promoting good design concepts and equipment selection over the years. He has been active in MASHRAE and was the President of MASHRAE for year 1999/2000. He is also active in IEM Building Services Technical Division and MACRA (Malaysia Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Association) and is currently a Council Member of IEM. He is a frequent lecturer for MASHRAE and ACEM since the early 90s on air conditioning system design. Ir. Saravanan Mahalingam He was conferred Honours Class II Lower Division in Mechanical Engineering from University Malaya in 1993. During the course, he had gone through two compulsory industrial trainings at the Public Works Department, Johor Bahru and Bintai Kindenko Sdn Bhd. Ir. Saravanan has 8 years of working experience in contracting and consulting firms, and is currently self-employed in the consulting line. Ir. Soon See Leak Graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) from University of Malaya in 1980, Ir. Soon is currently the Managing Director of Hitachi Elevator Engineering (M) Sdn Bhd. He is overall responsible for the operation of the company including new project orders

& sales, project implementation, cost and manpower management, planning and scheduling. Ir. Soon has extensive experience in the design and planning of vertical transportation requirements in various types of buildings including commercial and residential complexes. He is currently a member of the Working Group for Lifts and Escalator in SIRIM which is responsible for the drafting of the latest Malaysian Standards and was actively involved in the drafting of MS 2021: Safety Rules for the Construction and Installation of Electric Lifts which was adopted by the Department of Standards Malaysia in 2006. Ir. Soon is also the current President of the Malaysian Lift and Escalator Association (MALEA) - 2008/2009. Ir. Wong Kian Lon Ir. Wong holds a Bachelors Degree (Hons) in Electrical Engineering from the University of New South Wales, Australia, and he has been a practising engineer for the last 20 years. Throughout these years, he has been very much involved in industrial and building automation, electrical engineering, computer applications, networking and related technologies. Ir. Wong started his career in control and automation where he spent 5 years in Brunei and Australia. His areas of expertise in these countries include both building and industrial automation. He returned to Malaysia in 1991 as a consulting engineer with SM Consulting Engineers Sdn Bhd. Since then he has been involved in many pretigious projects in the country including some of the first intelligent buildings in Kuala Lumpur. He has also been involved in many other information and communication technology related initiatives over the last 14 years. Ir. Wong is currently a Council Member of the Association of Consulting Engineers Malaysia. He was the first Chairman of the ICT committee formed in 2002. Ir. Wong has presented in a number of seminars and has contributed much of his knowledge in the building industry especially in the field of ICT. Ir. Wong See Foong Graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Malaya in 1974 and has been involved in the building services engineering over the past 30 years. He is a Professional Engineer registered with the Board of Engineers Malaysia and is presently a partner in MEP Engineering Sdn Bhd, an engineering consultancy firm. Ir. Wong has been actively involved in the activities of the Institution of Engineers, Malaysia. He is presently the Chairman of the Fire Fighting Sub-Committee and also sits in the Professional Practice Committee. He is also the Deputy President of the Institution of Fire Engineers, U.K. (Malaysia Branch) and chairs the committee in SIRIM for drafting Malaysian Standards for fire fighting systems and equipment. Ir. Wong Shu Leong Wong Shu Leong graduated in 1976 from the University of Singapore with a Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) and started work in the Electricity Department, Public Utilities Board of Singapore. He had experience in operating and maintaining Singapore Extra High Voltage transmission network and implementing power supply projects to consumers. When he came back to Malaysia in 1980 he joined Sepakat Setia Perunding (Sdn) Bhd, an engineering consulting firm and was appointed Director in 1991 and soon after that, Managing Director of SSP (E&M) Sdn Bhd. He has 31 years of working experience and had completed many projects involving power supplies.
(Course lecturers are subject to change without prior notice)

Registration Form
(to be returned by 30 June 2009)

Induction Course for new M&E Engineers 4, 11, 18, 25 July & 1 August 2009 (Saturdays only) The Womens Institute of Management, Kuala Lumpur

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ACEM member firms Others (payment received by/before 4 July 2009)

(payment received after 4 July 2009, including Government Local Order) (payment through e-perolehan by Govt. depts.)

RM 650.00 per person RM 750.00 per person

RM 800.00 per person RM 806.50 per person

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