Synopsis

Energy is an important part of life. Previously viewed as a luxury, it is now considered a necessity in life. The consumption of Electrical Power in Malaysia, as in the majority of the world, has increased dramatically over the past 20 years. The result is the rapid utilisation of Natural Resources used for Power Generation. Aside from electrical generation, fossil fuels have been greatly used for other utilities such as heating and cooling.

The increase in Fossil Fuel based steam generation has caused an increase in costs, as these resources are finite, and prices will increase with demand. Fossil fuel utilisation also contributes to the increase in Carbon Dioxide concentration in the atmosphere due to its emission.

To counter these impacts, Steam Generation from Renewable Sources has been put forward as an alternative. Renewable sources are infinite, and do not adversely impact the atmosphere.

One key aspect of Renewable Energy is the source. It is prudent to develop power generation schemes based on locally available sources. This reduces logistics costs, and provides security of generation. To complement the fuel requirement, fuel imports from reasonable distances would be acceptable.

A number of feasible investment opportunities are available when utilizing RE resources for energy production especially in co-generation plants and  the option to link to the grid with a feed-in-tariff.

This workshop will discuss the key, but often neglected aspects of biomass utilisation, eg:

•    Feedstock Supply
•    Feed Quality and Preparation
•    Specific Issues on Biomass Boiler Design
•    Biomass Boiler Operation Issues
•    Environmental Control
•    Financial Aspects of Biomass Utilisation - Beyond Plant Operation

Biodata of Speakers

Ir. Mohamad Adan Yusof is an Electrical Engineer graduated from University of wales, UK. He spent his initial years in LLN/TNB from 1994 to 1997, he was attached to EPU (Prime Minister’s Department). He has provide consultancy services amongst others to ADB, UNPD, DANCED/DANIDA, USAID undertaking projects in Malaysia, Indonesia, India Sri Lanka and Canada. He is the CEO of Mensilin Group. His main experience is in development of bio-energy plants particularly using agricultural waste. (To add other works carried out internationally).

Engr. Chong Thiam Heng is a Mechanical Engineer graduated from The University of Leeds with BEng (Hons). He spent many years in boiler design, fabrication, commission up to rehabilitation evaluation and proposal of boilers. Presently he is the Engineering Manager in Mackenzie Industries Sdn Bhd designing, manufacturing and commissioning industrial boilers

Ir. Ooi Ho Seng possessed a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) in 1972 and also obtained a Masters in Engineering Science degree in 1975 from University Malaya. He started as a Research Officer in MARDI (Malaysian Argricultural Research and Development Institute) from 1974 to 2005 and had developed various research and commervial machinery prototypes for the agricultural and oil palm industry. He had published more than 30 research articles and contributed more than 50 conference and seminar papers. He also served as a adjunct lecturer at UPM in 2003 and Monash Sunway University from 2006 and 2007. In 2007 he started two consultancy companies (i) SGT Konsult Sdn Bhd which is an engineering consultancy firm that undertakes palm oil mill design, construction and management; including project management and turnkey projects and (ii) 03 Solutions Sdn Bhd which is a BioNexus company involved biotechnology R&D on microbes and waste management. The company undertakes engineering projects involving the treatment and management of palm oil mill wastes, in particular, and agricultural and other organic wastes, in general. He had also served as the IEM Agricultural & Food Engineering Technical Division (AFETD) as Deputy Chairman (2000 to 2003), as Chairman (2003 to 2006) and as Advisor (2006 to 2009). He is a Committee Member of Membership Drive and Promotion Sub-Committee of IEM 2011 to 2013 and a Vice Chairman since 2013.

Ir. Zaki Anhar is a Mechanical and Energy Engineer caught in a love affair with fuels. Although his career has brought him in close contact with various fuels, coal has always had a special place in his heart. After graduating from Cardiff University with a MEng (hons) in Mechanical Engineering and MPhil in Mechanical Engineering and Energy Studies, he spent his early career in Kapar Energy Ventures (KEV), which still stands as the largest multi-fueled power plant in Malaysia. After leaving KEV, he joined Shell Global Solutions, International, dealing with Downstream And LNG Utilities. He is now the Executive Director of IFME Consultants, which is the Main Independent Coal Specialist for TNB Fuels, whereby he is tasked with conducting Trial Burns for all new coals sent to Peninsular Malaysia Coal Fired Power Plants. Ir Zaki has also conducted Coal Quality and Utilisation Training in Malaysia for the open market, and also for TNB.

Ir. Kumar Subramaniam graduated from UPM with Agricultural Engineering degree in the year 1993. He started his career as a consulting engineer from 1993 to 1994. He then worked for a boiler manufacturing company producing Boilers, heat exchangers and Process Plants from 1995 to 1998. The company had international projects in Indonesia, PNG, Solomon Islands, South America and Africa besides projects in Malaysia. He started his own Engineering Consultancy works in 2003, providing Engineering Consultancy services for agro-based industries, mainly oil palm and downstream activities. Currently he is the Adjunct Lecturer in University Putra Malaysia. He served as an IEM Council member for session from 2013 to 2015 and chairman of the Agriculture & Food Engineering Technical Division, IEM from 2009 to 2011 and currently the advisor.

Ir. Luk Chau Beng has vast experience in Boilers and Pressure Vessels. Presently he is a Head of Department at a Power Plant, He is the Chairman of the SIRIM’S Technical Committee for Boiler and Pressure Vessels He has lead his team to develop the Malaysian’s Inspection and Repair Codes for Malaysia, He has also represented Malaysia in the International Technical Committee meeting  overseas to discuss and finalize ISO Codes for Pressure Vessels. In the area of energy efficiency, he has lead the team to develop the energy efficiency guidelines for Malaysian Industries under KeTTHA for Boilers, Thermal Oil Heaters, Furnace, Pumps and Compressors