Preface

The Material & Energy Engineering for Sustainable Advancement 2021 (MEESA 2021) conference was organized by the Mechanical Engineering Programme, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Sabah.The conference was held virtually on the 29thand 30thof September 2021. The 1stMEESA conference was organized to enculturate research and collaborative involvement between researchers in the engineering materials and energy field. Researchers and postgraduate students from multidisciplinary research backgrounds gathered to share new findings and ultimately building a better network for long term collaboration opportunities. The silver lining in organizing this online conference is the participation of international researchers, offering a more diverse network to be built between participants. Twenty-one papers have been presented in MEESA 2021, of which a total of 17 papers was selected for this publication. Four keynote speakers, who are experts in their respective fields were invited.The keynote speakers were Dr. Habibah binti Ghazali (Universiti Teknologi Malaysia), Dr. Ong Hwai Chyuan (University of Technology Sydney), Ir. Dr. Mohd Azlan bin Ismail (Universiti Malaysia Sabah) and Ir. Ts. Dr. Melvin Gan Jet Hong (Universiti Malaysia Sabah).Although this year’s conference was held virtually, we strongly believe that this conference does not reduce the purpose or benefit to the scientific world,in particular,and the general public to share current issues and the latest findings in the field of materials and energy for our environment. All manuscripts published in this proceeding have been vetted through a rigorous review to meet the requirement of high-quality papers.Lastly, we would like to thank the MEESA 2021 Advisor:Dean of Faculty of Engineering, Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Ismail bin Saad, session chairpersons, and members of the Scientific and Technical Committees for their support and undivided commitment to make the conference possible. The committee would also wish to acknowledge all the keynote speakers, reviewers and all participants for their time and effort in making this conference a success. Warmest Regards, List of Organizing Committee are available in this pdf.

Methodological foundations of innovative solutions in renewable energy engineering

Рассмотрен подход, позволяющий методами системного анализа исследовать энергетическую систему с возобновляемыми источниками энергии. Предлагается использовать возможности методов многокритериальной оптимизации, анализа и принятия решений при разработке системы моделей поступления и потенциала возобновляемых источников энергии, позволяющей учитывать особенности технологии преобразования энергии. We deal with the approach that makes it possible to investigate the energy system with renewable energy sources (RES) by methods of system analysis. We propose to use multi-criterion optimization, analysis and decision-making techniques in the development of a system of input and potential models for renewable energy sources that took into account the characteristics of energy conversion technology.

Calculation of kinematics and dynamics of inline piston engines

The textbook discusses the kinematics and dynamics of inline piston internal combustion engines with axial and deaxial crank mechanism. The necessary material for calculating the forces and moments acting in the engine is given, the balancing of engines, the construction of vector diagrams of pressure on the crankshaft bearings are considered, examples of calculations are given. Meets the requirements of the federal state educational standards of higher education of the latest generation. For students of higher educational institutions studying in the field of training "Energy engineering".

Promovendo o consumo consciente e sustentável de energia elétrica por meio de um projeto de extensão universitária para a educação fundamental

Este trabalho é um relato de experiências obtidas no ano de 2019 durante a execução do projeto “Eficiência Energética na Escola” com uma turma do Segundo Ano do Ensino Fundamental de uma escola localizada em Bagé, Rio Grande do Sul. As ações extensionistas foram promovidas por discentes, docentes e técnicos-administrativos em Educação, vinculados ao Curso de Graduação em Engenharia de Energia da Universidade Federal do Pampa, Campus Bagé. O projeto almejou sensibilizar educandos da Rede de Educação Básica para a concretização de uma cultura voltada ao uso eficiente de energia elétrica. Sob a colaboração dos professores responsáveis pelas turmas, as atividades propostas contemplavam apresentações, discussões, jogos e demonstrações práticas em sala de aula sobre a temática de eficiência e conservação energéticas, e sobre eletricidade aplicada. Este trabalho detalha os procedimentos realizados e as estratégias de ensino-aprendizagem adotadas, como métodos tutoriais, estudos dirigidos em pequenos grupos e práticas pedagógicas gamificadas. Os resultados são discutidos e detalham principalmente as mudanças de hábitos para um uso mais racional da energia elétrica observadas durante e após a execução das ações extensionistas. Essas ações estimulam o interesse pelo Ensino Superior no ambiente escolar; aprimoram a rede de colaboração entre Universidade e escolas; e apoiam a Rede de Educação Básica. Com isso, fomenta-se a divulgação científica e tecnológica, demonstrando o papel e a importância da Universidade para o desenvolvimento local e regional. Palavras-chave: Eficiência energética; Escola; Engenharia de Energia; Educação Básica Promoting conscious and sustainable consumption of electric energy through a university extension project for elementary education Abstract: This paper aims to report the experience from the project named “Energy Efficiency in the School” with seven-year-old students in a Second Grade classroom in a school located in Bagé, Rio Grande do Sul State, Brazil. In 2019, university extension activities were promoted by students, professors, and technical-administrative employees who work in the education field at the Undergraduate Degree in Energy Engineering at the Federal University of Pampa, Bagé Campus. The project goal is to sensitize Basic Education students to build a culture based on the efficient use of electric energy. In cooperation with the classroom teachers, the proposed activities embrace presentations, discussions, games, and in-class practical demonstrations on energy efficiency and conservation, as well as applied electricity. This paper details the procedures performed by the project team and the learning strategies used in the classroom, such as the tutorial, small-group, and game-based learning techniques. Results are discussed, emphasizing the lifestyle changes for the efficient use of electric energy verified during and after the university extension activities were carried out. This project motivates elementary school students to pursue Higher Education; enhances the collaboration between University and schools; and supports the Basic Education. Thereby, scientific and technological knowledge is disseminated, demonstrating the role played by the University in the local and regional development. Keywords: Energy efficiency; School; Energy Engineering; Basic Education

Petroleum Energy Engineering Education Reform: Flipping the Curriculum

The syllabus getting outdated, classroom attendance getting less importance, fast advancements of technology and changing workforce, and demography require us to rethink and re-examine the core curricula being taught at petroleum schools. The changing landscape like clean energy and carbon neutral delivery are adding pressure to re-examine the subjects taught in the classroom so that the long-term sustainability is established. So, acquiring interdisciplinary skills is crucial with the reformed curricula. The questions to be addressed include: "What is the fundamental problem in the present petroleum education?," "Is there any problem with the present theoretical framework?," "Is the petroleum education aligned with the latest developments such as edge devices, sensors, machine learning and artificial intelligence?," "Is there an academia-industry-regulatory agencies tighter participation?," and "What are the structural changes needed like rebranding as energy engineering?." The paper addresses these questions by proposing a new approach to petroleum engineering education by way of a changed energy engineering program, which involves fundamentals of engineering, sciences, and technologies that culminates in the development of experiential learning on cyber-physical systems.