Introduction to Engineering

card activity

We got a few cards, some of which were similar, and we were asked to share cards with other groups so that similar cards could be exchanged for new cards and, at last, all unique cards could be exchanged.
The activity helped me communicate with others and work in a team.
The challenge I faced was not getting a unique card because I was a bit slow.
I learned that teamwork and communication are an important part of a process to achieve a goal.

Bangalore sewage problem

The growing urban population and outdated infrastructure caused Bangalore's sewage problem. water pollution from sewage entering water bodies affects water quality and public health.
the root cause of this problem is the growing urban population and the slow development of sewage infrastructure.
the possible solutions to this problem are upgrading sewage infrastructure, properly implementing regulations, and spreading public awareness.
Bangalore has around 200 lakes, but now only 80 to 100 are left, and many are polluted; proper management is essential to reduce pollution and solve the sewage problem in Banglore.

Engineering design need identification activity

Soap chips are small, leftover pieces of soap that become too small to use effectively when washing. A study by the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and technology found that hotels can reduce soap waste by up to 35% by adopting soap recycling programs. These little bits often end up wasted, contributing to unnecessary environmental waste and economic inefficiency for consumers. One of the main issues with soap chips is their contribution to household waste. Although each soap chip might seem insignificant, soap wastage from millions of households can result in massive soap waste. Additionally, this problem reflects resource utilization and waste management issues in daily living.

Proposed solution:

The proposed solution to the soap chips problem is developing a soap re-bonding device or mechanism. This device could compress and melt soap chips, reforming them into a new, usable soap bar. The process involves collecting the leftover soap pieces, melting them down, and then compressing the liquid soap into a mold, which cools and solidifies into a new bar. People can reuse these new recycled soaps.

To provide a solution to this problem, various disciplines of engineering are involved:

Chemical Engineering: To understand the properties of soap and how different types of soap might interact or bind together during the reformation process.
Mechanical Engineering: To design and build the physical device that can melt and compress the soap chips into new bars, ensuring it operates efficiently and safely.
Environmental Engineering: To ensure the solution is sustainable and minimizes waste, contributing positively to environmental conservation efforts.
These engineering disciplines work together to tackle the soap chips issue, aiming to create a practical and environmentally friendly solution.

iv. Reflection of Introduction to Engineering

In the introduction to engineering class I attended, we were first introduced to the concept of engineering , then we were given knowledge on 20th century achievements, people invented lot of amazing things thanks to engineering, like computers, the internet, and even going to the moon! Engineering and science are a bit different. Science is about learning and discovering new things about the world and how it works. Engineering takes those discoveries and uses them to solve problems and make things that can help us in our daily lives. Engineering also helps with big goals for making the world a better place, which are called SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals). These goals include making sure everyone has clean water, ending hunger, and protecting our planet. Engineers work on projects that help achieve these goals, making life better for people all around the world.

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