7th malaysian chem e car rules & regulations-final

8/2/2019 7th Malaysian Chem E Car Rules & Regulations-Final

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Revised on 14 January 2012

1. EligibilityThe competition is open for all undergraduates in Malaysia (public universities

and private universities) and international universities. This includes students

who are studying in diploma, or bachelor degree in any discipline.

2. Objective

To design and construct a car that is powered with a chemical energy source

that will carry a certain load to a given distance and stop. The car will be

judged based on the combination of completion of a defined task, design

creativity and issues related to safety, environment and health as the model car

handles chemical fuel.

POSTER PRESENTATION

3. Presentation Board

A poster board (dimension: 1m x 1m) must be displayed with the autonomous

vehicle on the day of the competition.

4. Content of Presentation

Short and brief presentation (limited to 2 minutes) should be given by the team

members during judging. Questions will be asked on topics outlined in the

objective (limited to 3 minutes). The following criteria will be judged:

• Description of the chemical reaction / power source / stoppingmechanism (20%)

• Design creativity and unique features of the vehicle (20%)

• Environmental and safety features (20%)

• Economic aspects (20%)

• Quality of the poster and team member presentations (20%)

COMPETITION RULES

5. Distance and LoadEach car will be given two opportunities to traverse a specified distance

carrying a certain additional load. The required load and distance which would

vary in the two opportunities would be announced just prior to the start of each

opportunity. The distance will be between 15 and 25 m ± 0.005 m and the load

will be between 0 and 500 ml of water. A judge will measure out the

prescribed water for each team. Teams may not add or remove any "load" (or

other inert items) to adjust their vehicle weight once the poster session has

concluded. Teams are allowed to adjust "fuel" or reactants used in the car's

chemical reaction.

THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS, MALAYSIA Bangunan Ingenieur, 60/62 Jalan 52/4, Peti Surat 223, Jalan Sultan, 46720 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.Telephone: 03-79684001/4002 Fax: 03-79577678 Home Page: http://www.myiem.org.my E-mail: [email protected]

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MALAYSIAN CHEM-E-CAR COMPETITION RULES




14. No Mechanical Force

No mechanical force can be applied to the wheel or ground to slow or stop the

car (e.g. no brakes). However, stopping mechanism that is based on chemical

engineering principles is allowed (e.g. colour changes during neutralization).

There can be no mechanical or electronic timing device(s) to stop the chemical

reaction or stop the car. For example, a stop switch consisting of a liquid

draining out of a vessel would be considered a mechanical timing switch and

would not be allowed.

15. No Liquid Leakage

The car must be designed to avoid any liquid discharge. Any liquid on the

vehicle must be contained and not allowed to discharge from the car. Vehicles

that intentionally spray liquids will be disqualified. Given the general public's

lack of understanding of general chemistry, anything that is visibly left behind

may well be construed as chemical pollution, and even hazardous.

16. No open Flame or Emit Smoke

All cars are restricted from having any open flames or emitting any smoke.

The Chem-E-Car Competition judges reserve the right to ask any vehicle for a

"test" run prior to the contest (possibly during, or just after, the poster judgingphase) to insure that all safety rules are met by all participating teams.

17. Caution for Pressurized Container

An entry that is pressurized must have evidence of proper/adequate pressure

testing. [CAUTION: It happened that soda bottles, or PVC vessels explode

when pressurized!!!]

18. Safety Instruction for Corrosive / Hazardous Chemicals

Any entry using or producing a corrosive / hazardous chemical(s) must have

the chemical(s) sealed in a close container (i.e. a container with a cover / lid).

Chemicals must have external redundant containment (i.e. double container) asa component of the vehicle to prevent spillage.

19. No Open and/or Improperly Secured Containers

All containers on the vehicle containing chemicals must be securely attached

to the vehicle to prevent the container from tipping over during the

competition. The lid to this container must also be securely attached to the

container and must be capable to preventing spillage of the chemical during

the competition.

20. Chemical Preparation and handling at the Starting Line

Chemical preparation must be done only at the designated area. During the

competition, it is suggested that a small holding tank with a valve or a syringe

be added to the vehicle to add the chemical at the starting line. The chemical

can be added either by using a syringe or by gravity flow through the valve.

All containers at the starting line with chemical must be properly labeled, with

a lid and must be properly managed to prevent spillage.




SAFETY

21. Personal Protection

Appropriate personal protection (particularly safety glasses) must be worn by

those team members operating the vehicle.

22. Material Safety and Data Sheet (MSDS)

MSDS for all chemicals used must be made available upon request.

23. Transportation and Disposal of Chemicals

Participants are responsible for transportation of the chemicals to the

competition sites. Safe transportation protocols must be followed. Students are

also responsible for arranging for the disposal of their chemicals and wastes.

Hazardous chemical protocols must be followed and reported on the poster. If

obvious safety violations have occurred, the judges have the discretion to

disqualify the entry.

24. Safe Operation

All cars must safely operate inside a building. If a car is deemed unsafe, then

the judges may disqualify it.

GENERAL

25. Statement of Agreement

The students working on the project must also sign a statement saying they

have abided by the rules. This statement must be included (or be available) at

the poster competition.

26. At least Two Team Members from Chemical Engineering

Multi-disciplinary teams are also encouraged. Unless a special waiver is

obtained, the team must have at least two students from chemical engineering.It should be noted that Inter-Varsity teams are not allowed.

27. Maximum Size of Team

The maximum team size is four (4) participants. All team members are to be

present during the competition.

PRIZES

28. Prizes

1st

Category (Model Car) 1st

prize : RM3,000 + Certificate + Trophy

2nd

prize: RM2,000 + Certificate

3rd

prize: RM1,000 + Certificate

2nd

Category (Poster Presentation) 1st

prize: RM500 + Certificate

2nd


3rd


Special Award RM500.00 + Certificate

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