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Summer Camp Curriculum: Engineering for Energy Efficiency

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Teaching Modules: Engineering for Energy Efficiency (5 days at University) and Cu Chi Tunnel experience (1 day trip)

The development of insulated vessels and cooling systems is a critical area within engineering, particularly in mechanical, chemical, and biological disciplines. The principles of design and construction learned through the study of insulated containers and cooling systems have broad application, extending to the design of insulation for residential buildings, apparel, and domestic appliances such as refrigerators and ovens. This strand involves student teams in the design and construction of insulated containers and cooling systems, challenging them to maintain food warmth and facilitate water cooling during an excursion in the Cu Chi Tunnels.

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Meeting and pickup

Start: University of Science Ho Chi Minh

The end: University of Science Ho Chi Minh

Program schedule

Duration (weeks): 1 week

Schedule (Mon-Fri): 13:30 – 17:00

Schedule (Sat): 08:00 – 17:00

Topics during weekday:

Engineering Challenge Preparation and Engineering design process:

- Introduce Engineering Challenges students will face on experience day

- Introduce Engineering Design Process

- brainstorm and research on what might be good or bad insulation materials.

Explore the concepts of energy and energy transformations, including the role of insulation in energy conservation. Develop and evaluate various designs for thermal retention.

Explore different liquid cooling methods, including existing and novel technologies. Research and evaluate their efficiency, cost, complexity, and reliability. Design water cooling systems based on this research, iterating for optimization.

Experience day:

A unique field challenge awaits students at the historic Cu Chi Tunnels, a symbol of Vietnamese resilience and ingenuity, during the program's field trip. Here, scientific knowledge meets cultural exploration through three engaging, hands-on activities.

First, teams must keep cooked cassava, a wartime staple, warm using heat retention techniques until reaching the finish line, with temperature readings determining the highest score. Then, they will reverse the task, applying cooling methods to lower the temperature of room-temperature water. Finally, students will test their observation and memory by recalling the distance traveled through the tunnels after listening to the guide's explanation, without recording tools.

This field activity blends scientific application with a profound cultural immersion into Vietnam's history, fostering teamwork, inspiration, and lasting memories.

Additional info

+ Students must bring their student card and study materials appropriate to the course.

Operated by: VNUHCM University of Science

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