THE INTERVIEW SESSION

THE INTERVIEW SESSION

The biography and background study 

·         Dr. Norzahir bin Sapawe

·         Kolej Matrikulasi Labuan (2004-2005)

·         BSc. (Hons) Resources Chemistry (2005-2008)(UNIMAS)

·         MSc. Chemical instrumentation (2008-2010)(USM)

·         PHd. Chemical Engineering (2010-2013)(UTM)

·         Post Doctorate Fellow Mechanical Engineering (2013-2014)(UTM)

·         Senior Lecturer Section of Technical Foundation (2014-Present)(UNIKL MICET) 

Thesis

·         MSc, Production of bio oil using pyrolysis technique

·         PHd, catalyst for clean environmental and sustainability

·         Post Doctorate, development of bio lubricant for automotive and medical application

The questions and answer

1.       How does cost of generation from hydropower plant compare with other sources of electricity?

·         the hydropower is highly capital intensive mode of electricity generation.

·         there is very little recurring cost and hence no high long term expenditure.

·         Cheaper than electricity that generated by coal and gases.

·         Reduce the financial loses.

·         More reliable as it is inflation free

·         Not use fossil fuel

2.       As we know the during the process, sedimentation was occurred. What are approaches to tackle sedimentation problem of the reservoir?

·         Catchment Area Treatment, for reduction of silt.

·         Effective de-silting arrangement

·         Silt resistant equipment

·         Effective operation of the reservoir

3.       Effect of the sedimentation to the plant?

·         It reduce the active storage capacity affect the capability of the reservoir

·         Flood management becomes more difficult

·         Damage to the plant composition especially turbine, due to the silt

4.       How sustainability can be prove in generation of hydroelectric?

·         Hydropower with storage capacity can work very well in synergy.

·         Hydropower can help maintain the grid stability.

5.       What are benefits of hydropower project?

·         Technical scope – operation and maintenance is lower due to no fuel are using in the processes.

·         Environmental benefits – pollution free, increase in agriculture productivity, avoid green house gas emission, flood mitigation, sources of drinking water.

·         Social benefits – enhanced employment opportunity, increased earning, enriched lifestyle, improved standard of living.