LO5:Critically reflect on personal development during and experience of the research or enquiry process.

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MBA7067 – Professional Project Assessment 4 Brief

Assessment Title

Practical skills assessment

Assessment Number

4 of 4

Assessment Type (Weighting)

Showcase (Poster Presentation and Viva-Voce) (20%)

Submission Deadline

Oral defence of Project and poster presentation – w/c 1st April 2024

Poster Upload deadline 5th April 2024 via turnitin

Supervisors

TBC

Learning Outcome/s Assessed

 LO5

Critically reflect on personal development during and experience of the research or enquiry process.

 LO6

Communicate complex academic or professional issues, and defend ideas and recommendations.

This is the final assessment and requirement for the professional project, which showcases your practical skills in presenting, highlights your personal development throughout the duration of the project, and well as enables you to defend ideas and recommendations made on your research project.

The poster should come as a standard academic-sized poster (i.e. standard sizes are 36” x 48”

or 42” x 56” in a landscape orientation). Place photos, texts, graphs, etc.as you would normally do in an academic poster (other artefacts may be included in the showcase as you see fit).

More information and guidelines on designing academic posters are found here: https://www.bolton.ac.uk/leaponline/Documents/LEAP-Printables/Poster-Presentations.pdf Your tutor will also provide you more information and guidelines in due course.

The showcase or poster presentation will be in a designated room in campus, where the student will present for 15 minutes.Then, a panel of academics (which includes your supervisor) will serve as panel for your presentation to ask questions about your poster and research/professional project (lasting for a minimum of 30 minutes,up to an hour,maximum).

LO5:Critically reflect on personal development during and experience of the research or enquiry process.

Indicative Structure of the Poster:

1.Title: title of the project and your name.

2.Introduction: clear statements of the issues involved and the aim/s and objectives of the project.You may also integrate some key literature here in a brief or succinct way.

3.Methodology or Approach: explain and justify the techniques/approach used.

4.Findings and Results: brief outline of the project, key findings and main results (including tables and/or graphs).Be selective.Use only those that illustrate the main findings of your project.

Have the rest of your findings at hand in case anyone wants more details.

5.Conclusion and Recommendations: synthesis and/or summary main findings/results of your investigation/project.Furthermore,

you can also outline your recommendations and how your work could be further developed.

LO6:Communicate complex academic or professional issues,and defend ideas and recommendations.

6.References/Bibliography

This work is at Level HE7 and this assessment forms 20% of a 60-credit module. The pass mark is 50%.Minimum References Requirement at Level HE7 - It is expected that the Reference List will contain between fifteen to twenty sources.As a MINIMUM the Reference List should include four academic books and five refereed academic journals.

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Structure and Guidelines for the Poster Presentation and Viva-Voce

Title:

"A Thermodynamic Study on Methane Conversions" Your Name

1. Introduction

  • Statement of Issues: Methane is a major component of natural gas, with large deposits in Western Australia. However, the conversion of methane to higher-value products is energy-intensive and costly.
  • Aim and Objectives: The aim of this project is to explore current developments in methane conversion and carry out thermodynamic analyses of various reaction routes to maximize the yield of desirable products.

2. Literature Review

  • Natural Gas Deposits in WA: Overview of the natural gas resources in Western Australia, focusing on offshore locations and recent investments in LNG production and export.
  • Methane Conversion Routes:
    • Route 1: Steam Reforming: CH4 + H2O → CO + 3H2
    • Route 2: Dry Reforming: CH4 + CO2 → 2CO + 2H2
    • Route 3: Partial Oxidation: CH4 + 1/2O2 → CO + 2H2

3. Results and Discussion

  • 3.1 Thermodynamic Analysis:

    • Steam Reforming: Analysis of temperature, pressure, and H2O
       
      ratio. Higher temperatures favor conversion but may lead to undesirable side reactions.
    • Dry Reforming: Effect of CO2
       
      ratio and temperature. High CO2 ratios reduce carbon formation.
    • Partial Oxidation: Optimal temperature and oxygen availability. Balancing complete and partial oxidation to maximize CO and H2 production.

  • 3.2 Optimal Reaction Route and Condition:

    • Steam Reforming: Best at high temperatures (around 850°C) and moderate pressures (1-3 atm) with a high H2O
       
      ratio.
    • Dry Reforming: Effective at temperatures above 700°C with a CO2
       
      ratio of 1:1.
    • Partial Oxidation: Optimal at 700-1000°C with controlled oxygen flow to prevent full oxidation to CO2.

  • 3.3 Discussion:

    • Undesirable Side Reactions: Carbon formation in dry reforming, complete oxidation in partial oxidation.
    • Validity and Reliability: Thermodynamic predictions are based on equilibrium data; real-world applications need catalyst and kinetic studies for confirmation.

4. Conclusion

  • Summary: Steam reforming, dry reforming, and partial oxidation are viable routes for methane conversion with specific optimal conditions for maximizing yield.
  • Recommendations: Future work should focus on catalyst development and kinetic studies to complement thermodynamic analyses.

5. References/Bibliography

  • Ensure to include at least four academic books and five refereed academic journals among your fifteen to twenty sources.

Presentation Tips for Viva-Voce

  1. Preparation:

    • Practice explaining your poster within 15 minutes.
    • Be ready to answer detailed questions about your methodologies and findings.

  2. Clarity:

    • Use simple language to explain complex concepts.
    • Be concise but thorough in your responses.

  3. Visual Aids:

    • Use graphs, tables, and images to illustrate key points.
    • Ensure your poster is visually appealing and easy to read from a distance.

  4. Engagement:

    • Maintain eye contact with the panel.
    • Be enthusiastic and confident about your work.

  5. Defense:

    • Be prepared to justify your choices and defend your conclusions.
    • Anticipate potential questions and practice your responses.

Example Questions for Viva-Voce

  1. Can you explain why you chose these specific methane conversion routes?
  2. What were the main challenges you encountered during your thermodynamic analysis?
  3. How do your findings compare with existing literature?
  4. What are the practical implications of your research for the industry?
  5. How would you improve your study if you had more time and resources?

 

 

 

 

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