Third Chemical and Biological Engineering High School Competition

At this informative and engaging competition, students will:

• explore more about chemical and biological engineering

• learn about practical skills in chemical and biological engineering

• engage in hands-on experimental activities on heat exchangers

• work collaboratively in teams

• interact with students from other schools

• enjoy an unforgettable campus experience at AUS

Heat exchangers are an integral part of the several processes in chemical and biological engineering. A heat exchanger, in general, is a device that is employed to transfer thermal energy between two materials such as two liquids or a solid and a liquid. In this competition, students are required to design and construct a small heat exchanger that is able to efficiently transfer heat between equal amounts of ice-cold water and room-temperature water. Students must ensure that the exchanger is compact, simple to use and minimizes heat exchange with the surroundings. Also, students must utilize low-cost, natural, recyclable and/or ordinary materials of their own choice to build the heat exchanger. The heat exchanger must be highly effective in cooling down the room-temperature water.