This week, I continued writing my research paper while preparing for the FYP 1 presentation that will be held next week.
I sorted out some uncertainties I had about my project with the help of Dr. Sabry and began to do my slides on my project for FYP 1 Defense Proposal Day on Wednesday next week.
This week I arranged the ordering of the components for my project with my supervisor.
I also attended the fifth FYP workshop which discusses technical paper writing. With that, I started to write my technical paper as the points in the paper can be used for my first FYP presentation, so my task will be much easier once week 12 approaches.
This week I mostly studied the various gases that the air quality monitor might have to detect.
NO2, or Nitrogen Dioxide is a chemical compound that has the potential of causing bronchoconstriction, inflammation, a reduced immune system response and effects on the heart. High concentrations of it may even cause deadly symptoms such as edema, bronchitis and pneumonia. The main sources of man-made NO2 is from the burning of fossil fuels like in motor vehicles while indoor NO2 exposure arises from cigarette smoke, butane/kerosene heaters and stoves.
CO2, or Carbon Dioxide on the other hand is an asphyxiant gas and is not classified as toxic or harmful but heavy concentrations will make people feel drowsy and gives the lungs a stuffy feeling. An abundance of the gas in an environment may cause suffocation, even in the presence of sufficient oxygen, manifesting as dizziness, headache, visual and hearing dysfunctions which eventually causes unconsciousness within a few minutes to an hour. CO2 exists in the air we breathe in as it is a product of human respiration but it can also be found with the combustion of all carbon-based fuels such as methane, petroleum distillates such as gasoline, diesel, kerosene, propane and coal and wood.
Lastly, PM 2.5 or particulate matter 2.5 refers to tiny particles or droplets in the air that are two and one half microns or less in width. Particles in PM 2.5 are able to travel deeply into the respiratory tract and reach the lungs and can cause short-term health effects such as eye, nose, throat and lung irritation, coughing, sneezing, runny nose and shortness of breath. It can also worsen medical conditions such as asthma and heart disease. There are both outdoor and indoor sources of these particles. Outside, it primarily comes from motor vehicles and the burning of fuels such as wood, heating oil or coal and natural sources such as forest or grass fires while indoor sources include tobacco smoke, cooking, burning candles or oil lamps and operating fireplaces and heaters.
Joined another FYP workshop this week that discusses the presentation and defense proposal.
I was taught how to prepare the presentation slides and documentation for week 12 and what to do and what not to do during the presentation, such as habits to avoid and the proper attire to wear.
This week is the mid-semester break for UniKL BMI.
I mostly looked at the components for my project to understand how they operate in greater detail.
