PUB Watermark Award 2014

July 31, 2014 richardjang Leave a comment

I have attended the PUB Watermark Award at Woodgrove Secondary School. It was a fruitful session organised by PUB for potential 2014 nominees.

The PUB has shared with the applicants on how to make the application. But the closing date is on 31 Aug which gives all applicants 32 days to do the write up only.

Woodgrove Secondary School was the award recipient for 2013. They share on their efforts on water conservation and how they transfer this knowledge to the students.

Sony was also invited to the session. They also share on how they do water conservation and motivated their staff to attend events related to water. They will assume their corporate social responsibility to show the society on their water conservation action.

The session was followed by a environment trail where Woodgrove show the participants on their environment savings techniques. They have build a open area for students to attend workshop. No lighting is needed but only the fans to keep the students cool. They also collected aluminium cans for recycling. It also have a small solar panel in one of their gardens.

The event ended with a networking session with other participants. I have know peoples’ from the hotel and school sector. Everyone of us is trying to play a part to help our organisation and Singapore to conserve water.

Remember the tag:
REDUCE, REUSE, REDUCE & REFUSE
This is a special tag for my organisation.

Green Mark, Singapore

Convert gas readings into kWh

July 26, 2014 richardjang 1 Comment

Our gas reading for the gas meter is in cubic meter but SP Services will charge us in kWh which is normal. But SP Services does not share the formula on how this is converted to kWh. I am now pushing SP Services to reveal this formula to the customers at large in Singapore.

Formula used to convert meter cube to kWh
(meter cube use X volume correction factor X calorific value)/kWh conversion factor

We know the meter cube use through our gas meter and the kWh conversion factor which is 3.6. But we do not know the volume correction factor and calorific value. We need to know the calorific value which is the amount of energy given off when burnt. This value is different for the different gas suppliers in your country.

SP Services has wrote back to me about the conversion of cubic meter into kWh. They used conversion factor of 5.175 to convert cubic meters to units (kWh).

Example:
Meter Reading taken on 18 June 2014: 7203
Meter Reading taken on 20 July 2014: 7323
Difference in readings: 120
Usage in kWh: 120 X 5.175 = 621kWh

Now, you should know the amount of cubic meter that your household is using for your pipe gas from the SP Services Bill. We also help customers to analyse their energy bills and also how to reduce them in your home.

Green Mark

Condenser Fan Location

July 17, 2014 richardjang Leave a comment

The location of the condenser fan is an important criteria. The vendor try to hide the condenser in a conceal room or riser. It look nice but the condenser fan may not fulfill it’s function.

The condenser is a heat exchanger and it’s main function is to lose heat to the environment. In this case they have to leave the door open so that it can blow the heat away and cool down the coils.

You will notice that your home air conditioning condenser fan is sitting on a ledge outside or bracket mount on the wall. The fan is able to discharge heat with nothing blocking it.

Singapore

Workfare Transport Concession Card

July 14, 2014 richardjang 9 Comments

The Singapore government has announced the new Workfare Transport Concession Scheme (WTCS) for the recipients of the Workfare Income Supplement (WIS Scheme). The concession holders of the scheme will be able to enjoy 15% discount off the adult fares on buses and trains.

You will recieve the letter from Land Transport Authority (LTA) if you are already on the WIS Scheme. You may apply online via www.transitlink.com.sg or using the hard copy posted to you. The deadline to make the application is 31 December 2014. But do it immediately so that you can get to enjoy the discount off the transport fares.

Interim Assistance
You will be given $30 of interim finanical assistance to help defray the transport cost during the implementation period from 6 April 2014 to 5 July 2014. This assistance amount is available up to 31 December 2014 only.

Do I qualify for the WTCS?
Individuals who qualify for the WIS Scheme and received a WIS payment from 1 December 2013, will be informed of their eligibility for the WTCS.

Individuals who qualify for WIS prior to 6 July 2014 will receive an application package from LTA informing them of their WTCS eligibility details of the scheme and how to apply for the Workfare Transport Concession Card
Individuals who qualify for the WIS scheme after 6 July 2014 will receive details of the WTCS and how to apply for the Workfare Transport Concession Card when they receive notification of their WIS payments from Central Provident Fund Board

Do you qualify for the WIS?
You may visit the Workfare to find out more whether you qualify for it.
Click here to find out more>>>

Japan

Female Models for Japan Military Calendar

July 8, 2014 richardjang Leave a comment

There are numerous Japan Female Models that pose for the Japan Defence Force 2014 Calendar. It may be an effort to boast morale in the military. But it may also be use to attract new potential male and female staff to join the military.

Let’s look at some of the pretty screen shots featuring the most beautiful and Cute Japan Lady Models.