Education
South Port and the Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) have partnered to create opportunities for students to work on ‘real’ environmental projects as part of their diploma studies.
Over the past few years South Port has been undertaking the required work to measure and report on the Port’s carbon footprint. This year, the partnership with SIT has given engineering student, Leo Zhao, the opportunity to complete this work.
The Carbon Footprint Report gives a general overview of the Port’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions and converts them into CO2. The calculation and analysis of the GHG emissions can ensure the identification of the possible measures to reduce energy consumption, as well as decreasing the overall carbon footprint. The carbon footprint indicators can promote the monitoring of the Company’s activities to identify improvement areas and highlight areas of possible concern.
As pavement upgrades have been completed around the Port, treatment systems to the stormwater network have been added. The Port is now able to study the effectiveness of these systems and make improvements if necessary. The partnership with SIT has given engineering student, Eduardo Queluz, the opportunity to complete this work which will form part of his Engineering Diploma studies.
This study addresses the assessment of stormwater system performance, focusing on the qualitative aspect, i.e., verifying the capacity to treat the stormwater collected by the system. For this purpose, water samples are being collected at points before and after the treatment devices. Comparison of the individual analyses of the samples will determine the efficiency of the system. Based on the results of the analysis, improvement options based on Best Management Practices (BMP) will be considered.
STUDENT PROFILE:
Leo Zhao
Leo enjoys using and applying engineering skills to contribute to
the advances that happen in the engineering industry. He is currently working towards a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) at SIT. At SIT, Leo has learned the importance
of applying engineering techniques to the real world from experts in the field, including his supervisors, Carlo Gabriel and Naveed Ur Rehman.
“As a participant of the
South Port carbon footprint project, I have gained precious experience and knowledge regarding
the engineering industry, improved my capacity of thinking, analysing, and communicating with the help of South Port team members. This contributes to my current study and my future career as well.”
STUDENT PROFILE:
Eduardo Queluz
Eduardo Queluz is from Brazil and holds a degree in Cartographic Engineering and a postgraduate in Environmental Management. He worked as a Cartographer in one of the biggest forestry companies in
the world (Arauco Forest) and as a Forestry Manager in a pulp and paper company, both in Brazil. Queluz
has over 20 years’ experience in various areas, including surveying, GIS, forestry, FSC Certification and environmental. He is currently working towards a Graduate Diploma in Engineering Technology (Civil) at SIT.
“One of the most valuable aspects of this research is working towards a relevant and practical goal that enhances the academic experience while meeting South Port’s needs. It is a unique opportunity.”