Competition Guide

Intervarsity Innovation Challenge 2018

‘Writing the Future of Digitalization and
Smart Technologies’

Organized by ABB Malaysia Sdn Bhd

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Table of Content
Table of Content ..................................................................................................................... ….2
Abstract/Executive Summary ............................................................................................. ….3
Innovation Challenge Summary .......................................................................................... ….4
A) Entries ............................................................................................................................ 4
B) Method of entry ........................................................................................................... 4
C) Topic of competition .................................................................................................. 4
D) Entry requirement ....................................................................................................... 4
E) Work/Project ................................................................................................................ 5
F) Scoring guide ............................................................................................................... 5
G) Competition jury .......................................................................................................... 5
H) Awards ........................................................................................................................... 5
I) Competition schedule ................................................................................................ 6
J) Invited/Targeted universities ................................................................................... 6
Appendices ................................................................................................................................. 7
Appendix A – Acknowledgement Letter from Malaysia Department of Higher Education
(MOHE) ........................................................................................................................................ .8
Appendix B – ABB in Malaysia overview ............................................................................... 9
Appendix C – Intervarsity Innovation Challenge themes ................................................. 11
Appendix D – General rules of the Intervarsity Innovation Challenge ........................... 13
Appendix E– Competition organizational structure & contact list ............................... 15

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Abstract/Executive
Summary

The Intervarsity Innovation Challenge (IIC 2018) is open to both public

universities and private institutions of higher learning located in Selangor and
Wilayah Persekutuan. The objective is to stimulate creativeness and innovative
thinking amongst undergraduates apart from building an interactive platform
between the academic circle and industry experts.

The competition covers the following topics which aligns with the core theme of
“Writing the Future of Digitalization and Smart Technologies”.

1. Smart Grid and City

2. Smart Industry and Production
3. Smart Home and Building

There will be two (2) major activities between August 27, 2018 and November 14, 2018:

August 27, 2018 Briefing on competition scope to representative/s

from participating institutions

November 14, 2018 Presentation by shortlisted teams to competition jury in the

finals and prize presentation

Note : venue for this event will be confirmed in due course

Shortlisting of entries for the final round will be conducted by a panel comprising
subject matter experts from ABB Malaysia.

The competition comprises only one (1) category open to full-time undergraduate
students in both public universities and private institutions of high learning located
in Wilayah Persekutuan and Selangor.

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Innovation Challenge Summary

A) Entries
Full-time undergraduates study in either Public or Private University located in Selangor and
Wilayah Persekutuan:

B) Method of entry
a. Completed entries are to be submitted via email to Augustus Paul
at email augustus.paul@my.abb.com or Muhammad Azwan at email
muhammad.azwan@my.abb.com

b. Participation is open to teams (not more than three per team)

or individuals

c. Participants in group shall be required to select a team leader,

who is responsible for the registration and entry submission
d. If the team is shortlisted to enter the final round, the team
leader will be responsible for presentation of the team’s entry
and content clarification, if required by jury

C) Topic of Competition
The competition consists of three (3) topics, and entries must be based on
only one (1):
1: Smart Grid and City

2: Smart Industry and Production

3: Smart Home and Building

D) Entry requirement
a. Entries must be aligned and consistent with any one of the topics
listed in Item C. Any deviation is subject to immediate elimination
b. Submission of report must be done using either English or
Bahasa Malaysia in a “Microsoft Word” or “PDF” format
c. Word count for submission shall be between 5,000 and 7,500
words (refer to Appendix A for details). File size must not
exceed 5M
d. The entry can be crafted based on a specific product,

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 technology, or solution, aligned with the chosen topic

e. The entry must include the following details:

i. Project title. (e.g. Smart Grid and city)

ii. Purpose of project and reason for choosing it
iii. Introduction/abstract
iv. Problem to be solved by the product/technology/solution
v. Current state of technology
vi. Detailed findings and discussion
vii. Advantages or innovation points of the
product/technology/solution
viii. Conclusion
ix. References & appendices (not included in word count)
f. Detail of project report technicalities (refer to Appendix A)

E) Work/Project
The work/project must be original, not yet published or patented, and without
infringement of intellectual property;

F) Scoring guide
a. 50% on innovativeness: creativity and originality of proposal.
b. 40% on feasibility: feasibility in real life application.
c. 10%: on document format and report presentation: well written
and argued in a compelling manner, potentially publishable, and
extensive research-level references.

G) Competition Jury
Shortlisting of entries for the final round will be conducted by technical
specialists from ABB Malaysia.

Jury for the finals will comprise leading industry professionals and technical
experts.

H) Awards
a. Champion = MYR10,000.00
b. First runner-up = MYR5,000.00

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I) Competition schedule
Important dates for the competition:

Monday, August 27, 2018 Launch of competition and briefing to

representative/s from participating universities

Friday, October 12, 2018 Close of submission of entry

(all entries must be submitted through email)

Wednesday, Nov 14, 2018 Presentation by five shortlisted teams to

competition jury. Jury deliberation and prize
presentation

J) Invited/Targeted Universities

The competition is open to both public universities and private institutions of

higher learning based in Selangor and Wilayah Persekutuan.

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Appendix A – ABB in Malaysia Overview
Fact sheet

ABB in Malaysia
Driving a high digital future
ABB is a pioneering technology leader that is writing the future of industrial digitalization.
For more than four decades, ABB has been at the forefront, innovating digitally connected
and enabled industrial equipment and systems. We drive efficiency, safety and productivity in
utilities, industry, transport and infrastructure globally. With a heritage spanning more than
130 years, ABB operates in more than 100 countries and employs around 136,000 people.

ABB is the product of many acquisitions and mergers, but primarily the 1988 coming
together of ASEA of Sweden and Switzerland's BBC, formerly known as Brown Boveri,
two of the proudest and best known names in European electrical engineering history.

ABB Ltd, the ultimate parent company of the ABB Group, is listed on the SIX Swiss
Exchange in Zurich, the NASDAQ OMX in Stockholm and the NYSE in New York.

In Malaysia ABB's history in Malaysia began when the first power

generator was installed in 1904 by MFO Oerlikon which is now
part of the ABB Group. Today, most of ABB's operations are
consolidated under ABB Malaysia Sdn Bhd which was
established in 1973, with its head-office based in Subang
Jaya, Selangor.

Where to find us Head office: Subang Jaya, Selangor

Branch offices: Pulau Pinang, Kertih, Selangor, Johor, Kuching, Miri
and Kota Kinabalu

Business portfolio Electrification Products:

Technology across the full electrical value chain from substation to
the point of consumption, enabling safer and more reliable power. A
range of digital and connected innovations for low- and medium-
voltage, including EV infrastructure, solar inverters, modular
substations, distribution automation, power protection, wiring
accessories, switchgear, enclosures, cabling, sensing and control.

ABB ships over 1 million products to customers worldwide daily.

Power Grids:
The Power Grids division offers power and automation
products, systems, service and software solutions across the
generation, transmission and distribution value chain. Its
portfolio includes grid integration, transmission, distribution
and automation solutions and a complete range of high
voltage products and transformers.

ABB pioneered HVDC technology more than 60 years ago and is

responsible for around half the world’s HVDC installed base. ABB is
the world’s largest maker of transformers and a technology and
market leader in high-voltage products and substation solutions,
pushing voltages to record levels.

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 Robotics and Motion:
Motors, generators, drives, mechanical power transmission,
robotics, wind and traction converters.

ABB is the world’s largest supplier of industrial electric motors and

drives.

Industrial Automation:
Products, systems and services designed to optimize the
productivity of industrial processes. Solutions include turnkey
engineering, control systems, measurement products, life cycle
services, outsourced maintenance and industry specific products
(eg, electric propulsion for ships, mine hoists, turbochargers and
pulp testing equipment).

ABB delivered the world’s first power-from-shore

solution for an offshore rig.

Landmark projects Delivering world class performance at Istana Budaya

ABB’s ACSM1 machinery drives and AC500-eCo
programmable logic controllers are being deployed for
greater equipment and power management efficiency at
Istana Budaya, one of the most sophisticated theatres in the
world.

Boosting efficiency for Solar

ABB has successfully delivered and commissioned 326
units of inverters and 12 units of data collection system for
the largest solar plant on single site located at Gemas,
Negeri Sembilan.

ABB Technology for KL’s extended urban rail network

ABB technology deliver reliable and efficient supply of
electricity for train traction to ensure smooth and
uninterrupted travel on extended Ampang light rail transit line.

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Appendix B – Intervarsity Innovation Challenge Themes
The competition is based on a central theme of “Writing the Future of Digitalization
and Smart Technologies " and entries are invited for the following topics:

Topic 1: Smart Grid and city

Topic 2: Smart Industry and production

Topic 3: Smart Home and building

1. Smart Grid and City

Smart grid technology is a collection of existing and emerging technologies working
together to increase efficiency in production, transport and consumption; improve
reliability and economic operation; integrate renewable power into the grid; and
increase economic efficiency through electricity markets and consumer participation.

The most advanced smart grid technologies are in electrical transmission, and ABB is the
market and technology leader in many of them: Flexible Alternating Current
Transmission Systems (FACTS) devices enable existing transmission lines to deliver
maximum power, and help stabilize the grid with precise power control. High-voltage
direct current (HVDC) technology can deliver long-distance power with low losses on
land and under water, and connect asynchronous grids. Wide area monitoring systems
(WAMS) track critical system parameters to prevent development of dangerous
instability in the network. Supervisory control and data acquisition systems (SCADA)
analyse real-time grid conditions, providing data for fast power adjustments. The
biggest changes are in the distribution network and for end users, especially commercial
and residential users.

ABB technologies for smart distribution networks and buildings include smart meters,
building automation systems, electric vehicle charging equipment, low-voltage solar
inverters, high-efficiency distribution transformers; substation and feeder automation.

2. Smart Industry and Production

As manufacturers across all industries face skills shortages, rising raw-material costs,
increased market competition and ever-stricter environmental regulations, ABB is
delivering the software, systems, services and digitally enabled hardware to enable
industry players lead the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

ABB Ability™ is a full portfolio of digital solutions for all industrial applications that
draws on ABB’s profound sector knowledge and 40 years of expertise in the digital
sector. From flexible robotics and drives to virtual commissioning and predictive
maintenance solutions, ABB Ability™ is enabling quantum leaps in the planning,
execution and management of manufacturing processes.

With ABB’s portfolio of digitally enabled products, manufacturers are writing a future
where risk is reduced, resources are utilized with maximum efficiency, humans are
spared dangerous and repetitive tasks, and cloud-driven connectivity drives new levels of
quality and performance.

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3. Smart Home and Building
The commercial and industrial building market is a very dynamic environment. Building
owners and operators need to optimize energy consumption, decrease operational and
maintenance costs, so that building occupants benefit from comfort, security, and lower
utility bills. And with local and federal regulators introducing more energy codes and
standards, building automation has become more important than ever.

By using an ABB Ability™ such as Building Space®, we tailor a complete building

automation solution, connecting hundreds or even thousands of devices to work in
concert. Connecting the building to the smart grid could allow for even further control
and opportunities for efficiencies.

The usage of ABB Control System is also wide in commercial and industrial building
markets. ABB Control Systems has been developed in years to fulfill the needs of
monitoring the usage and control according to the needs of people.

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Appendix C – General Rules of the Intervarsity Innovation
Challenge
Word count restriction: There is a required length ie min 5,000 words, max 6,500 words, for
each submission to reflect credible attempt at pushing boundaries and depth of
innovative thinking.

References, tables, diagrams and appendices are not part of the word count. Appendices
should be used only as appropriate, and not as a means of inserting additional text into
the report.

A. Reference Style:
a. Paper size: A4
b. Spacing: 1.5 line or doubled spaced.
c. Font: Arial 11 point or equivalent font size.
d. Margins: 4.0cm on the left, 2.0cm on the right, top and bottom.
e. Page numbering: Sequential throughout the whole report. This
includes references and appendices.

f. Layout of front page as shown in Appendix 2.

C. Plagiarism and Collusion
a. All project work is expected to be the original work of

individuals/teams submitting it. In particular, please avoid

committing either plagiarism or collusion.
i. Plagiarism: plagiarism is the offence of attributing someone

else’s work to your own name. If you feel it would be helpful to

use another author’s own words to illustrate a point that
supports your findings, please use quotation marks and clear
reference the author.

ii. Collusion: collusion is the offence of submitting work as your

own when it has been done jointly with another
person/persons. This applies mainly for individual submission
and less relevant in the case of teamwork.

b. ABB respects innovation work in full, and regards plagiarism and

collusion offences seriously. An awarded price or submitted

project may be disqualified or withdrawn if plagiarism or
collusion are subsequently discovered.

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 D. Layout of Title Page

“Title of you project”

Intervarsity Innovation Challenges Year 2017

Name/s & Student ID

University

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Appendix D – Event Organizational Structure & Contact List

Competition Organizing Team

a. Lead: Clara Ooi (clara.ooi@my.abb.com)

b. Committee:
i. Augustus Paul (augustus.paul@my.abb.com)
ii. Muhammad Azwan (muhammad.azwan@my.abb.com)
iii Loshyini Pothorajoo (loshyini.pothorajoo@my.abb.com)
iv) Marcus Ong (marcus.ong@my.abb.com)
v) Joon Huan Koh (joon-huan.koh@my.abb.com)
vi) Nagarajan Krisnasamy (nagarajan.krisnasamy@my.abb.com)
vii) Elaine Chan (elaine.chan@my.abb.com)
iix) Evelyn Lim (evelyn.lim@my.abb.com)

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