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Critical Reflection

 Module learning Taking the Critical Thinking and Communications module has been a pivotal experience in my academic journey. While I was enrolled in similar modules aimed at presentations and report writing in the past, this module improved my analytical skills and enhanced my ability to communicate complex ideas. One major skill I developed was the ability to summarize information effectively to deliver clear and concise messages. This process involved identifying key points, eliminating unnecessary details, and structuring ideas logically and engagingly. Through consistent practice during class activities, I enhanced my ability to distill lengthy and complex concepts into simple, accessible explanations tailored to different audiences. This skill has proven invaluable, particularly in proposals, where I can convey my ideas persuasively while maintaining my audience’s attention. Furthermore, the critical thinking component of the module taught me to consider vital factors that en...
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My contributions to research project

I researched trends in the number of Electric Vehicles used in Singapore to determine whether our research topic would be desirable.  I researched the different kinds of Electric Vehicle chargers available and their differences. I offered solutions to tackle the problem of the need for universal Electric Vehicle chargers. I provided arguments to decide which solution was more feasible. I explained why a universal adapter is more practical than a universal plug. I suggested the universal travel adapter as our reference for the universal EV charging adapter. I pitched our idea to other teams for feedback.     Updated: 25/11/24 I proposed the idea of electric ramps on public buses. I researched which bus operators to target for the implementation of electric ramps. I researched the bus models used by SBS on Google. I researched the trend of the elderly population in Singapore on Google. I researched the regulations on Personal Mobility Aid (PMA) in Singapore on Google. I res...
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Reader Response #3

The CFM56 series of high-bypass turbofan aircraft engines is manufactured by CFM International (Global Engine Maintenance, 2019), a 50-50 collaboration between GE Aerospace and Safran Aircraft Engines (MTU Aero Engine, n.d). With more than 30,000 units supplied to about 500 clients globally, it is the most dominant engine used on aircraft (CFM International, 2017, as cited by Mwanalushi, 2021). Among the series, the CFM56-7 is the latest engine developed (CFM International, 1995). According to CFM International (n.d), it is the sole engine “for the Boeing Next-Generation single-aisle airliner”, with over 15,000 CFM56-7 produced to power Boeing-737 aircraft, earning its title as “the most popular engine-aircraft combination in commercial aviation history”. The engine has also accumulated 25 million flight hours in just six years of commercial operations, setting yet another record for having “the fastest accumulation of flight hours in commerc...
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Thesis + Reader Response #2

The CFM56 series is a collection of high-bypass turbofan aircraft engines manufactured by CFM International (Global Engine Maintenance, 2019), a 50-50 collaboration between GE Aerospace and Safran Aircraft Engines (MTU Aero Engine, n.d). Supplying more than 30,000 units to about 500 clients globally, it is the most dominant engine used on aircraft (CFM International, 2017, as cited by Mwanalushi, 2021). Among the series, the CFM56-7 is the latest engine developed (CFM International, 1995). According to CFM International (2024), it is the sole engine “for the Boeing Next-Generation single-aisle airliner”, with over 15,000 CFM56-7 produced to power Boeing-737 aircraft, earning its title as “the most popular engine-aircraft combination in commercial aviation history”. In addition, the engine has accumulated 25 million flight hours in just six years of commercial operations, setting yet another record for having “the fastest accumulation of fligh...
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Reader Response #1 + Thesis

The CFM56 series is a collection of high-bypass turbofan aircraft engines manufactured by CFM International (Global Engine Maintenance, 2019), a 50-50 collaboration between GE Aerospace and Safran Aircraft Engines (MTU Aero Engine, n.d). Supplying more than 30,000 units to about 500 clients globally, it is the most dominant engine used on aircraft (CFM International, 2017, as cited by Mwanalushi, 2021). Among the series, the CFM56-7 is the latest engine developed (CFM International, 1995). According to CFM International (2024), it is the sole engine “for the Boeing Next-Generation single-aisle airliner”, with over 15,000 CFM56-7 produced to power Boeing-737 aircraft, earning its title as “the most popular engine-aircraft combination in commercial aviation history”. In addition, the engine has accumulated 25 million engine flight hours in just the span of six years of commercial operations, setting yet another record for having “the fastest accumulation of f...
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Summary Draft 1 + Thesis

The CFM56 series is a collection of high-bypass turbofan aircraft engines manufactured by CFM International (Global Engine Maintenance, 2019). Supplying more than 30,000 units to about 500 clients globally, it is the most dominant engine used in airliner (CFM International, 2017, as cited by Mwanalushi, 2021). In addition, its capability to produce thrust 18,500 to 33,000 pounds of thrust has made it a benchmark in the engine market (Safran group, n.d). This feat was due to its exceptional efficiency and dependability (Safran group, n.d), which was made possible by the 50-50 collaboration between GE Aerospace and Safran Aircraft Engines (MTU Aero Engine, n.d). According to GE Aerospace (2017), the CFM56-7 among the series, has an "industry-leading 99.96 percent engine dispatch reliability rate", implying that only one flight take-off in 2,500 has been held up or called off. In a nutshell, the CFM56 engine series took ...
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Initial Research Pathway

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  My partner and I decided to research aircraft engines used in the aerospace industry due to our common aerospace engineering background. We did a quick search on some widely used engines on Google, with the prompt "most popular aircraft engine in the world". After some consideration, we agreed on the CFM56 engine as it appeared in multiple articles.  We used chatGPT to determine what makes the particular engine appealing to airline companies, with the prompt "What makes CFM56 so popular in the aviation industry?". We noted down the reasons why it was such a popular choice. image source: CFM56 - CFM International Jet Engines . (2024, April 9). CFM International. https://www.cfmaeroengines.com/engines/cfm56/ A330neo : The Heir Apparent - trailer . (2021, June 16). Airbus. https://www.airbus.com/en/products-services/commercial-aircraft/passenger-aircraft/a320-family Last updated: 3 October 2024
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