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Meeting electrical engineers from power stations
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Electricity is indispensable in our daily life. The CDF organised a visit for 80 project participants to the Black Point Power Station and Castle Peak Power Station of the CLP Power Company Limited in Tuen Mun during the summer holiday. The visit offered not only a face-to-face meeting with the CLP's engineers but also interactive games to learn more about power generation and transmission, deepening their understanding of the power industry in Hong Kong.
Turning natural gas into electricity - Hong Kong's first gas-fired power station
The CLP is the first electricity supplier in Hong Kong to use natural gas for power generation. Built on the shoreline, the Black Point Power Station started operation in the 1990s and is one of the largest gas-fired combined cycle power stations in the world. The impact of its gas emission on air quality is even less than that of its coal-fired counterparts.
An electrical engineer explaining to the participants where natural gas comes from and how it is processed.
An electrical engineer explaining to the participants where natural gas comes from and how it is processed.
>An electrical engineer explaining to the participants where natural gas comes from and how it is processed.
An electrical engineer explaining to the participants where natural gas comes from and how it is processed.
Participants showing great interest in the size, material and design of a submarine natural gas pipeline.
Participants visiting a natural gas-fired generation unit and understanding the use of natural gas for power generation and transmission.
Participants enjoying their plant tour on a coach.
A group photo at the Black Point Power Station.
Understanding power generation and transmission through interactive games
Built in 1980s, the Castle Peak Power Station, which uses coal as primary fuel, is one of the largest and cleanest coal-fired power plants in the world. There is a visitor centre in the power station called ElectriCity, where participants can learn about power generation and transmission.
Participants learning about power supply and everyday energy saving tips at ElectriCity through interactive games.
Participants learning about power supply and everyday energy saving tips at ElectriCity through interactive games.
Participants learning about power supply and everyday energy saving tips at ElectriCity through interactive games.
An electrical engineer answering participants' questions about power generation.
Setting the goal to become an engineer
The CDF participants, particularly those interested in joining the engineering profession, found the visit very useful as they not only gained a better understanding of the power stations in Hong Kong, but also received a lot of practical information about the entry requirements and career development of electrical engineers. An engineer of the CLP gave participants some words of encouragement towards the end of the programme. "There are many disciplines and job levels in engineering. Set your goal and pursue it step by step to become an engineer one day."
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| The CLP has provided different training programmes for young people interested in joining the engineering profession. Apprentices can acquire basic technical skills through the Craft Apprentice Training Programme and gain practical experience through placement in different engineering departments of the CLP. Holders of higher diploma/diploma in electrical, electronic or mechanical engineering can learn technical skills and receive on-the-job training through the Technician Trainee Programme. For graduates majoring in electrical, electronic, mechanical, chemical or energy engineering, the Graduate Trainee Programme provides them with a long-term career development path. Applicants for the above programmes should be highly motivated, adaptable and strong in teamwork. |
What they say…
 NG Nga-ki (in the middle)
The Hong Kong Playground Association's "Wind Beneath My Wings" project - Tsuen Wan and Kwai Tsing District Electricity is indispensable in our daily life, but rarely do we know how it is generated. During the visit, I was most impressed by the coach tour, which let me take a close look around the plant. I was so excited! I have also learnt more about the engineering profession through the sharing session of the engineers." |
 LEE Ling-fung
CDF participant The Hong Kong Children & Youth Services' "Stand by Me" project - Tai Po and North District "The visit to the turbine hall has helped me understand that advanced technology makes it possible for water and oil to combust simultaneously so as to reduce harmful emissions and enhance the efficiency of power generation. Not only was it amazing, but it also showed me the power of knowledge. I hope to join the CLP one day so that I can play a part in improving the quality of life of the public and saving the Earth." |
 CHAN Ka-hei (in the middle)
CDF participant The Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Tuen Mun Integrated Services Centre's "Dream High" project - Tuen Mun District "The most impressive of all was the visit to the turbine hall where I could see a real power generation unit. It is normally not open to the public. The elaboration offered by the electrical engineers on the requirements for entering the engineering profession has also given me a clearer goal to aim for." |