Site Visit to Linde ROC (Malaysia) Sendirian Berhad

_{Figure 1. Group picture of the Linde ROC Site Visit attendees and Linde ROC staff members.}

On 17th April 2025, the Monash Malaysia Institution of Chemical Engineers Student Chapter (IChemE) and the Institution of Engineers Malaysia Monash Student Section (IEMMSS) jointly organized an educational study trip to Linde Remote Operation Center (ROC) Sdn. Bhd., a leading remote operating centre specializing in industrial gas production and distribution. A total of 12 students, comprising both committee members and regular student members, participated in this insightful and enriching experience. Upon arrival, the students were warmly welcomed by the staff of Linde ROC. The session began with an opening presentation, where the students were introduced to the company's history, core operations, safety practices, and the overall layout of the remote operating centre. The highlight of the visit was the exclusive tour of Linde ROC’s state-of-the-art control centre. Here, students gained first-hand insights into the sophisticated systems and technologies employed to monitor and manage operations remotely. The staff members elaborated on real-time operational management, data analysis techniques, and emergency response procedures, offering the students an invaluable glimpse into industry best practices. Throughout the visit, students were actively encouraged to engage with the staff by asking questions. These inquiries were met with thoughtful and detailed responses, fostering an interactive and intellectually stimulating environment. As a gesture of gratitude, representatives from IChemE and IEMMSS Monash Malaysia Student Chapters presented a token of appreciation to Mr. Harsachin Kumar, Head of the Remote Operating Centre at Linde ROC. The event concluded with the safe return of all participants to the Monash University Malaysia campus. The site visit not only deepened the students' technical understanding of process control and operational management but also enhanced their appreciation for the critical role of innovation and remote technologies in modern industries. The site visit also provides students with firsthand exposure to Industry 4.0—the next phase in the digital transformation of the manufacturing sector. The digital infrastructure at Linde ROC, which monitors and controls physical equipment in real time, exemplifies cyber-physical systems where digital and physical processes are seamlessly integrated to enable intelligent, data-driven manufacturing.

_{Figure 2. Introduction to the history of Linde.}

_{Figure 3. Safety induction by Linde ROC.}

_{Figure 4. Mr. Harsachin Kumar is giving a detailed presentation on distillation columns.}

_{Figure 5. Presentation of token of appreciation to Mr. Harsachin Kumar, Head of the Remote Operating Centre at Linde ROC.}

Overall, the visit was deemed a highly successful and intellectually rewarding experience for all involved.