IEM Journal: Recent submissions

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    • Assessment of the turbulence models for modelling of bubble column 

      Jolius, Gimbun, Dr. (The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia, 2009-12)
      This paper presents an Eulerian two-fluid modelling of the gas-liquid flow in a bubble column. The influence of the bubble size, turbulence models and the grid size on the gas hold-up and the axial liquid velocity were ...

    • Enigma of space and the rationale for space exploration 

      K., Arichandran, Assoc. Prof. (The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia, 2006-09)

    • Aerodynamic performance of a remotely piloted vehicle 

      Mohd Zulkifly, Abdullah, Assoc. Prof. Dr.; Zurriati, Mohd Ali; Zoeb, Husain (The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia, 2005-12)
      An experimental investigation and computer simulation have been made to obtain the aerodynamic characteristics of a remotely piloted vehicle (RPV), USM eFA-1. In the present study, the aerodynamic investigations are carried ...

    • A model for prioritisation of industrial air pollutants: Part I. Formulation 

      Puong, Ling Law; Gracie, S.C. Chong; Chee, Khoon Ng (The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia, 2005-06)
      This paper describes the formulation of a prioritisation model applied to industrial toxic air pollutants released into the atmosphere through stack and fugitive emissions. This model takes into consideration the relative ...

    • Parameter estimation of tapioca starch hydrolysis process: Application of least squares and genetic algorithm 

      Roslina, Rashid; Hishamuddin, Jamaluddin; Nor Aishah, Saidina Amin (The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia, 2005-12)
      The performance of genetic algorithm (GA) in nonlinear kinetic parameter estimation of tapioca starch hydrolysis was studied and compared with the Gauss-Newton method. Both methods were employed for determining the model ...

    • A generalised price-scoring model for tender evaluation 

      Thum, Peng Chew (The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia, 2005-03)
      This paper proposes a generalised price-scoring model derived from behavioural features of prospect theory for use in a tender evaluation program. It has the potential to overcome the limitations of existing price models ...

    • A methodology to evaluate design efficiency based on assembly criteria in support of design for modularity 

      A. B., Abdullah; Z. M., Ripin; M., Mokhtar (The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia, 2005-03)
      The objective of this paper is to develop a new methodology for evaluating design efficiency based on assembly criteria. The new methodology can be utilised to support the design for modularity approach. The verification ...

    • A study of the phenomenon of soil – reinforcement interaction 

      Iqraz, Nabi Khan; Swami, Saran (The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia, 2005-06)
      The analysis and design of reinforced earth wall and retaining wall with reinforced backfill require the knowledge of the value of the coefficient of interfacial friction between soil and reinforcement. This coefficient ...

    • Alternative methods on added resistance of ships in regular head waves 

      N. M., Golam Zakaria, Dr.; M. S., Baree, Dr. (The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia, 2008-12)
      Some selected methods for predicting added resistance of ships in regular head waves have been taken for examination. They are: Maruo’s method, Maruo-Ishii’s method, Gerritsma-Beukelman’s method and Strip method. Three ...

    • Design and simulation of force sensor with piezo resistive rectangular strain gauge 

      Thangamani, U.; Mohd. Yunus, Hamid; Ali, Chekima, Assoc. Prof. (The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia, 2008-03)
      The design and simulation of force sensor with piezo resistive rectangular strain gauge is presented in the paper. A piezo resistive metal gauge on thin rectangular membrane is designed based on ANSYS simulation result. A ...

    • Numerical modelling of reverse pulse cleaning on rigid ceramic filters 

      Chuah, T. G.; Seville, J. P. K.; Withers, C. J. (The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia, 2005-03)
      Many industrial processes involve the generation of waste gases and particulates. Environmental legislation enacted as a result of government policy has compelled industry to pay a serious attention to the air pollution ...

    • Use of suitable equation of state forthe conversion of volumetric to massflowrate in NGV refueling measurement 

      Mahidzal, Dahari; Nor Azizah, Hisam; Raihana, Ramlan; Mohamed Ibrahim, Abdul Mutalib, Dr. (The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia, 2009-06)
      Natural Gas Vehicle (NGV) is not new in the industry; however, it is becoming an uprising issue owing to the multitude advantages natural gas posses compared to the conventional fuel. The challenges, on the other hand, are ...

    • Development of design response spectra for Northern Peninsular Malaysia based on UBC 97 code 

      Taksiah, A. Majid, Dr.; Shaharudin, Shah Zaini; Fadzli, Mohd. Nazri; Mohd. Rashwan, Arshad; Zatil Fadhilah, Mohd. Suhaimi (The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia, 2008-12)
      The main objective of this paper is to develop design spectrum based on UBC 97 for Northern Peninsular Malaysia, which covers Penang Island, Alor Star and Ipoh. Existing reinforced concrete (RC) structures in Malaysia ...

    • Kajian perbandingan ram lengkung dan ram rata bagi pemusar udara aliran jejarian dalam mengurangkan emisi 

      Mohammad Nazri, Mohd Jaafar; Ismail, Samat; Muhamed Shukri, Abdul Mookmin (The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia, 2005-12)
      Enjin turbin gas digunakan secara meluas sama ada dalam bidang industri atau penerbangan. Kecekapan enjin merupakan salah satu kriteria dalam pemilihan enjin yang baik. Pembakar adalah antara komponen penting dalam enjin ...

    • Improved prediction of pre-camber of post-tensioned prestressed i-beam 

      Wahid, Omar, Assoc. Prof. Dr.; Tan, Pui Lai; Lee, Poh Hua; Roslina, Omar (The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia, 2008-03)
      An improved method of calculating pre-camber prediction in prestressed concrete beam is presented. It has been found that the current method of estimation that is widely practiced by local engineers which is based on BS ...

    • Innovation in engineering consultancy: A case for competitive advantage 

      Thum, Peng Chew (The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia, 2005-06)
      The internationalisation of the engineering consultancy services brings new challenges to its competitiveness. Service innovation is the way to enhance competitiveness. Although competitive innovation in the 1990s was ...

    • An improvement to the performance measurement system of the logistics operation 

      Khairur Rijal, Jamaludin; Hayati @ Habibah, Abdul Talib; Tan, Chiaw Hooi (The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia, 2007-06)
      Performance measurement is critical to the success of any organisation because it creates awareness to the competition between members in the organisation. Logistics and supply chain management has become common practices ...

    • Role of senior management in TQM implementation in Malaysian small and medium enterprises 

      Baba, Md. Deros; Mohd Nizam, Ab. Rahman, Dr.; Jaharah, A. Ghani; Dzuraidah, Abd. Wahab; Mohd. Hazri, Hashim; Nor Kamaliana, Khamis (The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia, 2009-09)
      During the last two decades, quality had become a very important issue in many large organisations for both industrial and service sectors. They regard quality as a formidable weapon in addressing business competition and ...

    • Pattern recognition of fractal profiles in coagulation-flocculation process of wastewater via neural network 

      Siti Rozaimah, Sheikh Abdullah; Pasilatun Adawiyah, Ismail; Mohd. Marzuki, Mustafa; Rakmi, Abd. Rahman (The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia, 2007-12)
      The optimum chemical dosage is presumably the goal of every chemical water or wastewater treatment plant as in a coagulation-flocculation process. However, due to difficulties in on line measurement and complexity of ...

    • The effect of economic crisis and targeted motorcycle safety program on traffic deaths in Malaysia 

      Law, T. H.; Radin Umar, R. S. (The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia, 2004-09)
      This paper presents the effects of the recent economic crisis and the motorcycle safety program (MSP) on traffic deaths in Malaysia. The transfer function Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average (ARIMA) technique was ...