School of Environmental Engineering (FYP): Recent submissions
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Characterization and properties of PP/NBR/EFB composites with PPMAH compatibilizer
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Environmental Engineering, 2015-06)The Empty fruit bunch (EFB) has become the solid waste problem in Malaysia’s agricultural sector abundantly. Besides, poor interfacial adhesion between natural reinforcing filler and polymer mater is the most vital issue ... -
Application of the Taguchi's design of experiment in optimization of metal assisted chemical etching process
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Environmental Engineering, 2015-06)Design of experiment (DOE) using statistical methodology to analyze data, predict process and product parameters. In the Design of Experiment, Taguchi method is one of the method available for optimization process. It ... -
Preparation and characterization of activated carbon from the sea mango (Cerbera Odollam) for methyl orange removal
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Environmental Engineering, 2015-06)Sea Mango (Cerbera Odollam), a non-edible fruit which is abundantly available in Malaysia was transform into a potential low-cost activated carbon for removal of Methyl Orange (Mono Azo dye) from textile wastewater. The ... -
Study on modified sand filtration towards water quality of wet market waste water
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Environmental Engineering, 2015-06)Malaysia’s wet market scenery synonyms with unpleasant odour, dirty environment and the pathogen development. The purpose of this study is to apply physical treatment as a pre-treatment of waste water using a sand filtration ... -
Treatment of leachate at Padang Siding, Perlis landfill using Fenton technique
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Environmental Engineering, 2015-06)The Fenton treatment is one of the advance treatment that is believed can treat an environmental wastewater problems nowadays. The research is about leachate treatment which focuses on Fenton method only on the study ... -
Study on effect of Vermicomposting towards heavy metal in polluted soil
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Environmental Engineering, 2015-06)An assessment was made on soil from mango farm in Kampung Behor Janggus, Perlis. Types and percentages of heavy metal in the soil sample are determined by using X-Ray Fluorescene (XRF). Three (3) concentrations of the ... -
The assessment of Trihalomethanes (THMs) in household tap water of Perlis
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Environmental Engineering, 2015-06)Chlorine is commonly used as a disinfectant in drinking water treatment plant in Malaysia for preventing water borne diseases. However, chlorine may react with natural organic matter (NOM) to form trihalomethanes (THMs) ... -
Effect of operating parameters on sludge ozonation performance
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Environmental Engineering, 2015-06)Every rubber industry wastewater treatment plant will produce excess sludge which cause danger towards the environment, public. Excess sludge that being produce by the rubber industry tend to spend their moneyfor its ... -
Potential use of wastewater from textile industry as material for dye sensitized solar cell (DSSC)
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Environmental Engineering, 2015-06)A study on determining the possibility of applying effluent from textile industry in the fabrication of dye sensitized solar cell as the dye sensitizer components had been carried out. The effluent sample obtained from one ... -
Assessment of microbial diversity profile in activated sludge using biochemical reaction method
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Environmental Engineering, 2015)Activated sludge process is a secondary treatment that used to reduce biological and chemical contaminants in the municipal wastewater. Activated sludge contains abundance of microorganisms that oxidize organic matter to ... -
The potential of using clay brick for minimization of pesticide toxicity on aquatic biota
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Environmental Engineering, 2015-06)The potential of using clay brick as filter was conducted through this study. It is used as filter media in tend to reduce the pesticide concentration in water. There are two method were applied during conducting acute ... -
Adsorption and kinetic study of cocoa pod husk activated carbon on dyes
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Environmental Engineering, 2015-05)Dye effluent is a contaminant that can poses serious effect to health and environment. There are various approaches in order to treat this problem. Adsorption is one of the treatments which leave no harm to the environment. ... -
Identification and Phytoremediation of heavy metal in sediment phase of Kuala Perlis and it effects to cockles
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Environmental Engineering, 2015-06)Sediment and aquatic organism absorb heavy metal from surrounding and accumulate in their body tissue and its surface area. The tissue of cockles is relatively eaten by the local people as other marine organism along the ... -
Bacteria isolation and bioremedation of heavy metal in sediment of coastal area
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Environmental Engineering, 2015-06)Coastal area sediments are normally contaminated with heavy metals resulted from the anthropogenic activities that occurs daily such as boat and ferries activities. The types of heavy metals that are identified in the ... -
An investigation into usage of Perlis marine clay as a mixture for clay liner
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Environmental Engineering, 2015-06)The clay layer acts as an insulation barrier to prevent leachate from interfering with the structure of the soil and groundwater. Bentonite properties that have a low level of diffusion is shown to be effective in ... -
Assessing urban heat island mitigation using green roof
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Environmental Engineering, 2015-06)Sustainability development is one of the main significance nowadays throughout the world. The appropriate building design strategy of construction process contributes to reduce the energy consumption of the building. Green ... -
An assessment of indoor environmental quality in UniMAP's building
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Environmental Engineering, 2015-06)Now days, when living cost is increasing through the year, the demand for green building concept become higher and it is relatively economic because green building concept ableto lower the operational cost and maintenance ... -
Removal of heavy metals from aqueous solutions using cocoa pod husk
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Environmental Engineering, 2015-06)In this study, the potential use of Cocoa Pod Husk (CPH) as biosorbent for the removal of Zn(II) and Cr(VI) was investigated. The surface morphology of CPH was investigated using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and ... -
Removalof turbidity in raw water by cactus (Opuntia Ellisana)
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Environmental Engineering, 2015-06)Coagulation is an important process in water treatment to reduce the turbidity of water. In this study, Opuntia ellisiana or more commonly known as cactus has been used to evaluate its effectiveness in removing water ... -
The effect of pyrolysis parameters on sugarcane bagasse
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Environmental Engineering, 2015-06)Nowadays, the fossil fuel is depleting and people are finding alternative to replace fossil fuels that are non-renewable resources. Fossil fuel is the main transportation oil that is used worldwide. The objectives of this ...