Conference Papers: Recent submissions
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Investigation of wind energy potential in Kangar, Perlis
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2012-06-18)Government of Malaysia had introduced the fifth source of energy which is the renewable energy in the 8th Malaysia Plan to overcome the limited fossil fuels. Utilization of wind energy as an energy source is one of the ... -
Knowledge transfer practices between researchers and industry within Institutes of Technology in Ireland
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2012-06-18)Knowledge Transfer between Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) and industry is essential in maintaining links between the research and development carried out in HEIs and the needs of industry. Recent reports on education ... -
Development of a high-intensity, pulsed plasma, gas discharge system for the novel destruction of hazardous chemicals in municipal wastewater and industrial effluent
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2012-06-18)The aim of this study is to investigate the development and optimization of a highintensity, pulsed plasma, gas-discharge (PPGD) system for the novel decontamination of wastewater that may contain hazardous chemicals. ... -
Biodiesel purification developments based on carbon dioxide supercritical for biofuel-technology
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2012-06-18)The objective of this paper is to study on purification biodiesel ethanol / octane mixture by using carbon dioxide solvent at elevated pressures in order to have an assessment of the feasibility studies of the sustainable ... -
Bus operation, quality service and the role of bus provider and driver
(Malaysian Technical Universities Network (MTUN), 2012-11-20)This paper outlined the important role played by public transport to meet the demand of business and social life. The paper reviewed the type of bus services, quality of service in the bus operation that influences the ... -
Multiwall carbon nanotubes functionalized by nitric acid studied by using FTIR and RAMAN spectroscopy
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2012-06-18)Multiwall Carbon Nanotubes (MWCNT) was treated with nitric acid in order to increase the purified yield and also to get carboxylic groups (COOH) attached on the MWCNT wall surfaces for further applications. The existence ... -
Control follower robot speed based on ultrasonic echo
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2012-06-18)In this research the dynamic speed profile generation system made up of fuzzy logic and ultrasonic sensors is evaluated. The echo power signal measurement permits us to endow the robot with capacity for pursuing and ... -
Adaptive neuro-controller based on IMAC scheme for InnoSAT control
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2012-06-18)In this paper, an Adaptive Neuro-Controller (ANC) based on Internal Model Adaptive Control (IMAC) scheme is developed to adjust the control parameters for the InnoSAT attitude. Controller architecture, which is combination ... -
Grafting amino-acid molecular imprinted polymer on carbon nanotube for sensing
(Malaysian Technical Universities Network (MTUN), 2012-11-20)Molecular imprinted polymer (MIP) is a good matrix that exhibit satisfactory recognition ability when integrated onto sensing transducer. We report on the preparation of such material by graft-polymerizing MIP on the surface ... -
Effects of dynamic vulcanization on the properties of thermoplastic tapioca starch / high density polyethylene / natural rubber
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2012-06-18)Effects of dynamic vulcanization on the morphology and tensile properties of high density polyethylene/natural rubber/thermoplastic tapioca starch (HDPE/NR/TPS) blends were investigated. The ratio between HDPE/NR was fixed ... -
Development of attitude control simulator for InnoSAT satellite system
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2012-05-18)The current study proposes a novel approach for satellite attitude control simulator design where the simulator consists of both software and hardware. A software simulator will represent the satellite dynamic model, ... -
Assessing causal relationships between construction resources and cost overrun using PLS path modeling focusing in southern and central region of Malaysia
(Malaysian Technical Universities Network (MTUN), 2012-11-20)Construction resources are fundamental requirement for any construction project to achieve project completion within estimated budget. The fundamental construction resources include material, manpower, machinery and money. ... -
Open circuit potential analysis of Sn-9Zn Pb-free solder in different solutions
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2012-06-18)The open circuit potential of Sn-9Zn lead-free solder was studied in distilled water and 6 M KOH solutions. The potential arises with the prolonged immersion time prior reaching saturation regardless of the solution. ... -
Multi-operational solar-operated generator set system for grid-connected and off-grid electricity supply
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2012-06-18)This paper presents the concept of using a DC motor and synchronous generator as an electromechanical inverter as an alternative option to present popular approach of using solid-state inverters in converting the solar ... -
Oil spill management in Thailand
(Malaysian Technical Universities Network (MTUN), 2012-11-20)Thailand has major industrial development along the coast especially expansion in shipping and oil industrial. These activities increase the risk of oil spill to the marine environment. To obtain the risk area, information ... -
Inflation and unemployment in Malaysia
(Malaysian Technical Universities Network (MTUN), 2012-11-20)The objective of this paper is to examine the relationship between inflation and unemployment in Malaysia using annually data from 1982 until 2010 and also to see whether the Phillips curve is applicable in Malaysia. ... -
The relationship of knowledge sharing behavior towards the organizational innovation capability (case study of ISP organization in Malaysia)
(Malaysian Technical Universities Network (MTUN), 2012-11-20)Knowledge sharing is very important to organization. Employees share knowledge among them so that they can learn new skills and apply the skills to their work. In the workplace, knowledge sharing will help the employees ... -
The relationship between teaching approach to lecturer program with student competency in UTHM
(Malaysian Technical Universities Network (MTUN), 2012-11-20)This study was conducted to determine the relationship and influence of lecturers teaching approach of acquired competencies of children in the Teachers Graduation Programme (TGP) in UTHM. Aspects investigated lecturers ... -
Preliminary assessment of particulate matter air quality associated with traffic Emissions in Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand
(Malaysian Technical Universities Network (MTUN), 2012-11-20)Urbanization results in increasing traffic density which is in turn a major cause of air quality deterioration. For the past decade, number of new registered vehicles in Thailand was increased around 3 times as of 2011 ... -
Fire resistance of biomass ash panels used for internal partitions in buildings
(Malaysian Technical Universities Network (MTUN), 2012-11-20)constructions. This study develop new products made of by biomass ash from industry waste for the internal partitions panel. Modifying the internal partition panel of wall with addition of biomass ash (EFB) and clay soils ...