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    • Performance evaluation of m3 bottleneck based heuristic for M1M2M3 flow shop 

      Mohd Fidzwan, Md Amin Hamzas; Ahmad Bareduan, Salleh; Mohd Sabri, Hussin; M. J., Hasnul; Asmawi, Sanuddin; Zailani, Zainal Abidin (Praise Worthy Prize S.r.l., 2012-09)
      This project investigates the possibility of developing scheduling heuristic using bottleneck approach for a three machine flow shop scheduling with the tendency of dominant machine at the first process. Due to the re-entrant ...

    • Performance study of WEDMed on inconel 718 by using response surface methodology 

      Ahmad Fairuz, Mansor; Mohd. Hafiezal, Mohd Radzi; Radhwan, Hussin; Siti Aishah, Adam; Muhammad Aiman, Ahmad Fozi (Praise Worthy Prize S.r.l., 2013)
      The demand of high accuracy aerospace parts become important which is reflected by the machining process performances. Inconel 718 is a well-known superalloy in aerospace industries especially in turbine fabrication. The ...

    • Porous glass composite as diesel particulate filter and the microwave regeneration 

      Chang Chuan, Lee; Noboru, Yoshikawa; Shoji, Taniguchi (Trans Tech Publications Inc., 2014-06)
      In this study, porous SiO2·RO/stainless steel composite body was prepared through the polyurethane sponge replica method. Porous samples obtained through sintering consist of well dispersed and distributed stainless steel ...

    • Preliminary study on cutting solid object using water at pressure exceeding 1000 MPa 

      Ahmad Humaizi, Hilmi; Mohd Nor Azman; Ariffin, Ismail, Lt Col Assoc. Prof .; Mohammed Alias, Yusof, Prof. Madya Ir.; Ahmad Mujahid, Ahmad Zaidi, Dr.; Shohaimi, Abdullah, Brig. Jen. Prof. Madya Dr. (Trans Tech Publications, 2012)
      To date, the highest pump pressure available in market is 648 MPa from FLOW International Corp. Cutting with ultra high pressure reduces abrasive usage, faster cutting speed, increased depth of cuts and increase efficiency. ...

    • Productivity and optimization of section-based automated lines of parallel-serial structure with embedded buffers 

      Usubamatov, Ryspek, Prof. Dr.; A. M., Ahmed Alwaise; Zuraidah, Mohd Zain, Prof. Dr. (Springer-Verlag London Limited, 2013-03)
      Automated production lines of a parallel-serial structure are most productive in the manufacturing area. Designers of automated lines segment into sections with several stations place buffers between the series of sections ...

    • Real-time control of automotive engine fuelled with Malaysian palm oil biodiesel 

      Azuwir, Mohd Nor; Mohd Zaki, Abdulmuin, Prof. Dr.; Abdul Hamid, Adom, Prof. Dr. (Praise Worthy Prize S.r.l., 2012)
      With the rapid decline in energy resources, the increasing environmental concerns, and the high demand of energy consumption, many countries have been looking for alternative energy to substitute fossil fuel. One of the ...

    • The reduction of noxious emissions using urea based on Selective Non-Catalytic Reduction in small scale bio fuel combustion system 

      Mohamad Shaiful Ashrul, Ishak; Mohammad Nazri, Mohd. Jaafar (Canadian Center of Science and Education, 2011-04-02)
      Selective Non-Catalytic Reduction (SNCR) of oxides of nitrogen (NOx) was studied experimentally by injecting different concentrations of aqueous urea solution in a pilot-scale Bio-fuel fired tunnel furnace at 3-4 % ...

    • Relationship between engine oil viscosity with age and temperature 

      Nordin, Jamaludin; Othman, Inayatullah; Mohd Jailani, Mohd. Nor; Fauziah, Mat (Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), 2011-05)
      Single grade engine oil viscosity experience changes influenced by temperature and pressure. In reality however, the viscosity of the engine oil is also affected by age. A relationship between oil's viscosity with temperature ...

    • Removal of NOx and CO from a Burner system 

      Jaafar, M. N. M.; Mohamad Shaiful Ashrul, Ishak; Saharin, C. (American Chemical Society, 2010-04-15)
      This paper presents the development of an emissions-controlling technique for oil burners aimed especially to reduce oxides of nitrogen (NOx). Another emission of interest is carbon monoxide (CO). In this research, a ...

    • A review on major business excellence frameworks. 

      Dodangeh, J.; Rosnah, M.Y.; Ismail, N.; Md.Ismail, Y.; Biekzadeh, M.R.; Jassbi, J. (Social Science Research Network, 2012)
      In increasingly competitive business environments, business excellence models play crucial roles in organizational successes. Numerous organizations implement business excellence models to obtain business excellence. To ...

    • Review on non uniform rational B-spline (NURBS): concept and optimization 

      Munira, Mohd Ali; Nur Najmiyah, Jaafar; Fazilah, Abdul Aziz; Nooraizedfiza, Zainon (Trans Tech Publications, 2014-02)
      This paper is to provide literature review of the Non Uniform Rational B-Splines (NURBS) formulation in the curve and surface constructions. NURBS curves and surfaces have a wide application in Computer Aided Geometry ...

    • Root causes analysis of disbonds and unidentifiable ultrasonic indications on composite materials 

      Muhammad Iqbal, Muhammad Hussain, Dr.; Zuraidah Mohd Zain, Prof. Dr.; Tee, Lei Kee (Trans Tech Publications, 2014)
      To ensure the structural integrity of composite materials, honeycomb sandwich panels must be inspected for defects with through-transmission ultrasonic testing. This study focused on the root causes analysis of disbonds ...

    • RULA and REBA assessments in computer laboratories 

      Mohd Fathullah, Ghazli@Ghazali; Mokhtar, Mat Salleh; N. Zainon; S. Zakaria; Mohd. Asyraf, Che Doi (Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2009-12-01)
      Sitting static while doing office tasks or typing tasks on personal computers is frequently found to be awkward. People, especially students do not aware of the importance of sitting with correct postures while doing their ...

    • Shrinkages and warpage in the processability of wood-filled polypropylene composite thin-walled parts formed by injection molding 

      Mohd. Azaman, Md Deros; Mohd Sapuan, Salit, Prof. Ir. Dr.; Shamsuddin, Sulaiman, Prof. Dr.; Edi Syams, Zainudin, Prof. Madya Dr.; Khalina, Abdan (Elsevier Ltd., 2013-12)
      Reducing volumetric shrinkages and warpage during the injection molding process is a challenging problem in the production of molded thin-walled parts. In this study, the injection molding of shallow, thin-walled parts ...

    • A simple technique for improving the anechoic performance of a pyramidal absorber 

      M. Nadeem, Iqbal; Mohd Fareq, Abd. Malek, Dr.; Yeng, S. Lee; Liyana, Zahid; Muhammad Iqbal, Muhammad Hussain, Dr.; Mohd F. H., A Malek; Nur Fairuz, Mohamed Yusof; Norshafinash, Saudin; Noor Anida, Abu Talib (EMW Publishing, 2013)
      In this paper, we propose a very simple technique that offers an extra degree of freedom to optimize the design of a tire dust-based absorber with reduced height. Cladding is a technique that is used to enhance the surface ...

    • Spray characteristic of palm biofuel blends 

      Ing, N. L.; Jaafar, M. N. M.; Mohamad Shaiful Ashrul, Ishak; Arizal, M. A. A. (Universiti Malaya, 2010)
      The present numerical study on spray characteristic of biofuels, which is the blend of Refined, Bleached and Deodorized Palm olein (RBDPO) and Commercial Diesel Fuel (CDF) in gas turbine, is important. This type of study ...

    • Statistical Design of Experiment (SDE): A part of virtual manufacturing 

      Muhammad Iqbal, Muhammad Hussain, Dr.; Zuraidah, Mohd Zain, Prof. Dr.; Mohd Shuid, Salleh (2006)
      Of late, much has been discussed on virtual manufacturing. Essentially, virtual manufacturing comprises of the development of prototypes using computer simulation. In this paper, it is proposed that Statistical Design ...

    • Strength of the weld line and warpage defects on the molded parts in injection molding process 

      S. M., Nasir; Khairul Azwan, Ismail, Dr.; Shayfull Zamree, Abd Rahim; Norshah Afizi, Shuaib (Praise Worthy Prize S.r.l., 2013)
      Strength at weld the line location and warpage problem in injection molding plastic component were not new problems in injection molding industries. Many researchers had emerged with several improvement techniques to reduce ...

    • The study of lean layout in an automotive parts manufacturer 

      Mokhtar, Mat Salleh; Mohd Zamzuri, Mohammad Zain (Trans Tech Publications, 2012)
      The term "Lean" was the Japanese model and had been associated with the practice of interpreting the value added activities from those that are wasted ("muda" in Japanese) in an organization and its supply chain [1]. Apart ...

    • The study of surface roughness and MRR of mild steel using manual plasma arc cutting machining 

      Rajamony, Bhuvenesh, Assoc. Prof. Dr.; Mohd Hafidz, Norizaman; Muhamad Saifuldin, Abdul Manan (Trans Tech Publications, 2012)
      Manufacturing companies define the qualities of thermal removing process based on the dimension and physical appearance of the cutting material surface. Therefore, the roughness of the surface area of the cutting material ...