Final Year Project Papers & Reports: Recent submissions
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A study on biogas production from food waste and POME
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2016-06)The energy crisis and current environmental degradation are the two key issues for global sustainable development. Biogas such as methane (CH4) is seen as the energy of the future, looking at the uncontrolled discharge of ... -
A study on potential use of the production of artificial lightweight aggregate: effect of shape and composition
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2016-06)In this project, coarse aggregate are foamed by mixing fly ash, cement and foam according to composition which have been set. Fly ash that has been chosen is from Class F Fly ash. Then, characteristic of coarse aggregate ... -
Continuous flow study of heavy metal removal from synthetic wastewater by using crushed brick
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2016-06)These days, the search for alternative adsorbent that is cheaper, commercially available and efficient has become the priority of many researchers. Industrial activities like electroplating, aluminium conversion coating ... -
Study on the properties of concrete mixture containing polystyrene as replacement of fine aggregate
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2016-06)Polystyrene is one of the larger waste materials in Malaysia. Polystyrene can’t compose easily and it must go some process to compose. For concrete mixture, polystyrene can replace fine aggregate. The problems of waste ... -
Removal of COD and color from landfill leachate by using coagulation-fenton’s process
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2016-06)Wastewater containing landfill leachates give adverse impacts to the environment especially for surface water and groundwater pollution when it is not collected properly, treated and safely disposed. Leachates are known ... -
Evaluate performance of precast beam-to-column connection using finite element
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2016-06)This study was conducted to evaluate the behavior of precast concrete beam-to-column connection, specifically using the simple type of connection via finite element method. LUSAS ANALYST v13.6 finite element analysis ... -
Assessment of Phytoremediation in removing selected heavy metals from wet market wastewater
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2016-06)In Malaysia, wet market wastewaters are discharged directly into receiving water without any treatment. The contaminated wastewater may affect both of human and aquatic life if not treated properly. Thus, this study was ... -
A case study : survey on road safety in Jalan Hospital, Kangar, Perlis
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2016-06)A questionnaire survey on road safety was conducted in the state of Perlis where more focus on the road that have been studied, namely Jalan Hospital, Kangar, Perlis. This is because the road is one way to get high in the ... -
Characterization and Properties of PP/NBRr/kenaf composites with epoxy resin compatibilizer
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2016-06)In this research, kenaf fibre have been used as reinforcement for polypropylene (PP) and recycled acrylonitrile butadiene rubber (NBRr) composite. Epoxy resin (EP) as a compatibilizer was added to increase the performance ... -
Effects of nutrients on biohydrogen production in attached growth systems
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2016-06)Since the beginning of human history, the alternatives renewable energy to fossil fuel is hydrogen. The fossil fuel will be exhausted sooner or later. Hydrogen is the most suitable element to substitute the fossil fuel ... -
Study of a geotechnical evaluation of termite mound clay as a potential replacement of Bentonite in developing low permeability soil mix
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2016-06)Termite Mound Clay studied to compare the potential with the Bentonite in compacted clay liner system of Landfill. Undoubtedly, Bentonite Widely in this industry due to its low level of permeability. However, Bentonite has ... -
Rapid composting of Rice Hush Ash (RHA) with Indigenous Microorganisms (IMO)
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2016-06)Composting is a natural process that turns the organic material into dark rich substance. It used microorganism to degrade the organic material into simpler particle. Rice husk or rice hull is the outermost layer of rice. ... -
Methyl orange removal by using activated carbon from Imperata Cylindrica (Cogongrass) leaf: optimization by using Response Surface Methodology
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2016-06)The releasing of Methyl Orange (MO) into wastewater brings several threats to human and other living organisms. Therefore, the used of Imperata Cylindrica (cogongrass) leaf as an alternative adsorbent has been studied to ... -
Effectiveness Microbes (EM) and compost as a fertilizer for enhancement soil
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2016-06)The use of the new technology of composts, namely Indigenous Microbe (IMO) and the enzymes from a natural farming technologies (such as Effective Microbes (EM) and Arbuscular Mycorrhizzal Fungi (AMF)) are become more ... -
Assessment of biochemical fate of Metaldehyde
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2016-06)Metaldehyde is a selective molluscicide used in agricultural sector to control slugs and snails. The formulation of Metaldehyde is commonly 2 % to 3 % active ingredient and may be as high as 7.5%. The active ingredient is ... -
Evaluation of coagulation-flocculation in the leachate treatment using FeCl₃ and Al₂(SO₄)₃
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2016-06)Suspended solid (SS), ammoniacal nitrogen (NH3-N), turbidity and chemical oxygen demand (COD) are the main form of pollutants in landfill leachate. In this study, the main objectives is to evaluate the coagulation-flocculation ... -
Physical and mechanical properties of coir fiber reinforced concrete
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2016-06)Economical and affordable are things consider to in the design and construction of structures in a building. Industrial of fibers could be considered as a good solution to enhance the structural ability of concrete. This ... -
Removal of toxicology of Benzo[a]pyrene in biosand filter
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2016-06)Rapid advances of technology in world also would contribute impact on the health of humans, animals and the environment. Contamination can enter the body by inhalation, ingestion and absorption. Benzo[a]pyrene (BaP) is a ... -
The effects of different sizes of coarse aggregate on strength of porous concrete
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2016-06)This research presents the study on the effect of different sizes of coarse aggregate on strength of porous concrete. The objective of this study was to determine the optimum size of coarse aggregate to be used as porous ... -
Gasification of biomass over dolomite by using fixed-bed reactor at temperature 750⁰C
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2016-06)Nowadays energy demand is high due to rapid industrialization. In addition, there is an environmental issue of greenhouse effect due to the use of fossil fuel to produce energy. The depletion of fossil fuel is of concern ...