Browsing School of Manufacturing Engineering (Articles) by Issue Date
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Asymmetric error control for production systems in mechatronics
(2000)In the realm of E-manufacturing, the job tool movements should be precisely controlled which normally involve the directions East-West and South-North. Whereas the robot applications often involve either obstacle detection ... -
Methodology of designing quality into manufacturing process and equipment: A proposal
(2002)Many manufacturing organizations are unable to achieve acceptable quality performance because they do not have total control over their processes and equipment. Strict inspection cannot guarantee a stable supply of quality ... -
Statistical Design of Experiment (SDE): A part of virtual manufacturing
(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 ... -
Application of Statistical Design of Experiment (SDE) to study wrinkles and delamination defects on composite sandwich panels
(2007)The sandwich panels made of composite materials are subject to a variety of process parameters. In this paper an experimental investigation of composite manufacturing significant issues; such as wrinkles and delamination ... -
Comparison between ANSYS and CATIA simulation capability in simulating round shape diaphragm of MEMS piezoresistive pressure sensor
(Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (IEEE), 2007-11)This paper presents a comparative study of MEMS Piezoresistive Pressure Sensor simulation using two different software of ANSYS and CATIA respectively. It is aimed to investigate the feasibility of utilizing CATIA software ... -
The influence of orifice insertion in radial swirling flow for low emissions combustion
(Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), 2008-12)This paper presents the effect of inserting swirler outlet orifice plate of different sizes at the exit plane of the flat blade radial air swirler in liquid fuel burner system. Tests were carried out with three different ... -
The effect of radial swirl generator on reducing emissions from bio-fuel burner system
(Canadian Center of Science and Education, 2009-06)A liquid bio-fuel burner system with various radial air swirlers attached to combustion chamber of 280 mm inside diameter and 1000 mm length has been investigated. All tests were conducted using crude palm oil as fuel. A ... -
Effects of backpack’s weight on school children – a review
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2009-12-01)A review of literature was conducted to search what are the past studies approach and observation related to the effects of school backpack carrying on primary school children below 12 years old and solutions in reducing ... -
Anthropometry data for 4th year UniMAP student
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2009-12-01)Anthropometry is a science of measurements and the art of application that establishes the physical geometry, mass properties, and strength capabilities of the human bodies. This paper was taken out from laboratory session ... -
Fire alarm system, portable fire extinguisher and hose real system maintenances for safety purpose and requirements
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2009-12-01)Fire Fighting system or equipments are important elements in building safety measures in order to ensure people’s safety when fire occurs. The Fire Alarm Systems deserves the highest level of care and maintenance achievable. ... -
Improving indoor air quality with water-based air filtration system
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2009-12-01)This paper explains the design and development of a water-based air filter system for recycling and cleaning the air indoors; particularly in houses, classrooms and offices. The device is developed as the concerns for ... -
Ergonomic exposure assessments of workplace layout and working postures of sitting and standing workers
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2009-12-01)Ergonomics can be defined as the study of interface (an interaction) between the humans and the objects they used and the environments they function in. This definition seems to describe the most important components: ... -
Applications of HIRARC at UniMAP Laboratories
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2009-12-01)As a technical university which hands on practices are common to students, Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) accommodates numbers of laboratories. From the basic fundamentals to the high-end laboratories, there might be ... -
Low cost ergonomics improvement: application in food related small and medium enterprise (SME)
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2009-12-01)The main purpose of this study was to investigate and understand the current application of ergonomics in Small and Medium Enterprise (SME). At the same time, this study was implemented to investigate the ergonomics problem ... -
RULA and REBA assessments in computer laboratories
(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 ... -
Application of Chemical Health Risk Assessment (CHRA) in an industry
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2009-12-01)Occupational Safety and Health (Use and Standards of Exposure of Chemicals Hazardous to Health) Regulation 2000 requires Chemical Health Risk Assessment (CHRA) to be carried out at all work places where chemical been ... -
Ergonomic design of material handling tasks with buffer stock in production system for effective operations
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2009-12-01)The use of ergonomics study is to improve the workers safety and health, increase job satisfaction and enhances performance. Lack of ergonomics criteria in workspace and workstation design can cause physical and biological ... -
Methodology of designing Statistical Design of Experiment (SDE) to study wrinkles and delamination on composite panels
(2010)Composites are two or more dissimilar materials, such as fibre and resin, working together to create a product with exceptional properties not present in the original materials. There are various technologies used in the ...