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2014 IACSIT KUALA LUMPUR

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

September 4-5, 2014

ICEIM 2014

2014 3rd International Conference on Engineering and Innovative Materials

ICEES 2014

2014 4th International Conference on Energy and Environmental Science

ICMAA 2014

2014 International Conference on Mechanical, Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering

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Dear Participants,

Welcome to IACSIT 2014 Conferences in Kuala Lumpur! We are confident that over the two days you will get

the theoretical grounding, practical knowledge, and personal contacts that will help you build a long-term,

profitable and sustainable communication among researchers and practitioners in a wide variety of scientific

areas with a common interest in Engineering and Innovative Materials, Energy and Environmental Science,

Mechanical, Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering.

For the conferences of ICEIM 2014, ICEES 2014 and ICMAA 2014, we had received more than 220

submissions, and around 80 excellent papers were accepted for presentation. Congratulations for these

papers.

We wish to thank our outstanding keynote speakers Dr Muhammad Yahaya and Dr. R. Sivakumar for sharing

their deep insights on future challenges and trends in Engineering and Innovative Materials, Energy and

Environmental Science, Mechanical, Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering.

A special thanks to all the researchers and students who with their work and participate in the conference.

Hope you enjoy the conference, the food, the hospitality, and the beautiful and charming environment of the

city of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia!

IACSIT Committee

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Conference Agenda Overview

Thursday, Sept. 04, 2014

10 :00 am to 5:00 pm Arrival and Registration Duta Room( Level 1)

Friday, Sept. 05, 2014

9:00am to 9:15am Opening Ceremonies

Tembusu( Level 2)9:15am to 10:15am

Keynote Address:Dr Muhammad YahayaEmeritus Professor in School of Applied Physics, UKM

Malaysia

10:15am to 10:30am Group Photo & Coffee Break

10:40am to 11:40amKeynote Address:Dr. R. Sivakumar B.Engg., M.Engg., Ph.D

RMK Engineering College, Tamilnadu, India

11:50am to 12:40am Lunch Caf @Lanson(Lobby)

1:00pm to 3:50pm

Session 1: Advanced Materials Engineering and Processing

Technologies A ——13 presentationsDuta Room( Level 1)

Session 2: General Mechanical Engineering and Electrical

Engineering ——14 presentationsTembusu 1( Level 2)

Session 3: Intelligent Control and Civil Engineering ——12

presentationsTembusu 2( Level 2)

3:50pm to 4:00pm Coffee Break Foyer

4:00pm to 6:50pm

Session 4: Advanced Materials Engineering and Processing

Technologies B ——13 presentationsDuta Room( Level 1)

Session 5: Advanced Materials Engineering and Processing

Technologies C ——13 presentationsTembusu 1( Level 2)

Session 6: Clean Energy, Environment Pollution Assessment

and Control ——17 presentationsTembusu 2( Level 2)

7: 00pm to 8:30pm Dinner Caf @Lanson(Lobby)

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Instructions for Oral Presentations

Devices Provided by the Conference Organizer:

Laptops (with MS-Office & Adobe Reader) Projectors & Screen Laser Sticks

Materials Provided by the Presenters:

PowerPoint or PDF files

Duration of each Presentation (Tentatively):

Regular Oral Session: about 15 Minutes of Presentation including 2-3Minutes of Q&A

Plenary Speech: 55 Minutes of Presentation, 5 Minutes of Q&A

NOTICE:

*Certificate of Participation can be collected in front of the registration counter.

*The organizer will not provide accommodation , so we suggest you make an early reservation.

*One best presentation will be selected from each session. The best one will be announced when eachsession ends, and will be awarded by the session chair after each session in the meeting room.

*The attendee should provide the author’s authorization or attendee’s passport ID when the attendee isnone of the authors.

Conference Secretariat Contact:ICEIM 2014: Ms Emma Wang ([email protected] );ICEES 2014: Ms Rebecca Yang ([email protected] )

ICMAA2014:Ms Carrie Zhou ([email protected] ).

Tel: +1-661-888-4278; +86-28-86528298

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CONFERENCES AND PUBLICATIONS

Conferences:

ICEIM 2014 2014 3rd International Conference on Engineering and Innovative Materials

ICEES 2014 2014 4th International Conference on Energy and Environmental Science

ICMAA 2014 2014 International Conference on Mechanical, Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering

(http://www.iceim.org/ ; http://www.icees.org/ ; http://www.icmaa.org/ ;)

Publications:

All accepted papers of ICEIM 2014 will be published in the Advanced Materials Research Journal (ISSN:

1022-6680) as a special issue.

*Advanced Materials Research (ISSN: 1022-6680) is Indexed by Elsevier: SCOPUS www.scopus.com and Ei

Compendex (CPX) www.ei.org/. Cambridge Scientific Abstracts (CSA) www.csa.com, Chemical Abstracts

(CA)www.cas.org, Google and Google Scholar google.com, ISI (ISTP, CPCI, Web of Science) www.isinet.com,

Institution of Electrical Engineers (IEE) www.iee.org, etc.

All accepted papers of ICEES 2014 will be recommended to be published into one of the journals below:

Journal of Clean Energy Technologies (ISSN: 1793-821X, DOI: 10.7763/JOCET)

Indexed by Chemical Abstracts Services (CAS), Electronic Journals Library, EBSCO, Ulrich's Periodicals Directory,

BE Data, Google Scholar, ProQuest and DOAJ, and sent to be reviewed by Ei Compendex and ISI Proceedings.

International Journal of Environmental Science and Development (ISSN: 2010-0264, DOI: 10.7763/IJESD)

Indexed by Chemical Abstracts Services (CAS), CABI, DOAJ, Ulrich Periodicals Directory, Crossref, ProQuest, and

sent to be reviewed by Ei Compendex and ISI Proceedings.

All accepted papers of ICMAA 2014 will be recommended to be published into one of the journals below:

Journal of Automation and Control Engineering ; (ISSN: 2301-3702,DOI: 10.12720/joace)

Indexed by EI (INSPEC, IET), Ulrich's Periodicals Directory, Google Scholar, EBSCO, Engineering & Technology

Digital Library and Electronic Journals Digital Library.

International Journal of Materials, Mechanics and Manufacturing (ISSN: 1793-8198, DOI: 10.7763/IJMMM) Indexed by Chemical Abstracts Services (CAS), Engineering & Technology Digital Library, EBSCO, ProQuest,

Crossref, Ulrich's Periodicals Directory, DOAJ, and Electronic Journals Library .

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Cover Art:

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Synthesis and Application of ZnO Nanorod Arrays

Dr Muhammad YahayaEmeritus Professor in School of Applied Physics, UKM Malaysia

9:15 am, Friday, 5 th Sept, 2014--Tembusu--(Level 2)

Abstract:One-dimensional ZnO semiconductor nanomaterials have been extensively studied due to their peculiarproperties which are different from bulk structure. ZnO has a direct band gap of 3.37 eV at roomtemperature and large exciton binding energy and biocompatible hence its nanowires and nanorods havebeen regarded as one of the most promising materials for nanoscale application in optoelectronic devicesin the ultraviolet (UV) region such as ultraviolet laser diodes, optical detectors and gas sensor. ZnOnanowires and nanorods have been synthesized by varieties of different techniques such as pulsed laserdeposition, magnetron sputtering and sol-gel. Each method has its own advantages and weaknesses butthe focus is to optimize the preparation parameters. In this paper we review the preparation of nanorodarrays of ZnO and highlight the application of ZnO in Photocatalytic, sensor and other applications.

Biography:Dr Muhammad Yahaya is an Emeritus Professor of Physics at Universiti Kebangsaan. Dr MuhammadReceived his Ph.D at Monash University in 1979 and Drs from ITB, Indonesia in 1973. Dr Muhammad has35 years of teaching and research experience with Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Brown University, USA,Monash University, Australia. He was appointed Head of Physics Department (74-79), Deputy Dean,Center of Postgraduate studies (1994-1999), Director, Research Management Centre, (1999-02) Director,Centre of Academic Advancement, (02-07). Dr Muhammad maintains a diverse research interest includingthin films, electronic property of metals, solar energy and computer in physics communication. DrMuhammad holds membership to various organizations and institutions. He is actively involved in Physicsand Science Terminology, Writing Malay language Text book in Physics. Dr Muhammad is currently amember of editorial board, UKM . He is currently the president, Malaysian Solid State Science andTechnology, Fellow Malaysian Institute of Physics , member IEEE and member Malaysia Materials Science.Dr. Muhammad has received many awards for his academic and professional excellence. He received

commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship plan to pursue his Ph.D (1975) DAAD -German Fellowship(1984), Fullbright fellowship (1984-1985), JSPS Fellowship and Associate member of ICTP, Italy, Fellow,Academy Science Malaysia (2006-now), KMN (1995) Anugerah KMN (1995),Tokoh Ilmuan MABBIM(1997),Award, Recognition of Service UKM (1999), ANS- Negeri Sembilan(2004), Award ‘ ProminentPhysics Figure – UPM (2005)- 100 years world year of physics, DSPN (Dato ’ Penang (2007).

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Innovative Biomaterials

Dr. R. Sivakumar

B. Engg., M. Engg., Ph. D,

RMK Engineering College, Tamilnadu, India

10:40am, Friday, 5 th Sept, 2014--Tembusu--(Level 2)

Abstract:Biomaterials design has evolved from passive constructs that mimic the structural and mechanicalcharacteristics of native tissues to bioactive constructs that incorporate instructive signals to the scaffoldand offer control over cellular functions. To achieve this, combination of Natural and synthetic biomaterialsthat closely imitate native extracellular matrix assemblies with novel fictionalization strategies to improveproperties such as mechanical characteristics or efficiency of cellular uptake to modulate cellular functionsand facilitate functional neotissue formation. Monofunctional transglutaminase and multifunctionalpolymeric systems have been designed and developed as means of anchoring therapeutic molecules ontoscaffolds. In addition, hollow nano- and microspheres are employed as vehicles for encapsulation and

subsequent localized and sustained release of bioactive molecules at the site of the injury.

Biography:Professor Sivakumar is a Professor and Head of Department of Electronics and Communication Engineeringat RMK Engineering College, Tamilnadu, India. He has been teaching in the Electronics and Communicationfield since 1997. He obtained his Master ’ s degree and PhD from College of Engineering Guindy, Anna

University, Chennai. His research interests include Bio Signal Processing, Medical Image Processing,wireless body sensor networks and VLSI. He has published over 22 journal and 35 conference papers overthe last several years. He has taught a wide variety of Electronics courses including Digital Image

Processing, Multimedia Compression Techniques, VLSI Design, Medical Electronics and Electronic Circuits.Dr.Siva is a life member of the Indian Society of Technical Education, Senior Member of IACSIT and amember of IEEE. Dr.Siva has been invited to Chair and speak at various conferences; more recently, hewas Conference Chair at the ICCTS 2012 in Delhi & ICIAE 2012 in Bangalore.

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Detailed Schedule

Thursday, September 4 th

Location Duta Room ( Level 1)

10 00 – 12 0013 00 — 17 00

Arrival and Registration

Tips:

After sign, you will collect your conference package, including:

Original ReceiptJournal (Only for Author Attendee)Representative / Pass Card with TiePrinted Program

Lunch CouponDinner Coupon*Participation Certificate (collected from Session Chair after the presentation)Conference SouvenirComputer Bag

Notice:

Please check on all these materials as soon as you get the package; if any of them is not included in thepackage, please let us know at once; If any of them gets lost after the registration, no additional onewould be provided. Your understanding will be appreciated!

Each regular registration covers only one package. Additional package will be charged.

Some attendees may arrive on Sep. 5th, kindly be noted that you can register at the registration deskfrom 9 am onwards.

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Friday Morning, September 5 th

Opening Ceremony

Location Duta Room( Level 1)

9:00am to 9:15amOpening CeremoniesDr Muhammad Yahaya

Emeritus Professor in School of Applied Physics, UKM Malaysia

9:15am to 10:15am

Plenary Speech 1 :Synthesis and Application of ZnO Nanorod Arrays

Dr Muhammad Yahaya

Emeritus Professor in School of Applied Physics, UKM Malaysia

10:15am to 10:30am Group Photo & Coffee Break

10:40am to 11:40am

Plenary Speech 2:Innovative Biomaterials

Dr. R. Sivakumar,

B. Engg., M. Engg., Ph. D

RMK Engineering College, Tamilnadu, India

11:50pm ——12:40pm Lunch Time

Location Caf @Lanson (Lobby)

Tips:

Please be noted that lunch coupon is necessary for entering the restaurant.

After lunch, 15 minutes for you to have a rest. Please arrive on time to the conference

room by 12:50 am. Thank you!

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Friday Afternoon, September 5 th

-PAPER SESSIONS-

Session 1: Advanced Materials Engineering and Processing Technologies A

Chair: Dr. Md. Hasanuzzaman, University of Malaya, Malaysia13 presentationsTime: 1:00pm to3:50pm

Venue: Duta Room( Level 1)

M003 Optimization of Multi-Pass Pocket Milling Parameter using Ant Colony OptimizationM . F. F Ab Rashid, W. S. W. Harun, S. A. C. Ghani, N. M. Z. Nik Mohamed and A. N. Mohd Rose

Universiti Malaysia Pahang, Malaysia

Abstract — In material removal process, milling is one of the oldest processes that were introduced to remove unwanted

material using rotated cutting tool. Although a lot of research to improve the process has been done, the process

improvement is not stopping there because of evolving new material, method and technology. This paper presents a

study to optimize multi-pass pocket milling parameter using Ant Colony Optimization (ACO). Two objectives were set

in this work; obtaining optimum surface roughness value ( Ra ), and minimize machining time (Tm), while the

independent variables were spindle speed, feedrate and depth of cut. The numerical experiment confirm that the ACO is

having better performance compare with other algorithms (including Genetic Algorithm) for this particular problem.

Moreover, result from ACO algorithm able to meet required machining specification. M004 FTIR and Electrical Studies of Hexanoyl Chitosan-Based Nanocomposite Polymer Electrolytes

F. H. M uhammad , A. F. M. Fadzil, and Tan Winie

Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia

Abstract — Films of hexanoyl chitosan-based polymer electrolytes were prepared using solution casting technique. The

interactions between hexanoyl chitosan-lithium perchlorate (LiClO4) and dimethyl carbonate (DMC)-lithium perchlorate

(LiClO4) were investigated using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). The FTIR results showed that there is

a possible complexation between the electron donor of hexanoyl chitosan and DMC with lithium salt due to the shifting

in the wavenumber and changes in the intensity of the infrared bands. The obtained spectroscopic data has been

correlated with the conductivity performance of hexanoyl chitosan-based polymer electrolyte. The ionic conductivity

was increased with addition of filler TiO2 and plasticizer DMC to the electrolyte system.

M005 Solidification Behaviour of a H21 Tool SteelM eili nda Nu rbanasari , Panos Tsakiropoulos, and Eric J. Palmiere

Institut Teknologi Nasional, Bandung, Indonesia

Abstract — Solidification behaviour of a H21 tool steel has been studied. The aim of this work is to give better

understanding of the as cast microstructure of the steel. The investigated H21 tool steel was made using induction

vacuum furnace with air cooling. The microstructure observation was carried out using optical and electron microscopy.

X ray diffraction and nano hardness were also used for phase and carbide identification. The results show that the as cast

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microstructure consisted of ferrite and coarse primary M6C carbide that is rich in tungsten. The nano hardness of

ferrite was 5.1 ± 0.3 GPa and there was inhomogeneity in as cast microstructure, which is indicated by the nanohardness

values from bulk grain to grain boundary precipitates varied between 4.8 to 8.9 GPa. Comparison between prediction

and experimental results shows that the calculated phase diagram was not in agreement with the solidification

microstructure of the H21 tool steel. M006 The Breakdown of Carbide Network in a H23 Tool Steel by Hot Axisymmetric Compression

M eili nda Nu rbanasari , Panos Tsakiropoulos, and Eric J. PalmiereInstitut Teknologi Nasional, Bandung, Indonesia

Abstract — The effects of hot axisymmetric compression to break down the primary carbide network of the H23 tool

steels were studied. This current study only focused on one strain rate of 0.01 s-1. The samples were deformed at 3

different temperatures (1000, 1050 and 1100 oC) with solutioning temperatures 1100 and 1250 oC, respectively.

Afterwards, the samples were cooled by water quenching. The techniques used in this current study for investigation

were the optical and electron microscopes and Vickers hardness test. The results show that hot axisymmetric

compression had broken down the primary carbide network in the direction perpendicular to the compression axis and

the carbides became finer. Although the highest hardness (274 HV) was achieved after solutioning at 1250 oC, followed

by deformation at 1000 oC, however the microstructure analysis indicated that the optimum hot axisymmetric

compression condition was solutioning at 1250 oC and deformation at 1000 oC.

M0010 A Study Of LiMn (2-X) FexO4 Cathodic Nano Material For Lithium-Ion Batteries

A. F. M. Fadzil and F. H. Muhammad

UiTM Puncak Alam Campus, Malaysia

Abstract — LiMn1.5Fe0.5O4 is synthesized using sol-gel method and annealed at 8500C for 24 hours. It is then

characterized using X-ray diffraction (XRD) and charge discharge analysis. The bulk material are then proceed to further

grinding to become nanosize. The nano sample is then characterized using XRD and charge discharge performance, and

the specific capacities of the two materials are compared. Nano sample of LiMn1.5Fe0.5O4 shows higher specific

capacity which is 160.16 mAhg-1 compares to the bulk which gives only 128.663mAhg-1. This shows that with smaller

particle size, the battery performance has improved in terms of its capacity.

M0073

Synthesis of C-2-Ethoxycarbonylmethoxyphenyl Calix[4]Resorcinarene Using Salicylaldehyde as

Basic Material and its Aplplication as Adsorbent of Pb(II) Metal CationPutri Widya M ulya , Jumina, Dwi Siswanta, and Budiana I Gusti M. Ngurah

Gadjah Mada University, Indonesia

Abstract — Synthesis of C-2-ethoxycarbonylmethoxyphenyl calix[4]resorcinarene and its application for adsorption of

Pb(II) metal cation have been carried out. C-2-ethoxycarbonylmethoxyphenyl calix[4]resorsinarene was produced in

three steps i.e (1) esterification of 2-chloro acetic acid, (2) reaction ethyl 2-chloro acetate with salicylaldehide in to yield2-ethoxycarbonylmethoxy benzaldehyde, and (3) reaction 2-ethoxycarbonylmethoxy benzaldehyde with resorcinol in

acidic condition to yield C-2-ethoxycarbonylmethoxyphenyl calix[4]resorcinarene. The prepared compounds were

characterized by FTIR, 1H-NMR dan 13C-NMR spectrophotometers. The adsorption kinetic of Pb(II) adsorption in

batch followed pseudo 2nd order kinetic model. The isotherm study showed that the adsorption followed Langmuir

model. M0023 The Structural Application of Bio-composites: A Comparison of Mechanical Properties between

Bio-composites and Glass Reinforced Composites

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Z. A. Rasid

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia

Abstract — Green composite or bio-composite refers to a type of composite materials that consists of natural fibres and

bio-polymers as its constituents. The green composite has generated great interest in research world and industries due to

its advantages of renewability, biodegradability and sustainability. However due to its low mechanical properties,

bio-composites has limited structural application, the area that is dominated by glass reinforced composite. As such theaim of the numerous researches on the bio-composite is to prepare green composite to have properties that can replace

GRP as structural components. This paper is to compare mechanical properties of bio-composite taken from vast

literature and the glass reinforced polymer composite. The properties under consideration include the tensile strength and

modulus, flexural strength and modulus, elongation at break and the impact strength. It was found that with careful

consideration on the chosen types of fibres and matrix, the treatment given to fibres and matrix and the manufacturing

process, bio-composites can be at par or better than the glass mat thermoplastic composite.

M0025 In situ Deposition of Conducting Polymer onto Pineapple Leaf FiberSaif ul I zwan Abd Razak, Noor Fadzliana Ahmad Sharif, Nadirul Hasraf Mat Nayan , and Ida Idayu

Muhamad

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia.

Abstract — This paper reports the properties of newly developed electrically conductive natural fiber made up of

pineapple leaf fiber (PALF) and conducting polyaniline (PANI). The results revealed that the in situ coating of PANI (1

wt.%) showed minimal reduction on the PALF tensile strength. Percolation concentration of the PANI was observed at 5

wt.% and its corresponding electron micrograph showed good polymer deposition with the characteristic globular PANI

formation plus no fiber damages. This fiber material has potentials for many applications such as composites,

electroactive fillers and conductive sheets.

M0075 Synthesis and Characterization of Octaethoxycalix[4]arene for Heavy Metal Cations AdsorbentBudiana I Gusti M . Ngurah , Jumina, Chairil Anwar, and Mustofa

Universitas Nusa CendanaKupang, Indonesia

Abstract — Synthesis, characterization and evaluation of octaethoxycalix[4]arene as the heavy metal cations adsorbent

has been carried out. The synthesis of the target molecule was conducted in five steps. The first step was synthesis of

2,4-diethoxy benzaldehide via Riemer-Tieman reaction of resorcinol and chloroform, followed by o-ethylaton, reduction

using NaBH4 and ciclytation using AlCl3 catalyst. The characterization was performed by IR, 1H-NMR, 13C-NMR and

Mass spectrometry. In this research the study of adsorption was also investigated. The product was obtained as white

solid, melting point at 205oC-207oC with 69.74% yield. The adsorption result showed that optimum pH of the Cr3+ was

7 and the optimum pH of the Pb2+ and Cd2+ were 5. The percentage of Pb2+ and Cd2+cations which removed by

octaethoxycalix[4]arene were 55.556% and 89.895% respectively. When the pH was 7, adsorption Cr3+ almost 100%.Equilibrium adsorption data of octaethoxycalix[4]arene was carried out at 298 K. Two isotherm models (Freundlich and

Langmuir) were tested for modeling the adsorption isotherms. The Langmuir isoterm model showed more applicable

than Freundlich. The Adsorption of octaethoxycalix[4]arene was determined on acidity where optimum adsorption

happened in bonderline acidity level. The study of kinetic adsorption showed that octaetoxycalix[4]arene followed the

kinetic model of Ho. The adsorption capacity (µmol/g) and adsorption energy (kJ/mol) octaetoxycalix[4]arene adsorbent

in adsorption of Cr(III), Pb(II) and Cd(II) were (211.30: 26.46), (12.07: 26.64) and (67.730:26.46).

M0039 Electroless Deposition of Copper Nanostructures in Aqueous Solution

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M ichael Tan , Lance de Jesus, Kathy Lois Amores Ellaine Datu, and Mary Donnabelle Balela

University of the Philippines, the Philippines.

Abstract — This paper reports a simple and low cost process for the synthesis of various Cu nanostructures by electroless

deposition. Oxidation-stable Cu nanoparticles and nanowires were prepared in aqueous solution in the presence of

protective agents. When gelatin is used as protective agent, only spherical Cu nanoparticles with a mean diameter in the

range of 37 to 44 nm are formed in the solution. Smaller nanoparticles are prepared at a higher concentration of gelatin.When ethylene diamine is used instead of gelatin, one-dimensional growth of Cu nanowires is favored. Varying the

amount of EDA and gelatin provides morphological control over the nanostructures.

M0035 Zinc Oxide Nanostructures Formed by Wet Oxidation of Zn FoilChri stian M ark Pelicano , Zainovia Lockman, and Mary Donnabelle Balela

University of the Philippines, the Philippines

Abstract — Zinc oxide (ZnO) nanostructures were successfully grown by wet oxidation of zinc (Zn) foil in water at 90 °C

for 2 to 8 h. The effect of etching the Zn foil before oxidation treatment on the morphology of ZnO nanostructures was

investigated. Hemispherical structures of ZnO nanowires, nanorods and nanotubes were produced on etched Zn foil at

different oxidation times. The growth of hemispherical structures was possibly due to the formation of pits along the

grains after etching. Without etching, relatively aligned nanorods were formed after wet oxidation with the structure

becoming coarser after longer oxidation time. The anisotropic growth ZnO nanostructures on the surface of Zn foil by

wet oxidation could be due to the inherent growth habit of ZnO crystal. M0037 Electroless Deposition of Silver Nanoparticles and Nanowires in Ethylene Glycol

Nathani el De Guzman , Aur elia Mechil ina , and Mary Donnabelle Balela

University of the Philippines, the Philippines

Abstract — Silver (Ag) nanostructures, such as nanoparticles and nanowires, were formed by electroless deposition in

ethylene glycol at 160 oC for 1h. Polyvinyl pyrrolidone (PVP) were used both as a capping agent and structure-directingagent to prevent agglomeration and promote the growth of Ag nanowires. The effect of its molecular weight and

concentration on the morphology of Ag was examined by X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy

(SEM). XRD analysis showed peaks corresponding to the face-centered cubic (FCC) structure of metallic silver. At

low PVP molecular weight of 10,000, spherical Ag nanoparticles with a mean diameter of about 170 nm were formed.

A mixture of Ag nanoparticles and nanowires were produced when the molecular weight was increased to 55,000 and

360,000.

M0078

Synthesis of Zeolite A from Coal Fly Ash by Alkali Fusion and HydrothermalJumaeri , Sri Juari Santosa,Sutarno, and Eko Sri Kunarti

Semarang State University, Indonesia

Abstract — Zeolite A has been synthesized by a modified alkali fusion followed hydrothermal process. Hydrothermal

was performed at a temperature of 90 °C for 4 h in a stainless steel reactor. Characterization of the synthesized zeolite

was conducted using various techniques, i.e. X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Fourier

Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) and measurement of cation exchange capacity

(CEC). The characterization results showed that zeolite A was selectively obtained by this method. The diffract gram,

SEM image, and IR spectra of the synthesized zeolite A showed a similarity with the commercially available zeolit A.

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Session 2: General Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering

Chair: Prof. D. S. Robinson Smart, Karunya University, India14 presentationsTime: 1:00pm to3:50pm

Venue: Tembusu 1 (Level 2)

M0013

Equilibrium and Kinetic Studies of Benzene and Toluene Adsorption onto Microwave Irradiated – Coconut Shell Activated Carbon

Nasri Noor Shawal, M ohammed Jibri l , Ahmad Zaini Muhammad Abbas, Hamza Usman Dadum, mohd.

Zain husna and Ani Farid Nasir

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia

Abstract — Concern about environmental protection has increased over the years and the presence of volatile organic

compounds (VOCs) in water poses a threat to the environment. In this study, coconut shell activated carbon (PHAC) was

produced by potassium hydroxide activation via microwave for benzene and toluene removal. Equilibrium data were fitted

to Langmuir, Freundlich and Tempkin isotherms with all the models having R2 > 0.94. The equilibrium data were best

fitted by Langmuir isotherm, with maximum adsorption capacity of 212 and 238mg/g for benzene and toluene,

respectively. The equilibrium parameter (RL) falls between 0 and 1 confirming the favourability of the Langmuir model.

Pseudo-second-order kinetic model best fitted the kinetic data. The PHAC produced can be used to remediate water

polluted by VOCs.

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Kinetics of CO 2 Adsorption on Microwave Palm Shell Activated Carbon Nasri Noor Shawal, H amza Usman Dadum, Saidina Amin NorAishah, Mohammed Jibril, Ahmed

Murtala Musa, and Mohd Zain Husna

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia

Abstract — Activated carbon was prepared from palm shell by pyrolysis followed by K2CO3 assisted microwave heating.

Effects of temperature on adsorption capability and kinetics of the sorbent towards CO2 adsorption was also studied. The

results indicated that, the amount CO2 adsorbed decrease as the adsorption temperature increases. The kinetic data were

obtained using a static volumetric method at 303.15, 343.15, 378.15, and 443.15 K and at pressures up to 4 bar. The

kinetics of CO2 adsorption on the activated carbons was examined using the pseudofirst-order equation and pseudosecond-order equations. Weber and Morris intraparticle diffusion model was applied to examine the mechanism of

the adsorption system. Lowest CO2 uptake recorded was 0.3 mmol/g at 443.15 K and 0.5 bar while the highest was

7.45mmol/g obtained at 303.15 K and 4 bar. The kinetics followed pseudosecond-order model. Pore diffusion is not the

sole rate diffusion mechanism.

M0038

Experimental Investigation of Effect of Rotary Abrasive Jet Nozzle on Coating Removal Rate and

Surface Finish

D. S. Robinson Smart , D. P. Rufus , and Lijin George

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Karunya University, Coimbatore, India.

Abstract — An abrasive jet machine can be used effectively for removing the existing coating on the surfaces .A rotating,

variable angle abrasive jet nozzle has been designed to produce a swirling abrasive jet .The horizontal and the vertical

striking angles of the abrasive jet nozzle has been adjusted as 50° ,40° respectively[1] . Investigations have been

carried out to evaluate the effect of Garnet and SiO2 abrasives and the speed of the rotation of the nozzle on coating

removal rate. Coated Mild steel, Galvanized Iron and Aluminium were used as specimens for investigations. The rotaryabrasive jet nozzle provides the swirling abrasive jet and intensifying the shearing action as the speed increases

gradually and reached up to 355 rpm. The surface roughness of the coating removed samples for various rotary speed of

the abrasive jet nozzle were observed and measured. The surface roughness was found to be more closely associated with

the speed of rotation of the abrasive jet nozzle.

M0062

Development of Grounding Device to Reduce Current Variation in Submerged Arc Welding Process for

Pressure Vessel FabricationSupphachan Rajsir i , Kanokporn Penpondee and Sittiphun Tuntawiroon

Mahidol University, Thailand

Abstract — This study developed a device to solve welding problems that occur in the manufacturing of a pressure vessel

for cryogenic applications under the ASME Section VIII Division 1. The cylindrical body of the vessel was assembled

with short pre-fabricated cylinders and caps using submerged arc welding. The rotatable grounding electrode was

mounted to the top half of the spherical cap. However, the relatively long distance between the welding and the electrode

grounding locations, especially in longer vessels, restricts the flow and the distribution of the electrical current.

Radiographic testing identified lack of fusion as the major reason for the restricted flow of the electrical current. This

also caused additional work on welding repair. To address this issue that compromised both top-outer and bottom-inner

vertical positions for circumference welding, a new grounding device was developed to reduce the flow distance. The

electrical conductivity was also improved through a series of welding tests. The investigation showed that a greater

average welding current increased arc stability. Radiographic testing confirmed that the vessels were welded completely

suggesting the grounding device utility for increasing welding joint soundness of the circumference weldment.

M0071

Structural Response of Offshore Blast Walls under Accidental Explosion

Shaikh A tikur Rahman , Zubair Imam Syed, Kurian V. John and M. S Liew

Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia

Abstract — Adequate blast resistant barriers are requisite to protect personnel and critical systems from the consequences of

an accidental explosion and subsequent fire. Many of the blast walls currently installed in offshore structures were

designed using simplified calculation approaches like Single Degree of Freedom models (SDOF) as recommended in

many design guidelines. Over simplified and 17ehavior17 explosion load used for response calculation and design of

blast wall can lead to inadequate or overdesign of offshore blast walls. Due to lack of presence of a well-accepted design

guidelines supported by extensive study, the protection provided by the conventional blast walls for offshore structures can

be inadequate. In-depth understanding of structural response of blast walls under different blast loading can provide better

design practice of blast walls for adequate protection. In this study, structural responses of conventional offshore blast

walls were investigated. A computation fluid dynamics (CFD) approach was used to predict effect of different explosions

on the barrier walls and non-linear finite elements analyses were performed to study the 17ehavior of the blast-loaded

walls under different explosions. Effect of different parameters related to blast wall and accidental explosions were

investigated to gain detail understanding of structural 17ehavior of typical steel blast wall.

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Experimental durability assessment of heavy vehicle structures

Hu i-Jun Yi and Yong-cheol Shin

Hyundai Rotem Company, South Korea

Abstract — This paper presents proposing the experimental procedure and method for assessing the durability of

special-purpose vehicles. The proposed test method was used for durability analysis with regard to the effects of dynamic

loads that are generated on an independent vehicle suspension system and on welded structures. Furthermore, selected partial structure and simplified the load histories block, calculated by dynamic finite element analysis were used. It is

proved that this new method significantly reduces the time and expense consumed by practical vehicle durability

assessment during structural changes and development of series vehicles in the initial design stage.

A2005

A Study of Efficiency Eccentric Drilling-Milling Chuck

H asan Al Dabbas

Philadelphia University, Jordan

Abstract — The articles describe the design and results of study of specifications of a drill and milling chuck.

The results of the study eccentric chuck rounds with the key in static and during cutting. A feature of the chuck used in

manual, pneumatic and electric drills drilling, CNC milling, multi-purpose, woodworking and other machines, the

existence of two kinematics chains, it possible to obtain high gain and reinforce the rigidity of the cutting tool with a

cylindrical shank. This demonstrates the effectiveness of their use in the Machine-assembling manufacture.

Eccentric drilling and milling chuck designed for fast and secure clamping tools with cylindrical shank (drills,

countersinks, reamers, milling cutters, etc.) right and left but self-rotation within specified range and other multi-purpose

machines. Chuck design is to provides fast replacement tool, accuracy, durability, and reliable clamping of the hand or a

key on a principle of self-locking chucks efficiently and conveniently used in surgical operations - for opening holes in the

bones, that require low weight and dimensions as well as the reliability of fixation drill or other tool with quick changeover

to another clamp diameter.

M0060

Development of Formaldehyde Detector

Crystalynne D. Cor tez , Franz Christian Bato, Theofill Jake G. Bautista, Julius Mel G. Cantor, Celestino

L. Gandionco, and Stephany P. Reyes

Centro Escolar University, Philippines

Abstract — The study was a development of a detector that can sense the presence of formaldehyde in air measured in parts

per million (ppm). The prototype used storage device (SD) technology to save real time data. The objective of the study

was to design and develop a system that can detect formaldehyde concentration and indicate if the reading was below or

above the permissible level for formaldehyde. The device can be used in chemical laboratories and mortuaries for air

quality monitoring, to lessen the harmful effects of formaldehyde. Developmental method and prototyping technique were

used in the study to come up with a working product of the detector. The microcontroller unit was programmed using C

programming language. Tests were conducted using 5ml of formaldehyde placed in 5 liters container to determine the

accuracy of the system. The device had obtained an average accuracy of 98.33% for the three trials.

M0072

Diode Parameters of Heterojunctions Comprising p-Type Si Substrate and n- Type β-FeSi 2 Thin Films

Nathaporn Promros , Suguru Funasaki, Motoki Takahara, Mahmoud Shaban, and Tsuyoshi YoshitakeKing Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, Thailand

Abstract — n-Type β-FeSi2/p-type Si heterojunctions have been successfully fabricated by facing-targets direct-current

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sputtering at a substrate temperature of 600 °C without post-annealing and their current-voltage characteristics were

measured at low temperatures ragne from 300 K down to 50 K. The ideality factor, saturation current and series resistance

were estimated by the thermionic emission theory and Cheung’s method. By the thermionic emission theory, we calculated

the ideality factor from the slope of the linear part from the forward lnJ-V and estimated the saturation current density

from the straight line intercept of lnJ-V at a zero voltage. As decreasing temperatures from 300 down to 50 K, the value of

ideality factor increased from 1.2 to 15.6, while the value of saturation current density decreased from 1.6 × 10 6 A/cm2

to 3.8 × 10 10 A/cm2. From the plots of dV/d(lnJ)-J and H(J)- J by Cheung’s method, the obtained values of seresresistances are consistent with each other. The series resistances analyzed from both plots increased as decreasing

temperatures.

M0054

Experimental Study of a Piezoelectric Rain Energy HarvesterVoon-Kean Wong, Jee-Hou Ho and Eng-Hwa Yap

The University of Nottingham, Malaysia

Abstract — Over the past few decades there has been significant advancement in the development of microelectronics. This

has attracted attention of micro-scale energy harvester systems that could harvest energy from the operating environment

of the microsystem. In this paper, rain energy harvesting using piezoelectric beam is tested. This paper seeks to create an

experimentally validated proof of concept piezoelectric rain energy harvester using a piezoelectric beam. A rain simulator

consists of six solenoid valves is designed to simulate different rain types. The effect of multiple water droplets impinging

different positions on the piezoelectric beam is studied in this paper. Results show that a 4.5 ± 0.2 mm diameter water

droplet falling at height of 0.82 m impinging the piezoelectric energy harvester is capable of generating a peak power of

0.16 mW.

M0058

Validation of the Developed Multi-Gas Monitoring SystemCrystalynne D. Cor tez

Centro Escolar University, Philippines

Abstract — The study was a validation of a developed gas monitoring system. The objective of the study was to determine

the accuracy of the prototype in identifying gas concentrations. Experimental research method was utilized in the study. In

evaluating th e system’s ability to sense carbon monoxide, toluene, methane, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), smoammonia, three trials tests using cigarette smoke, kitchen lighter gas and aromatic spirit of ammonia were conducted. The

device was found to be sensitive with toluene, ammonia, smoke, carbon monoxide, LPG and methane. The system attained

the accuracy of 90.10% in detecting LPG and 97.32% for methane using kitchen lighter gas test; 79.81% for carbon

monoxide and 80% for smoke using the cigarette smoke test; and 85.54% for ammonia and 71.93% for toluene. In

addition, an accuracy of 95.39% was attained as the device was compared to the reading of an existing PETC device in

measuring carbon monoxide.

M0053

The Correlation between Variations of Pressure against Temperature Distribution in Supersonic Subsea

Compact Wet-Gas SeparatorsAhmad M . F. A and Mohd Hashim F. MUniversiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia

Abstract — Conventional wet gas separators are used as a mean to remove free water using gravitational and momentum

principle. However, these separators create setback in terms of its efficiency. As an alternative, supersonic compact wet

gas separator have been designed in Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS Gas Separation Research Center (UTP GSRC)

which uses supersonic flow to separate natural gas and free water for gas transmission pipelines. For the preliminary

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design, it is important to determine the flow behavior according to the design of the separators. The results can provide

information on whether the design can be accepted or improvement should be taken into consideration. It is therefore an

objective of this paper to numerically simulate and analyze the correlation between variations of pressure against

temperature distribution in the separators design. From the initial pressure variation against temperature results, it can be

concluded that the initial pressure ranges from 5 MPa to 6.7 MPa are the best to be used for achieving better separation

efficiency.

M3001

Investigation on Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Squeeze Cast Al-Si Alloys by NumericalSimulationM ona Kiaee , Shamsuddin Sulaiman, Tang Sai Hong and MohammadAli Mohammadi

University Putra Malaysia, Malaysia

Abstract — Since squeeze casting process is considered as a new technology for light alloys like aluminum and magnesium,

more basic research is required for a scientific understanding of the practice. In distinct, as a cost-effective and

resource-efficient tool, advanced numerical modelling in conjunction with dynamic boundary conditions and capabilities

of predicting the formation of casting defects have to be fully developed for the optimization of squeeze casting processes.

In squeeze casting, an external pressure is applied to molten metal before, during and after its solidification, which makes

the condition at the casting die interface different from other typical casting techniques.

In this paper, Finite Difference Method (FDM) is used to investigate the effect of heat transfer during squeeze casting

process and the relationship between casting temperature and solidification on Al-Si alloys.

M0059

Finite Element Study of Deformation Behaviour of Al- 6063 Alloy Developed by Equal Channel Angular

ExtrusionJamshid Nemati , S. Sulaiman, G. H. Majzoobi, B. T. H. T. Baharudin, and M. A. Azmah Hanim

University Putra Malaysia, Malaysia

Abstrac t— The objective of this work is to evaluate the equivalent plastic strain levels induced by equal channel angular

extrusion (ECAE) in an annealed Al-6063 alloy after six passes at a temperature of 200°C following route A with a

constant ram speed of 30 mm/min through a die angle of 90° between the die channels using the finite element method

(FEM). ECAE process is simulated using the DEFORM-3D software through a three-dimensional analysis. Grain

refinement is simulated by forcing the element size to zero. It is found that for a very fine mesh the PEEQ converges to

1.046.

Session 3: Intelligent Control and Civil Engineering

Chair: Prof. Kok Swee Sim, Multimedia University Malaysia12 presentationsTime: 1:00pm to 3:50pm

Venue: Tembusu 2 (Level 2)

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M0036

Investigation of Threading Building Blocks Framework on Real Time Visual Object Tracking

Algorithm

M ei Choo Ang , Elankovan Sundararajan, K. W. Ng, Amirhossein Aghamohammadi and T. L. Lim

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia,Malaysia

Abstract — Object tracking plays important roles in various applications such as surveillance, search and rescue, augmented

reality and robotics. This paper presents an investigation on multi-threading framework capability for color-based objecttracking applications. A multi-threading framework based on Threading Building Blocks (TBB) was implemented on a

multi-core system to enhance the image processing performance on a real-time visual object tracking algorithm. Intel

Parallel Studio was used to implement this parallel framework. The performance between sequential and multi-threading

framework was evaluated and compared. We demonstrated the multi-threading framework was approximately two times

faster when compared to the sequential framework in our experiments.

M0069

Workability of Self-Compacting Concrete Using Blended Waste MaterialsBr abha H Nagaratnam , ME Rahman, AK Mirasa, and MA Mannan

Curtin University Sarawak, Malaysia

Abstract — This paper presents the workability properties of Self-Compacting Concrete (SCC) containing a ternary mix

binder using Ordinary Portland Cement and agro-industrial wastes i.e; palm oil fuel ash (POFA) and low calcium based fly

ash (FA). The mixtures were prepared with 0 to 40% cement replacement using agro-industrial wastes at 10% intervals.

Water to binder ratio and cement content is kept constant at 0.38 and 540 kg/m3 respectively. Self-compact-ability

parameters investigated were Slump flow, J-Ring, V-Funnel, Sieve Stability and Visual Stability Index Tests. It is found

that agro-industrial wastes provide a positive effect on the workability properties of self-compacting concrete.

M0048

Hardware Design of Bipedal Locomotion Robot

K. S. Sim , C. P. Tso, G. Y. Lim , and M. C. Foo

Faculty of Engineering and Technology Multimedia University, Malaysia

Abstract — This paper aims to design and develop a control system for the biped robot. The Peripheral Interface Controller

(PIC) main controller board is designed to control the servo motor controller board which assures the biped robot to

maintain its stability. This robot consists of PIC microcontroller, servo controller, servo motor, and sensors. The bracket

parts are fabricated to mount the servo motors by constructing the biped structure. The PIC microcontroller provides

interface among the sensors input, servo motor controller, and servo motor. The biped robot is able to walk in a stable

motion under a flat plane. The sensors feedbacks enable the controller to adjust the stability of biped robot. The biped

robot is able to perform walking steps and crouching action through the configuration of trajectory angle values of the

servo motors.

M0061

An Ambulatory Assistant Wheelchair for Individuals with Lower Limb Weakness

K. S. Sim , C. Y. Yeo , C. P. Tso, and T. RakgowaFaculty of Engineering and Technology Multimedia University, Malaysia

Abstract — We propose a low cost prototype of an ambulatory assistant wheelchair designed for patients with lower limb

weakness. The device has similar functions as a motorized wheelchair powered by battery. However, passive leg exercise

function is available to assist lower limb therapy. The walking aid is integrated with an auto-brake mode, similar to a roller

walker. The feature Android Remote Controller Add-ons is an application of Android platform device which assists

patients to drive and park the wheelchair beside their stationary chair, bed, or make other indoor transport.

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A005

Space Ballooning

Rahul M unagala

SRM University, India

Abstract — Space is the frontier of the future, bringing new adventure to a new type of pioneer. Technology is the gateway

to this un-chartered territory and will allow the senior design class to explore and obtain a glimpse of space though a

balloon-borne high altitude satellite.In this paper I am going to describe about the innovative methods of designing the Balloon satellites and their applications.

Ballon satellites can be described as the cost-effective satellites (< 819 USD) that could be launched using helium

balloons. The satellite will be a facility that can provide common services to an altitude of till 30 km. The data will be

relayed to a ground system where the information will be analysed, displayed, and used to track and recover the system.

This balloon satellites fitted with orient able propellers at the bottom, fitted with cameras can be used for spying, patroll ing

at the defence areas similar to UAV's. Weather changes in the atmosphere can be continuously monitored using these

satellites. The satellite shall broadcast real-time data, which shall include temperature, pressure, position, humidity, altitude

etc. When these satellites reach near space, the helium filled balloon bursts because of expansion inside the balloon, at that

point of time when a propulsion engine is used to propel it into the space, saving the cost for rockets. Moreover, the

satellite shall be reusable and will be tracked back using a parachute for inter space missions and thus being eco friendly.

M0077

Master Slave Quadrotor Formation for Lifting Force Multiplication

T. Rakgowa , K. S. Sim , E. K. Wong , and M. E. Nia

Faculty of Engineering and Technology Multimedia University, Malaysia

Abstract — One way to increase the payload capability of quadrotor is to employ a team of quadrotors and control them in

fix formation to carry large dimension payload. This is also known as force multiplication technique. Therefore, this work

intends to explore a new concept to control a scalable team of quadrotors by introducing a supervisary quadrotor in a two

tier architecture or in master-slave mode.Once the payload is lifted, the supervisory quadrotor will guide the team of

quadrotors beneath it to the desired destination and gently put down the payload.. The advantage of this concept is that the

control algorithm can be easily adjusted when a new team of more powerful quadrotors or even multirotor vehicles

become available to carry the load. This is seen as an important development in pushing quadrotor technology for

industrial applications. Furthermore, this type of system is more flexible because it is able to operate in both indoor and

outdoor environment.

M008

A Study on Regression Model Using Response Surface MethodologyNooraziah Ahmad and Tiagrajah V. Janahiraman

Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Malaysia.

Abstract — Response Surface Methodology (RSM) mostly employs statistical regression method as it is practical,

economical and relatively easy to use. The first and second order polynomial equation was developed using RSM. This

polynomial model usually refers as a regression model. In this research, the objective is to find the best response surface

method to model three factors and three levels parameters in machining. From the study, the Box-Behnken Design can

develop a good regression model rather than Central Composite Design or Full Factorial Design. While, the second order

regression model has proved to be more effective in predicting the performance of the given data set.

M0011

Embodied Carbon Potential of Conventional Construction Materials used in Typical Malaysian Single

Storey Low Cost House using Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Syed Shu jaa Safdar Gar dezi , Nasir Shafiq, Noor Amila Wan Abdullah Zawawi, and Syed Ahmad Farhan

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end distance of bolt must be placed at 20 mm to improve the bearing strength of the column, and the spacing of columns

can be restudy for better results.

M0040

A Moderated Distance Based Broadcasting Algorithm for MANETsBasim Al hadidi , Faisal Y Alzyoud and Ayman Alawin

AlBalqa' Applied University, Jordan

Abstract —

The presence of new mobile computing devices rise the tendency to use ad hoc networks in which each deviceconnects to its neighbor without the need to connect to a fixed infrastructure network. Broadcasting is sending data packet

from a source node to the rest of nodes in the networks; it is characterized by no acknowledgement packets and no request

or clear to send dialogue packets. Broadcasting suffer from redundant rebroadcast, contention and collision, these

drawbacks lead to increase the delay and the number of dropped packets caused by contention (i.e. degrade in the quality

of service). Anew distance based broadcasting algorithm is proposed to enhance broadcasting in wireless mobile ad hoc

networks, this algorithm is analyzed and tested using GloMoSim network simulator, the simulated results are used to

compare with another two distance based broadcast algorithms.

M0016

Study of Fe(II) Biosorption using Pleurotus Spent Mushroom Compost in a Fixed-Bed ColumnAin Nih la Kamarudzaman , Tay Chia Chay, Amnorzahira Amir, and Suhaimi Abdul Talib

Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia

Abstract — The potential use of Pleurotus spent mushroom compost as a biosorbent for Fe(II) removal from aqueous

solutions was investigated. The experiments were conducted in a fixed-bed column to investigate the influence of various

parameters such as flow rate, bed depth and initial concentration on the biosorption of Fe(II). The results of breakthrough

time, exhaustion time as well as the Fe(II) uptake and percentage of removal are highly influenced by the flow rate, bed

depth and the initial Fe(II) concentration. The results demonstrated that the breakthrough time and exhaustion time

increased with decreases in flow rate and initial Fe(II) concentration. Conversely, the breakthrough and exhaustion time

decreased as the bed depth decreases.

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devices due to its excellent properties such as high thermal, mechanical and chemical stabilities, large band gap and high

breakdown voltage. In this work, porous GaN was prepared by ultraviolet (UV) assisted electroless chemical etching method.

The samples used in this study were commercial n-GaN grown on sapphire (Al2O3) substrates. The samples were initially

cleaned in 1:20 NH4OH:H2O, followed by second cleaning in 1:50 HF:H2O and final cleaning in 3:1 HCl: HNO3 and these

samples were etched in HF:H2O2:CH3OH under UV illumination for 60 minutes. The structural properties was characterized

using Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). Hydrogen sensor was subsequently fabricated by depositing Pd Schottky contact

onto the porous GaN sample. The effect of sensing dilute H2 gas with different concentration which is 1% and 2% H2 in a N2gas ambient was analyzed. The Schottky barrier height of the gas sensor samples was reduced upon exposure to gas. The porous

GaN resulted better sensitivity compared to the as grown GaN sample in H2 gas sensing.

M0050 The Production of Light-Weight Ultrafine-Grained Metal Sheets Using Accumulative Roll Bonding ProcessF ahad Riaz , Muhammad Talha Munir,Faraz Hussain,Tahir Ahmad, Muhammad Kamran, and Rafiq Ahmad

College of Engineering and Emerging Technologies University of the Punjab, Lahore Pakistan

Abstract — Automobile, aerospace and medical industries have more attraction for nano-crystalline and ultrafine-grained (UFG)

materials due to their better engineering applications and high durability. In this work, two different material, 99.99% pure

aluminium and 99.99% pure copper were processed by the Severe Plastic Deformation (SPD) also known as Accumulative Roll

Bonding (ARB) technique. During the ARB process, the metal sheet surfaces were stacked on top of each other and rolled

together with a thickness reduction of 50% per cycle. The material subjected to very high plastic shear deformation showed the

start of UFG microstructure to develop. An increasing trend of hardness was observed with increase in number of reduction

cycles for ARB processed Al-Al, Cu-Cu and Al-Cu sheets. However, ARB processed OFE copper showed slightly different

du ct il it y behaviour in comparison to other ARB processed materials.

M0059 Finite Element Study of Deformation Behaviour of Al- 6063 Alloy Developed by Equal Channel Angular

ExtrusionJ. Nemati , S. Sulaiman, G. H. Majzoobi, B. T. H. T. Baharudin, and M. A. Azmah Hanim

University Putra Malaysia, Malaysia

Abstract — The objective of this work is to evaluate the equivalent plastic strain levels induced by equal channel angular

extrusion (ECAE) in an annealed Al-6063 alloy after six passes at a temperature of 200°C following route A with a constant ram

speed of 30 mm/min through a die angle of 90° between the die channels using the finite element method (FEM). ECAE process

is simulated using the DEFORM-3D software through a three-dimensional analysis. Grain refinement is simulated by forcing

the element size to zero. It is found that for a very fine mesh the PEEQ converges to 1.046.

M0080 Prediction of Friction Stir Processed AZ31 Magnesium Alloy Micro-hardness Using Artificial Neural

NetworksBasil M . Darr as , Ibrahim M. Deiab, and Ahmed Naser

American University of Sharjah, UAE

Abstract — Friction stir processing (FSP) is a microstructural modification technique. In FSP, the material undergoes intense

plastic deformation, yielding a dynamically recrystallized fine grain structure. One of the most important issues that need to be

tackled in this field is the lack of predictive tools. That enables the selection of the optimum parameters required to achieve the

desired modifications on the mechanical properties of the processed materials. In this study, the effects of different FSP

parameters (rotational and translational speeds) on the resulting micro-hardness of friction stir processed AZ31 magnesium

sheets are examined. Variations of micro-hardness with longitudinal and through-thickness positions are also investigated.

Artificial neural networks (ANNs) are used to model and predict the resulting micro-hardness.

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M0081 Simulating of Backward Extrusion Process of Nanostructured Al-6082 Material

Ahmed. S M. J . Agena

Zawia Higher Institute of Polytechnics- Azzawiah city - Libya

Abstract — Backward extrusion (it is also called indirect extrusion) is an extrusion process in which the billet is placed in the

container cavity, and where the movement of the punch is in the opposite direction to the movement of the flow of the metal. In

this work the backward extrusion were applied on a nanostructured material. the extruded material were three types ofnanostructured Al-6082 alloy Pass 1, pass 4(route C), pass8 (route C) which are produced by equal channel angular pressing

(ECAP), in addition to the annealed Al-6082 material. The experimental results show that the pass 8 (route C) has the maximum

value of extrusion loads and high value of hardness. From the finite element simulation it observed that the maximum value of

equivalent strain was when the pass 4 material was used, while the equivalent strain of pass 1 and pass 8 seem to be equal and

that the maximum flow stress was obtained when the pass 8 material was used. Well visible crack appeared at the top edge of all

cups that made from pass 8 material.

M1007

Glass Ceramization as an Alternative Production Route of Forsterite Glass-Ceramics for Possible

Multipurpose UsesTauf ik Aboud

Faculty of Engineering University of Tripoli, Tripoli / Libya

Abstract — Homogenous, transparent and bubble-free glass was produced through the addition of an extra silica as a replacement

for its structurally analogous AlPO4 in an aluminophosphosilicate base glass. FT-IR, DSC, XRD and SEM coupled with EDX,

were all used to characterize the obtained glass, and to establish the effect of silica as a substitution for AlPO4 on the vibrational

spectra and crystallization behavior of the obtained glass.

Silica was found to lower the wavenumber of the main stretching vibrational band of aluminophosphosilicate glass, thus

counterbalancing the increment in the wavenumber of the main stretching band caused by P2O5 in the former base glass. The

obtained glass crystallized in bulk at relatively low temperatures, and the first phase to crystallize was enstatite. As temperature

was increased, both enstatite and forsterite coexisted. At yet higher temperatures, forsterite was the predominantly crystallizing

phase with just traces of enstatite.

Thus, it is believed that glass ceramization represents a challenging and yet a promising fabrication route with many

technological advantages, over other making techniques, such as sol-gel and solid-state or solid solution routes, for production

of forsterite-enstatite and forsterite ceramics. The obtained glass-ceramics are possible candidates for advanced applications,

utilizing properties of forsterite, such as bioactivity, dielectricity and birefringence, among many others.

M1009

Synthesis of Co/CNTs via Strong Electrostatic Adsorption: Effect of Metal LoadingOmid Akbarzadeh , Noor Asmawati Mohd Zabidi, Bawadi Abdullah, and Duvvuri Subbarao

Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia.

Abstract — Cobalt particles were deposited on treated CNTs via the Strong Electrostatic Adsorption (SEA) method. Cobalt

loading on CNTs support was varied from 5 to 20 wt%. Samples were characterized by N2 adsorption and HRTEM. The results

of TEM indicated that increasing the metal loading from 5% to 20% resulted in larger nanoparticles and also led to

agglomeration.

M2005

Effect of CNT Arrays on Electrical and Thermal Conductivity of Epoxy ResinsLiangke Wu and Ji Ying

Zhejiang University, Malaysia

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Abstract — With the development of electronic technology, thermal interface materials (TIMs) of excellent thermal conductivity

have been desired for circuit integration. In this study, carbon nanotube arrays (CNTAs) were utilized to prepare high thermal

conductive composites by infiltration into epoxy resin. The composite was cured in a drying oven at 60 oC for 4 h. The thermal

conductivity of the composite along axial direction reaches 2.24 W/mK at 120 oC, which is about 10 times of that of pure epoxy

resin. The results indicated that the great promise of epoxy/CNTA composites as thermal interface materials. However, the

electrical conductivity still remains at a low level, although it is increased by orders of magnitudes, the insulativity is beneficial

for the application of this composite in electrical industry.

M0024

Effect of Cell Material on the performance of PV System

Afroza Nahar, M. Hasanuzzaman, N. A. Rahim, and M d. H osenuzzaman

University of Malaya, Malaysia

Abstract — Interest of renewable energies is increasing due to the revising the energy policies for fighting against the emission of

Carbon-dioxide. To make the development of the civilization sustainable and cause less harm to the environment, clean energy

resources are very important. Many alternative renewable energy resources are available that can be used instead of fossil fuels.

Solar energy is one of the potential alternative renewable energies. This paper presents differents types of Photovoltaic cell

materials which is one of the most effective parameter for improvement of photovoltaic cell as well as Photovoltaic system

performance.

M2002

Water Dispersion Conductive Polypyrrole Based on Nanocrystalline CelluloseAhmed A. Al-Du laimi and W. D. Wanrosli

Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia

Abstract — Conductive polypyrrole (PPY) was successfully synthesized via situ polymerization of pyrrole monomer in presence

of nanocrystalline cellulose (NCC) suspension as a dopant and template with a rarity sedimentation. PPY-NCC composite

having very good dispersion stability in aqueous media. The chemical structure of PPY and PPY-NCC was investigated by

using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. FTIR result shows that the synthesis of PPY in presence of NCC still retains its

chemical structures well. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analyses shows obvious transformation in PPY morphology

from cauliflower-like spherical particles with 400-500 nm to nanofibers with 200nm length after composite with NCC.

Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) revealed the typical morphology of NCC rod-like nanostructure with length 150 ±23

nm and diameter 6.5 ±0.68 nm and the NCC nanorod is coated by a cover of PPY with irregular thickness.

M0056 Development of Natural Bio-Plantation Waste as Pulp for Paper Making

Guo Tong Ng and Chui Kim Ng

Tunku Abdul Rahman University College, Malaysia

Abstract — This project investigated the use of facile pulping methods to produce pulp from mixed bio-plantation waste fibres

using sodium hydroxide, ethanol and garbage enzyme. Papers were successfully made from mixture of corn husk fibres with

other bio-based green fibres such as banana stems and pineapple leaves. Soda pulping was found to be efficient in converting

the cellulosic bio-fibres to the pulps used for paper making. The papers produced have low tensile strength, high water

absorption, high bio-decomposition and degradation rate, as compared to commercial papers. SEM observation revealed that

paper made from mixed bio-fibres have lightly cross-linked structures compared to heavily cross- linked or compact network

structures found in commercial papers. The paper can be used in applications that require high water absorbency. The paper

making process is more environmental friendly as it reduces the usage of wood fibres and hence reduces the environmental

problem caused by deforestation.

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Session 5: Advanced Materials Engineering and Processing Technologies C

Chair: Dr. Muralithran Govindan Kutty, University of Malaya, Malaysia13 presentationsTime: 4:00pm to 6:50pm

Venue: Tembusu 1(Level 2)

M007 Cementite Precipitation of a H21 Tool Steel after Hot Compression and Double Temper

M eili nda Nur banasari , Panos Tsakiropoulos, and Eric J. Palmiere

Institut Teknologi Nasional, Bandung, Indonesia

Abstract — The cementite precipitation behavior in the martensite and banite of the H21 tool steel under high temperature

axisymmetric compression test and double temper was investigated. The main purpose on this work is to develop a better

understanding regarding the transformation mechanism of bainite and martensite in a H21 tool steel. The selected deformation

temperatures were 1100 oC and 1000 oC and the double temper process was carried out at 650 oC for 1 hour respectively. The

results showed that the cementite was sensitive to the stress. The applied stress has affected the Fe 3C precipitation behaviour by

decreasing the number of variants carbides in tempered martensite and decreasing the number of a single variant carbides in

tempered lower bainite. The results were in agreement with a displacive mechanism of martensite and b ainite transformation. It

was also found that hot deformation temperatures selected in this work have the same contribution in decreasing number of

variant carbides in tempered martensite and decreasing number of single variant carbides occurred in tempered lower bainite.

M0014

Investigation of Carbon Nanofiber Supported Iron Catalyst Preparation by Deposition PrecipitationThi en D uc Nguyen Van , Suriati Sufian, Nurlidia Mansor, and Noorhana YahyaUniversiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia

Abstract — An ammonia synthesis using magnetic field to replace Haber- Bosch’s ammonia production is great technologichallenge in novel magnetized catalysts area. The carbon nanofiber supported iron catalyst was prepared by modifying carbon

nanofiber support surface and later using urea to precipitate iron nitrate by deposition precipitation. It was found that the particle

size was in a range of 5-50nm and well dispersion of iron was shown by transmission electron microscopy. This was strongly

influenced by alteration of carbon nanofiber surface from hydrophobic to hydrophilic and with high adsorption sites as oxygen

functional groups and defects. The lower iron loading between 5 and 40%wt, the lower iron accumulation and the narrower the

particle size distribution of 10-20nm. The result suggests that the iron particles are in a good size range for iron catalyst activity

for ammonia synthesis as reported by Morawski et.al and Figurski et.al authors.

M0015

Characteristics of Potassium Acetate - Activated Coconut Shell Carbon

Nasri Noor Shawal, M ohammed Jibr il , Ahmad Zaini Muhammad Abbas, Hamza Usman Dadum, Mohd. Zain

Husna,and Ani Farid Nasir

University Technology Malaysia, Malaysia

Abstract — There is significant portion of agricultural wastes in the world posing environmental challenge; however, they could

be converted into useful products like activated carbon. In this study, coconut shell based carbons were synthesized using

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chemical activation with potassium acetate (PAAC), potassium hydroxide (PHAC) and physical activation by CO2 (CSAC).

The properties of potassium acetate-activated carbon were characterized and the results were compared with the other activation

methods. The pyrolysis temperature of 700oC for 2h yielded 32% of char. The BET surface area and pore volume of PAAC are

622m2/g and 0.31cm3/g; while 369m2/g and 0.19cm3/g, and 1354m2/g and 0.61cm3/g were recorded for CSAC and PHAC,

respectively. CSAC yielded lower surface area with approximately 88% micropores. On the other hand, PAAC yielded higher

surface area with approximately 50% of both micropores and mesopores, whereby this heteroporous property would suffice for

a wider range of application. From the Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy analysis, hydroxyls, alkenes, carbonyls andaromatics functional groups were identified with more prominent peaks on the chemically activated porous carbons. From

thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), lignin decomposition occurred in a wider temperature range (390-650oC). The properties of

PAAC could offer a sustainable means for treatment of toxic waste streams.

M0017

Biopulping by Ceriporiopsis subvermispora towards Pineapple Leaf Fiber (PALF) Paper Properties

Nadirul H asraf M at Nayan , Saiful Izwan Abd Razak, and Wan Aizan Wan Abdul Rahman

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia

Abstract — Environmental awareness and depletion of the wood resources are among vital factors that motivate various

researchers to explore the potential of agro-based crops as an alternative source of fiber material in paper industries such as

writing, printing, wrapping, and packaging. Fibers from agro-based crops are available in abundance, low cost, and most

importantly its biodegradability features, which sometimes referred as ―ecofriendly‖ materials. This paper reports the ping

of pineapple leaf fiber (PALF) by Ceriporiopsis subvermispora towards the properties of its fiber and paper forms. The

individual fibers were characterized having good tensile properties at 0.3% of fungus treatment and favourable structural

properties as characterized by Fourier transform infra-red (FTIR) spectroscopy. It was also shown that the PALF paper achieved

desirable tear index value and uniform morphological observations compared to the conventional chemical pulping method.

This new approach of pulping PALF finds applications in paper and packaging products which requires biofriendly

characteristic and cost effective.

M0018

Hydrophobicity Characterization of Bio-Wax Derived from Taro Leaf for Surface Coating ApplicationsNasri Noor Shawal , Ahmed Murtala Musa, Mohd Noor Naemah, Mohammed Jibril, Hamza Usman Dadum,

and Mohd Zain Husna

University Technology Malaysia, Malaysia

Abstract — The hydrophobic properties as well as the presence of 1-octacosanol of taro wax extracted from taro leaf were

investigated using various analytical techniques. The bio-wax extraction was achieved by immersing taro leaves samples in 500

mL chloroform at 50 oC for 30 seconds and the step was repeated for the same sample using fresh chloroform. The solvent was

evaporated using rotary evaporator and the raw bio-wax solution was obtained. Hydrophobicity test showed the average time for

the test was 981s which exceeded the 300 s limited for hydrophilicity. TGA results indicate the existence of multi-components

in taro wax with the decomposition occurring at three stages. The DSC result showed that the taro wax is composed of at least

two contents, ie lower content with smaller melting point range of 50 to 60C as well as upper content with higher melting pointrange of 65 to 75 oC. Contact angle of droplets of distilled water on the taro wax surfaces were found to be greater than 90 o and

this confirmed its hydrophobic property. The n-octacosanol presented was identified through FTIR and GC-FID analyses. The

functional compounds OH, CH3, CH2, and C=O were detected. From the GC-FID, the n-octacosanol was presented at 34.5 min

compared to the standard solution. Plant base taro wax can be a source of sustainable and renewable hydrophobic material for

use in HVAC application system.

M0019Hydrophobic-Synthesis of Bio-based Epoxy Substrate using Methyl Ester and its Dust Deposition and

Decontamination Effects

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Nasri Noor Shawal , Ahmed Murtala Musa, Shamsu Kamar Amalina Nurhidayah, Sing Tee Yee, Hamza

Usman Dadum, Mohammed Jibril, and Mohd Zain Husna

University Technology Malaysia, Malaysia

Abstract — This research investigated the prospect of using bio-based substrates for dust decontamination purposes. Initially,

bio-based novolac resin was prepared by condensation from the reaction between phenol, bio-oil phenolic fractions and

formaldehyde in an acidic medium. The prepared novolac was later transformed to epoxide with epichlorohydrine and 30 percent sodium hydroxide solution. The epoxy formulation was later enhanced with varying amount of methyl ester (10 wt%,

20wt% and 30wt% ). The samples were characterised using various techniques such as FTIR, GC-MS, contact angle etc. Dust

depositions and decontaminations tests were also conducted. The results indicated that the synthesized hydrophobic bio-based

sample possed some dust cleaning characteristics which when fully enhanced would lead to the emergence of bio-based dust

cleaning formulation will contribute immensely in mitigating the negative effect and toxicity of petroleum based products.

M0020

Methane Adsorption on Chemically Modified Microwave Irradiated Palm Shell Porous Carbon

Nasri Noor Shawal, Hamza Usman Dadum , Saidina Amin Nor Aishah, Ahmed Murtala Musa,

MOHAMMED Jibril, and MOHD ZAIN Husna

University Technology Malaysia, Malaysia

Abstract — Low-cost palm shell was used as a precursor for preparation of porous carbons via chemical impregnation with

K2CO3 and microwave heating. Volumetric adsorption setup was used to measure the adsorption capacity of methane at

303.15 K under pressure up to 4 bars. The methane adsorption data was modelled by Langmuir, Freundlich, and

Dubinin – Radushkevich (DR) isotherm equations. Langmuir and Freundlich models were found to have the best fit than DR

isotherm. The kinetics of methane adsorption on the microwave porous carbon followed pseudosecond-order model equation.

The highest methane adsorption capacity obtained was 3.533 mmol/g at 4 bar and 303.15 K. It was noticed that there is increase

in adsorption with increased in initial pressure. The porous carbon displayed good adsorption characteristics for methane.

M0057

Sugarcane Bagasse as the Potential Agro-waste Resource for the Immobilization of Lactobacillus rhamnosus

NRRL 442

Shahrulzaman Shaharuddin, Saif ul I zwan Abd Razak and Ida Idayu Muhamad

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia

Abstract — Sugarcane bagasse was successfully developed to be used as immobilizing agent for Lactobacillus rhamnosus NRRL

442. Several different structural and morphology were obtained between the sugarcane bagasse and immobilized

probiotic-sugarcane bagasse. Sugarcane bagasse was able to preserved high cell viability (~98%) after immobilization. Also it

was shown that the bagasse was an excellent biomaterial for immobilizing Lactobacillus rhamnosus NRRL 442 and retaining

the cell viability.

M0026

Recycling of Pre-Fabricated Carbon-Fiber Waste as Filler for Sandwich Glass-Fiber Auto Parts

Pongpicha Yamkamon , Kiattisak Sritrakulchai, and Supphachan Rajsiri

Mahidol University,Thailand

Abstract — This study explored the possibility of recycling pre-fabricated carbon to use as filler in conjunction with talc to

produce glass-fiber reinforced unsaturated polyester composites. Specimens with six different resin compositions were

prepared using hand lay-up technique. The structure and property relationship was characterized through tensile test and

microstructure analysis. Mechanical properties incorporated with the failure analysis suggest that the recycling of carbon is

feasible. The application of the recycled carbon showed the improvement on the less variation on the mechanical properties.

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alloy. It is suggested that the decrease is due to significant over etching of the protective titanium oxide layer on the alloy.

Session 6: Clean Energy, Environment Pollution Assessment and Control

Chair: Dr. R. Sivakumar, RMK Engineering College, Tamilnadu, India17 presentationsTime: 4:00 pm to 7:45pm

Venue: Tembusu 2 (Level 2)

CE003 Mitigating Climate Change via Non-Conventional Renewable Energy: Case of Sri Lanka

Ami la Withanaarachchi , Julian Nanayakkara and Chamli Pushpakumara

University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.

Abstract — In 1995 Sri Lanka produced 95% of the grid electrical energy needs from conventional hydro power plants. But today

Sri Lanka’s electricity generation sector is largely dominated by fossil fuel sources. Though the Sri Lanka’s current ca bon foot

print is much less than the global average, rising energy demand has resulted in escalated greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Th e

focus of this study is primarily on Non-Conventional Renewable Energy sector and the challenges that need to be overcome for a

clean and sustainable energy future. The study took the form of three phases: primary data-gathering process through literature

review, semi-structured interviews, followed by an expert panel discussion. Results show that, as small hydro power potentials

have already been utilized, wind has come to the forefront as the most promising energy source. However, technical and

infrastructural limitations have hindered the further development of not only wind, but also biomass and solar energy sources.

CE009 Anaerobic Bioconversion of methane from Petrochemical wastewater using CSTR

M d. Nurul I slam Siddique and Zularisam Bin Abd Wahid

University Malaysia Pahang, Malaysia

Abstract — The effect of gradual increase in organic loading rate (OLR) and temperature on biomethanation from petrochemical

wastewater treatment was investigated using CSTR. The digester performance was measured at hydraulic retention time (HRT) of

4 to 2d, and start up procedure of the reactor was monitored for 60 days via chemical oxygen demand (COD) removal, biogas and

methane production. By enhancing the temperature from 30 to 55 ˚C Thermophilic condition was attained, and pH wasat 7 ± 0.5 during the experiment. Supreme COD removal competence was 98±0.5% (r = 0.84) at an OLR of 7.5 g-COD/Ld and

4d HRT. Biogas and methane yield were logged to an extreme of 0.80 L/g-CODremoved d (r = 0.81), 0.60 L/g-CODremoved d (r

= 0.83), and mean methane content of bio gas was 65.49%. The full acclimatization was established at 55 ˚C with high removal efficiency and biogas production. An OLR of 7.5 g-COD/L d and HRT of 4 days were apposite for petrochemical

wastewater treatment.

CE2007 Increase of Oxidation Stability of Biodiesel from Palm Fatty Acid Distillate (PFAD) by Antioxidant Additions

H erawati Budiastuti , Sri Widarti, and Riniati

The State Polytechnic of Bandung, The State Polytechnic of Bandung

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Abstract — Biodiesel is a renewable energy, possesses high cetane number and flash points, resulting in its suitable uses in diesel

machines and its safe distribution and storage, as well as low gas emission, and its function as lubricant. Disadvantages of the

biodiesel include its high density and viscosity, resulting in plug and ineffective injection system, and low oxidation stability. This

research studied about antioxidant additions to maintain oxidation stability of biodiesel. Induction period (IP) measuring kit, to

measure oxidation stability, was constructed by using modified Rancimat principle. The best operation conditions were at

temperature of 1100C and pressure of <100 Kpa/h, resulting in relation coefficient (r) of 0.996 and detection limits of 6.54 ppm

of oil samples. Palm fatty acid distillate (PFAD) used contains free fatty acids (FFA) of 86.43%. The IP of the biodiesel was only1.7 hours. The optimum concentration of pyrogallol (PY) antioxidant added into biodiesel was 20 ppm whereas of propylgallate

(PG) was 40 ppm. At these concentrations, the biodiesel IP increased to become 7.1 and 6.5 hours, respectively. Additions of

these antioxidants fulfill the IP requirement of biodiesel measured by European Standard of EN 14214 (> 6 hours).

CE022 Energy Intensity Diagnostics contributed to Solar Dryers Energy Challenges

F ateme Esmaili e ; Mohammad Aminy; Hossein Ghadamian

Materials And Energy Research Center, Iran

Abstract — the energy consumption of dryers as an energy-intensive industry system is discussed in the present paper. In order to

reduce this energy amount, solar dryers were applied since ancient times, among these kinds of dryers, high drying rate solar

dryers include fluidized bed and spouted bed were discussed in this research study. The experiment and calculation results

depicted that, the fluidized bed solar dryer has higher drying rate than spouted bed dryer, even though, spouted bed dryer has less

energy intensity consumption.

CE024 The Basic Research on the Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells(DSSC)Arini Nuran , Terauchi Kento, Matsutake Daiki, Akira Fujiki

Shibaura Institute of Technology, Japan

Abstract — The dye-sensitized solar cell (DSSC) is a new type of solar cell which converts the visible light into electricity by

using the photoelectrochemical system. It is based on the sensitization of the wide band gap semiconductors which is made up of

a sandwich-liked structure that consists of a semiconductor formed between a photo-sensitized anode and an electrolyte. In this

research, we focused on the TiO2 photoelectrode by evaluating the particle size of titania, determining the effects of molecular

binder PEG towards TiO2 paste preparation, as well as the effects of natural dye by comparing the blueberry, gardenia blue and

yellow and red yeast dye, and evaluating the effect of the multilayer of TiO2.

CE006 Experimental Study of the Tow Hybrid Solar Collector PV/TAbdelkr im Khelifa , Khaled Touafek and Hocine Ben Moussa

Unit of Applied Research in Renewable Energy (URAER), Algeria

Abstract — the hybrid solar photovoltaic thermal PV/T offers an interesting option now; because the absorbed solar radiation is

converted into electric energy and heat (the conversion can be performed simultaneously or separately).

The objective of this work is to study experimentally and implement a prototype of the hybrid collector for measuring the

electrical and thermal performance. The results suggest that this type of collector is a good alternative to conventional

photovoltaic modules and thermal collectors installed separately.

CE007 Prediction Model of Air Pollutant Levels using Linear Model with Component AnalysisAr ie Dipareza Syafei , Akimasa Fujiwara, and Junyi Zhang

Hiroshima University, Japan

Abstract — The prediction of each of air pollutants as dependent variable was investigated using lag-1(30 minutes before) values

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of air pollutants (nitrogen dioxide, NO2, particulate matter 10um, PM10, and ozone, O3) and meteorological factors and temporal

variables as independent variables by taking into account serial error correlations in the predicted concentration. Alternative

variables selection based on independent component analysis (ICA) and principal component analysis (PCA) were used to obtain

subsets of the predictor variables to be imputed into the linear model. The data was taken from five monitoring stations in

Surabaya City, Indonesia with data period between March-April 2002. The regression with variables extracted from ICA was the

worst model for all pollutants NO2, PM10, and O3 as their residual errors were highest compared with other models. The

prediction of one-step ahead 30-mins interval of each pollutant NO2, PM10, and O3 was best obtained by employing originalvariables combination of air pollutants and meteorological factors. Besides the importance of pollutants interaction and

meteorological aspects into the prediction, the addition spatial source such as wind direction from each monitoring station has

significant contribution to the prediction as the emission sources are different for each station.

CE025 Assessment of variability of Aerosol Optical Depth (AOD) using MODIS data in Bathinda, a north-western

district of India

Pun eeta Pandey

The Centre for Environmental Sciences and Technology, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, Punjab-

151001, India

Abstract — Elevated levels of air pollution in the recent years have laid greater emphasis on developing effective strategies for

management of air quality. The objective of the present study is to assess the spatial and temporal dimensions of aerosol load over

the district of Bathinda, a north-western district in Punjab, India for the year 2013 using MODIS data. The lowest AOD values

were observed in the month of January, April and December; while high AOD was observed during May, June, July, August and

November. The results of the study revealed that central parts of the district in general exhibited lower levels of AOD with

scattered pockets of high AOD in the district. The high aerosol load during July and August can be attributed to cloud

contamination during monsoon season; while that in the month of May and June can be attributed to the frequent dust storms

during these months due to Bathinda lying in the vicinity of Thar Desert. Since the city of Bathinda has been subjected to

industrialization and urbanization in the last few years, such study shall be essential in establishing baseline data and management

of air quality in the region.

CE2009 Manganese Airborne Particles Behavior Affected by Indoor Air Psychrometric Parameters

Seyedtaghi M ir mohammadi , Syavash Etemadi Nejad, Jamshid Yazdani

Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran.

Abstract — Generally, many indoor airborne particles exist in the foundry factories, they are important with emphasis on human

health. One of the major particles based on health consequence on exposed subjects is manganese airborne particle. The current

research considered correlation between indoor psychrometric parameters and manganese concentration in the workplace. On the

whole, fifty samples were gathered by filter based on OSHA ID-121method in the workplaces. SPSS V.20 was used to find a

predictive model using linear regression model. The mean personal exposure to manganese was 1. 626 mg/m3. The mean

measured psychrometric parameters were 29°C, 52% and 1.2m/s for dry temperature, relative humidity and air velocity,

respectively. The correlations between personal exposures and indoor air parameters measurements showed a high significant

relationship between personal exposure and dry temperature and wind speed in the factory (P< 0.05). This study illustrated that

controlling dry temperature and air velocity is the main effective parameters on airborne manganese concentration in the

workplaces and decreased the personal exposure.

CE008 The Environmental Fate of Natural and Synthetic Oestrogens; Comparison Between Prediction Tools and

Experimental Values

E. A. Aziz, W. A Wan Omar , and N. A Zainodin,

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Ridwan Shamsudin, H anisom Abdull ah and Som Cit Sinang

Sultan Idris Education University, Malaysia

Abstract — Oil spills have tremendous effects on environment, ecology, economy, and the society as a whole. There are several

techniques being used for oil spill cleanup i.e in-situ burning of oil, mechanical tools (booms and skimmers), chemical

dispersants, and steam flushing and also by using natural fibers as sorbents. In this research, oil sorbent material was produced

from kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L.) fiber. Sorbent materials were made from various fiber particle sizes and tested for their oilabsorbent properties. The results showed that sorbent produced from a 1.70 cm2-sized kenaf fibers achieved the highest

absorption value of 8.2327 g/g and saturation value of 0.0385 N/Mins respectively. In this study, the 1.70 cm2-sized sorbent also

demonstrated the strongest fiber bonding compared to those of 0.04 cm2-sized and 0.80 cm2-sized sorbents. This was

confirmed by microstructure analysis conducted using a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). The oil sorbent materials

produced in this study were found to have superior absorption value compared to other fiber-based oil sorbents such as Sisal

(Agave sisalana), Coir (Cocos nucifera) and loofa sponge (Luffa cylindrica).

CE002 Increase of Metal Accumulation in Plants Grown on Biochar – Biochar Ecotoxicity for Germinating Seeds

Petr Soudek , Šárka Petrová and Tomáš Vaněk

Institute of Experimental Botany AS CR, Czech Republic

Abstract — The effect of toxic metals on seed germination was studied in 3 cultivars of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L.). Toxicity of

cadmium, copper, and lead at five different concentrations (0.05 – 5 mM) was tested by standard ecotoxicity test. Three different

biochars as supplement was used for the test. Root length was measured after 72 h of incubation. Elongation inhibition and EC50

value were calculated. The results showed that beech tree biochar was the most efficient to reduce the toxicity of tested heavy

metal. It contained the highest PAHs content, lowest content of measured heavy metals and the lowest pH value from tested

biochars.

CE2002 Membrane Bioreactor and Reverse Osmosis System Efficiency in Improving the Quality of Industrial

Wastewater (Case Study: Shokohieh Industrial Zone, Qom)Hamid Reza Orumieh, Raheleh M azaheri and Saeid mardan

Islamic Azad University, Yazd, Iran

Abstract — Given increasing trend of population growth and water demands for agriculture and industry sectors, low available

water as well as increased effluent wastewater and hence incurring exorbitant costs to establish new treatment facilities in order to

reuse wastewater through increasing capacity of treatment facilities and effluent quality seems to be unavoidable. The present

paper attempts to explore efficiency of integrated technology membrane bioreactor and reverse osmosis (MBR-RO) to enhance

wastewater quality in effluent from Shokohieh industrial zone, Qom to reuse wastewater for industrial purposes aimed at

improving the quality of the effluent organic load. Data were analyzed using SPSS software and to obtain difference in effluent

quality, T-test was applied. The results showed that MBR systems has potential to remove 93.2% COD, 94.4% BO, 13.8% TDS,

98% TSS, 98% RO, heavy metals and 98.8% TDS among others. As a whole, the integrated MBR-RO system allows increased

refining capacity by 30% to loading organic material. At the same time, comparing quality of effluent water using reuse option

standards suggested that this water is fraught with suitable qualities to be used in irrigating landscapes, various industries except

food processing and services.

CE023 Motivation Factors in Energy Saving Behaviour between Occupants in Green and Conventional Buildings-

Malaysia Case Study

Nur ul Sakina M okhtar Azizi and Suzanne Wilkinson

University of Auckland, Malaysia

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Abstract — Previous studies showed that green buildings may influence occupants attitude and behavior. However, there was

limited understanding on how green building influences occupants attitude and behavior. The objective of this paper

investigates are green building occupants motivation to save energy different to conventional building occupants. The

innovativeness of this study is that it compares the motivation factors between green and conventional buildings, as previous

studies have not compared between both building types. The findings in this paper showed that both certified and non-certified

green buildings motivated half of the occupants to practice energy saving behaviour.CE013 Energy Efficiency in Textile Sector of Pakistan: Analysis of Energy Consumption of Air-Conditioning Unit

Af tab Khan M asood , Sher Muhammad, Shazia Iftikhar, Hammad Altaf, Wasi Ullah, and Faisal Shabbir

National Productivity Organization, Ministry of Industries & Production, Pakistan

Abstract — Pakistan today is facing a serious energy crisis due to the alarming depletion of energy resources and increasing

demand of the industry, which has badly affected our industrial sector in general. No doubt, this situation has emerged globally,

but this is also a fact that these energy crises in our industrial sector are due to orthodox processes, conventional

infrastructures/buildings, inefficient HVAC systems, inadequate use of electrical and mechanical equipment, non compliance to

standard inspection techniques which has resulted higher energy losses. This study reveal to the management of the factors, (i.e.

housekeeping, control of operations and infrastructure), affecting the performance of AC plants of the spinning subsector of

textile industry. Energy audits were conducted to collect data. The data was analyzed and it was concluded that along with the

technological interventions we need to introduce green infrastructure in AC plants of spinning mills.

Tips:The best paper will be chosen after each session and the certificate will be awarded bythe chair. Good Luck!

Friday Evening, September 5 th

7: 00pm to 8:30 pm--Dinner

Location Caf @Lanson (Lobby)

Tips: The Dinner will start at 7:00pm. Please kindly attend on time with bringing the Dinner Coupon.

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Conference Venue

Lanson Place Hotel

http://kualalumpur.lansonplace.com/

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ICCAE 2015

http://www.iccae

.org/

5-6 Jan 2015,

Bali, Indonesia

Submission Methods:

(Deadline: Oct. 15, 2014)

1. Electronic Submission

System ; (.pdf)

2. E-mail: [email protected]

(.pdf and .doc)

All papers, will be recommended to publish into one of the journal below:

Journal of Automation and Control Engineering (JOACE)

(ISSN: 2301-3702)

EI (INSPEC, IET), Ulrich's Periodicals Directory, Google Scholar, EBSCO,

Engineering & Technology Digital Library and Electronic Journals Digital

Library.

ICIIN

2015

http://www.iciin.

org/

2-3, Feb 2015.

Singapore

Submission Methods:

(Deadline: Nov. 15, 2014)

1. Electronic Submission

System ; (.pdf)

2. E-mail : [email protected]

(.pdf and .doc)

All papers, will be recommended to publish into one of the journals below:

Journal of Advances in Computer Networks

(JACN, ISSN: 1793-8244; DOI: 10.7763/JACN)

Engineering &Technology Digital Library, EBSCO, Ulrich's Periodicals

Directory, International Computer Science Digital Library (ICSDL),

ProQuest, and Google Scholar.Journal of Communications

(JCM, ISSN:1796-2021;DOI: 10.12720/jcm)

EI Compendex; SCOPUS; ULRICH's Periodicals Directory; Google Scholar;

INSPEC;etc.

MIMT

2015

http://www

.mimt.us/ 6-7 March

2015,

Melaka,

Malaysia

Submission Methods:

(Deadline: Dec. 15, 2014)

1. Electronic Submission System ;

(.pdf)2. E-mail: [email protected] (.pdf

and .doc)

All papers, will be published in the Applied Mechanics and Materials Journal

(ISSN:: 1662-7482) as a special issue.

*Applied Mechanics Materials (ISSN: 1662-7482)

Indexed by Elsevier: SCOPUS www.scopus.com and Ei Compendex (CPX)www.ei.org/. Cambridge Scientific Abstracts (CSA) www.csa.com, Chemical

Abstracts (CA) www.cas.org, Google and Google Scholar google.com, ISI

(ISTP, CPCI, Web of Science) www.isinet.com, Institution of Electrical

Engineers (IEE) www.iee.org, etc.