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Drying And Extraction of Moringa Oleifera And Its Application In Wastewater Treatment
Authors: Ibrahim M , Ismail N , Chua BL , Adnan ASM 
Published: December 2021

Abstract
Conventional coagulants such as aluminum sulfate and ferric sulphate have proved to be harmful to human health as it may cause neurological diseases like Alzheimer and percentile dementia. These health concerns have led to the use of natural coagulants which are environmental friendly and not harmful to human health. In this study, Moringa Oleifera seeds are selected to study the preparation of the natural coagulant and further use it in dye wastewater treatment. The two important steps used in preparing the natural coagulants are drying of the raw materials and extraction of the protein content. Moringa Oleifera seeds were oven dried at 40°C, 50°C and 60°C and the drying data was recorded. The recorded data was then fitted into five thin layer kinetic models to obtain the most suitable drying temperature and its corresponding drying time. Using Microsoft Excel Solver 2011, values of (R2), (RMSE) and chi-square (X2 ) were calculated. Based on the highest value of (R2 ) and lowest value of (RMSE), Page kinetic model was selected. Moreover, for the selected Page kinetic model, values of (R2) and (X2) were also compared for all three temperatures and the temperature with the highest (R2) value and lowest chi-square value (X2) was selected as the most optimum drying temperature. The most optimum drying temperature for drying Moringa Oleifera seeds was obtained as 50°C as the seeds dried at this temperature holds the maximum protein content concentration which enhances its coagulation properties. Furthermore, the corresponding drying time of about 6.5 hours for seeds dried at 50°C was also taken as the most optimum drying time. In the next step, Moringa Oleifera seeds which have been dried at 50°C for 6.5 hours were used for protein extraction. Solid to solvent ratios of 0.5:100, 1:100, 2:100 and 5: 100 (g of dried Moringa oleifera seeds: ml of distilled water) were used to extract the protein by using a domestic blender for 2 minutes. Using the Bradford method, the absorbance for each solid to solvent ratio solution was recorded and the protein content concentration was further calculated. The highest protein content concentration of 0.0017 ug/uL was obtained in the best solid to solvent ratio which is 5.0: 100. Therefore, this solid to solvent ratio was used in the jar test. The jar test was based on three process parameters which includes coagulant dosage, pH and initial concentration of dye wastewater. The coagulant dosage of 300 mg/L, initial concentration of dye wastewater of 50 ppm and pH of 7 were selected as the most optimum process parameters for a maximum turbidity removal of 70.4% and a maximum color removal of 44.54% in the dye wastewater treatment with Moringa Oleifera seeds.
Design of a compact grinding machine
Authors: Ashvinderjit S , Kelvin Chew W J 
Published: December 2021

Abstract
The availability and cost of tools are among concerns to the public and industries as key operation device used either for commercial or maintenance purposes such precision grinders or polishing machines are usually expensive. Assorted grinding tools in the market differ in terms of cost, required user proficiency levels and have different tool designs that can lead to limitations of flatness of ground surface and significant vibrations with prolonged use. The aim of this study is to develop a design compact grinder that is able to perform precise grinding and polishing while being cost efficient. Both functionality and ergonomic aspects were taken into consideration with market standards derived from datasheets. An initial design of the grinding machine was made using SolidWorks CAD software. A prototype was subsequently constructed and tested by using typical metallurgical sample preparation process with test parameters of grade of grinding paper and usage of lubricant. Microscopic image of ground specimens showed improvement in the quality of grinding with emery paper grades from coarse to fine grits with lubricant during the grinding process. Moreover, the designed compact grinding machine showed better surface finish when compared to using a typical angle grinder on aluminium sample.
Numerical simulation of segmented ratio in bismuth telluride and skutterudites for waste heat recovery
Authors: Cheong K W , Lim J H 
Published: December 2021

Abstract
The thermoelectric performance of the segmented annular thermoelectric generators with the bismuth telluride and skutterudites has been investigated. The effect of the length ratio of the hot-segment leg to total length leg on the thermoelectric performance of the segmented annular thermoelectric generators is analysed and discussed and the optimization design of the annular thermoelectric generator with bismuth telluride and skutterudites as the materials with high thermoelectric performance is obtained. The result of the thermoelectric performance with the manipulated variable of the increase of length ratio, the output power, output voltage and efficiency of the segmented annular thermoelectric generators increase at the beginning then decrease afterwards. Additionally, to compare with the single bismuth telluride and skutterudites annular thermoelectric generators, the output voltage, output power and the conversion efficiency of the segmented annular thermoelectric generators can be improved twice. Lastly, the thermoelectric performance of the segmented annular thermoelectric generators operating in the changes of the temperature. The result has proved that as the temperature increase, the thermoelectric performance of the annular thermoelectric generator will also increase. Hence, the acquired results may be given some useful applications of the bismuth telluride and skutterudites on the segmented annular thermoelectric generators for waste heat recovery.
A Numerical Assessment of the Efficacy of a Topography Design with Increasing Gradient Complexity for Filtering Biofouling Material through the Membrane Module of a Water Treatment System
Authors: Felicia WYM , Esmond LMZ 
Published: December 2021

Abstract
Biofouling can also be defined as the micro- / macro- organisms stuck on the surface that has been submerged in water. This is normally found in marine industry and water treatment industry. There are 3 ways of antifouling where the 3rd method surface modification was the main point to be focused on. Surface modification has high potential for antifouling performance and is not harmful to the ecosystem. In this research study was to find out the efficacy of antifouling performance with increasing the gradient complexity. The 2 models used were smooth topography and circular topography and have been manipulated and simulated with WorkBench 2020, Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD). The results were simulated with the correct meshed and models. The simulated results were converged and 2 hydrodynamic variables; velocity and wall shear were used to check the efficacy of antifouling performance.
Chemically modified polystyrene co-loaded with antimicrobial agents
Authors: Koh Y X , Choo H L , Wong Y H , Yeong C H 
Published: December 2021

Abstract
A recent study showed that at least 50% of nosocomial infections are due to medical indwelling devices like surgical guides and prosthetics. This amounts to about 2 million patients affected a year. The reason for such statistics is the growth of microorganisms on the surfaces of the medical devices. There have been many attempts to create antimicrobial materials but most materials are unable to hold more than one antimicrobial agent without a secondary process. The study related to antimicrobial material with more than one type of agent is rarely found in literature. Hence, the objective of this project is to produce an antimicrobial material that can hold more than one antimicrobial agent without the need for a secondary process. The material is produced by sulfonating high impact polystyrene (HIPS) and attaching copper and silver ions. The optimum time of sulfonation of the HIPS was determined by the degree of sulfonation and ion exchange capacity. Then, the sulfonated HIPS were loaded with both copper and silver ions at different ratios. The 6-hour sample yielded the highest degree of sulfonation and ionic exchange capacity of 33.7% and 2.57 meq/g, respectively. In future work, the characterization of the 6-hour sulfonated HIPS sample loaded with copper and silver ions at different concentration ratios will be performed using TGA, DSC and FTIR spectroscopy. Lastly, the efficacy of the antimicrobial properties of the sulfonated HIPS will be tested using different bacterial strains.
Analysis of a Cam-Follower Mechanism for a Passive Parallel Lower Limb Exoskeleton
Authors: Lim D V , Tien D T K , Chung E C Y 
Published: December 2021

Abstract
This project focused on the implementation of a novel cam-follower mechanism that was deemed to have good potential for practical application into a passive lower limb exoskeleton to determine its effectiveness in reducing the energy requirement of the user and its ability to match the walking gait of the user. The design of this novel-cam follower mechanism is inspired by the retractable mechanism of a ballpen. The cam follower mechanism was incorporated into a passive lower limb exoskeleton that was available prior to the study. Passive exoskeletons are intended to augment the load carrying capacity of the user through mechanical means instead of relying on external power. The walking gait study was conducted using physical testing. The mechanism was found to cause the user to bend below his natural centre of gravity a couple of times throughout the walking cycle. The user also had to stabilize himself from being rocked from side to side. Energy calculations were likewise conducted to investigate the energy consumption for a full cycle. The interchange among gravitational potential energy, spring potential energy and kinetic energy of the mechanism for a full walking cycle did not indicate possible advantage for the user.
A Study to Compare the Fouling Resistance and Self-cleaning Properties of Two-patterned Surfaces with an Un-patterned Control Surface
Authors: Wong F Y M , Mak M S 
Published: December 2021

Abstract
Biofouling is an unwelcomed phenomenon where unwanted biological matter adheres to surfaces with the presence of water, resulting in alteration to the properties of the surface. This affects many industries, especially the marine industry. Multiple biofouling control studies have been conducted to minimize damage and maintenance cost of these surfaces. With rising concerns on the toxicity of current control methods towards the environment, non-toxic methods shown to be effective are surface modifications such as self-cleaning or biomimetic textured surfaces. One of the biomimetic surfaces, shark’s skin has shown anti-fouling properties due to its surface riblets with low drag properties based on studies done. However, few researches are conducted to implement these biomimetic surface topographies for real anti-fouling applications. Therefore, this project explores the possibilities in implementing biomimetic surface topographies such as shark’s skin in real life applications using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis and also to manufacture these surfaces using 3D printing methods. A computer-aided design (CAD) model of shark skin and un-patterned surface topographies are used to study the behavior of fluid over these surfaces in CFD fluent in ANSYS software. The hydrodynamic variable data such as wall shear stress over the surface topography is represented in a contour and vector plot, these results are then analyzed. According to the hypotheses, the biomimetic shark skin surface topography will show higher wall shear stress, indicating anti-fouling properties. In the next part of this project is the manufacturing of these surface, the goal is to provide a cheaper alternative to current micro-structured surface production methods such as photolithography. Additive manufacturing such as fused deposition modeling (FDM) 3D printing can potentially provide a manufacturing method with a much lower cost and time needed. Thus, 3D printing of the biomimetic shark skin surface topography will be carried out in this project to determine if FDM can provide a manufacturing solution to anti-fouling micro-topography surfaces.
Reduction of Energy Consumption for Tire Test Room
Authors: Ghazali M Z N M , Tien D T K , Lim S C , Sarmin K R 
Published: December 2021

Abstract
This article presents a software-implemented 3-dimensional simulated analysis of a 4-tire test room and the 6-tire test room. The results of the average performance through the simulated analysis of 100 iterations were obtained. The simulation showed the temperature distribution in the test rooms. This objective of this study was to assess the efficiency of the start-up process in each test room and to find the most efficient setup. A promising improvement would be to install the heaters at the bottom of the room under the drums instead of at the ceiling. The results of the simulation will be compared to the data of temperature logging of the tire test rooms once there is availability upon the lifting of the Covid pandemic lockdown restrictions.
Recycling Polymer Blend made from Post-used Styrofoam and Polyethylene for Fuse Deposition Modelling
Authors: Yap E P , Koay S C , Chan M Y , Choo H L , Ong T K , Tshai K Y 
Published: December 2021

Abstract
Styrofoam is widely used as packaging material for many applications like home furniture and electrical appliance. Styrofoam is a non-biodegradable material which its disposal causes serious environment issues. This research demonstrates an alternate recycling method of Styrofoam waste by converting it into 3D printing filament for Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM). For this research, the recycled polystyrene (rPS) was extracted from Styrofoam waste and blended with low-density polyethylene (LDPE), then extruded into filament using a filament extruder. The formulated rPS/LDPE blend with different blend ratio exhibited a good printability when the printing temperature and extrusion rate fixed at 240°C and 120%. However, the tensile strength of printed specimens with rPS/LDPE blends were lower than printed specimen with neat rPS. The tensile strength and modulus of printed specimens with rPS/LDPE were decreased due to the increase of LDPE content. The decrease of tensile strength mainly caused by the incompatibility between the rPS and LDPE phases. However, the addition of more LDPE content in the blend enhanced the ductility of rPS/LDPE blends. Furthermore, the increase of LDPE content also increased the thermal stability of rPS/LDPE blends. Overall, the rPS/LDPE blend is a potential alternate material for producing FDM filament.
Stability enhancement of power system with the implementation of power system stabilizer PSS and excitation system IEEE Type-1
Authors: Khujaev Abumuslim , Vaithilingam Chockalingam Aravind , Alsakati Ahmad Adel , Alnasseir Jamal 
Published: December 2021

Abstract
Stability of power system is an ability of an electric power system that reaches its stable condition after fault happens in its network. The system is unstable when one generator loses its stable synchronism performance. This paper investigates the transient stability of an IEEE 9-bus system during faults that happen in different bus locations. Additionally, the analysis contributes to the integration of the exciter IEEE type-1 for synchronous generator and integration of power system stabilizer (PSS) to improve the power angle stability in the power system. The fault at bus 4 has the highest amplitude in which it increases to 77.58 degrees for the power angle of Synchronous Generators (SGs). The absence of PSS showed that the existing system oscillated and it is unstable. However, the integration of PSS enables the system to damp the oscillations of power angle and reduce the settling time to 5.69 seconds during the fault at bus 4. Moreover, the PSS is connected to SGs through the excitation system to improve the stability of the system in relative power angle of SGs, speed deviation, and electrical power of SGs. Hence, the integration of PSS and excitation system enhances the transient stability of the power system.
Transient stability analysis of IEEE 9-bus system integrated with DFIG and SCIG based wind turbines
Authors: Ramlochun Brish , Vaithilingam Chockalingam Aravind , Alsakati Ahmad Adel , Alnasseir Jamal 
Published: December 2021

Abstract
Electricity is in high demand with a fast-growing population; hence it is advisable to turn towards green energy. In this research, Wind Turbine (WT) is modelled with two different types of induction generators (IGs), which are the Doubly-Fed Induction Generator (DFIG) and Squirrel-Cage Induction Generator (SCIG) and implemented to IEEE 9-Bus system to assess the transient stability. MATLAB/ Simulink R2019a platform was considered to carry the whole examination. DC1A excitation system was applied to Synchronous Generators (SGs) as well as Power System Stabilizer (PSS). The transmission line7-5 was found to suffer from a high peak value of a relative power angle of approximately 130 degrees. As for the settling time, without PSS it was 20.69 s and with PSS it became 6.23 s. A wind farm with a rated capacity of 60 MW was used in the system. WT integrated with DFIG has the lowest peak value of 127 degrees at Bus locations 4 and 5 and for SCIG, Bus 5 with a peak value of 136 degrees. Thus, it can be propelled as the perfect location. Moreover, this is due to the three-phase fault was located at the transmission line7-5 which is far away from Buses 4 and 5. In the end, the WT integrated with DFIG provides a lower peak value of relative power angle compared to SCIG, whereas for settling time, it is the opposite.
Real-time and automatic map stitching through aerial images from UAV
Authors: Goh J N , Phang S K , Chew W J 
Published: December 2021

Abstract
Real-time aerial map stitching through aerial images had been done through many different methods. One of the popular methods was a features-based algorithm to detect features and to match the features of two and more images to produce a map. There are several feature-based methods such as ORB, SIFT, SURF, KAZE, AKAZE and BRISK. These methods detect features and compute homography matrix from matched features to stitch images. The aim for this project is to further optimize the existing image stitching algorithm such that it will be possible to run in real-time as the UAV capture images while airborne. First, we propose to use a matrix multiplication method to replace a singular value decomposition method in the RANSAC algorithm. Next, we propose to change the workflow to detect the image features to increase the map stitching rate. The proposed algorithm was implemented and tested with an online aerial image dataset which contain 100 images with the resolution of 640 × 480. We have successfully achieved the result of 1.45 Hz update rate compared to original image stitching algorithm that runs at 0.69 Hz. The improvement shown in our proposed improved algorithm are more than two folds in terms of computational resources. The method introduced in this paper was successful speed up the process time for the program to process map stitching.
The numerical analysis of partial discharge activities of silicone rubber composites
Authors: Binti Khairul Azmin Raden Arni Aminorisha , Ahmad Hafisoh , Yap Hoon 
Published: December 2021

Abstract
This paper discussed on the partial discharge phenomenon occurs in insulating materials-based silicone rubber. In general, the partial discharges occur due to the presence of additional substances or void in the material. The methods that are used to study partial discharge are offline monitoring, online monitoring, and numerical analysis. The numerical analysis was performed on this silicone rubber compound with the introduction of three identical void with the radius of 1.15 mm. The simulation results show that the pure silicone rubber material experiences the high impact of partial discharge activities compared to the second material; microvaristor filled with silicone rubber.
The Use of Augmented Reality in Collaboration Within the Construction Industry
Authors: Sivanesan Vighnesh , Ng Zhen Lu , Lim Tong Xir , Tan Hong Kai , Yew Kai Shen , Goh Wei Wei 
Published: December 2021

AbstractSite visitation is a crucial aspect of civil engineers’ job scope as it provides them with first-hand construction data. However, due to the recent COVID-19 pandemic, construction site visitations are restricted, making the tasks of a civil engineer impossible to achieve. The main objective of this research is to find out and suggest a remedy to the problems commonly faced by civil engineers through the help of Augmented Reality (AR). Hence, the study’s objective is to analyse AR’s functionalities and suggest its best application to communicate spacious awareness via visual feedback for civil engineers. For maximum usability, an integrated software suite is proposed that provides access to AR worksites, measured data, and allows peer communication. This addressed the whole spectrum of problems faced by civil engineers with the switch to remote working. However, with the COVID-19 pandemic, the limitation of this project is that testing could not be executed to determine the efficacy of the said solution. Furthermore, the proposed solution has limitations, such as requiring pre-constructed infrastructure in applicable construction sites. Therefore, regular quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) are required to ensure proper functionality. In the future, AR LiDAR sensors could be a possibility as it provides increased accuracy of AR measurements which is critical in engineering.
Development of Particleboard from Green Coconut Waste
Authors: Lim J X , Ong T K , Ng C K , Chua I W , Lee Y B , Yap Z Y , Bakar R Abu 
Published: December 2021

Abstract
In this study, green coconut waste was successfully transformed into coconut fibre-based particleboards. In addition to urea-formaldehyde (UF), two types of green binder: BST00 (low ammoniated latex and epoxidized natural rubber latex-based) and BST20 (epoxidized natural rubber latex-based) were used in particleboard fabrication. The particleboards were fabricated using coconut pith and fibre with 15% binder loading through two pre-compression steps followed by a final hot compression at 140 °C for 15 mins at ∼2.1 MPa. Board properties such as density, thickness swelling (TS), water absorption (WA), and internal bond (IB) strength were determined in accordance with JIS A 5908 standard, except for modulus of rupture (MOR) (ASTM D1037). BST00-bonded particleboards exhibit the poorest properties among the three samples, making BST00 the least effective binder. BST20-bonded particleboards show the best overall properties with the highest density of ∼1 g/cm3, IB value of 0.416 MPa, MOR of 11.61 MPa, best water resistance with TS of 14% and WA of 24%. The UF-bonded particleboards have the highest MOR of 12.05 MPa. Overall, the UF- and BST20-bonded coir particleboards met the minimum JIS A 5908 requirement except density (0.4-0.9 g/cm3) and TS (<12%). The green binder BST20 has shown great potential to replace UF.