ABSTRACT
In this project, a design of Hybrid Power Supply is proposed for home application. The motivation of this project is that the hybrid method is becoming more popular method for automation and robotic application. In the near future, the hybrid method will be a useful method, because it can save a lot of energy by using it. For the project hybrid fundamentals will be implementing to create a power supply. This power supply will have two sources that is a solar panel and also a normal supply that is a plug point supply (240V 50Hz). The power supply will supply an output of 12V and also can stand until 3Amp of current. In built this project there is 4 major part need to be build. There is solar panel controller circuit, low voltage detector circuit, switching circuit and a voltage regulator circuit. This project will provide a 12DC output because it purposely creates for an automation system. Usually the automation system are using electronic part and it need DC supply to make the circuit function.
OBJECTIVES
1. To design power supply by using hybrid method
2. To built the power supply base on the design
3. To create a power supply that can save energy
4. To give an output of 12V and can stand until 3Amps
ADVANTAGES
1. Can save a lot of energy
2. Use renewal energy (solar energy)
3. Low cost
NOVELTY
This project is a innovation that has combine the solar panel and normal supply that is plug point (240V, 50Hz) to give only one out put that is 12 V and can stand until 3Amps.
Researchers Info
Adri Mohd Fuad
Hyreil Anuar Bin Kasdirin
Tel : +6(06)-555 2215
Fax : +6(06)-555 2222
E-mail : hyreil@utem.edu.my
2. DESIGN OF MULTI- DETECT SURFACE ALGORITHM FOR HOME VACUUM APLICATION
ABSTRACT
The main objective of this project is to design and develop a multi-detect surface algorithm for home vacuum application. In this project, vacuum controller, (advance controller for multi detect surface) will be proposed and studied. Advance controller describes the discipline where control method are developed that attempt to emulate important characteristics of human intelligence. These characteristics include adaptation and learning, planning under large uncertainty and copying with large amount of data. This project concerned about the vacuum controller motor speed that installed an advance controller. The sensor will detect the surface of the variety floor and give the signal to the controller for determine the speed of the motor. The key point of this project is that this controller can function and could interface with sensor, and finally its own actuator that is rotation of the motor. For this project used PIC 16F873A, sensor and other components. This project is focusing on the automatics function system and control system that bases on a PIC16F873A microcontroller. The usage of the vacuum controller motor speed is to present such items as the user's real environment. It can make our job easier and simple to use.
OBJECTIVES
1. Design a vacuum controller motor speed.
2. In the hardware development, vacuum controller for multi-detect surface using sensor via microcontroller will be developed.
3. Analyze the motor speed as well as its error between the desired speeds with the actual speed to determine the suitable speed of the motor.
ADVANTAGES
1. Low cost
2. Simple to design
3. Low power use
4. Make our job easy
NOVELTY
The design concept will be the installation of suitable controller and driver to improve vacuum controller motor speed as well as to determine variety of surface by using sensor.
Researchers Info
Mohamd Sahran Bin Kamilan
Hyreil Anuar Bin Kasdirin
Tel : +6(06)-555 2215
Fax : +6(06)-555 2222
E-mail : hyreil@utem.edu.my
3. SONGKOK VENTILATION SYSTEM
INTRODUCTION
The idea to invent this product is inspired from the problem of wearing ‘songkok’ for a long period. Normally, after we wear ‘songkok’ for a certain period, the area inside ‘songkok’ becomes humid and hot and this will make the head feel itchy and uncomfortable. Even though the current design of ‘songkok’ has 2, 3 or 4 holes for ventilation, but this is not enough and sometimes the users still feel hot and uncomfortable. In order to avoid this, the designer has designed a ‘songkok’ that is equipped with a small fan to provide a good ventilation system to the ‘songkok’. After surveys have been done, it is found that there is no invented product in the market similar to this yet. Therefore, initiative has been taken to invent it and hopefully it will give benefits and can be commercialized soon. The system comprises a small fan, a mini switch, 4 AAA size batteries and socket that attached to a normal two or four holes ‘songkok’.
OBJECTIVES
1. To design a comfortable ‘songkok’ equipped with mini fan for ventilation system.
2. To solve problem of humidity and hot area inside ‘songkok’.
3. To develop a functioning end product that has high potential for commercialization
NOVELTY
This product uses only 4 AAA Size batteries which can be found easily in the market. The new attached system is light and users will not feel the difference in weight. By using this product, users will feel more comfortable to wear ‘songkok’ for a long period. After surveys have been done, it is found that there is no invented product in the market similar to this yet. Therefore, initiative has been taken to invent it and hopefully it will give benefits and can be commercialized soon.
Researchers Info
Fariz Ali
Wan Hazwani
Tel : +6(06)-555 2205
Fax : +6(06)-555 2222
E-mail : fariz@utem.edu.my
4. ANTIFLOOD VALVE 3 - SAVING THE PRECIOUS WATER AND TIME
INTRODUCTION
Water is essential for natural life and for human use. The way we use water in our homes and gardens, in commerce and industry and in agriculture, has a direct impact on the environment, so we must have a plan for the management of water that will protect the long term future of the environment, while encouraging sustainable development.
OBJECTIVE
To save the precious water and time by using a device to prevent overflow of water.
NOVELTY OF THE PRODUCT
AntiFlood Valve 3 is a practical novelty device that is designed and built to overcome those problems mentioned above. By putting into the tap water, AntiFlood Valve 3 can prevent overflow water out from any size of buckets, watering cans, reservoirs, toilet tanks, bathtubs, or any other water tanks by shutting off the water supply at a desire level that attaches or adjusts at water tanks/reservoirs.
ADVANTAGES
The design of AntiFlood Valve 3 is suitable for any taps and any water tank/reservoir, since AntiFlood Valve 3 size is small enough to bring. As small as an adult palm. We just open the water tap and let the AntiFlood Valve 3 do its job. Meanwhile, we can do other things besides waiting for filling up the water. As a result, AntiFlood Valve 3 also can save our time. AntiFlood Valve 3 also can be used at any place where the taps are, at home, bathroom, in the garden, or any where else. This because AntiFlood Valve 3 is operated by mechanically function, therefore no electrical power is needed. AntiFlood Valve 3 definitely more economic since no battery is needed, and the design is smaller and compact.
CONCLUSION
AntiFlood Valve 3 is a device that can protect our precious water by controlling the optimum use of water. Therefore, we can save our precious water for next generation. Saving water, saving time, and saving money
Researchers Info
Safarudin Gazali Herawan
Mohd Raduan bin Khalil
Mazlan bin Tumin
Tel : +6(06)-233 2362
Fax : +6(06)-233 2828
E-mail : safarudin@utem.edu.my
5. MAGNETIC BRAKE SYSTEM USING MAGNETORHEOLOGICAL FLUID
INTRODUCTION
Automotive industry is changing everyday. Billions of dollars are invested in research and development for building safer, cheaper and better performing vehicles. One such investment is the x-by-wire topics which have been introduced to improve the existing mechanical systems on automobiles. The term of x-by-wire means that the mechanical systems in the vehicles are replaced with electromechanical systems that are able to do the same task in a faster, more reliable and accurate way than the pure mechanical systems. The work in this research project is part of the continuous efforts in the development of brake-by-wire system in automobiles.
ADVANTAGES & POTENTIAL APPLICATIONS
The main contribution of this research work is the development of a new magnetorheological brake system prototype for automotive application. The prototype is a pure electronically controlled actuator and as a result, it has the potential to further reduce the braking time and stopping distance, as well as easier integration with the existing and new advanced control features in automobiles such as anti-lock braking system (ABS), vehicle stability control (VSC), electronic parking brake (EPB), etc. This type of braking system has the following advantages: faster response, easy implementation of a new controller or existing controllers (e.g. ABS, VSC, EPB, etc.), less maintenance requirements since there is no material wear and lighter overall weight since it does not require the auxiliary components used in conventional hydraulic brakes.
Researchers Info
Dr. Khisbullah Hudha
Faizul Akmar Abd. Kadir
Mohd. Zakaria Mohd. Nasir
Syed Khairil Izhar Syed Othman
Ubaidillah
Tel : +6(06)-233 2323
Fax : +6(06)-233 2828
E-mail : khisbullah@utem.edu.my
6. CONVENTIONAL METHOD FOR SHELL HELMET MOLD
ABSTRACT
Shell helmet manufacturing industry using Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) and Polycarbonate (PC) is so popular for basic usage by using injection molding method in its production. ABS and PC are a synthetic material produced through chemical reactions which are needed to go through heating and high pressurizing to use them. Material, design and development technique towards shell helmet manufacturing still hasn’t changed along the century and it still depends on synthetic material to produce it. From theses “research and
development of motorcycle helmet shell using waste material such as coconut fibers. He used molding material from plaster of paris (POP) but many problems arise such as unsuitable molding design, too heavy, too sensitive, easily fractured, and unsuitable for the purpose of mass production (industrial purpose). The molding material used can have affect on the quality of the shell helmet produced. If the mould produced has a slight defect, it wills product defection towards the product when removed from the mold. The best mold must poises specialty such of the mold, high quality of mold and easy-handling for the purpose of mass production. The objective of this project is to make mould and to developed shell helmet by hand lay-up method. Besides, this project aims to do further research in order to develop mould from the material that has been discussed by considering major production aspect and developed mould prototype which has own
specialization and commercial value. The material that has been used to make a mould is Aluminium 6061 and LM6.
OBJECTIVES
To make mould and to developed shell helmet by hand lay-up method. The aims to do further research in order to develop mould from the material that has been discussed by considering major production aspect and developed mould prototype which has own specialization and commercial value.
ANALYSIS
FINAL DESIGN
THE PRODUCT
NOVELTY & ADVANTAGES
1) New invention for helmet shell making process
2) High quality of product
3) Mould cost effectiveness
4) Perfect for commercial and production (SME)
5) Any thermoset materials
6) Convenient, easy & low cost of maintenance
Researchers Info
Prof. Dr. Md Dan Md Palil
Ahmad Firdaus A.H.
Mohd Yuhazri Yaakob
Tel : +6(06)-233 2610
Fax : +6(06)-233 2414
E-mail : drdan@utem.edu.my
7. KENAF FIBER PLATE
ABSTRACT
The purpose of this project was to study and test a new composite material for use in manufacturing product. The composite was composed of kenaf fibers as reinforcement for polyester resin thermoset polymer. Long bast kenaf fibers were used and treated using different concentration and immerged time of NaOH. The effects obtained after the modification have been analyzed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM).The fibers were combined with polyester resin and using vacuum infusion method to form natural fiber composites. Tensile, flexural and Izod impact properties were determined according to ASTM standards. Mechanical properties were presented increase with the increasing of NaOH concentration. The composites with concentration 6% NaOH and immerged 12 hours performed the highest value of tensile properties. However, the flexural strength shows the highest value at 9% NaOH. Kenaf fibers have a potential as a new alternative in wood-based product industry.
KENAF
Kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L.) is a fiber plant native to eastcentral Africa where it has been grown for several thousand years for food and fiber. It is a common wild plant of tropical and subtropical Africa and Asia. Kenaf grows quickly and will achieve 5 to 6 m in height and 2.5 to 3.5 cm in diameter within 5 to 6 months. Kenaf has a unique combination of long bast and short core fibers which makes it suitable for a range of paper and cardboard products
COMPOSITE
RESIN INFUSION
ADVANTAGES OF RESIN INFUSION
1. Better fiber-to-resin ratio
2. Less wasted resin
3. Very consistent resin usage
4. Unlimited set-up time
5. Cleaner
CONCLUSION
1. High mechanical performance
2. Low cost and environment friendly
3. Biodegrable material
4. Have a potential as a new alternative in wood-based product industry
Researchers Info
Prof. Dr. Md Dan Md Palil
Phongsakorn Prak Tom
Mohd Yuhazri Yaakob
Tel : +6(06)-233 2610
Fax : +6(06)-233 2414
E-mail : drdan@utem.edu.my
8. RICH ATHLETICS TRACK
ABSTRACT
The main athletics track are the SBR, EPDM granules and Polyurethane. Nowadays, application of manufacturing product need a material that can give the best characteristic such as getting on hardy, strong, safe and easy to manufacture. In this project, silicone rubber resins from elastomer polymer ware used as the matrix materials and the natural fibers as the reinforcement. Types of natural fibers that have been selected are rice husk fibers. The matrix materials are usually functioning to attach the reinforcement each other. The rice husk is grinded for 1 mm. From testing on the composite material, it shows value of hardness, impact strength, and Young modulus for tensile test and compression test is 17.9, 0.36 J/mm2, 40.94 kPa, with increasing 98.89 percent, 176.9 percent, 1055.84 percent and 157.83 percent compared to silicone rubber without reinforcement, respectively. For friction test, the purpose composites athletics track getting average value of 70. This average value is over from IAAF standard requirement for >=74 of friction value. Overall for this project, although the purpose composites is under researching, the result show the composite be able to emulate with the main athletics track component and it can be made and used in Malaysia.
Athletics Track Surface
Material, Process & Product
FIELD OF INVENTION
The present invention relates to natural composite material to be a athletics track particularly for any application requiring slip resistance, longevity, noise reduction, safety, low maintenance and attractive appearance. Even yet more particularly the present invention relates to the filler arrangement and low cost of material parallel with easy process of fabrication.
CONCLUSION
1. Low cost and easy of fabrication process
2. New material for athletics track and any mat product
3. Biodegrable material and also suitable as noise absorbing material
Researchers Info
Prof. Dr. Md. Dan Md. Palil
Mohd Yuhazri Yaakob
Azrayhafizi Matzin
Tel : +6(06)-233 2610
Fax : +6(06)-233 2414
E-mail : drdan@utem.edu.my
9. HEAVY DUTY STAIR CLIMBER TROLLEY
ABSTRACT
Trolley use as a mover to bring anything from one place to other place with limited weight, size and not user friendly. This innovation had created a three wheeler trolley each sides by considering stability, load capability, cheap and user friendly to eliminate any problem rise cause by existed trolley. This trolley had advantaged such as capability to bring load up to 80 kgs for horizontal way, 45 kgs is maximum weight for vertical way by considering the capability user to pull up the trolley, can cross small drain, multi size of loading (box, cylinder and etc.) simple design and strong structure, tough and so on. This invention also considering commercialization value and can produce by local industry to local market.
RESULTS
FEATURES & ADVANTAGES
1. 80 Kgs for horizontal way
2. 45 Kgs for vertical way / climb stair
3. Simple design & strong structure of trolley
4. Cross small drain capability
5. Low cost & easy of fabrication process
6. Stability (stand & moving)
7. Multi load (box, cylinder, sack etc)
8. User friendly
Researchers Info
Prof. Dr. Md. Dan Md. Palil
Mohd Yuhazri Yaakob
Tel : +6(06)-233 2610
Fax : +6(06)-233 2414
E-mail : drdan@utem.edu.my
10. SHIN GUARD FROM COCONUT ENDORCARP
ABSTRACT
The main typical shin guard components are the shell and foam liner. Back to basic, the use of foam at the guard is to absorb outer energy while the shell is to resist any force such as impact from hurting the user. Nowadays however, the manufacturing of the product needs raw material that meet the specification such as stiff, safe to use, and easy to fabricate. In this project, thermoset; epoxy resin with hardener is used as matrix with Coconut Endorcarps Powder (CE-P) as it additive and thermoplastic; polycarbonates as matrix with Coconut Endorcarps Ashes (CE-A) is used to be studied so that a final product based on this material can be fabricated. Full scale prototype was fabricated based on the matrix evaluation technique due to the different PMC. As for this, prototype built was based on thermoset with CE-P. From the test have been done, (for selected thermoset with CE-P), reading show as 77.67 and 77.83 value for hardness, 0.19731
kN average break force and 1.77 Joule to resist before failure. As to compare with thermoplastic with CE-A, the reading is much ambiguous as follow 77.33 and 79.33 for hardness value, 0.05506 kN average break force for bending test and 0.06 Joule to resist before failure. With respect to research have been done, It founds that this PMC was not much adequate to withstand a substantial blow to the leg from non-ballistic weapons or flying debris. This is based on the comparative table gained from standard from European Parliament.
FIELD OF INVENTION
The present invention relates to shin guard for sport player shin protection and contact sports; and more particularly to a strong, lightweight shin guard system that provides increased protection to the wearer, and decreases force applied against other players during contact and other impact events.
DISCRIPTION & SUMMARY OF INVENTION
ANALYSIS
THE PRODUCT
Researchers Info
Prof. Dr. Md. Dan Md. Palil
Faizul Amin
Mohd Yuhazri Yaakob
Tel : +6(06)-233 2610
Fax : +6(06)-233 2414
E-mail : drdan@utem.edu.my
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