FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND GREEN TECHNOLOGY

PETROCHEMICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

UGEA4916 Project May 2019

No Title Supervisor Description Objectives

1. Production of biodiesel from Dr. Tan Kok Tat The project will focus on converting oil - To extract oil from spent
spent coffee ground with from spent coffee ground to biodiesel coffee ground
methanol with methanol as solvent - To convert the extracted oil
into biodiesel
- To characterize the products
produced including biodiesel
and glycerol

2. Glycerol-free reaction to Dr Tan Kok Tat The project will focus on converting oil - To extract oil from spent
produce biodiesel from spent from spent coffee ground to biodiesel coffee ground
coffee ground with methyl acetate as solvent without - To convert the extracted oil
producing glycerol as side product into biodiesel with methyl
acetate as solvent
- To characterize the products
produced including biodiesel
and triacetin

3. Modelling of kinetic model for Dr. Tan Kok Tat The study will focus on developing a - To develop a suitable kinetic
ultrasonic assisted suitable kinetic model that could model to represent ultrasonic
interesterification reaction represent ultrasonic assisted assisted interesterification
interesterification reaction reaction.
- To determine the activation
energy for the reaction
4 Pre-treatment Process for Dr. Lo Po Kim A company (namely EnviProtein) that - To increase the FCR (feed
Organic Matter as Feed of converting organic waste to protein via conversion ratio)
Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia Dr. Leong Siew black soldier fly larvae had requested to
illucens) Larvae Yoong pre-treat the organic waste to achieve - To mitigate the odor of
certain objectives. Meanwhile, process organic waste
suggested should not be a long time - To compare and select a least
consuming process. time consuming pre-
treatment process

5 Stirred-tank-reactor for Dr. Lo Po Kim The lab scale synthesis of glycerol
Production of Glycerol carbonate from crude glycerol via
Carbonate via Self Fabricated seashell catalyst received attention from
Seashell Catalysts Powder a nearby biodiesel industry (namely
Excel Vite Sdn Bhd). However, large
scale ultrasound assisted reaction is
unlikely economically feasible for this
company at this moment. Performance
comparison between the production
using stirred-tank-reactor and
ultrasound assisted reaction is
requested. Therefore, further study on
synthesis of crude glycerol using stirred
tank reactor is suggested.
6 Microplastic Analysis and Dr. Lo Po Kim PerkinElmer urged FSc and FEGT to
Contamination in Water and collect data about microplastic pollution
Sediment Samples Ts. Dr. Sin Jin in Malaysia and then to create alertness
Chung to government about the food supply
chain. Therefore, water and sediments
samples will be collected from the
existing either marine or fresh water
aquatic farmings collaborated with FSc
and further analysis to the microplastic
such as quantification, sizing, FTIR
analysis shall be investigated to the
samples collected.
- To modify the reactor
available into suitable and
safe stirred-tank-reactor
- To study the stirring effect
on the production
- To investigate the
performance of production
- To quantify the microplastic
in water and sediment
samples
- To analysis the types of
microplastic
- To investigate the possible
sources of main microplastic
contamination
- To propose alternative to
reduce the main microplastic
contamination
7. Volatile fatty acid Dr. Gobi Kanadasan - Anaerobic digestion of wastewater - To investigate various
enhancement for biodegradable undergoes four stages of reaction. operating parameters on
polymer production via catalyst anaerobic digestion of palm
- Acidogenesis stage (2nd stage) is oil mill wastewater
given focus in this research.
- To study the effect of
- Catalyst would be used to increase
catalyst on the selectivity of
the selectivity of volatile acid
volatile fatty acid production.
production during the acidogenesis
stage.

8. Temperature effect on the Dr. Gobi Kanadasan - Temperature of the wastewater will -
aerobic granules treating paper be investigated for its effect on
mill wastewater aerobic granules.
- Instability of aerobic granules due -
to temperature will be detrimental
for the treatment system.
To investigate the efficiency
of wastewater treatment at
various temperatures.
To analyze the morphology
of aerobic granules at various
temperatures.

9. Extraction of Dr. Gobi Kanadasan - Exopolysaccharide is a naturally - To extract the

exopolysaccharide from synthesized polymer secreted by the exopolysaccharide from
aerobic granules bacteria in aerobic granules. aerobic granule using various
techniques.
- Extraction of exopolysaccharide
would enable the usage of it for - To characterize the
other purposes such as adsorption. exopolysaccharide extracted
from aerobic granules.

10 Alternative X-Ray Shielding Ir. Dr. Koay Loke Generally, the conventional materials - To study and compare the
Polymer Coated Materials for Kean used for X-Ray Shielding design is potential materials for
the Replacement of Lead Lead Plate. However, it appears to be replacement of Lead.
Co-supervisor: very heavy and toxic in handling. - To fabricate the X-Ray
Dr Mathialagan a/l Thereby, this project is looking for the Shielding plate using the
Muniyadi alternative for the replacement of Lead. polymer coating technique.
Tungsten and bismuth appear to be the
potential material for the X-Ray
Shielding. However, the fabrication
process to hold the materials in plate
 form are still needed for investigation.
11 Actuation of Magnetoelastic Ir. Dr. Koay Loke Understanding the properties of elastic
Soft Robot in Magnetic Fields Kean polymer with superparamagnetic
Variation particles advances the design of
autonomous, soft robots. Magnetic
fields readily penetrate most materials
and can be used remotely to induce
rapid and precise changes in membrane
shape. In this project, the methods of
fabrication for elastic polymer will be
studied. A simple testing based on
magnetic fields variation will be carried
out.
12 Linkage mechanism study for Ir. Dr. Koay Loke There are a lot of mechanical linkages
mechanical motion using PLA Kean using hinge and fastener to constrain the
(Polylactic Acid). degree of freedom (DoF) for
mechanical motion. However, those
mechanisms appear to be contributing
to wear and tear. Besides, they cannot
achieve infinitesimal motion control.
The target of the project is to design the
grid based Meta material devices for
malleable control. The devices should
be only using shear force without any
mechanical fastener to actuate the
motion.
13 Synthesis of corn cob flour / Ts. Dr. Teoh Yi Starch blended with synthetic polymer,
polyvinyl alcohol blend film Peng polyvinyl alcohol has been studied as
potential biodegradable polymer and is
widely used in packaging and
agricultural sector. In this study, corn
cob is used to replace starch.
- To study and compare the
potential fabrication methods
for elastic polymer coated
with superparamagnetic
particles.
- To fabricate the elastic
polymer and perform simple
testing based on magnetic
fields variation.
- To design the grid based
Meta material devices for
malleable control using
Solidwork.
- 3D-printing and
characteristic study on the
devices using PLA.
- To characterize the corn cob
flour.
- To synthesis the corn
cob/polyvinyl alcohol blend
film using solution casting
method.
- To investigate the tensile and
thermal properties for corn
cob/polyvinyl alcohol blend
 film.
- To examine the
biodegradability and
swelling properties for corn
cob/polyvinyl alcohol blend
film.
14 Extraction of cellulose from Ts. Dr. Teoh Yi Empty fruit bunch is a waste from oil - To characterize the cellulose
empty fruit bunch and its Peng palm mill and it is available throughout extracted from empty fruit
application in biodegradable the year. In order to enhance the bunch.
plastic film. biodegradability properties, cellulose - To synthesis the polyvinyl
acts an important role in production of alcohol blends film with
biodegradability plastic. Thus, cellulose addition of extracted
is extracted from empty fruit bunch and cellulose from empty fruit
then applied into polyvinyl alcohol bunch (CEFB) using solution
blend film. casting method.
- To evaluate the performance
of CEFB/polyvinyl alcohol
blend film.
15 Preparation and Ts. Dr. Teoh Yi Oil palm ash (OPA) is a waste from oil - To synthesize the oil palm
characterization of oil palm ash Peng palm mill which is normally dumped in ash/polyvinyl alcohol
incorporated polyvinyl alcohol open field either legally or illegally. membrane.
membrane Co-SV: This present study is aimed to - To characterize the oil palm
Dr. Ong Yit Thai synthesize and characterize the oil palm ash/polyvinyl alcohol
ash/polyvinyl alcohol membrane. Thus, membrane.
the membrane performance will be - To evaluate the performance
evaluated by wastewater treatment of oil palm ash/polyvinyl
process. alcohol membrane in
wastewater treatment.

16 Kinetic Modelling of Dr. Leong Sim Previous studies show that - To functionalize magnetic
Hydrodynamically Driven Siong magnetophoresis of magnetic nanoparticles with poly
Magnetophoresis in the nanoparticles always occurs in (diallyldimethylammonium
Cooperative Regime cooperative manner which it is proven chloride) (PDDA).
to play an important role in accelerating
the magnetic separation process. As the - To study the effect of particle
fundamental principles and the concentration on the kinetics
 underlying mechanism of cooperative of hydrodynamically driven
magnetophoresis are crucial in the magnetophoresis
design of efficient magnetic separator, experimentally.
the ultimate goal of this study serves to
provide a mathematical model which is - To develop a mathematical
able to predict the dynamical behavior model to capture the
of hydrodynamically driven dynamical behavior of
magnetophoresis in cooperative regime. cooperative magnetophoresis
in which hydrodynamic effect
is dominating.

17. Effect of Fluid Viscosity on the Dr. Leong
Intensity of Magnetophoresis Siong
Induced Convection under Low
Gradient Magnetic Field
Sim Magnetophoresis has been proven to be - To prepare electrostatically
useful in the water treatment and stabilized magnetic
biomedical applications. However, the nanoparticles through
application of magnetophoresis always polymer functionalization.
deals with fluids with wide range of
viscosity, which has been proven to - To investigate the effect of
impose a significant impact on the rate fluid viscosity on the
of separation theoretically. Therefore, intensity of magnetophoresis
this study serves to demonstrate the induced convection under
effect of fluid viscosity on the low gradient magnetic field.
dynamical behavior of magnetic
- To demonstrate the effect of
separation through both experiment and
fluid viscosity on the
computational simulation.
magnetophoresis kinetics
through computational
simulation.

18. Hydrodynamic Effect of Low Dr. Leong Sim The implementation of - To stabilize the magnetic
Gradient Magnetophoresis of Siong magnetophoresis in real time nanoparticles by surface
Magnetic Nanoparticle: applications involves a wide spectrum functionalization with
Influence of Geometry of length scale, ranging from polymer.
Confinement microfluidic devices (micron size) to
macroscopically scaled magnetic - To investigate the effect of
separator for wastewater treatment. For geometrical confinement on
instance, the relationship between the the dynamical behavior of
geometrical confinement and magnetophoresis dominated
magnetophoresis kinetics is crucial in
 designing an effective magnetic by induced convection.
separator for different applications.
Thus, this study is intended to - To compute the effect of
investigate the influence of geometrical geometrical confinement on
confinement on the kinetics of the kinetics of
magnetophoresis in which magnetophoresis through
hydrodynamic effect is dominating. simulator.

19 Air Separation with Advanced Ir. Dr. Low Chong This air separation study with advanced - To develop air separation
Technologies for Yu technologies involving oxygen (O2), technologies that will make
Petrochemical Plant hydrogen (H2) and carbon dioxide progress toward enabling
(CO2). cost-competitive with near-
zero emissions.
These separations will be of increasing - To provide detailed analysis
importance for integration with and point out key growth
downstream processes such as hydrogen areas in the air separation
fuel cells and Fischer-Tropsch plant market.
conversions and producing gas
compositions suited to these
applications.

Therefore, separation of H2 and CO2

syngas constituents may become vitally
important to future applications of
gasification.

There is increasing interest in

gasification-based hydrogen production
as well as the capture of CO2 to help
reduce emissions of the climate change
agent.

Aspen plus will be used in the

simulation experiment.

20 New energy for Combustible Ir. Dr. Low Chong As a major alternative to petroleum and - To provide the mining of
 Ice (Natural Gas Hydrate) Yu
Exploration in South China
Sea.
natural gas, combustible ice has been
always attracting much attention of the
world. For China which urgently seeks
for transformation in energy structure, it -
is concerned with the country’s energy
security, energy cleanliness and
sustainable development.
combustible ice information
at South China Sea.
To further understand the
critical stage of mining
combustible ice process at
sea.

According to Petro-China Group - Characterization of

recently reported that there is a huge combustible ice (natural gas
amount of hydrate in South China Sea, hydrates) composition.
equivalent to twice the total amount of
fossil resources, including coal, oil and
natural gas. With the advancement of
science and technology, the status of
hydrates will become increasingly
important.

Hydrate has a long history, larger

volume and better outlook than shale
gas. As long as technological
breakthroughs are made, it will have a
great development prospect.

21 Shale Oil Production with the Ir. Dr. Low Chong This study is to understand the - To simplify an overview of
Environmental Impact. Yu production of shale oil process with its the typical shale oil
new technology for the impact of the production process with the
current oil & gas production as well as environmental impact.
environmental impact & supply market
trends. Aspen plus will be used in the - To compare with the current
simulation experiment. crude oil production.

- To know how shale oil

production impacted the
current oil price trends.
22 Performance study of Dr. Ong Yit Thai Coagulation-flocculation is a -
wastewater treatment using convenient, and energy-efficient
tannin via a coagulation- Co-Supervisor: process that is extensively used for
flocculation process. Dr. Yeoh Wei Ming wastewater treatment. Recently, there is
a new trend in organic substance as
coagulation-flocculation agent. In this
project, it is aimed to apply tannin as -
the coagulation-flocculation agent to
treat the wastewater. Tannin is an
abundant organic substances that can be
extracted from biomass, leaves, roots,
bark, seeds, wood and fruits. The use of
tannin is expected to enable it to be
emerged as an alternate coagulation-
flocculation agent to commonly used
inorganic agent such as polyaluminium
chloride. techkem
23 Modification of organic Dr. Ong Yit Thai Fluoride is usually present in the
coagulant for fluoride removal. industrial wastewater. Exposure of high
Co-Supervisor: concentration of fluoride would resulted
Dr. Yeoh Wei Ming in detrimental health effect. For the past
few decades, removal of the fluoride by
coagulation has been a well-recognized
cost effective method. In this project, it
is aimed to develop an efficient method
to modify organic coagulant and
applied in fluoride removal.
24 Enhancing the mechanical Dr. Ong Yit Thai Buckypaper (BP) is a thin sheet that
stability of buckypaper by composed of entangled carbon
using polymer as binder. nanotubes (CNTs). The presence of
CNTs enable the BP to possess
multifunctional properties and various
potential application for biosensor,
membrane separation processes and etc.
However, the mechanical stability of
To investigate the
effectiveness of tannin as
coagulation-flocculation
agent in wastewater
treatment.
To evaluate the effect of
operating parameter on the
coagulation-flocculation
performance using tannin.
- To develop an efficient
method to modify the organic
coagulant.
- To investigate the efficiency
of the modified organic
coagulant in fluoride
removal.
- To develop an efficient
method to apply polymer as
a binder to enhance the
mechanical stability of BP.
- To evaluate the effect of
polymer concentration on the
mechanical stability of BP.
 BP has becomes a major obstacle which
limits its commercial application.
Hence, this project is aimed to alleviate
the mechanical stability of the BP by
employing polymer as a binder. The
presence of polymer is expected to
strengthen the entanglement of CNTs in
BP, thereby forming a robust BP.
25 Correlation studies of Dr. Chng Lee Muei Industrial scale production of cellulose - Collection and preparation of
ultrasonic processing from agriculture residue using agriculture residue.
conditions in extraction of ultrasonic-assisted alkaline technology - Ultrasonic extraction of
cellulose fibers for industrial is promising but still lack of correlation cellulose from residue
scale production. studies to ensure the quality of cellulose powder under various
produced. Therefore, this study is processing conditions using
important to set up the ultrasonic response surface
technology as well as establish the methodology.
correlation studies for large scale - Correlation studies of
production. ultrasonic processing
conditions with cellulose
properties
26 Synthesis and characterization Dr Chng Lee Muei It is estimated that annually 1.5 billion - Identify the preparation
of cellulose acetate pounds of cellulose acetates are method to produce cellulose
manufactured globally. Cellulose acetate.
acetate is widely used in textiles
- Synthesis of cellulose acetate
because of its low-cost, toughness,
gloss, high transparency, natural feel, under various processing
and other favorable aesthetic properties. conditions.
Cellulose is treated with acetic - Characterization of cellulose
anhydride and catalytic amount of acetate.
sulfuric acid to make cellulose acetate.
27 Development of purification Dr. Chng Lee Muei Purification is one of the important - Synthesis and characterize
technology in production of processes after carboxymethylation of carboxymethylcellulose.
carboxymethylcellulose(CMC). cellulose for CMC production. Current - Establish the purification
purification process involve high usage process after ultrasonic-
of solvent especially ethanol and thus assisted alkaline treatment of
lead to safety and environment issue. lignocellulose feedstock.
 Therefore development of the - Comparison of extracted
purification technology is crucial for cellulose and commercial
sustainable production of CMC. cellulose.
28 Synthesis of carbon nanotubes Dr. Yeoh Wei Ming This project involves the development - To synthesis carbon
based nano-adsorbent for of carbon nanotubes nano-adsorbent for nanotubes based nano-
heavy metal removal. the effective removal of heavy metal adsorbent.
from industrial wastewater. - To optimize the adsorption
process for the heavy metal
removal.
29 Fabrication of magnetic carbon Dr. Yeoh Wei Ming This project involves the fabrication of - To synthesis magnetic
nanotube nanocomposite for carbon nanotubes based nanocomposite carbon nanotube based
separation of dissolved for the effective removal of dissolved nanocomposite.
hydrocarbon. hydrocarbon from petroleum - To study the effect of
wastewater. process parameters on the
effective removal of
dissolved hydrocarbon.
30 Synthesis of organic coagulant Dr. Yeoh Wei Ming This project involves the development - To synthesis organic
from agriculture waste for of organic coagulant from agriculture coagulant from agriculture
wastewater treatment. waste as an alternative to replace the waste.
metal based inorganic coagulant for the - To study the effect of
effective reduction of turbidity in operating parameters on the
wastewater treatment. techkem coagulation performance of
developed organic coagulant.

31 Preparation and Dr. Toh Pey Yi This study aims to reinforce the PVDF - To characterize the bare and
characterization of thermoplastic by using the bare or surface functionalized
thermoplastic PVDF/RGO Co-supervisor: functionalized reduced graphene oxide RGO.
composites Dr. Mathialagan (RGO) filler. - To prepare the
thermoplastic PVDF/bare or
surface functionalized RGO
composite.
- To study the effect of RGO
filler addition on the
characteristics and
properties of thermoplastic
PVDF.
32 Phycoremediation of POME by Dr. Toh Pey Yi
microalgae through different
cultivation method
33 Harvesting of microalgae from Dr. Toh Pey Yi
fertilizer wastewater by
magnetic particles through
embedding-flocculation
strategy
34 Semiconductor-mediated
photocatalysis for microplastic Chung
degradation under solar light
irradiation
POME produced from Palm Oil Mill - To study the water quality
should be treated in order to avoid of POME after treated by
water pollution on the surface water or microalgae through
groundwater. Bioremediation could be a different cultivation
green method to treat the POME. method.
- To investigate the quality of
microalgal biomass
generated from different
cultivation method.
Fertilizer wastewater treatment by - To compare the
microalgae is a green solution. Rapid performance of microalgae
harvesting of microalgae is necessary to separation through
meet time effectiveness of a wastewater embedding-flocculation
treatment system and at the same time strategy by different size of
can maintain the quality of biomass magnetic particles.
harvested. - To study the feasibility of
the embedding-flocculation
strategy aided by magnetic
particle for real application
and biofuel production.
Ts. Dr. Sin Jin Currently, the global community - To synthesize and
considers microplastics as a marine characterize solar light-
pollutant of emerging concern. To driven photocatalysts
mitigate the oceanic microplastic - To carry out the
pollution, it is necessary to reduce photocatalytic degradation
inputs from inland. In this study, of microplastic
photocatalysis will be used for the
degradation of commercially available
microplastics Mass losses,
morphological and functional group
analyses will be used to determine the

35 Preparation of solar-light active Ts. Dr.
composite photocatalysts in Chung
phenol and palm oil mill
effluent degradation.
36 Preparation of precipitated Ts. Dr.
calcium carbonate in acidic Chung
wastewater treatment
37 Experimental and modeling Dr. LeongSY
study for prediction of
moisture content using oven Dr. LeongSS (Co- temperature.
based on Hermetia illucens SV)
microplastics degradation.
Sin Jin Phenol and palm oil mill effluent - To synthesize and
(POME) are serious and expensive characterize solar light-
environmental problem. Photocatalytic driven photocatalysts
oxidative degradation is an attractive
strategy for water purification. Current - To carry out the
work is focused on the synthesis of photocatalytic degradation
highly active composite photocatalysts of phenol and palm oil mill
for the degradation of palm oil mill effluent
effluent.
Sin Jin The present study is focused on the - To synthesize and
preparation of calcium carbonate from characterize calcium
calcium carbide residue. The calcium carbonate
carbonate has the capability to increase - To evaluate the performance
the pH in water sample. Jar test will be of calcium carbonate in
used to investigate the capability of acidic wastewater treatment
calcium carbonate in treating acidic
wastewater.
In this study, the student is require to - To investigate the drying
dry the sample at different time and behaviour at different time
Thereafter, to and temperature on moisture
mathematically model the data obtained content.
from the experiments.
- To experimentally and
Note: Live sample will be provided. mathematically model the
drying process.
- To characterize the
biochemical properties of
Hermetia illucens.
38 Optimization of fatty acid Dr. LeongSY The student is require to study the effect - To study the effect of
using various drying of different drying process on Black different drying method on
processing technology Dr. LoPK (Co-SV) soldier fly prepupae fatty acid fed on the fatty acid chemical
pretreated feed. Thereafter, the student properties.
need to optimize the yield of fatty acid
- To optimize the yield of
fatty acid.
- To characterize the
compositional fatty acid

39 Solid-liquid extraction of Dr. LeongSY The study is the extension from a - To investigate the effects of
functional properties for company called Enviprotein. The three independent
Hermetia illucens Dr. LoPK (Co-SV) student is require to study the solubility parameters, namely
of the functional properties (e.g: extraction temperature,
protein) at various extraction extraction time and ratio of
temperature, time and water ratio to raw water to raw material.
material
- To optimize the yield of the
protein.
- To profile the protein
component and
composition.

40 Synergistic Effect of Combined Dr
Fillers from Industrial Rubber Muniyadi
Waste / Scrap on the
Processing and Properties of
PVC Composites.
Mathialagan The aim of this project is to develop a - To characterize PVC and
thermoplastic elastomer using PVC and different industrial rubber
different industrial rubber waste such as waste.
latex thread powders and waste tire - To prepare the materials
powders. Student is required to prepare through melt blending
and characterize the raw materials for methods at different
its chemical and physical functionality. compositions.
Student will then compound the - To evaluate the mechanical
materials at different compositions of properties of the blends
PVC and combined fillers and report on produced such as tensile
the effect of different material strength, hardness, abrasion
composition on the characteristics, resistance, chemical
processability, mechanical, chemical stability and thermal
 and thermal properties of the developed properties.
blends. This project is an industrial
based work where student might need to
travel to the company with the
supervisor to conduct some testing.

41 Utilization of Industrial Rubber Dr Mathialagan The aim of this project is to develop a - To characterize PVC and
Scrap Powder as Filler in PVC Muniyadi thermoplastic elastomer using PVC and ALUM-300 for its physical
Composites for Anti-slip industrial rubber scrap powder sourced and chemical functionality.
Rubber Mat Production. from latex thread. Student is required to - To prepare the materials
characterize the PVC and industrial through melt blending
rubber scrap powder (ALUM-300). methods at different
Student will then compound the compositions.
materials at different compositions and - To evaluate the mechanical
report on the effect of different material properties of the composites
composition on the characteristics, produced such as tensile
processability, mechanical, chemical strength, hardness, abrasion
and thermal properties of the developed resistance, chemical
PVC/ALUM-300 composites. This stability and thermal
project is an industrial based work properties.
where student might need to travel to
the company with the supervisor to
conduct some testing.
42 Processing and Properties Dr Mathialagan Student is required to characterize the -
Optimization of PVC/Industrial Muniyadi raw materials used in this research
Rubber Scrap Powder using which is PVC, ALUM-300 (industrial
Activated Carbon. rubber scrap) and activated carbon and -
prepare the compounds containing
different composition of these
materials. Student is then need to
evaluate the effect of different AC -
loading on the characteristics,
processing and properties of the
PVC/ALUM-300/AC composites
developed. This project is an industrial
based work where student might need to
travel to the company with the
supervisor to conduct some testing.
43 Effect of de-cross linker Dr Yamuna The project is an industrial -
concentration on the Munusamy collaborative project with the company
performance of recycled rubber Bridge Field Resources Sdn. Bhd.
gloves/PVC blend. Student will work on de-crosslinking
rubber gloves and using it as raw
material to be blended with PVC. The -
students will use the Brabender internal
mixer and hot press to prepare the
samples. Tensile test, hardness and
- To evaluate the mechanical
chemical resistant test will be carried
out.
To characterize the raw
materials for its chemical
and physical characteristics.
To prepare PVC/ALUM-
300/AC composites at its
optimum compositions and
processing parameters.
To evaluate the effect of AC
loading on the processing
and properties of
PVC/ALUM-300
composites.
To prepare recycled rubber
gloves/ PVC blend with
different composition of de-
cross linker.
To characterize the
morphology and
compatibility of the blend.
performance and chemical
resistance of the blend.
44 Thermal performance of a Dr Yamuna A heat pipe is an efficient heat transfer The objective of this present
finned heat pipe Munusamy and Prof device able to transmit a large amount study would be to determine the
Ong Kok Seng (IE) of heat over a long distance with a small performance of a simple and
temperature difference between heat cost effective natural convection
source and sink. For PV cooling in air cooled heat pipe.
ambient air, the condenser portion of
the heat pipe need to be finned and bent
to accommodate the PV panel as shown
in Fig. 1. The pipe would be electrically
heated. Heat input and temperature
would determine the thermal
performance.

Fig. 1. Finned heat pipe.

45 Leakage and thermal properties Dr
study of polyacryclic/ nbr latex Munusamy
coated phase change material
for solar thermal energy
storage.
Yamuna Previous works have been carried out - To prepare phase change
by master and PhD students using NBR material coated with PA first
latex as inner layer and polyarcylic and then NBR latex.
outside layer of coating. In this study
we intend to reverse the coating layers - To performance leakage test
and compare its effect on the leakage to the samples.
and thermal stability.
- To test the thermal
properties of the samples.