Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the education sector locally and globally especially in teaching learning delivery methods as most universities have adopted online platforms. present situation is not only challenging but also tests flexibility of existing system. With help technology, traditional system could be more flexible to enable individuals from around world access education. latest revolution education, micro-credential, growing interest among public private worldwide,...

The effect of nanosilica on the tensile stress-strain response Epikote 828 epoxy polymer was studied. A 40 wt% nanosilica/epoxy masterbatch used to prepare a series nanocomposites with 5–25 content. Static uniaxial tests were conducted investigate stress–strain and properties unmodified nanomodified polymers. In addition, degree dispersion silica nanosphere particle in matrix investigated using transmission electron microscopy. It found that incorporation well-disperse improved polymer....

Alumina-titania coatings produced by plasma spray processes are being developed for a wide variety of applications that require resistance to wear, erosion, cracking and spallation. Consideration parameters setting will develop reliable with high performance properties demanding coating application. Al2O3 3%wt TiO2 was onto metal substrate using Praxair Plasma Spray System SG-100 Gun. This paper discusses the experimental testing analysis which prepared based on three varied process...

This paper presents an experimental investigation on the specific wear rate between Kenaf Polyester Composite (KPEC) and Epoxy (KEC). The raw material used in present work was long kenaf fiber. epoxy resin unsaturated polyester were mixed with hardener at weight ratios of 3:1 10:1, respectively. test carried out using Abrasion Resistance Tester (TR-600) dry sliding conditions a constant velocity 1.4 m/s. conducted room temperature different applied loads ranging from 5 30N. It observed that...

This project study about the tribological characterisation of biofluid that used plant-based oil which namely sunflower and olive been blends with hyaluronic acid as an additive. Plant-based is a type fluid not be harmful to human helps based in absorption shock distribution forces. aims measure performance this acts artificial synovial term its coefficient friction, frictional torque wear scar diameter produced. There are three different composition volumes going 0%, 5% 10% sample. sample...

The performance of a biolubricant especially palm oil is well known to be lower than mineral lubricant. Due huge demand towards sustainability, it extremely important make an effort for competitive at the same shelf as in world’s lubricants market. In this study, tribological properties modified with Titanium Oxide (TiO2) nanoparticles additives were investigated. Palm TiO2 weight ratios 0 0.2 wt% mixed using ultrasonic technique. viscosity was conducted standard ASTMD445. behavior...

An ultrasonic pulse incident on a lubricating oil film in machine element will be partially reflected and transmitted. The proportion of the wave amplitude reflected, termed reflection coefficient, depends thickness acoustic properties oil. When appropriate frequency is used, magnitude coefficient can used to determine thickness. However, has both real component an imaginary component, phase are functions shifted from that when it reflected. In present study, this shift explored as changes...

Study on TQM in Malaysia is first reported 1997 while LM 2010. Since then, voluminous studies that and can bring more benefits to a company but there still lack of case study has implemented both initiatives. Preliminary status Integrating been established from survey conducted the highly practices Malaysian automotive companies 2011. The findings are used order evaluate Integrated Automotive Company. An Total Quality Management (TQM) with Lean Manufacturing (LM) system comprises principles....

In hydrodynamic lubrication, the pressure condition of fluid is critical to ensure good performance lubricated machine elements such as journal bearings. present study, an experimental work was conducted determine distribution around circumference a bearing and frictional force caused by shearing actions. A diameter 100mm with 1/2 length-to-diameter ratio used. Pressure results for 600 RPM speed at different radial loads were obtained. The compared predicted values from established Raimondi...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the origin and evolution total quality management (TQM) lean manufacturing (LM) in automotive industry globally specifically Malaysia; selective studies on effective performance measurement for future integration TQM LM. examines critical success failure factors implementation stage based established criteria, such as Deming Prize Award, Malaysian Prime Minister ISO/TS16949, Malcolm Baldrige National Quality SAEJ4001 Toyota Production...

This study discusses on the fuel economy and exhaust emissions at variations of air intake pressure. The pressure is influenced by degree opening throttle plate venturi effect which draw to combustion chamber in carbureted engine. experimental work conducted engine speed load using a single cylinder four stroke SI attached with 5 kW dynamometer. Gas analyzer was used measure compositions identify quality combustion. results show that standard system resulted rich led incomplete due less...

Carburizing is one of case hardening method that induced formation carbon layer on the surface a substance in order to improve strength and hardness properties. This paper presents effect paste carburizing treatment mechanical properties ASTM A516 low steel. Samples are first prepared polished according tensile test (ASTM A370), (Rockwell) microstructure standard. The was conducted at temperature 700 °C, 750 °C 800 for 6 hours holding times. results depicted carburized samples provide...

The film formation in a journal bearing and the extent of cavitated region is an important contribution to load carrying capacity. In present work, ultrasonic method has been used measure thickness profile around circumference operating bearing. reflection pulse at oil layer can be determine thickness. A transducer was mounted inside hollow shaft signal passed through slip rings. run series loads rotational speeds. continuously pulsed received as it swept bush circumference. This enabled...

Green Lean Total Quality (GLTQ) Information Management System is a system comprises of (IM) in Environmental (EMS) practices which integrated to TQM with Manufacturing (LM) principles. IM essential especially dealing communication breakdown problems and ineffective system. The ultimate goal this focus on achieving total efficiency that uses System. A survey questionnaire was developed distributed 30 highly active automotive vendors Malaysia analyzed by Minitab v16. It found out company LTQ...

Over the past two decades, nanoparticle materials have been subject of enormous interest. These get their name from extreme small particle size microstructure. By changing into nanosize, it is an effective way to enhance mechanical and physical behavior materials. The corrosion resistance in aqueous solutions also great importance assessing a wide range potential applications such as steam generator tubes components, etc. In this paper, Co-Ni-Fe nanoparticles were coated on stainless steel...

Abstract TiO 2 nanoparticles is one of the most studied nanomaterials as an additive in oil lubricant due to its outstanding chemical and physical properties well low toxicity. This study aims investigate effect nanoparticles, renewable palm on change viscosity. Viscosity vital parameters for assessing performance oil. The method preparation all samples involved adding at concentrations 0, 0.5 1.0 weight percentage lubricants, followed by mixing using ultrasonication 30 minutes....

When a shear ultrasonic wave is incident on solid and liquid boundary, the proportion that reflected depends viscosity. This basis for some instruments on-line measurement of bulk In machine elements, lubricant usually present in thin layer between two rubbing surfaces. The film has different response to an than bulk. this work, investigated with aim measuring viscosity situ lubricating film. at stiffness. A by stiffness layer. For viscous layer, complex quantity dependent viscosity,...

In recent years, there are significant growths of interest in wireless technology especially the development e-Nose sensor network. Several node prototypes have been developed by some research institutions. Currently networks used various activities as well industrial applications such odour monitoring, gas air quality etc. The goal this paper is to review state-of-the-art network and future trend development. This relatively novel offers promising advantage many fields environmental...

This paper presents an experimental investigation carried out to compare specific wear rate and surface morphology between two types of natural fibres namely kenaf oil palm empty fruit bunch (OPEFB). Kenaf were received in long fiber size OPEFB different sizes (100, 125, 180 250 μm). Both materials mixed with the epoxy resin produce composites. Wear tests using Abrasion Resistance Tester dry sliding condition. These performed at room temperature for loads a constant velocity 1.4m/s. Based on...

Effects of the incorporation untreated and treated hybrid kenaf/carbon fibre reinforced epoxy composites on impact properties were studied. Hybrid fibres thermoset matrices hand-laid up characterized in terms its mechanical properties. The kenaf alkali whilst carbon gamma radiation before use as reinforcement resin matrix. reinforcing effects hybridized with evaluated at various loadings overall contents 20 wt%. different ratios : ; 0.9:0.1, 0.8:0.2, 0.7:0.3 0.6:0.4 prepared. Impact tests...

This paper presents an experimental investigation carried out to compare specific wear rate and surface morphology between Kenaf Epoxy Composite (KEC) Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP). Wear tests were using Abrasion Resistance Tester (TR-600) in dry sliding conditions. These performed at room temperature with different applied loads (5, 20 30N) velocity of 1.4m/s. Surface both materials was also examined before after each test optical 3D measurement device. From the test, it observed...