Tentative PSM Titles

Tentative titles for PSM 2008/2008. Although not yet "confirmed" but its an indication of what type of projects available.Students are also encouraged to do prelimanary background reviews related to interested titles. You can download the complete list here


Students who have their own titles (if any)are encourage to submit them according to the format (please refer handout from your LI Supervisors) before 25th June 2008 for consideration.



I will update this list regularly.

A) EN SAIDDI ALI FIRDAUS

1. A study of EV in Malaysia (Logistic & Infrastructure).
2.NGV containment study for Sedan cars.

B) LT KOL (B) ABD LATIF TAHA

1. Design and Build a model of a contra rotating blade helicopter
a. Aerodynamics
b. Engine and Control

2.To study the workflow in a typical maintenance process of an aircraft undergoing a major servicing check and to make recommendation of an efficient management of the process.

3. To study the process of converting wave energy into useful work ie into a form of electrical power.

4. To study the reliability of an aircraft system from its failure mode and to make proposal for an efficient monitoring of its reliability.


C) PN Raja Nor Izawati Raja Othman


1. Modelling and simulation of Carbon Nanotube (CNT) reinforced unidirectional polyethylene (PE) fiber at different CNT loading. Damping and vibration test.

2. Modelling and simulation of Carbon Nanotube (CNT) reinforced unidirectional polyethylene (PE) fiber at different CNT loading. Mechanical properties.

3. Modelling and simulation of Kevlar reinforced unidirectional polyethylene (PE) fiber at different Kevlar loading. Damping and vibration test.

4. Modelling and simulation of Kevlar reinforced unidirectional polyethylene (PE) fiber at different Kevlar loading. Mechanical properties.

5. Design and material selection for ballistic helmet.(CNT-PE Vs Kevlar-PE).


D) EN LEONG KIN YUEN

1.Design and fabrication of wear tester

2. Crashworthiness of rectangular tapered column

3. The effect of aging time and temperature to the fatigue behavior of Aluminium alloy

4.Mechanical Properties of Al-MMC

5. Effect of Pouring temperature to the Mechanical Properties of Aluminium Alloy


F) LT KOL IR KHALID ABD JALIL (TUDM)

1.Designing the electrical motor to drive the motorized scooter

2.Fabrication of the midget racing car


G) PN KU ZARINA KU AHMAD


1.Material selection of military bridge system

2.The effect of ammonium salt in alumina ceramic specimen using slip casting method

3.The effect of polyvinyl acetate in alumina ceramic specimen using slip casting method

4.The T6 heat treatment of semi solid metal process Aluminum alloy

5.Synthesis and properties of rubber clay nanocomposite


H) EN ABD RAHIM MAT SARIP

1. Modeling of Cooling Load in Small Room Using Heat Balance Method

2. Evaluation of Stirling Cycle Coolers as Alternative Technologies For Refrigeration System

3.CO2 As Environmentally-Friendly Refrigerant For Cooling & Heating System

4. Analysis and Design of Fin- Tube Evaporator for Automobile Air Conditioning System

5. Performance Analysis of Air Conditioning System Using Rotary Vane Compressor

6. Evaluation of oil recovery method of processing EFB waste from palm oil industry

7. Evaluation of drying method of processing EFB waste from palm oil industry

8.Evaluation of Shredding Method of Processing EFB Waste from Palm oil Industry

9.Design a Mini-Loader to Mechanization Harvesting In-Field FFB Collection in Palm Oil
Plantation Using Hydraulic Motor Driven

10.Analysis and Design a Low Speed Wind Tunnel for Laboratory Test


I) EN RISBY MOHD SOHAIMI

1. Effect of stitching pattern of ballistic fabric subjected to 9mm/7.62mm projectile impact

2. Development of detachable damping mechanism/gadget (at gun butt) for shock absorption capabilities during assault rifle firing

3. Development Kenaf/Kevlar Composite Hybrid Honeycomb panels subjected to ballistic impact tests

4. Finite Element Modeling of Hybrid Composite Structures subjected to high velocity project impacts
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5. Development of Human Thorax (Asian) using Finite Element Methodology for Armor Vest Studies

6. Development of Human Skull (Asian) using Finite Element Methodology for Military Helmet Studies

7. Design and development of antistab equipment

8. Effect of groove and twist rate during rifling process in terms of gun accuracy and projectile exit velocity

9. Impact resistance enhancement capability of Tapioca Starch as Shear Thickening Fluid (STF) in ballistic fabrics

10. Fabrication and FEA simulation of Kenaf Fabric Reinforced Composite subjected to tensile testing

11. Fabrication and FEA simulation of Kenaf Fabric Reinforced Composite subjected to flexural testing

12. Fabrication and FEA simulation of Kenaf Fiber Reinforced Composite subjected to low velocity testing

13. Fabrication and FEA simulation of Ramie Fabric Reinforced Composite subjected to tensile testing

14. Fabrication and FEA simulation of Ramie Fabric Reinforced Composite subjected to flexural testing

15. Fabrication and FEA simulation of Ramie Fiber Reinforced Composite subjected to low velocity testing

16. Design and development of lightweight motorcycle helmet using natural based composite materials


J) EN TAN KEAN SHENG


1. Crash simulation of wire-spoke motorcycle wheel

2. Crash simulation of aluminium cast spoke motorcycle wheel

3. Digitization of a motorcycle body with photogrammetric approach

4. Crashworthiness analysis of bus superstructure in rollover crash

5. Determination of the life span of tube/band for elastic resistance training

6. Design of the knot of tube/band for elastic resistance training

7.Fractographic analysis of fracture motorcycle wheel hub under impact load


K) EN GUNASILAN A/L MANAR


1. Failure Analysis of Ductile Polymers

2 Simulation of temperature distribution in brake discs

3 Propagation of Impact-Induced Stresses through Bent Beams


L) BAIZURA BINTI BOHARI


1. Design and Analysis of Mini Hovercraft for Single Person

2. Fan Blade Optimization under Bird Strike Load


M) MEJ NURUHASNAN MAJID (TUDM)

1. Design of Four Wheel Drive Wheelchair (Powertrain)

2. Design of Four Wheel Drive Wheelchair (Structure and Control)

3. Design of Pesticide Spray UAV in farms (Aerodynamics and engine)

4. Design of Pesticide Spray UAV in farms (Structural, control and spray system)


Please contact these lecturers personally for further clarification regarding your preferred titles