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HIR-MOHE EQUIPMENT 2012 - 2013 (FACULTY OF ENGINEERING)NoPI's NameProject TitlesEquipmentsEstimated BudgetYear 2 & 3(2012-2013)2012(RM)Approved Budget(After VM Lab)2013(RM)Total(RM)Quantity/Uni Country oftOriginDetails Justification of Purchase Additional Information (space/utilities e.g. electric, software etc.) Potential users/research groupsFrequency andintensity of usage6Prof.Dr Dr. Mohd Masjuki Hamdi Hj.Abd Hassan ShukorClean Diesel TechnologyFor Military and CivilianTransport Vehicles1 Computers, ProfessionalSoftware Licenses58,000 48,000 10,000 58,000 1 Malaysia Various office equipment including desktop and laptop computers are required for Research Assistant to assist their research Many newly recruit staff (RA + students) have been employed to work on the various projects Centre for Energy Sciences (level7, Engineering Tower) All researchers in this HIR group. Daily used ( 5-7 days per week)and study in a more efficient manner.under the HIR grant. Properly equipped working environment which includes computinghardware for data analysis and additional lab workbenches are required for these personnel.These equipment/items by themselves will not lead to Tier 1 publications but are essential tocreate a conducive working environment that will encourage good research outputs.2 DMS500 MKII Fast ParticulateSpectrometer3 EGR, Rotary pump, dieselparticulate filter etc.351,360 351,360 - 351,360 1 USA The particle spectrometer can be used for particle size measurement from 5 nm – 1 μm. It is used for engine emissions Without this equipment the exhaust particle size and distribution from engine cannot be Lab space available in Engine Tribology Laboratory, Department of MechanicalPotential users involve all researchers in this HIR Heavily used (5 days per week). Each time will take aboutcalibration and gravimetrically-correlated particle mass.The system is featured with fastest available time response (10 Hz measured. This will lead to unable in conducting engine emissions study. This willEngineering.group.about 30 min to a few hours.data, 200 ms T 10-90%). The system is fitted with fully integrated two-stage dilution and sampling system specifically for consequently impede HIR research work on clean diesel technology studies and the HIR Software is included.direct engine exhaust measurements.researchers will not be able to publish their work in top Tier 1 journals in this field.Researchers in UM require this equipment to study the exhaust particle size and distributionwhich otherwise no equipments is able to measure. In addition, this system is needed toaccommodate the research facilities that currently unavailable in UM.100,000 100,000 - 100,000 1 Malaysia A dedicated EGR system is required to incorporate into a diesel engine for emissions reduction, predominantly in NOx. Rotary In the absent of these systems, the engine and emission cannot be retrofitted and optimized. Engine Tribology Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering. Potential users involve researchers in this HIR group. Frequently used.pump couple with electronic control system is required to provide the flexibility in fuel injection phasing. Also, various This will give an unfinished study of the clean diesel technology development. As a result, itparameters such as fuel pressure can be adjusted to optimize the engine performance and emissions. Diesel Particle Filter will impede HIR work on clean diesel technology studies and the HIR researchers will be(DPF) traps the particulate matters and burns them off in a controlled manner to regenerate the filter. It is regarded as the unable to publish quality work in top Tier 1 journals in the related field. Researchers in UMmost efficient technology to reduce PM emission. The project will develop a transient model (2D) of a DPF to investigate the need this individual system to study the engine performance and emissions characteristicsprediction of the development of concentrations, temperature, pressure, flow pattern and soot layer thickness along the filter. which otherwise no instruments is able to determine. Besides, there is no such system in UM,hence it is a bottleneck and hindering all related work in UM.4 Idling Reduction devices 120,000 60,000 60,000 120,000 1 Malaysia Idle reduction devices are used to scrub avoidable fuel consumption at engine no-load condition such as during idling in a This device is required to perform idling reduction strategy. Without this equipment, the Engine Tribology Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering.traffic jam, rail-road or sea-liner in the port. The engine keeps running during these time engine and at the same time uses proposed study cannot be done and this will impede HIR work. The HIR researchers will beunnecessary fuel and emits hazardous gases. IR devices provides auxiliary support to onboard systems such as air-conditioner, unable to publish work in top Tier 1 journals in the related area. HIR researchers in UM requirelight, radiator fan etc. IR devices will be used for a specific time in a car and will be calibrated to get stable results.this device to perform the said strategy correlated with fuel economy which otherwise nodevice is capable to perform. Also, currently no such device in UM, hence it is a bottleneck andobstructing all related work in UM.5 Combustion Analyzer system 200,000 200,000 - 200,000 1 Austria/ The combustion analyzer comprises of a modular rack system interfaces with a computer serves as a basic system for pressure A Combustion Analyzer System is required to measure the pressure in the combustion Lab space available in Engine Tribology Laboratory, Department of MechanicalSwitzerlland/ (cylinder and fuel line) and crank angle measurement. It is used for engine research, development and optimization. The chamber as a function of crank shaft angle. Because of the advance and in depth of research Engineering.USA system can be integrated with a test-bed system, which receives all the calculated results. The system supports angle and time experiments proposed, a dedicated analyzer system is required. Without this equipment, it Software is included.based measurement and uses algorithms for online mathematics and statistics – calculating heat release and furtherwill impede HIR work on combustion characteristics studies and the HIR researchers will bethermodynamic parameters. The system can be used for offline calculation and the export to several file formats. It is also unable to publish work in high ranking Tier 1 journals in this area. In addition, this system issupports Video and Ethernet. In addition to combustion analysis, the system can be expanded to handle other measurement unavailable in UM, hence it is a bottleneck and hold back all related work in UM.applications such as hybrid testing on power train, noise and vibration measurement by means of different types of signalconditioners are used.6 CFPP analyzer 83,000 83,000 - 83,000 1 Malaysia This system is suited to analyze the standardized value of Cold Filter Plugging Point (CFPP). This system is suited to analyze the Without this equipment the physical properties of the fuel such as pour point, flash point and Lab space available in Engine Tribology Laboratory, Department of Mechanicalstandardized value of CFPP. The CFPP measurement is often combined with the determination of the CP, giving a better cold filter plugging point analysis cannot be determined. This will result in insufficient of Engineering.control of the base blend. Knowledge of CP temperature permits a reduction of the measurement cycle time by starting the information in conducting of fuel and engine analysis. As a result, it will impede HIR work onmeasurement at temperatures that are a few degree above CP.clean diesel technology studies and the HIR researchers will be unable to publish work in topTier 1 journals in this area. Researchers in UM require this analyzer to study the fuel propertieswhich otherwise no instruments is able to analyze. Also, there is no such instruments in UM,hence it will obstructing all related work in UM.Potential users who involve in fuel economy studies Frequently used.under this HIR group.Potential users involve all researchers in this HIR Heavily used (5 days per week). Each time will take aboutgroup.about 30 min to a few hours.Potential users including chemist and all researchers in Frequently used.this HIR group.7 HFR500 Fast FID (fastresponse HC concentrationmeasurement)145,000 145,000 - 145,000 1 Malaysia This system is able to provide valuable insights into engine operation, and assists calibration engineers in reducing the engine This equipment is required to measure the engine combustion cycle-by-cycle hydrocarbon Lab space available in Engine Tribology Laboratory, Department of Mechanicalout emissions. Also, this system can assist in emissions compliance while reducing after-treatment costs. The system is able to concentration during and after engine firing. Without this equipment, a valuable insight into Engineering.measure cycle-by-cycle HC emissions during and after start allows engineers to optimize engine calibration for cold start; engine operation cannot be determined and will lead to incomplete understanding of themaintaining startability while minimizing these highly significant HC emissions.engine. As a consequent, it will interrupt HIR research on clean diesel technology studies andthe HIR researchers will be unable to publish their work in high impact Tier 1 journals in thisarea. Researchers in UM need this equipment to study the engine emissions and combustionefficiency which otherwise no equipments is able to analyze. Also, there is no such equipmentin UM, hence it is an obstruction and restraining all related work in UM.Potential users involve all researchers in this HIRgroup.Heavily used (5 days per week). Each time will take aboutabout 30 min to a few hours.1,057,360 987,360 70,000 1,057,3607 Prof. Dr Wan MohdAshri Wan DaudBiodiesel from Pyrolytic OilProduced from Palm Shellby HydrodeoxygenationProcess1 TG-FTIR0600,000 600,000300,000 1 Japan IR Prestige-21 1 Set, IEEE Conection Kit 1 Set, Computer & Printer & UPS 1 Set, Solid sampling kit:DRS-8000A 1 Set, ATR 8000H 1 Set, Agate Mortar 1 Set, Kbr Crystal 100 gram 1 Btl, Liquid sampling kit: 1 SetDemountable Cell Kbr 1 Set, Fixed Thickness cell Kbr 0.1 mm 1 SetOnly one old unit is available in Department of Chemical Engineering and already broken, also The safety room with air conditioner facility is necessary to operate the equipment. Atnot have a good accuracy for analysis. FT-IR is an equipment used for analyze the functional present, the room is under construction (combustion lab, chemical engineeringgroup compositions in the sample. The principle FTIR is a measurement with infra-red (IR) department) and will be finish soon. Some of additional accessories need to facilitatelight. Some of department inside of UM have the FT-IR, but its take time to use because the analysis, such as:equipment is frequently used by many researchers. By buying the new unit of FT-IR, its meaneliminated some error problem from data analysis and we expected this project will be finish Miracle Ge ATR accessory (1 unit), includes; MIRacle Platform Assembly-Bruker QL,based on the schedule.MIRacle Ge Crystal Plate, and MIRacle High Pressure Clamp.The equipment is very useful for many researches inChemical Engineering Department. Normally, it usedfor characterize raw material or product yield.Each of samples that produced from the hydrodeoxygenationprocess or pyrolysis process is need to characteristic directlyby FT-IR. The use of equipment is depending on the processmanaged. However, it just used when analysis conducted.300,0001 GermanyDiffuse reflection accessory (1 unit), includes; EasiDiff MidIR-Bruker QL.Includes: 450-GC Gas Chromatograph, 300-MS Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer, EI, positive & negative CI, MS/MS, high In this research, the GC needs to detect the output gas content derived from reaction of The safety room with air conditioner facility is necessary to operate the equipment. At The equipment is very useful for many researches inperformance turbomolecular pumping system, DS-42 foreline pump, PC, workstation software, gas filter, and DB-PETRO hydrodeoxygenation process. The GC will directly connect to the reactor to analysis and record present, the room is under construction (chemical engineering department) and will be Chemical Engineering Department. Normally, it usedcapillary column (50m x 0.2mm, 0.50μm). Installation and 1-year warranty.the data during the reaction. For additional information, the department of chemicalfinish soon. Without the equipment some objective of this research will be disturbed. for characterize raw material or product yield.engineering has some of GC but under different project. Currently, the research is a new fieldMS Features:of research that develops in Chemical Engineering. The use of biomass for fuels with pyrolysis The MS Workstation software controls all GC, autosampler, and MS functions. It allowsThe Triple Quadrupole mass spectrometer includes Electron Ionization (EI), Positive and Negative Chemical Ionization (PCI and and then upgraded with hydrodeoxgenation process now considered as having contribution to fully automated quantitative and qualitative analyses with standard and optional CustomNCI). MS modes includes full scan, Selected Ion Monitoring (SIM), Precursor (Parent) scan, Product (Daughter) scan, Neutral provide the projected renewable energy supplies of the future. The availability of equipment is Reports. Standard spectral libraries included are: TR (Terpenes) with approximately 600Loss scan, Single Reaction Monitoring (SRM), and Multiple Reaction Monitoring (MRM). The electron energy range available is: helping this project focus to obtain a good quality of research. The MS will use forspectra, TX (Toxicology) with approximately 1300 spectra, GP (General Purpose) with20eV, 70eV, or 150eV with a mass range of 10-2000 m/z. Vacuum interlock for quick change of ion volumes is also included. characterization of oil.about 3,000 spectra. Optional library data bases are: NIST, Wiley, Pfleger- Mauer-WeberHigh efficiency quadrupole mass filters (Q1 and Q3) incorporates pre- and post-filters. 180 degree path of Q2 places multiplierdrug and pesticide library, Rosner Mass Spectral Library of Designer Drugs, Kuhnle Massin true off-axis position from the source - improves signal-to-noise and no cross-talk for accurate identification andSpectral Library of Pharmaceuticals and Agrochemicals, and other custom libraries.quantitation for multiple compounds analysis. Electronic Pressure Control (EPC) for CI and CID gases. Multiplier employs +/-5kV post acceleration voltage for optimal ion collection. Meets and maintains EPA BFB and DFTPP tune criteria. Improved 3-Quick Access – Network access and functionality for multiple MS WorkStation systems forion ratio stability. New extended dynamic range (EDR) of up to 10^5 (compound dependent) in SIM or full scan – improveshigh-throughput analysis by expert or novice users.linearity and adjusts automatically the detector voltage for best S/N ratio. Fast (
HIR-MOHE EQUIPMENT 2012 - 2013 (FACULTY OF ENGINEERING)Approved BudgetNoPI's NameProject TitlesEquipmentsEstimated BudgetYear 2 & 3(2012-2013)2012(RM)(After VM Lab)2013(RM)Total(RM)Quantity/Uni Country oftOriginDetails Justification of Purchase Additional Information (space/utilities e.g. electric, software etc.) Potential users/research groupsFrequency andintensity of usageProf.Dr Dr. Jaya Mohd Narayan Hamdi Sahu Sustainable treatment of11 1 Plasma reactor 100,000 100,000 - 100,000 1 China Microwave plasma reactor, in remote microwave plasma subsytems, the plasma discharge is used to dissociate process gases It is important for synthesis of high quality adsorbent from biomass. Specific plasmaPotential users typically involve chemical engineers, 325 days per yearAbd Shukorwastewater from latex andand product active atoms (radicals) upstream of the process chamber.traetment of adsorbent drive to maximal porosity, and so create a maximum number of activechemist, and scientist deals with surface treatmentrubber process industriessites where unwanted molecules can be mechnically adsorbed.research work.by biosorption process 2 HPLC pump and rapture disc10,000 10,000 - 10,000 1 Malaysia The HPLC pump required for the transport of liquid pollutants to the column. The control system arrangement for the plasma Accessories required for HPLC and plasma reactor establishment. All users in the lab. 325 days per yearLab space available in W block, Chemical Engineering department. This experimental setupand valve with control systemreactor.generates data that can be published in tier 1 ISI journals targeted number 11 and listsof journals are: 1) Journal of Hazardous Materials; 2) Bioresource Technology; 3) Biomass3 Online HPLC 30,000 30,000 - 30,000 1 Malaysia HPLC typically utilizes different types of stationary phases, a pump that moves the mobile phase(s) and analyte through the This is use for the analysis of liquid pollutants from the Colum study, where online HPLCAll users in the lab.325 days per yearand Bioenergy; 4) Chemical Engineering Journal; 5) Industrial & Engineering Chemistrycolumn, and a detector to provide a characteristic retention time for the analyte.attached.Research etc.4 Data acquisition system with30,000 - 30,000 30,000 1 Malaysia To store the data collected for HPLC after the analysis of liquid pollutants contains in waste water before treatment and after This is supporting requirement for data the storage and used for analysis for equilibrium andAll users in the lab.325 days per yearPCtreatment.kinetic study.Collection of the 5 Thermal reactor heat5,000 - 5,000 5,000 1 Malaysiahydrolysis products at normal temperature and pressure. All users in the lab. 325 days per yearexchangerTo condense the rector out vaporization product.175,000 140,000 35,000 175,00012 Assoc. Prof. Dr. NoorAzuan Abu OsmanSynthetic Prosthetic Socketthrough Stump-LinerInterfacial StressesMeasurement1 C-leg prosthetic system or119,000 119,000 - 119,000 1 USA/UK/Germa To optimize swing phase control, enhanced stumble recovery, and capture musculoskeletal signal from the patientsUM are actively doing reserach in the field motion analysis and only in the country. WithoutProsthetists, Orthotists, Bio-engineersequivalent complete withnthis equipment the kinesiology parameters cannot discriminate measurements at and beyondsoftwarecurrent state of the art equipments and will be unable to publish work in Tier 1 journals in thisarea. No such instruments in Malaysia.UM are actively doing research in the prosthetics and orthotics and only in the country.2 Automated casting system 200,000 200,000 - 200,000 1 USA/UK/Germa System that recognize the pressure-relief area and pressure-tolerance area on computer aided design model of the residualResearch groups related to artificial limb groups inn limb of the patient.Without this system the new invention on auto casting cannot be done. No such instrumentsMalaysiaLab space available in brace and limb lab.in Malaysia.3 Strain meter 100,000 - 100,000 100,000 1 USA/UK For use with custom-made transducer, load cells and strain gauge which attached to the prosthesis. This is supporting equipment will be use for instrumentation and measurument Research groups related to artificial limb groups inMalaysia4 Portable direct EMG200,000 - 200,000 200,000 1 USA/UK Wireless programmable physiological monitor for viewing and recording any combination of physiological signals such as ECG, This is supporting equipment will be use for instrumentation and measurument and integratedClinicians, Biomechanists, Bio-engineersacquisition systemEEG, EOG and EMG activity, as well as transducer inputs, such as airflow, force, and blood pressure. To evaluate physiological with motion analysis systemsignals of the patient during stance and swing phase.619,000 319,000 300,000 619,000Heavily used for every testing to patientsHeavily used 5 days a week and each usage will take 3 hours13 Prof. Dr. T.M. IndraMahliaAutomobiles Fuel EconomyStandard and Label throughImplementationPossibilities1 Dynamometer for smallengine185,000 185,000 - 185,000 1 Germany/ Testing of engine performance is often important in the development of engine and fuel technologies. Many parameters affect This equipment is neccesary to investigate fuel economy and emission of the small engine and Energy Efficiency laboratory (level2 Blok M)USA/ an engine’s performance: the basic engine design, compression ratio, valve timing, ignition timing, fuel, lubricant, and To measure performing dynamometer on Combustion Engines. This equipment can help toNew Zealand/ temperature.The most critical factor governing an engine’s power, fuel consumption and emissions is the amount of fuel publish 3 Tier 1 ISI journal papers. Here is some list of tier 1 ISI journal for publication. 1stSweeden consumed relative to the amount of air ingested. This is expressed as the air/fuel ratio; that is, the mass of air used divided by Renewable & sustainable energy review 2nd energy 3rd solar energy material and solar cellthe mass of fuel burned. Larger engines typically have computer-controlled fuel injection governing the air/fuel ratio whilesmaller engines still use carburetors for controlling the air/fuel ratio. Proper tuning of an engine’s carburetor requires carefulmeasurements of torque, speed, temperature, and fuel consumption as a function of throttle position. Agilent USB dataacquisition (DAQ) modules provide an inexpensive, fl exible solution for engine testing. To test engine performance in thelaboratory, the engine is coupled to adynamometer, which may be either an engine dynamometer (connected directly to the engine output shaft) or a chassisdynamometer (connected to the drive wheels). The dynamometer, which provides a load to the engine, can be easilycontrolled to allow testing under a wide range of speeds and torque.Potential users typically involve reseachers doing Heavy used (5 days weekly). Each sample/fuel can run up toengine testing. At least 2 PhD and 2 MSc postgraduate 12hours daily.students will be trained using this instrument.2 Upgrading and instrument ofdynamometer175,000 80,000 95,000 175,000 2 Germany/ Piper Test & Measurement manufactures engine test systems with its own product range such as the successful P1200, P2400 This equipment is neccesary to investigate peformance of the engine and to measure theUSA/ and P4000 engine dynamometers, CD1000 and CD2000 chassis dynamometers, and its associated instruments. Ourdynamometer shaft provides high accurate speed measurement.This equipment can help toNew Zealand/ instrumentation range is comprehensive and ranges from simplepublish 3 Tier 1 ISI journal papers. Here is some list of tier 1 ISI journal for publication. 1:Sweeden analogue to full computer based data acquisition systems. The majority of the basic equipment can be specified toEnergy policy 2: energy 3: fuel 5th energy conversion & mangementincorporate RS232/485 output signals.The extensive knowledge gained during hands on experience with the workings ofhydraulic, eddy current and DC absorption units, enables us to recommend an upgrade to PIPER instrumentation for existinginstallations.One-off specific test rigs are designed in close co-operation with the customer. Our knowledge of mechanical,electrical and hydraulic systems enables value for money units to be manufactured at short lead times, whilst our close cooperationwith engine manufacturers enables the most suitable test schedules to be prepared.Our co-operation withproprietary peripheral instruments manufacturers of products such as smoke density recorders and fuel flow measuringdevices, enables PIPER to offer its customers essential test room equipment.Technical back-up and assistance with peripheralservices and, if required, liaison with subcontractors, ensures that customer experiences the minimum delay once theequipment is delivered on site.The PIPER design philosophy is based on incorporating known technologies. This ensures thatthe client has reliable, serviceable and, above all, user friendly equipment.Piper Test & Measurement is onveniently situated inthe South East of England one and two hours respectively from Gatwick and Heathrow airport and half an hour from the ferryand tunnel links with EuropeEnergy Efficiency laboratory (level2 Blok M)Potential users typically involve reseachers doing Heavy used (5 days weekly). Each sample/fuel can run andengine testing. At least 2 PhD and 2 MSc postgraduate test up to 12hours daily.students will be trained using this instrument.360,000 265,000 95,000 360,00014 Prof. Dr. Saad Mekhilef Torque Ripple Reduction 1 Permanent magnet38,000 38,000 - 38,000 1 Japan/USA/Ger 10kW Permanent magnetThis motor will be used to test the the dynamic performance of the inverterand Design Optimization of synchronous motormany synchronous motor will act as load to test the inverter performanceVoltage Vector Controlled2 Dynamometer 70,000 - 70,000 70,000 USA/Germany 7.5 kW dynamometer To test the coplet system (controller, PMSM, and inverter)PMSM Drives Supplied byInnovative MultilevelInverters3 100 KW DC power supply 45,000 45,000 - 45,000 1 Japan/USA 10kW DC programmable Power supply to be used as power source of the inverter This power supply will be used as power supply to the inverterLab space available in Block M, Level 54 106A Single and Three phase20,000 - 20,000 20,000 1 Malaysia/USA/G 106A Single and Three phase power AnalyzerThis power meter will be used to test the the static and dynamic performance of the inverterpower AnalyzerermanyMaster and PHD students who are doing studies onthe related field and also the undergraduate students 2-3 times per week with 6 hours usage each time.for their projects and etc.5 AC power meter 21,000 - 21,000 21,000 1 Malaysia/USA/Germany5kw power meterWill used to measure the power and THD194,000 83,000 111,000 194,00015 Dr. Mohammed Harun Undivided Redox FlowChakrabartiBattery Reactor EmployingPorous Flow throughelectrodes and DeepEutectic Solvents1 Electrochemical Impedance20,000 20,000 - 20,000 1 Switzerland EIS is a powerful diagnostic tool that can be used to characterize limitations and improve the performance of batteries. There Currently several groups in UM are actively doing research in the field of batteries and fuel Lab space available in W-block laboratory (W1-03).This equipment will be used by one PhD student under This instrument will be used at least twice a week after theSpectrophotometer (EIS)are three fundamental sources of voltage loss in batteries: charge transfer activation or “kinetic” losses, ion and electron cells. Without this equipment the fuel cell and battery research cannot be characterised Software included. A medium size (19' rack size having weight of less than 10 kg)Prof. Azlan (Yashar Molana) to test vanadium/oxygen flow battery is fully operational. Once Yashar's fuel cell istransport or “ohmic” losses, and concentration or “mass transfer” losses. Among other factors, EIS is an experimentalsuccessfully enough such that UM could compete with other universities such as UKM. This instrument, needs air-cond and clean room which is available. Without this instrument, no fuel cells and optimise their performance. Yashar will ready, it will be used four times a week. The intensity oftechnique that can be used to separate and quantify these sources of polarization. By applying physically-sound equivalent will impede HIR work on fuel cell studies and the HIR researchers will be unable to publish battery and fuel cell research can proceed and UM will always remain behind UKM. A full run the fuel cells in order to validate his mathematical usage will increase once Yashar's fuel cell is ready andcircuit models wherein physiochemical processes occurring within the battery are represented by a network of resistors, work in the Journal of Power Sources and Electrochimica Acta. Also, there is no suchmarket survey has been done and three qualified Malaysian based companies are available models that he is preparing with a Masters student installed (by the middle of 2012). Initially the instrumentcapacitors and inductors, it is possible to extract meaningful qualitative and quantitative information regarding the sources of instruments in UM, hence it is a bottleneck and hindering all related work in UM. This who can act on behalf of the original Swiss manufacturers to sell the system to UM. The (Chen Ching Liang) at present. In addition, Laleh may be used for 6 hours in a day but once the fuel cell isimpedance within the battery. EIS is useful for research and development of new materials and electrode structures.instrument has been used several times by the PI during his PhD in Manchester and other companies also have a maintenance wing and have a good track record in dealing with UM Bahadori (a PhD student) is designing a flow battery developed, it may be used for more than 14 hours.experts are available in the Department who can help guide the students (such as Dr. Brahim in the past.based on deep eutectic solvents that needs fullSi Ali and Dr. Yeoh Hak Koon). In addition, two collaborators, Dr. Inas AlNashef and Dr. Johncharacterisation for good operation. Without thisLow are experts and can visit UM several times for training and monitoring the students.instrument, a proper characterisation will not berealised.2 Rotating disk electrode and35,000 35,000 - 35,000 1 USA A rotating disk electrode (RDE) is a hydrodynamic working electrode used in a three electrode system. The electrode rotates Currently there are no RDE systems available in UM and its inclusion would allow thePlenty of lab space available in block W (W1-03) for this instrument. Software is included This instrument will be used by Laleh Bahadori (PhD This instrument is likely to be used at least three times a weektest cellduring experiments inducing a flux of analyte to the electrode. These working electrodes are used in electrochemical studies characterisation of several electrolytes for testing in batteries and fuel cells. Laboratory scale and at least three representative companies of this American manufacturer are present in student) to characterise the electrochemical properties by both Laleh and an Undergraduate Research Student aswhen investigating reaction mechanisms related to redox chemistry, among other chemical phenomena. The more complex experiments may produce sufficient results that could be published in Electrochemistry Malaysia who have dealt directly with UM in the past. The service track record of these of different ionic liquids and deep eutectic solvents they need it to characterise different ionic liquids and deeprotating ring-disk electrode can be used as a rotating disk electrod e if the ring is left inactive during the experiment.Communications and the Journal of Power Sources. PI has used this several times during his companies have also been very good.with the aim of selecting the best for flow battery eutectic solvents. It is likely to be used for at least 6 hours inPhD and this project is supported by experts such as Dr. Inas, Dr. Low (Southampton) and Dr.experiments. Such characterisation is not possible a day.Ninie Manan (Chemistry, UM).elsewhere in UM.3 TGA + Jacketed Eurocell kit 100,000 - 100,000 100,000 1 USA Thermogravimetric analysis or thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA) is a type of testing performed on samples that determines Although some departments in UM may have a few TGA devices, their specifications don't Laboratory W1-03 also has space for a TG Analyzer (instrument supplier has facilities for Laleh Bahadori and another PhD student will use DSC This instrument is likely to be used at least three times a weekchanges in weight in relation to change in temperature. Such analysis relies on a high degree of precision in threematch the specific analysis required for ionic liquids as electrolytes in flow batteries. The installing, training and troubleshooting). Three representing companies for the American and TGA to characterise the thermal losses inby both Laleh and another PhD student once the flow batterymeasurements: weight, temperature, and temperature change. As many weight loss curves look similar, the weight loss curve effect of heat transfer, thermal losses, etc. on battery and fuel cell performance would be manufacturers are available in Malaysia and they have a good service track record with operation of flow batteries. Yashar Molana can also is designed and in full operation. It is likely to be used for atmay require transformation before results may be interpreted. A derivative weight loss curve can identify the point where monitored efficiently and mathematical modelling would be conducted such that papers of UM.test the effect of thermal strain during the operation of least 8 hours in a day and if Yashar's fuel cell is also tested,weight loss is most apparent. Again, interpretation is limited without further modifications and deconvolution of thehigh quality are published in the Journal of Power Sources. In addition, the differentialhis fuel cells.then it can go on to about 12 hours in the day.overlapping peaks may be required. To determine composition and purity one must take the mass of the substance in the thermal analysis of electrolytes during charging and discharging could indicate places wheremixture by using thermal gravimetric analysis.inefficiencies exist in batteries. As a consequence, this major problem can be solved. PI hasused this instrument and the project will be supported by Dr. Irfan (an expert and a staff inCEUM) and Arash (a PhD student of Dr. Irfan) who are experts in using TGA.16 Assoc Prof Dr Norhayati Characterization of theSoinNBTI Impact on New-AgeDeep-Submicron Devices toEffectively Predict SystemFailure155,000 55,000 100,000 155,0001Sentaurus Synopsys Simulator200,000 - 200,000 200,000 1 USATool2Keithley I-V System 61,011 61,011 - 61,011 1 USAKeithley Probe Manipulators 200,000 200,000 -1 USA3200,000461,011 261,011 200,000 461,011Over time, both NBTI and HCI degrade device currents and will cause failures in integrated circuits. Circuit designers need to This is a new scope of research in microelectronics related to advanced IC technology. This Lab space available in Block R, Microelectronics lab, Faculty of Engineering.This simulator Research groups related to VLSI Design, Circuit Design High intensityconsider these reliability effects in the early stages of design to make sure there are enough margins for circuits to function complete IC reliability simulation tool is not available in UM and other local univerisities in only needs PC or laptop to run on it and supporting by parametric extraction software for Nanotechnology. This simulator would support thecorrectly over their entire lifetime. This simulator is a complete solution, including reliability model extraction and calibration Malaysia. The evaluation of this simulation tool has been conducted in the microelectronic labcontinuation of the current research of our tutor into silicon, with Device Modeling (BSIMProPlus) and full-chip reliability simulation and analysis with Virtuoso® UltraSim FullchipSimulator.To support experimental data in order to model the degradation mechanisms of tested ICtool has the capability on supporting our experimental data to successfully create thefor 3 weeks. The capability of this simulator has been proven to support this research. ThisLJMU.reliability model. Since this scope of research is still new, any research study on this ICreliability that is being validated by the eperimental work will have a good opportunity to bepublished in ISI TIER 1 journal such as IEEE Transaction of Electron Devices. This is the currentresearch activities in IMEC, Austria. (Micro- and nanoelectronics research centerheadquartered in Leuven, Belgium)Only few old units available in UM which is old and not upgradable and unable to fulfil currentresearch needs. This has been confirmed by the probing machine and the semiconductorAs semiconductor device geometries shrink below 65 nanometers, device reliability becomes more important because of new parameter analyser application engineers during visit to Singapore. Intensive training andmaterials, structures and higher IC operating temperatures. In particular, negative bias temperature instability (NBTI) causes demo have been done in Singapore to check the capability. The PI had experienced thesignifi cant threshold voltage shift under negative bias and high temperature conditions, making it one of the most critical handling of this equipment during her postgraduate study in Liverpool John MooresResearch groups related semiconductor wafer andreliability concerns for advanced semiconductor processes. Therefore, it is essential to evaluate transistor characteristics as University (LJMU). Furthermore this project is a collaborative research project with LJMU in Lab space available in Block R, Microelectronics lab, Faculty of Engineering.device fabrication .This simulator would support theHigh Intensityquickly as possible after the stress is removed (within 1 μs) to avoid dynamic recovery effects. In addition, because the type of which our tutor is currently doing the research in UK. Currently a team of 3 phd Students andcontinuation of the current research of our tutor instress also influences the magnitude of the threshold voltage degradation and in turn, the device lifetime estimates,3 Msc students are being involved in running the experiment at IIUM. This equipments willLJMU.measurements are required not only after DC stress, but also various typesproduce the accurate results on the latest wafer technology that will be valid for theof AC stress.publication of ISI TIER 1 such as IEEE Transaction of Electronic Devices.This is the currentresearch activities in IMEC, Austria. (Micro- and nanoelectronics research centerheadquartered in Leuven, Belgium).-updated on 2nd March 2012 -
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