Zuradzman Mohamad Razlan
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Zuradzman, M. R.
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  • Publication
    A review of the application and effectiveness of heat storage system using phase change materials in the built environment
    ( 2021-05-03)
    Ibrahim Z.
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    Newby S.
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    Hassani V.
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    Ya'akub S.R.
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    Shahriman Abu Bakar
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    Zuradzman Mohamad Razlan
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    Wan Khairunizam Wan Ahmad
    Global warming is the most significant threat that civilization faced within the 21st century. Buildings, which account for 40% of global consumption of energy and greenhouse gas emissions, play a key role in global warming. It is estimated that their destructive impact will grow by 1.8 percent per year by 2050, indicating that future energy consumption and emissions will be more critical than they are today. Therefore, the use of a latent heat storage system using phase change materials (PCM) is one of the effective ways of storing thermal energy and has the advantages of high-energy storage density and the isothermal nature of the storage process. PCM has been widely used in latent heat thermal storage systems for heat pumps, solar engineering, and spacecraft thermal control applications. Thermal energy conservation by latent heat is an ideal way to increase the thermal inertia of building envelopes, which would minimize temperature fluctuations, contributing to increased occupants' thermal comfort. For this reason, high-density PCM can be used effectively. This paper reviews recent studies of the application and effectiveness of using PCM in the built environment.
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    Tensile characterizations of oil palm empty fruit bunch (Opefb) fibres reinforced composites in various epoxy/fibre fractions
    ( 2022-10-15)
    Mohd Khairul Faizi Abd Rahman
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    Shahriman Abu Bakar
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    Mohd Shukry Abdul Majid
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    Tamrin S.B.M.
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    Israr H.A.
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    Anas Abdul Rahman
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    Guan N.Y.
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    Zuradzman Mohamad Razlan
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    Kamis N.A.
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    Wan Khairunizam Wan Ahmad
    Oil palm empty fruit bunch (OPEFB) single fibers and reinforced composites were comprehensively characterized through tensile tests to assess their performance as potential reinforcing materials in polymer composites. The performances of OPEFB single fibers and reinforced composites with untreated and treated fibers conditions were compared. The fibers were variously treated with 3% sodium hydroxide, 2% silane, 3% sodium hydroxide mixed with 2% silane, and 3% sodium hydroxide prior to 2% silane for 2 hours soaking time. The highest toughness of the single fibers test was then selected to proceed with composites fabrication. The OPEFB composites were fabricated in 90:10, 80:20, 70:30, and 60:40 epoxy-fibre fractions. The result shows that the selected treated fiber composite exhibits better performance. The selected treated fiber composite increased the highest ultimate tensile strength by 145.3% for the 90:10 fraction. The highest Young’s Modulus was increased by about 166.7% for 70:30 fraction. Next, the highest toughness was increased by 389.5% for the 30:70 fraction. The treated fibers provided a better interlocking mechanism between the matrix and fibers in reinforced composites, thus improving their interfacial bonding.
  • Publication
    Validation of Electrical Noise of a DC Motor through Controlled Varistor Cracking: An Experimental Study
    ( 2023-01-01)
    Mohd Rudzuan Mohd Nor
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    Zainudin G.
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    Wan Mohd Nooriman Wan Yahya
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    Sofi Y.
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    Nordiana S.
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    Norlaili S.
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    Shazmin Aniza Abdul Shukor
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    Zuradzman Mohamad Razlan
    The varistor is an electronic component that protects the DC motor's circuitry from electrical noise or transients that can cause damage. It works as a voltage-dependent resistor that can change its resistance according to the applied voltage. Once the voltage surpasses a specific threshold, the varistor conducts and directs the excess voltage away from the motor's circuitry. In small DC motor manufacturing, ring varistors are vital for reducing electrical noise, minimizing spark-induced damage to the commutator and brush, and extending the motor's lifespan. Additionally, they prevent damage to electronic parts in the customer's mechanism set. The objective of this study is to investigate the impact of varistor cracks or chips that may occur during the soldering process of varistors to the commutator. To confirm the occurrence of cracks or chips, intentional damage will be inflicted on the varistors. The study aims to determine how the presence of cracked or chipped varistors affects the electrical noise produced by a DC motor during its operation. The resulting spark was observed through an oscilloscope, and it was found that the effect could be substantial, up to 5 to 10 times the rated voltage supplied to the motor. In the next phase of this study, further tests will be conducted on motors without varistors to provide a comparison.
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    Surface characterization of laser-induced molten area in micro-grooving of silicon by ultraviolet (UV) laser
    ( 2021-10-25)
    Raman N.S.A.
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    Nordin I.H.W.
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    Mohd Shukry Abdul Majid
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    Zuradzman Mohamad Razlan
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    Abdullah S.S.C.
    The objective of this research is to understand the fundamental mechanisms that govern the formation of laser-induced molten area during the micro-grooved fabrication on silicon material. In this research work, micro grooves were fabricated on silicon wafer by using ultraviolet (UV) laser of 248nm wavelength. Influence of lasing parameters such as pulse duration, laser pulse energy and scanning speed on the surface of micro-grooved was characterized. It is found that, the width of the micro grooves become wider with increasing laser pulse energy when ultraviolet laser was irradiated on silicon material. On the other hand, heat affected zone (HAZ) can be found at the surface of micro groove line at high pulse energy, high pulse repetition rate and lower scanning speed irradiation condition. This is considered due to the excessive heat input of the laser irradiation condition. It is concluded that proper selection of laser processing parameters of pulse energy, E, pulse repetition rate, Rp, and scanning speed is necessary to achieve high quality micro-grooves.
  • Publication
    Experimental investigation on the failure of T-joints at elevated temperature under unaxial loading
    ( 2017-09-26)
    Nahdiyatunnisa Bahri
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    Mohd Afendi Rojan
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    Zuradzman Mohamad Razlan
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    Nor Bakyah Abu
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    Setno Baharuddin
    In this study, the mechanical properties and maximum failure load of a bulk and T-joints subjected to tensile loading were investigated experimentally. A bulk and the T-joint specimens were fabricated and tested in order to investigate the effects of temperature conditions on the failure of the joints. The adherent and adhesive used for T-joint are 304 L stainless steel and Hysol E 214 HP with the adhesive thickness of 1.0 mm. The tensile test of the bulk specimen and adhesively T-joint were conducted by using a universal testing machine (UTM) at room temperature (RT), 55 °C, 75 °C, 100 °C and 120 °C, respectively. It was found that as the temperature increases, the failure force strength decreases for bulk and T-joint specimen. Data obtained from the tests at 120 °C showed the failure force of the bulk adhesive decreased by approximately 44 % compared to the specimen tested at RT. Next, the bulk of Hysol failure force result was compared with Araldite at RT and 100 °C. Araldite data was taken from the previous study [1]. It has also been found that the bulk for Hysol has higher failure force compared to Araldite at RT and 100 °C.
  • Publication
    Analysis about implementation of pico-hydro circulation system as renewable energy with low head
    (AIP Publishing, 2023)
    Eswanto
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    Hanapi Hasan
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    Zuradzman Mohamad Razlan
    The implementation of the utilization of pico-hydro energy generators with circulation systems using water as the working fluid currently exists, but needs to be further developed so that it is more widely applied by the community. In the current situation, where we know that countries in the world are trying to have an environmentally friendly energy source. This research that has been completed aims to analyze how the implementation of the performance of using pico hydro if it is applied with a low head. In this study, the method was carried out experimentally on a laboratory experimental scale, this was done in order to obtain data to be able to proceed with the implementation of pico hydro at low head flow. In this section of the results we can present that with a low head the implementation of pico hydro can be applied, various blade angles provide information on an increase in performance if the angle is greater it can be seen that from point 0 to 90 there is an increasing tangential force that works, this is due to the increasing the magnitude of the applied force. As for losses, the greater the flow capacity, the greater the losses. The biggest losses are at the angle of the turbine shaft slope of 60° and blade 90, which is 0.28 m.
  • Publication
    Numerical investigation of immersion cooling performance for Lithium-ion polymer (LiPo) battery: effects of dielectric fluids and flow velocity
    (IOP Publishing, 2023)
    A Z A Akmal
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    Muhammad Faiz Hilmi Rani
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    Wong Keng Yinn
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    Mohd Ibthisham Ardani
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    Zuradzman Mohamad Razlan
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    Shahriman Abu Bakar
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    Kamarulzaman Kamarudin
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    M S A Kadir
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    Rishan Murali
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    Sukport Sunan
    This study investigates the enhancement of immersion cooling performance for a single 14.6 Ah lithium-ion polymer (LiPo) battery cell by using air, palm oil, and engineered fluid (3M Novec 7000) as dielectric fluids. The research aims to observe the temperature distribution and rate of heat transfer on the battery cell at a 3C discharge rate, while varying the fluid velocity flow (0 mm/s, 1 mm/s, and 50 mm/s) and fluid types. Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations were performed using ANSYS Fluent software, with heat generation from the LiPo battery simulated using the Newman, Tiedmann, Gu, and Kim (NTGK) semi-empirical electrochemical model. Results revealed that palm oil demonstrated the optimum cooling effect, reducing peak temperature to safe operating temperature region by 62.4% within 1020 seconds. Fluid flow velocity strongly influenced temperature distribution and heat transfer rates, with 50 mm/s resulting in a more uniform temperature distribution compared to 1 mm/s and 0 mm/s. The rate of heat transfer was highest at 1 mm/s and intermediate at 50 mm/s. Considering the abundance of palm oil in Malaysia, utilizing it as the dielectric fluid with a 50 mm/s flow velocity yields the best cooling effect for the 14.6 Ah LiPo battery at a 3C discharge rate.
  • Publication
    Impact of intake manifold geometry on power and torque: a simulation-based study
    (Semarak Ilmu Publishing, 2025)
    Muhammad Hussein Akbar Ali
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    Zuradzman Mohamad Razlan
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    Shahriman Abu Bakar
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    Eswanto
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    Naoki Maruyama
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    Girrimuniswar Ramasamy
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    Muhammad Sofwan Mohamad
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    Rishan Murali
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    Azizul Aziz Ishak
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    Muhammad Faiz Hilmi Rani
    The internal combustion engine (ICE) remains pivotal in motorcycle technology, primarily due to its efficiency, energy density, and established infrastructure, despite the rise of electric vehicles. This study examines the influence of intake manifold design parameters on the performance of a single-cylinder internal combustion engine (ICE), with a specific focus on brake power and brake torque at high engine speeds. A comprehensive parametric analysis was conducted using a 1D simulation model in Ricardo Wave, evaluating the effects of manifold length, diameter, and bending angle on engine performance metrics. The results demonstrate that the optimized intake manifold design yields a 7.75% improvement in brake power and a 6.5% enhancement in brake torque at 10,000 RPM compared to the baseline configuration. Mid-range values for manifold length and diameter were found to achieve optimal airflow dynamics, effectively minimizing pressure losses. Additionally, a bending angle of 70° exhibited superior stability in power delivery at elevated engine speeds. These findings underscore the critical role of intake manifold geometry optimization in achieving enhanced engine performance under high-speed operating conditions.
  • Publication
    Analysis of temperature and relative humidity distributions in a dental treatment room at a government health clinic in Malaysia
    (Semarak Ilmu Publishing, 2025)
    Mohamad Nazrin Yahaya
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    Zuradzman Mohamad Razlan
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    Eswanto Eswanto
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    Naoki Maruyama
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    Anas Abdul Rahman
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    Muhd Nur Rahman Yahya
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    Shahriman Abu Bakar
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    Muhammad Faiz Hilmi Rani
    This study investigates the vertical distribution of temperature and relative humidity within dental treatment rooms at a Government Type 3 Health Clinic in Gial Perlis, Malaysia, addressing a significant gap in the literature regarding environmental conditions in dental healthcare settings. Precise measurements were conducted at four specific heights 0.3 m, 1.0 m, 1.7 m, and 2.7 m utilizing calibrated digital thermometers with hygrometers to capture accurate environmental data. The collected data were analysed using Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) to assess the significance of variations across these levels. Results revealed statistically significant differences in both temperature and relative humidity (p < 0.05). At the uppermost level (2.7 m), the highest mean temperature of 22.1°C and a mean relative humidity of 68.2% were recorded, while the lowest level (0.3 m) exhibited the lowest mean temperature of 20.9°C and the highest mean relative humidity of 73.8%. Temperatures at the patient level (1.0 m and 1.7 m) averaged between 21.0 °C and 21.6°C, which is slightly below the optimal comfort range of 22°C to 26°C. These vertical gradients indicate that the existing HVAC systems may not be effectively regulating indoor conditions, potentially impacting patient comfort, the performance of temperature-sensitive dental materials, and the effectiveness of infection control measures due to altered aerosol behaviour. The findings underscore the necessity of optimizing HVAC designs to achieve uniform temperature and humidity distributions within dental treatment rooms. This research provides valuable insights for healthcare professionals and policymakers, emphasizing the importance of tailored environmental management strategies to enhance patient comfort, procedural outcomes, and safety in dental healthcare settings.
  • Publication
    Experimental analysis using thermocouple and infrared thermography of the temperature evolution of lithium-ion polymer cells at different charging rates
    (Springer, 2025)
    A. I. A. Sabandi
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    Zuradzman Mohamad Razlan
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    M. F. H. Rani
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    N. Maruyama
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    W. K. Wan
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    Shahriman Abu Bakar
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    Nur Saifullah Kamarrudin
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    Mohd Ridzuan Mohd Jamir
    An experiment was designed to investigate the temperature revolution of lithium-ion polymer (LiPo) cells using two different approaches, thermocouples and infrared thermography. The cells were charged under controlled conditions at rates of 2.0 A, 4.0 A, 6.0 A, 8.0 A, and 10.0 A. The analysis focused on the maximum surface temperature, temperature changes over time, and surface temperature distribution. The findings revealed that higher charging rates result in increased heat generation, causing greater temperature rises, steeper temperature gradients, and higher maximum temperatures. During the charging process, the study also observed endothermic behavior and uneven temperature distribution across the cells. However, upon completing the charging, the surface temperature became evenly distributed without any critical hotspots. Notably, maximum temperatures were observed in the lower regions of the cells for lower charging rates (2.0 A, 4.0 A, and 6.0 A) and in the upper regions for higher rates (8.0 A and 10.0 A). Additionally, infrared thermography provided a clearer and more precise method for measuring surface temperatures compared to thermocouples, as indicated by experimental uncertainty analysis. IR imaging also showed a faster temperature increase at higher charging rates, offering deeper insights into the thermal characteristics of LiPo cells.