This paper presents a low cost smart two axis force sensor with Analog-to-Digital (RS232 and SPI) interfaces, especially suitable for measuring low and moderate forces. A mechanical structure is made by rapid prototyping machine. Pair of resistive sensor is used for each axis. A computer controlled 12-bit A/D converter is employed to obtain a highe

The ambient condition for preparing the highly efficient activated carbon has been investigated in this work. The effects of different activation temperatures on the pore structure and surface morphology of highly efficient activated carbon derived from waste palm shell by chemical activation method using phosphoric acid as activating agent were st

A study on physico-chemical parameters and distribution of phytoplankton communities was carried out at Kuantan estuary, Pahang, Malaysia. The study was carried out in September, 2011 and November, 2011 to determine the spatial distribution of phytoplankton from three different stations during the pre-monsoon and monsoon seasons. The phytoplankton

A study on water quality based on toxic heavy metals was carried out between October,2010 and January, 2011 at Kuantan River, Pahang. Three stations expected to be polluted were chosen to be studied in this study. The stations were firstly, the area near to the fish landing jetty, secondly the area adjacent to Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan, Kuantan

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The incomplete combustion of automobiles and light-duty trucks engines causes the green house gas (GHG) emissions. The GHG emission can be reduced by developing energy efficient transportation system driven by electrical motor powered by battery. A dynamic model has been developed to define the total power requirement of the vehicle for the battery

This study has presented a performance investigation of an advanced tracked prime mover for the operation of agricultural goods and other operations on peat terrain. The maximum and continuous traction torque of the prime mover has been developed by designing an advanced controller for controlling the intelligent system. The prime mover’s mobilit

This study describes a fuel efficient and low emission cost effective hybrid engine for small scale vehicle. The main focus of this study is to downsize engine and improve the fuel consumption and reduce the emission. The proposed engine has been developed with integrating a 4 stroke 70 cc engines, a 12 volt generator, two supercapacitors of 2 Fara

This paper encompasses development of a fuzzy logic controlled electromagnetic actuator (EMA) for better CVT operation of light automobile. The main objective of this study is to significantly reduce the delaying accelerating time of the vehicle and improve the transmission loss. EMA-CVT comprises of two sets of solenoids with a common plunger atta

Metallothionein (MT), a metal and stress-induced protein, provides transport and storage of metal ions. The current study analyzed the influence of human cord blood leukocyte [Zn] and gravida on leukocyte MT-2A mRNA expression. Samples (n= 47) were collected at the labor rooms of a Government hospital in Kuantan, Malaysia. [Zn] in plasma, erythrocy