School of Mechatronic Engineering (Articles): Recent submissions
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Small gas component detection using ultrasonic transmission-mode tomography system
(Penerbit UTM Press, 2014)This paper presents the development of an ultrasonic transmission-mode tomography system for the detection of small gas components by using higher frequency ultrasonic transducers. The selection of the transducer is important ... -
A review of the optical tomography system
(Penerbit UTM Press, 2014)Tomography is a method that has been used for image reconstruction in the medical and engineering fields. Optical tomography is one of the various methods APPLIED in tomography systems. This tomography method is widely ... -
Study and Design of an Ultrasonic Flow Tomographic Front-End Multi Level Measurement System
(Penerbit UTM Press, 2014)With the rapid evolution of electro-acoustical technology, ultrasonic tomography has made considerable progress in industry. An ultrasonic tomography system provides non-invasive and non-intrusive flow visualisation that ... -
Simulative study of two-phase homogenous and isotropic media imaging using magnetic induction tomography
(Penerbit UTM Press, 2014)Magnetic induction tomography is a new non-invasive technology, based on eddy current discovery of electromagnetic induction by Michael Faraday. Through this technique, the passive electrical properties distribution of an ... -
An experimental investigation of palm pressed fibre waste as lubricant in strip drawing
(Penerbit UTM Press, 2014)The abundance of palm pressed fibre (PPF) biomass waste generates greenhouse gases. Therefore, an experimental study on catalytic pyrolysis technology using a tubular reactor on PPF oil was performed at temperature of 450 ... -
A review of process tomography application in inspection system
(Penerbit UTM Press, 2014)The inspection system is crucial to ensure the system is always in a good condition. A technique that can be used for inspection system is process tomography. By promising non-destructive approach; various types of process ... -
A study on forward and inverse problems for an ultrasonic tomography
(Penerbit UTM Press, 2014)This paper studies the solution for inverse and forward problems for an ultrasonic tomography. Transmission-mode approach has been used for sensing the liquid/gas two-phase flow, which is a kind of strongly inhomogeneous ... -
Measurement of the content of water using light penetration
(Penerbit UTM Press, 2014)In this paper we use an electronic component to produce light which is applied in testing soft tissue penetration. We used bio tissue, a slice of apple, and non-bio tissue, paper. The voltage could be adjusted to brighten ... -
Adapting SICK PLS 101 laser scanner for 3D interior modelling data collection
(Penerbit UTM Press, 2014)This paper highlights on the process of optimizing a SICK PLS 101 laser scanner sensor to collect 3D data of building interiors. The sensor, which is an industrial-based, is used to perform tasks like inspection, metrology ... -
A review of ultrasonic application on non-destructive testing method for concrete structure
(Penerbit UTM Press, 2014)Although the technique of using ultrasound has reached maturity by given the extent of the development of sensors, but the use of the various areas still can be explore. Many types of ultrasonic sensors are still at ... -
Image fusion using fuzzy logic pixel fusion for dual modality tomography system
(Penerbit UTM Press, 2014)Process tomography has been widely investigated and developed over time. The aim of this method is to measure the cross-sectional distribution of multiphase flow parameters based on its sensing technique. These single ... -
Conjugate heat transfer in porous annulus
(Begell House, Inc., 2014)The effect of conductivity ratio on temperature at a solid-porous interface is one of the most important aspects in conjugate heat transfer. The present work is undertaken to investigate heat transfer behavior in a porous ... -
Significance of the electromyographic analysis of the upper limb muscles of cricket bowlers: Recommendations from studies of overhead-throwing athletes
(World Scientific Publishing Company., 2014-08)The purpose of this study was twofold: (i) to review the existing literature on electromyographic (EMG) analysis of the upper limb muscles of present overhead-throwing (OT) athletes during throwing and of cricket bowlers ... -
Inter-hemispheric EEG coherence analysis in Parkinson's disease: Assessing brain activity during emotion processing
(Springer-Verlag Wien, 2014-06)Parkinson's disease (PD) is not only characterized by its prominent motor symptoms but also associated with disturbances in cognitive and emotional functioning. The objective of the present study was to investigate the ... -
Machine learning approach for sudden cardiac arrest prediction based on optimal heart rate variability features
(American Scientific Publishers, 2014-08)Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is a devastating heart abnormality which leads to millions of casualty per year. Thus, early detection or prediction of SCA could save the human lives in greater scale. This present work is aimed ... -
Estimation of apparent elastic moduli of trabecular bone considering biological apatite (BAp) crystallite orientation in tissue modulus
(Trans Tech Publications, 2014-02)This study presents a prediction of apparent elastic moduli of vertebral trabecular bone using the homogenization method. A micro-finite element (FE) model of trabecular bone was reconstructed from a sequential of cross-section ... -
Magnetic induction tomography: Receiver circuit and its design criteria
(Penerbit UTM Press, 2013-07)This paper discusses the receiver circuit and criteria for component selection towards the application of a real-time magnetic induction tomography system. Component selection plays an important role since image reconstruction ... -
Route planning analysis in holes drilling process using magnetic optimization algorithm for electronic manufacturing sector
(IDOSI Publications, 2013)Electronic manufacturing sector uses computer numerical controlled machines for drilling holes. Most of the computer numerical controlled machines used nearest neighbour algorithm to plan the route for the drill bit to ... -
Electrocardiogram-based emotion recognition system using empirical mode decomposition and discrete fourier transform
(John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2014)Emotion recognition using physiological signals has gained momentum in the field of human computer–interaction. This work focuses on developing a user-independent emotion recognition system that would classify five emotions ... -
Initial study on optical fiber array to produce particle size information for hydraulic process
(Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2013-08)This paper presents the results of investigations carried out to determine the feasibility of using optical fibers to produce particle size information of hydraulic processes. The results have been obtained using a static ...