Research Articles: Recent submissions

  • Prediction of maneuvering behavior of an offshore supply vessel by using simulation program 
    Noor, C.W.M.; Muzathik, A.M.; Nik, W.B.Wan; Ahmad, M.F.; Samo, K.; Balaji, Rajoo (University of Engineering and Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 2010-12-11)
    Manoeuvring ability of Offshore Supply Vessel (OSV) is a very critical aspect. An early prediction of vessel behaviour will definitely help to improve upon the design. The regular methods available for manoeuvring prediction ...
  • Planning and development of ocean wave energy conversion 
    Muzathik, A.M.; Nik, W.B.Wan; Ibrahim, M. Z.; Samo, K.B.; Senin, H.B. (Universili Malaysia Terengganu Publisher, 2008-06-08)
    At the beginning of the 21st century, global environmental problems, including global warming, were attracting attention worldwide. In these circumstances, momentum is building across the world for the effective utilization ...
  • Natural honey as corrosion resistant for Aluminium Alloy 
    Rosliza, R.; Senin, H.B.; Muzathik, A.M.; Nik, W.B.Wan (AIP Publishing, 2009-01-12)
    The corrosion behaviour of AA6061 aluminium alloy in tropical seawater was investigated using weight loss measurement and electrochemical polarization technique. The electrochemical measurements showed that the presence ...
  • Investigation of wind characteristics and wind energy utilization of Kuala Terengganu, Peninsular Malaysia 
    Ibrahim, M. Z.; Muzathik, A.M.; Nik, W.B.Wan; Samo, K.B.; Zailan, R. (Universiti Tenaga Nasional, 2009-04-28)
    The purpose of this paper is to study and estimate the wind characteristic and wind energy potential of Kuala Terengganu, which is located in the east cost region of Peninsular Malaysia. The wind speed data was collected ...
  • Efficient and pollution free electric catamaran ferry for Kuala Terengganu river 
    Ferry, M.; Nik, W.B.Wan; Fitriadhy, A.; Amaheka, S.; Muzathik, A.M. (KualaTerengganu, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 2012-10-20)
    Catamaran floats on two demihulls where the cross-sections are slimmer and shallower than the single hull of an equivalent capacity so it has less weight, small draught, much more deck area for passengers and more stable. ...
  • Measurement of global solar radiation in Terengganu state, Malaysia 
    Muzathik, A.M.; Nik, W.B.Wan; Ibrahim, M. Z.; Samo, K.B. (Kuala Terengganu Malaysia, 2009-12-07)
    Accurate information on the intensity of solar radiation at a given location is essential to the development of solar energy-based projects. This information is used in the design of a project, in cost analysis, and in ...
  • Hybrid electric catamaran for inter-island sea activities 
    Ferry, M.; Nik, W.B.Wan; Samo, K.B.; Muzathik, A.M. (University Pattimura, Ambon, Indonesia, 2010-08-06)
    The weight of a catamaran boat floats on two hulls. This allows each hull to be slimmer and shallower in cross-section than the single hull of an equivalent mono-hull, so it has less weight, small draught, less water ...
  • Feasibility of using solar assisted rigid wind–sail as a power saving device on boats 
    Musa, M. Azlan; Samo, K.B.; Nik, W.B.Wan; Muzathik, A.M. (University Malaysia Terengganu Publisher, 2010-05-08)
    The usage of alternative energy beside fossil fuel in maritime industry is necessary due to the fluctuating fuel cost. In order to reduce the operational cost by reducing the fuel consumption, some ships are equipped ...
  • Estimating Photovoltaic modules operating temperatures for renewable solar energy application 
    Muzathik, A.M.; Samo, K.B.; Ibrahim, M. Z.; Nik, W.B.Wan (Universili Malaysia Terengganu Publisher, 2011)
    The operating cell temperatures of photovoltaic (PV) modules directly affect the performance of the PV system. Commonly two steady state approach prediction models are used to estimate the PV modules cell temperatures, ...
  • Friction coefficients of boron mixed brake pads 
    Muzathik, A.M.; Nizam, Y.B.Mohd; Prawoto, Y.; Ahmad, M.F.; Nik, W.B.Wan (Multi-Science Publishing, 2010)
  • Comparison of Aluminium alloy and steel materials as deckhouses for offshore support vessels 
    Muzathik, A.M.; Ferry, M.; Chan, M.Y.; Samo, K.B.; Noor, C.W.M. (KualaTerengganu, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 2012-10-20)
    Aluminium alloy is a relatively more expensive material than steel although its weight is one-third of the steel. Thus the use of steel as a structure adds additional weight by 60%. This paper reviews the merit and demerit ...
  • Wind resource investigation of Terengganu in the West Malaysia 
    Muzathik, A.M.; Nik, W.B.Wan; Ibrahim, M. Z.; Samo, K.B. (Multi-Science Publishing, 2009)
    The analysis of wind data collected from the Renewable Energy Research Center, University Malaysia Terengganu (RERC UMT) using NRG Symphonie data retriever in Kuala Terengganu between the years 2004 and 2007. The RERC ...
  • Wind energy potential investigation and Micrositting in Langkawi Island, Malaysia 
    Albani, A.; Ibrahim, M. Z.; Yong, K.H.; Muzathik, A.M. (Multi-Science Publishing, 2013)
    The aim of this study was to predict the wind energy potential over the Langkawi Island, Malaysia. The wind data for year 2009 was collected from Malaysia Meteorology Department (MMD) and then extrapolated to the hub ...
  • Wind energy potential at east coast of peninsular Malaysia 
    Nik, W.B.Wan; Ahmad, M.F.; Ibrahim, M. Z.; Samo, K.B.; Muzathik, A.M. (Integrated Publishing Association, 2011)
    The research site is located at 4°13.6′ N and 103°26.1′ E in east coast of Peninsular Malaysia. Wind data has been analyzed to determine monthly wind speed and energy potential. The monthly average wind speeds ranges ...
  • Wind characterization for renewable energy applications 
    Muzathik, A.M.; Ibrahim, M. Z.; Samo, K.B.; Zailan, R.; Nik, W.B. Wan (Universiti Tenaga Nasional, 2011)
    This project aimed to study and estimate wind characteristics and energy potential of Kuala Terengganu. Data used in this study were collected on site from 2004 to 2007. Wind speed distribution curves were developed using ...
  • Wind characteristics and GIS-based spatial wind mapping study in Malaysia 
    Ibrahim, M. Z.; Yong, K.H.; Ismail, M.; Albani, A.; Muzathik, A.M. (Penerbit UMT, 2014-12)
    Malaysia intends to find alternative energy resources in electricity generation. Wind is one of the fastest growing resources in the world. However, initial wind characteristic study and spatial wind mapping need to be ...
  • Wave energy resource assessment and review of the technologies 
    Nik, W.B.Wan; Sulaiman, O.O.; Rosliza, R.; Prawoto, Y.; Muzathik, A.M. (International Energy and Environment Foundation (IEEF), 2011)
    Increase in human population has increased the demand for more energy. Technical improvement in transport and electrical appliances gives a lot of facilities to our life nowadays. Still we need to generate or convert ...
  • Wave energy potential of peninsular Malaysia 
    Muzathik, A.M.; Nik, W.B.Wan; Ibrahim, M.; Samo, K.B. (Asian Research Publishing Network, 2010-07)
    Wave power potential along the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia, facing South China Sea, bounded by latitudes 3.50 N and 6.5o N and longitudes 1020 E and 104.0o E, is investigated based on two-hourly data, covering a ...
  • Time series ARIMA modeling of fossil fuel and electricity conservation challenge for Malaysia 
    Ibrahim, Mohd. Zamri; Roziah, Zailan; Ismail, Marzuki; Lola, Mohd Safiih; Muzathik, A.M. (Regional Energy Resources Information Center (RERIC), Asian Institute of Technology, 2010-06)
    Energy predicament in Malaysia ruptured due to the higher population, living standards and increase of income per capita which boosted the energy demand continuously. Hence, the final energy consumption, fossil fuels and ...
  • The effect of boron on the performance of automotive brake 
    Muzathik, A.M.; Nizam, Y.B.Mohd; Ahmad, M.F.; Nik, W.B.Wan (Multi-Science Publishing, 2013)
    Friction material in an automotive brake system plays an important role for effective and safe brake performance. A single material has never been sufficient to solve performance related issues. Current research aimed ...

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