Research Articles: Recent submissions

  • 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 ...
  • Techno-economic study of Aluminium alloy and steel as materials for deckhouses of offshore support vessels 
    Ferry, M.; Muzathik, A.M.; Chan, M.Y.; Samo, K.B.; Noor, C.W.M. (Indonesian Journal of Naval Architecture, 2013-06)
    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%; and when used as deckhouses would raise ...
  • Reference solar radiation year and some climatology aspects of East coast of West Malaysia 
    Muzathik, A.M.; Nik, Wan Mohd Norsani Bin Wan; Samo, Khalid Bin; Ibrahim, Mohd. Zamri (Science Publication, 2010)
    Problem statement: This study examined in detail some aspects of radiation climatology for Terengganu state in Malaysia. The geographical co-ordinates of the site are 5°10’N latitude 103°06’E longitude and 5.2 m altitude. ...
  • Pre-feasibility study of hybrid hydrogen based energy systems for coastal residential applications 
    Zamri, Ibrahim Mohd.; Roziah, Zailan; Ismail, Marzuki; Muzathik, A.M. (Science Publication, 2010)
    Problem statement: The purpose of this study is to design a renewable energy hydrogen based power system to provide electricity to a coastal residential area in east coast area (Kuala Terengganu) of Malaysia. Approach: ...
  • Ocean wave properties of Terengganu for renewable energy potential 
    Muzathik, A.M.; Nik, W.B.Wan; Ahmad, M.F.; Ibrahim, M. Z.; Shamddin, A.H.; Samo, K.B. (Committee on Publication Ethics, 2011)
    Wave energy has a number of significant advantages with respect to other renewable energy sources. The wave resoch characterization is a crucial point towards the exploitation of wave energy. Wave power along the Terengganu ...
  • Ocean wave measurement and wave climate prediction of peninsular Malaysia 
    Muzathik, A.M.; Nik, W.B.Wan; Samo, K.B.; Ibrahim, M. Z. (Penerbit Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2011)
    This paper presents wave measurement and wave climate prediction within Peninsular Malaysia. Rayleigh and Weibull density functions were used to predict wave heights. The total wave energy density was found to be 17.69 ...
  • New approach on mathematical modeling of photovoltaic solar panel 
    Kong, Kon Chuen; Mustafa, Mamat; Zamri, Ibrahim Mohd.; Muzathik, A.M. (Springer International Publishing, 2012)
    Describing the Current-Voltage (I-V) characteristics that involves only one variable is the basic aim of this paper. A formula that describes the I-V characteristics is found based on the information gathered, and the ...
  • Monthly mean hourly global solar radiation estimation 
    Nik, W.B.Wan; Ibrahim, M. Z.; Samo, K.B.; Muzathik, A.M. (International Solar Energy Society, 2012-01)
    In this paper, selected empirical models were used to estimate the monthly mean hourly global solar radiation from the daily global radiation at three sites in the east coast of Malaysia. The purpose is to determine the ...
  • Long-tenn simulation of cross shore sediment transport of submerged mudbank induced by tidal current: a parametric study 
    Ahmad, M.F.; Mamat, M.; Rizki, S.; Mohd, I.; Samo, K.B.; Muzathik, A.M. (IDOSI Publications, 2011)
    A parametric study of cross-shore sediment transport of submerged mudbank was conducted. The hydrodynamic force governed solely by tidal currents and purely mud sediment were considered in this study. One dimensional ...
  • Potential of global solar radiation in Terengganu, Maalaysia 
    Muzathik, A.M. (World Academic Publishing, 2013-06)
    Accurate information on the intensity of solar radiation at a given location is essential to the development of solar energybased projects. This information is used in the design of a project, in cost analysis, and in ...
  • Photovoltaic modules operating temperature estimation using a simple correlation 
    Muzathik, A.M. (World Academic Publishing, 2014-08)
    The operating cell temperatures of photovoltaic (PV) modules directly affect the performance of the PV system. In this study, an effective new approach for estimating the operating temperature of a photovoltaic module is ...
  • Oxidation stability of palm oil methyl ester (POME) as biodieseland its corrosiveness behavior 
    Muzathik, A.M.; Tan, H.D.; Samo, Khalid; Nik, W.B.Wan (Trade Science Inc, 2015)
    This research was conducted to study the oxidation stability of Palm Oil Methyl Ester (POME) as biodieseland its corrosiveness behavior. Aluminiumalloy was used to study corrosiveness behavior and tested using Electrochemical ...
  • Hourly global solar radiation estimates on a horizontal plane 
    Muzathik, A.M.; Nik, Wan Mohd Norsani Wan; Samo, K.; Ibrahim, Mohd. Zamri (Journal of Physical Science, 2010)
    The hourly global solar radiation (It) model strongly depends on the climatic characteristics of a considered site. In this paper, six empirical models were used to estimate the It from daily radiation on the eastern ...
  • Estimation of global solar irradiation on horizontal and inclined surfaces based on the horizontal measurements 
    Muzathik, A.M.; Ibrahim, M. Z.; Samo, K.B.; Nik, W.B.Wan (Elsevier Ltd., 2011-01-22)
    Solar radiation data are essential in the design of solar energy conversion devices. In this regard, empirical models were selected to estimate the global solar radiation on horizontal and inclined surfaces. The hourly ...
  • The relationship between corrosion rate of aluminum (AA 5083) and supply electric voltage in seawater 
    Muzathik, A.M.; Sabri, H.; Noor, C.W.M. (Trade Science Inc, 2013)
    In this paper effect of electric voltage level on corrosion rate of Aluminum (AA 5083) was studied. Eighty samples plate surfaces were prepared according to the standard procedure. The corrosion studies have been carried ...
  • Efficient type of steam condenser for water desalination of solar thermal energy in remote arid areas and islands 
    Kumara, P.D.C.; Suraweera, S.K.K.; Jayaweera, H.H.E; Muzathik, A.M.; Ariyaratne, T. R. (World Academic Publishing, 2016-03)
    Comparison of material usage and cost of two types of cross-flow steam condensers is reported in this study which can be used for water desalination in conjunction with a parabolic trough solar energy concentrator plant. ...
  • Effect of boron on friction and temperature characteristics of brake pad materials 
    Muzathik, A.M.; Nizam, Y.B.Mohd; Nik, W.B.Wan (Trade Science Inc, 2013)
    Friction material in a brake system plays an important role for effective and safe brake performance. Brake materials contain mainlyAlumina and other ingredients. This research attempts to examine mechanical properties ...

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