UTP Won 7 Gold and 6 Silver Medals in The Innova Brussels Exposition 2010 (18-20 Nov 2010)
Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) has marked another international triumph by winning a total of 7 gold and 6 silver medals in the INNOVA Brussels Exposition through its 13 research projects. UTP has also won the INNOVA Environment and Energy Special Award through an invention by AP Dr Hussain Al-Kayeim called the ‘SOL-FG-ELE’.
The exhibition was held in Heysel City, Brussels, Belgium from 18 - 20 November 2010. This event was held to promote original prototypes, new designs and techniques, and also stimulates interaction and commercial contacts between inventors, manufacturers, distributors and financial partners.
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No
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Researcher
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Title of Invention
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Abstract
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Result
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1
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Prof Ir Dr Ahmad Fadzil Hani
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VT-Scan
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VT-Scan is a digital image analysis medical system for measuring objectively vitiligo lesions’ areas of patients with high sensitivity and accuracy.
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GOLD
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2
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Prof Ir Dr Ahmad Fadzil Hani
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Alpha-Pasi
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Alpha-PASI is a computerised medical system for measuring objectively the psoriasis severity of psoriasis patients using the gold standard PASI (psoriasis area severity index) scoring method.
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GOLD
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3
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Prof Dr Vijay Raghavan
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Hi-Per Injection Mould
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The invented plastic injection mould has accelerated heat transmission to shorten cycle time and give economy, good quality and high strength of product.
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GOLD
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4
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AP Dr Norani Muti
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Hi-Temp CNT based Pressure Sensor
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An electromechanical device made up of sandwich type carbon nanotubes (CNTs) array sensing element, operating up to 180°C for tire pressure monitoring application.
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SILVER
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5
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AP Dr Norani Muti
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Fabrication of DSSM using TiO2 Nano Composites
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A-6 parallel grid dye-sensitised solar cells from screen printable paste of TiO2 aggregates-nanocrystallites composites on 10 cm x 18 cm FTO substrates with 8% efficiency.
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GOLD
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6
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AP Dr Shamsul Rahman
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SHARK CA-CB
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Heavy metals removal from aqueous solution by chemical precipitation using low cost coagulant which could be used as an alternative approach to remove heavy metals from water. The low cost coagulants that are used in removing heavy metals in aqueous solution were CB which stand for cuttlebone and CA which stand for Citrus Aurantifolia or also known as key lime.
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SILVER
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7
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AP Dr Shamsul Rahman
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MIRHA Detox
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Adsorption of different heavy metals using MIRHA
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GOLD
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8
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AP Dr Shamsul Rahman
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Bio-Sludge
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Biodiesel production from wastewater to develop new biodiesel foodstock
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SILVER
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9
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AP Dr Hussain Al-Kayeim
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SOL-FG-ELE
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Utilise the wasted thermal energy in the flue gases to enhance the performance of the solar chimney which lack continuous operation during the night and cloudy days. It is also to reduce the flue gas temperature, then reduce the contribution of the power plant in the global warming
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GOLD with INNOVA ENVIRONMENT & ENERGY SPECIAL AWARD
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10
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AP Dr Hasnain
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AECOL Chlorinator
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The AECOL Chlorinator uses nominal amount of electrolyte for cheap and low risk disinfection of water and wastewater in continuous flow applications. It uses specialized titanium based electrodes in a special arrangement to produce free available chlorine (FAC) in water for its disinfection. The AECOL chlorinator eliminates transportation and storage of hazardous material (chlorine), eliminates risk to life and environment, does not require brine solution for free available chlorine (FAC) production, and allows low cost of production of FAC.
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SILVER
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11
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AP Dr Nasir Shafiq
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LUBETIZER
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LUBETIZER is an environmental friendly admixture that enhances the fresh and hardened of cement-concrete. It turns the hazardous waste of used engine oil into a value product, which is sustainable and has great potential in the worldwide construction industry.
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SILVER
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12
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AP Dr Nasir Shafiq
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MIRHA-SCC
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MIRHA-SCC contained superior quality rice-husk-ash that enhances the strength, durability, environmental impact and cost effectiveness of self-compacting concrete, which is a sustainable green product. It is highly competitive with silica fume and has very high market potential in the booming construction industry in the East Asia and the Middle East.
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SILVER
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13
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AP Dr Nasir Shafiq
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EPOXDER
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EPOXDER is an efficient system for fabricating high capacity customised steel girders that eliminates traditional welding/bolting joints and uses 100% epoxy connections. It is suited in harsh environment, reduced skilled labour and keeps clean the environment. It has potential to resist high fatigue/impact loads; hence suited for bridge construction.
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GOLD
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This is UTP’s fourth participation in this exhibition, alongside four other Malaysian universities namely Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Universiti Sarawak Malaysia (UniMAS), Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) and Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM).
This year, the exposition has brought together more than 500 innovations from 30 countries. In total, 80 companies and 30 universities and research institutions participated in the exhibition including those from Belgium, Poland, United Kingdom, Germany, Russia, Spain and China. This merit-based competition offers rewards in terms of medals, certificates and prizes for the winners.
It is hoped that by participating in this exhibition, UTP will strengthen its human capital development in R & D and encourage creativity across the university community. This exhibition also provides a platform for the research fraternity to showcase their new inventions, ideas and products, and contribute towards our journey in becoming a university that is recognised internationally as a partner for industries and a respected member of the scientific communities.
