Control Engineering

The course will introduce the basic concept and components of automatic control systems and some methods of analysis and design feedback control systems. The students will be exposed to use of numerical analysis tool such as MATLAB for control system analysis and design. 1. Illustrate the basic principles of automatic control systems. 2. Model electrical, mechanical and electromechanical systems using transfer functions and find equivalent systems. 3. Analyze time response and stability of LTI transfer functions. 4. Tune controllers’ parameters using Root Locus. 5. Demonstrate the ability to solve control system problems by numerical analysis. Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology UTMKL Lecture and Discussion, Co-operative and Collaborative Method, Problem Based Method. week 1, week 2, etc. Dr. Jun Ishimatsu conditional SMJP 3223 3 Sem 6 1. Norman S. Nise, Control Systems Engineering, 6th. Edition, Wiley, 2011. 2. dean frederick and Joe Chow, Feedback Control Problems using MATLAB and the Control System Toolbox, thomson 2000. 3. Katsuhiko Ogata, modern Control Engineering, 5th. Edition, Prentice Hall, 2010. Test, Assignment, Final Examination Dr. Jun Ishimatsu mailto:junishimatsu@utm.my

Vibration and Noise

This course is to familiarize the students with the sources of vibration and noise and expose the students to the fundamental of mechanical vibrations and noise engineering. It provides the students with the tools essential to tackle the problem of vibrations produced in machines and structures due to unbalance forces, vibrations isolation, two degree of freedom system, multi-degree of freedom system and continuous system. A noise part is devoted to sound level and subjective response to sound, noise, effects, ratings and regulations and Noise: sources, isolation and control. 1. Define the concepts of vibration and noise 2. Analyse and formulate the system from single degree to multi degree of freedom systems and practice case studies on the field of vibration and noise. 3. Present the sources of noise and vibrations and presents clearly the methods to control it. Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology UTMKL Lecture, Problem Based Learning, Co-operative Learning and Presentation. week 1 – 2, week 3 – 4, etc. AP Dr. Aminudin Abu conditional SMJP 3263 3 * elective 1. Thomson, W. T., Theory of Vibration and Its Applications, prentice Hall, New Delhi, 1982. 2. A. G. Ambekar, Mechanical Vibrations and Noise Engineering, PHI Learning Private Ltd. New Delhi, 2013. 3. Rao, J. S and Gupta, K., Introductory course on theory and practice of mechanical vibrations, Wile Eastern, New Delhi, 1984. Test, Assignment, Project, Final Examination AP Dr. Aminudin Abu mailto:aminudin.kl@utm.my

Solid Hazardous Waste Management

This introductory course aims to provide an overview of solid and hazardous waste management, whereby the student will be able to have the basic understanding of waste management upon their completion of the course.
The course deals with sources, generation and characteristics of industrial and municipal wastes, analysis of collection systems, handling and disposal practices of municipal wastes, significance of industrial wastes as environmental pollutants, pollution prevention and techniques for processing, treatment and disposal of industrial wastes 1. Identify sources and characteristics of industrial and municipal solid waste. 2. Describe national and international policy and legislation that related to waste management Identify and design suitable systems for collection, transportation and haulage of solid waste 3. Identify and design suitable systems for collection, transportation and haulage of solid waste 4. Manage Scheduled Waste according to the requirement set by the local regulatory body under the Scheduled Waste 5. Regulation Design material recovery facility, composting plants, thermal treatment system and landfill Seek in literature about the sources, generation and characteristics of industrial and municipal wastes, analysis of collection systems, handling and disposal practices of municipal wastes, significance of industrial wastes as environmental pollutants, pollution prevention and techniques for processing, treatment and disposal of industrial wastes

Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology UTMKL Lecture and Discussion, Assignment, Group Project, Presentation. week 1, week 2, etc. * not provided conditional SMJC 4533 3 * Group 2 1. Tchobanoglous, G., Theisen, H., and Eliassen, R., 1997, Solid Wastes: Engineering principles and management issues, McGraw Hill, New York. Quiz, Assignment, Test, Final Examination * not provided

Introduction to Environmental Engineering

This is an introductory course on the aspect of environmental science and engineering on the causes, effects, measurement and controlling of pollution including air, water, noise solid and hazardous waste and land. The course covers the fundamental aspects of all these pollution with greater emphasizes on three major categories of industrial related pollution i.e water, air and solid waste management. 1. Explain the effect of pollution to the environment and public health at large 2. Identify the causes of the pollution generated by human activities 3. Identify the techniques of measurement of various types of pollutants of interest 4. Categorize the various methods of pollution control 5. Show Concern on the causes, effects of pollution on air, water and environment. Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology UTMKL Lecture and Discussion, Co-operative Learning, Group Project. week 1, week 2, etc. Prof.IrMegat Johari conditional SMJC 3333 3 Sem 6 1. Davis, M.L. and Cornwell, D.A., 2012, Introduction to Environmental Engineering, 5th Ed., McGraw Hill, ISBN-13: 978-0073401140. 2. Viessman, W.Jr., Hammer, M.J., 2005, Water Supply and Pollution Control, 7th Ed., Pearson Prentice Hall, ISBN-13: 978-0131409705. 3. Kiely G., 1998, Environmental Engineering, McGraw Hill, ISBN-13: 978-0071164245. Assignment, Test, Final Examination Prof.Ir. Megat Johari mailto:megatj.kl@utm.my

Polymer Science and Engineering

This course provides the fundamentals of polymer science and engineering with emphasis on polymeric materials and their classifications, molecular weight, polymers in solution and solid state, thermal properties and the relationship as well as the implication on polymer synthesis. 1. Describe basic properties and classification of polymers, calculate average molecular weight of the polymer and the implications from the molecular weight differences with respect to properties and processing. 2. Compare and contrast between step-growth polymerization and addition polymerization techniques and determine simple chemical reaction kinetic. 3. Explain the concept of solubility, factors affecting solubility and determine the solubility parameter based on the molecular structure of the polymer. 4. Distinguish between crystalline and amorphous region in polymers and describe thermal behaviour of polymers and factors affecting the thermal transition and properties in polymeric material. 5. Identify and explain general processing techniques used to process polymeric material. Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology UTMKL Lecture and Discussion. week 1 – 2, week 3 – 5, etc. Prof. Dr. Mikio Miyake conditional SMJC 4423 3 * Group 1 1. Joel R. Fried, “Polymer Science & Technology”, Prentice Hall International , New Jersey, 1996. Quiz, Assignment, Test, Final Examination Prof. Dr. Mikio Miyake
Dr. Roshafima Rasit Ali
Dr. Kamyar Syameli mailto:miyake@utm.my,roshafima@utm.my,kamyar@utm.my

Transport Phenomena

The students will be introduced to the basic principles and application of heat and mass transfer engineering. The understanding from this course will lead to better understanding in distillation, absorption, liquid-liquid extraction, membrane separation, leaching, evaporation and other chemical processes. 1. Explain the equation, which relate to heat and mass transfer system for steady state and unsteady state conditions. 2. Calculate the rate of transfer (mass or heat) using empirical equations for every system. Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology UTMKL Lecture and Discussion, Cooperative Learning, Group Projects week 1, week 2 – 3, etc. AP Dr. Kenichi Yoneda conditional SMJC 2253 3 Sem 4 1. Geankoplis, C.J., 2003. Transport Processes and Separation Processes Principles, 4th Ed., Prentice Hall. 2. McCabe, W. L., Smith J.C. and Harriot, P., 1993. Unit Operation of Chemical engineering, 5th Ed., McGraw-Hill International, Assignment, Test, Final Examination AP Dr. Kenichi Yoneda mailto:kenichi@utm.my

Separation Process 2

Students will be introduce with several types of unit operations and separation processes such as particle technology, crystallization, solid-liquid separation, filtration, membrane separation processes, drying and evaporation in this subject. Examples and exercises from related industry will be used in this subject. 1. Describe the different of solid-liquid operations process and equipment. 2. Solve complex engineering problem related to mechanical separation, size reduction process and crystallization process. 3. Apply knowledge of solid handling for chemical engineering design. Work in a group as a leader or member to conduct related activities. 4. Acquire additional knowledge from industry to comply the knowledge of solid-liquid separation process for life-long learning. Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology UTMKL Lecture and Discussion, Active Learning, Independent Study, Group Project. Prof.Dr.Ezzat Chan bin Abdullah conditional SMJC 3283 3 Sem 6 1. Geankoplis, C.J., 2003. Transport Processes and Separation Processes Principles (includes Unit Operation), 4th Ed., Prentice Hall, ISBN-13:978-0131013674. 2. Seader, J.D., Henley, E.J. and Roper, D.K., 2010. Separation Process Principles, 3rd Ed. Wiley, ISBN-13: 9780470481837. 3. McCabe, W. L., Smith J.C. and Harriot, P., 2004, Unit Operation of Chemical Engineering, 7th Ed., McGraw-Hill International, ISBN-13:978-0072848236. Wankat, P.C., 2012, Separation Process Engineering, includes Mass Transfer Analysis, 3rd Edition. Pearson, ISBN-13: 978-0132790215 Assignment, Test, Project, Final Examination Prof.Dr.Ezzat Chan bin Abdullah
Dr. Mariam Firdhausbinti Mad Nordin mailto:ezzatc@utm.my,mariamfirdhaus@utm.my

Materials Science

Students will learn relationship between structure and physicochemical properties of materials. This course provides a conceptual framework for understanding the basic theory and physicochemical behavior of fundamental and modern engineering materials. It also attempts to present a general picture of material nature and mechanism that act upon, analyze, modify, and control their properties. 1. Explain types of atomic bonding/structure and relate to properties of engineering materials 2. Analyze characterization methods of structures/properties of engineering materials to investigate material performance. 3. Choose information on structures/properties of engineering materials, evaluate, and recommend materials for given application. Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology UTMKL Lecture, Discussion, Independent, Study Group, Assignment week 1, week 2 – 3, etc. Prof. Dr. Mikio Miyake conditional SMJC 3293 3 Sem 6 1. Callister, D.D. Jr., 2010, Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction, 8th ed., John Wiley and Sons, ISBN13:978-0470894156. 2. White, M.A., 1999. Properties of Materials, Oxford Univ. Press, ISBN-13:978-0195113310. 3.Kittel, C., 2004. Introduction of Solid State Physics, 8th Ed., John Wiley and Sons, ISBN-13:978-0471680574. 4. Atkins, P., Atkins, J.P., 2009, Physical Chemistry, 9th Ed., Oxford Univ. Press, ISBN-13:978-0199543373
Quiz, Assignment, Test, Final Examination Prof. Dr. Mikio Miyake mailto:miyake@utm.my

Thermodynamics

This course provides the basic fundamental of thermodynamics for engineering application & problem solving. The topics covered include the first and second laws of thermodynamics, closed system and control volume analysis, entropy, reversible and irreversible processes, properties of pure substances. Application to engineering problems includes vapor power cycles, refrigeration and heat pump & air conditioning systems. 1. Explain the different properties and states of open and closed systems Calculate the thermodynamic properties for a given specific system or a process. 2. Analyze the performance of power and refrigeration cycles Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology UTMKL Lecture, Individual and Group Work, and Group Assignment. week 1 – 4, week 5 – 7, etc. Prof. Dr. Masafumi Goto conditional SMJC 1213 3 Sem 2 1. Cengel, Y.A. and Boles, M.A., 2010. Thermodynamics. An Engineering Approach, 7th Edn. McGraw-Hill. Assignments, Tests, Projects, Final Examination Prof. Dr. Masafumi Goto mailto:goto@utm.my

Physical Chemistry for Chemical Engineer

This course introduces the fundamental of physical principles that govern the properties and behavior of chemical systems. Three important areas are introduced: review on thermodynamics, electrochemical systems and kinetics. In thermodynamics, students will learn the interrelationship of various equilibrium properties of the system and its changes in processes. In electrochemical systems, electric potential that lead to the determination of thermodynamic properties in the electrochemical cells will be discussed. In kinetics, rate processes of chemical reactions, diffusion, adsorption and molecular collisions are included. 1. Apply the concepts of thermodynamics and chemical kinetics theories to the complex systems. 2. Analyze the properties of various complex systems. 3. Evaluate the thermodynamics properties of complex systems. Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology UTMKL Lecture and Discussion, Co-operative Learning, Independent Study, Group homework. week 1, week 2 – 3, etc. Prof. Dr. Mohamed Mahmoud El Sayed Nasef conditional SMJC 2233 3 Sem 4 1. Peter Atkins, Julio de Paula, Physical Chemistry, Oxford University Press, 10th Edition, 2014 (main text book). 2. Ira N. Levine, Physical Chemistry, 6th ed, McGraw Hill, New York, 2009. 3. Thomas Engel and Philip Reid., Physical Chemistry, 2nd ed., Pearson, New Jersey, 2010. Assignment, Quiz, test, Final Examination Prof. Dr. Mohamed Mahmoud El SayedNasef
Dr.Nurulbahiyah Ahmad Khairudin mailto:mohdmahmoud@utm.my,r-bahiah@utm.my

Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics

Through this course, students will learn chemical engineering thermodynamic theory and applications in the areas of volumetric properties of fluids, heat effects, thermodynamics properties of fluids, thermodynamics of solutions, and physical and chemical equilibria 1. Apply the thermodynamics equations for chemical process; thermodynamic properties, solution thermodynamics and chemical-reaction equilibrium. 2. Analyse relevant thermodynamics principles for specific chemical process; application in VLE, LLE and reaction equilibria. 3. Solve thermodynamic problems in a chemical process engineering using chemical thermodynamics principles. 4. Ability to work in team efficiently to accomplish the assigned task or project. Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology UTMKL Lecture and Discussion, Cooperative Learning, Group Projects week 1, week 2, etc. Dr Liew Peng Yen conditional SMJC 2243 3 Sem 4 1. Smith, J.M., Van Ness, H.C. and Abbott, M. M., 2004. Introduction to Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics, 7th Ed., McGraw Hill, New York. 2. Kyle, B.G., 2003. Chemical and Process Thermodynamics, 2nd Edition, Prentice Hall, New York. 3. Walas, S.M., 1985. Phase Equilibria in Chemical Engineering, Butterworth-Heinemann, New York. Assignments, Quiz, Projects, Test, Final Examination Dr Liew Peng Yen
Prof. Dr.Tomoya Tsuji mailto:pyliew@utm.my,t.tsuji@utm.my

Wastewater Engineering

This course aims to provide the students with an overview of the wastewater systems, treatment methods and processes. Students will be able to acquire knowledge on basic wastewater treatment and process design. Students should be skilled in the design of unit processes for conventional and advanced wastewater treatment systems such as coagulation, sedimentation, and chemical treatment. They would gain fundamental knowledge of wastewater treatment processes and operations. 1. Describe the terminology used commonly for key concepts and terms in the field of wastewater treatment system. 2. Calculate wastewater flow rates and constituent mass loadings. 3. Categorize the physical, chemical, biological and advanced unit processes in wastewater treatment. 4. Explain the degradation mechanisms of organic and inorganic constituents of chemical and biological treatment methods.5. Design a wastewater treatment plant in a group. 6. Make presentation of wastewater treatment plant design. Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology UTMKL Lecture and Discussion, Independent Study; Project; Presentation; Active Learning week 1 – 2, week 3, etc. Prof Dr Megat Johari conditional SMJC 4523 3 * Group 2 1. Metcalf and Eddy Inc., Tchobanoglous, G., Burton, F.L., Burton, F. and Stensel, H.D.,, 2005. Wastewater Engineering – Treatment and Reuse, McGraw-Hill Science Engineering, ISBN 13: 9780070418783 Lecture and Discussion, Independent Study; Project; Presentation; Active Learning Prof Dr Megat Johari
AP Dr Muhamad Ali Muhammad Yuzir mailto:megatj.kl@utm.my,muhdaliyuzir@utm.my