TITLE: STUDY ON THERMAL INSULATION MATERIAL USING WALLS

(OIL PALM FIBRE)

STUDENTS NAME & MATRIX NUMBER OF STUDENT

1. MUHD HAMZAH BIN JAILANI

11PKA11F2114

2. MOHD ZAMRI ANUAR BIN MUTALIB

11PKA11F2113

3. NUR AUNI BINTI A.AZIZ

11PKA11F2059

4. MUNIRA BINTI MD SAIM

11PKA11F2053

POLYTECHNIC MELAKA
CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
DEC 2011

CONTENT
1. INTRODUCTION

PROBLEM STATEMENT

OBJECTIVE

SCOPE OF RESEARCH

2. LITERATURE REVIEW
3. RESEARCH OF METHODOLOGY
4. GANTT CHART

INTRODUCTION

PROBLEM STATEMENT

Now the world, the temperature rising day by day. In Malaysia in particular, our
country is in the hot and humid climate throughout the year. Temperature outside the
house / building in the temperature influence. A variety of methods or
devices, introduced to reduce heating in homes and buildings between the fan and air
conditioning. However, the cost is high. With this, we feel compelled to solve the
problem. Where the unit of waste present in our own country, namely the oil
palm waste. Insulated wall construction can be used for long term and does not
require much care. The same compound wall but in upgrades by adding palm
oil waste to reduce the emission of heat in the house / building then the temperature will
be low / cold. This is one of our new innovations to be introduced to replace the
existing and costs.
Among the aspects identified in the project selection factor is the existing brick was
too heavy ( 3 kg), high manufacturing costs and power brick and a lot of uncertainties
that do not reach the standards set by the strength of the JKR and SIRIM. Although the
heat insulating wall can be easily compared with clay brick wall thermal
insulation locked but do not have the characteristics of good engineering does not
have high strength, if not accompanied by bar. Therefore, we hope
to create a wall thermal insulation as a result of oil palm waste mixture in the
mixing additives to overcome the problems stated above.

OBJECTIVE

The objectives of the project are listed below:

a) Comparing the thermal insulation walls using palm oil fiber and common walls
b) To use discarded materials to make new
innovations in construction materials and save cost to install of the existing
alternative for thermal insulation
c) To test the effectiveness of using palm oil fiber can insulate the heat
d) Create a model to demonstrate the effectiveness of palm fiber is used
as heat insulation materials and compare with normal wall.

SCOPE OF RESEARCH
This study applied the oil palm fiber in wall construction as thermal
insulation. This experiment using concrete materials such as cement, coarse and
fine aggregates, sand and water. Percentage used is10%, 20% and 30% palm oil
fiber added in the existing mix. Then, palm fiber is fixed in a concrete mix that will be
used to build the sample. Concrete ratio of 1:2:4 concrete used. Original mixing
ratio compared to the modified by adding waste palm oil into the mixture. Wall
insulation will be refined to model as the size 1 feet x 1 feet. This wall will be
tested with the corresponding temperature stress. The effectiveness of the
wall sample would be known by measuring the temperature of the sample wall. The
sample is shaped like a room, so much easier to carry out emission measurements in
room temperature and the effectiveness when applied in the construction of the wall.
This mixture ratio will be tested its strength before use. Among the tests to be carried
out is :
i. The collapse test
ii. Test cube
iii. Compressive Strength Testing

LITERATURE REVIEW

Introduction
Have you ever thought of waste materials such as oil palm waste can used again until it
becomes the key in building products homes and buildings? we realize that the advantage

that the waste until it has become the material sought by the operator to making products
that would benefit not a little to the people. Perhaps the fact that it impossible to be
realized, But the reality of oil palm waste involving the trunk and bunch is no need to be
removed can be recycled again for be among the most important materials that
can strengthen the bond or structure of a building material.
Creation was made a Senior Research Officer, Institute for Research Forest of
Malaysia (FRIM), Dr Rahim Sudin, not only has the characteristics of a good fire
resistance, but it has a density lighter, and stronger. According to Dr Rahim, in his
research he uses waste palm oil to be used as a mixture
of fiber cementproduce lightweight cement composite asa new component in building
house. He said the fire resistance test conducted at FRIM and then in SIRIM Berhad
lightweight cement composite show goes beyond the limits within
two hours when burned continuously until the temperature exceeded 1000 degrees
centigrade.
Use of palm fiber is a mixture in the wall insulation haba. Many types of
fibers can be used in the build molds for wall. The research will find method use of
fibers in concrete formwork has been used since 3500 years ago in Baghdad, Iraq. There
all prefer natural fibers that have been existing for more economic and cheap.
Example they use bunch of date. Natural fiber are also categorized
by three types of animal, vegetable and mineral. Material will research

selected studies are palm fiber. oil palm fiber also reduces the rate of heat flow in an
environment.
Other material that would affect the reduction of insulator heat is '
low heat portland cement and granulated blast furnace slag. Study also found
that night greatly influence wall thermal insulation. Many other substitutes that can be
used among these are asbestos and aliminium.But of this
material is more expensive than with palm fiber which natural. Material used was a kind
of material is wasted.
The material non-natural substances are often used as a layer stainless
aliminnium. Have two layers separated by air wave. That can be found in
price in one foot below RM2 persquare. It can also very effectively
used for wall and roof .For additional material, we can use heat-resistant paint. Process
resistant paint such a process can delay the process of heating the house wall. For
the addition, paint the walls with bright colors could reflect the heat.
Advantage obtained from this study can avoid pollution when old trees are cut down and
the most easy it can be used as oil palm fiber cement composites.
Another material there is another innovation of polystyrene insulation material such as
cork in cassavastem,remove the things I blend and glue,press follow the shape and
size, be pieces of insulation.Posted drawback is biodgreble,actually the function I want
toreplace polystyrene non-biologically because I destroyed, just when we want.

The advantage as by-products after oil palm seeds removed from the bunch to
purpose of oil extraction . The components of the palm tree has some potential in
various fields such as component of the composite-plastic palm trees, components palm
trees, rubber , pulp and paper. with the advantage available in natural fiber, natural fiberreinforced composites consisting of thermosets and thermoplastics actively developed.
Disadvantage is Invite the coming of termites. Smelling if a rainy day

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3.1

In the beginning, we decide and research objective. Based on literature review. We

are going to build two model which is control model and study sample. In the
construction of study sample, we will use a mixture of concrete in the ratio 1:2:4
and mixed with palm fiber.The material to be mixed are cement, aggregates, sand,
water and palm oil fiber.
Next, we will testing the two models with hairdryer. Then, we will collect data
analysis and compare regarding the scope of research.
A flow chart is done to arrange and explain all the main activities which will be
carried out through out the title and the objective of the experiment. Figure 3.2
shows the flow chart of research methodology

Decide topic and research

objective

Literature review
Preparing and selecting
research information.

Build two model

-control model
-study model

Analysis
Testing of model
Data analysis
Specimens comparison
Control model
Study model

Prepare Report

Presenting the project and

submit final report

Finish

Figure 3.2 : Research Methodology Flow Chart

METHOD

1. In this construction we will use a mixture of Concrete in the

ratio 1: 2: 4 and mixed with palm fiber.
2. The material to be mixed are cement, aggregates, sand, water and fiber (palm
fiber).
3. After mixing the ingredients we have to do the 'Slump Test' and
'cube test'. 'Slump Test' function is to measure the workability of the
standard work for all types of concrete.
4. Building a box set of the measurements to increase the wall.
5. After the box completely assembled, molded concrete will be poured
into the form box according to its design.
6. Make a wall and build a hole to put a hair dryer to heat can be dumped to
the wall.
7. Paint the walls with bright colors for bright colors will reflect heat, so
it will indirectly reduce the heat in the room.
8. Attach the thermometer to the wall for several hours.
9. Finally, the temperature in the room whose walls are insulated by combination
of palm fiber material will be tested and taken three consecutive temperature
readings

3.1

Preparation Of Materials

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1) Portland Cement

In this case study we use the Ordinary Portland Cement. This is because
we recognize that the most abundant type of cement in the market and suitable
for normal use. In addition. This cement also easy to find on the market. Cement
is certified and meets the standards set by SIRIM.
2) Water
In the production of concrete, water plays an important role. The used
should not contain any substance that might affect the hydration of cement and
affect the durability of concrete. Water resources are derived from water pipes
provided.

3) Coarse aggregate

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The aggregate component of a concrete mix occupies 60 to 80 % of the

volume of concrete and their characteristics influence the properties of the concrete. The
coarse aggregate was air dried to obtain saturated surface dry condition to ensure that
water cement ratio was not affected. Few characteristics of aggregate that affect the
workability and bond between concrete matrix are shape, texture, gradation and moisture
content.
4) Fine aggregate

Fine

aggregate is commonly

known as sand should

comply with coarse,

medium or fine grading

requirements. The fine

aggregate was air dried to obtain saturated surface dry condition to ensure the water
cement ratio is not affected.

5)

Oil Palm Waste Fiber

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Oil palm fiber is the general term for the fiber being extracted from oil palm.
Oil palm fiber can be further classify into EFB fiber, shredded EFB fiber , oil palm fruit
mesocarp fiber as well as oil palm trunk fiber, each category has their own property that
serve for difference purpose. The empty fruit bunch EFB and mesocarp will gone
through press, shredded, separated and dried process, and there are no involve or expose
to any chemical.

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ACTIVITY
Registration With The Project Supervisor
Discussions With The Supervisor For The Project
Send Paper Work To Project Supervisor
Finding Methodology
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Report Draft Acceptance

Semester Break
Projects Approved by Supervisor
Presentation's Project

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