Dr Saiful Bari

Dr. Saiful Bari

Senior Lecturer, School of Advanced Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering

Current Projects:

Development of Diesel Engine Waste Energy Recovery (DEWER) Technology for Stationary Power Generators

An Investigation on the Use of EGR on Natural Gas SI Engines

Fuel Tests on TV Channel 7

• Automotive Engines and their Pollution
• Air-conditioning and Refrigeration
• Heat Transfer
• Fluid Mechanics
• Thermodynamics
• Energy Conversion and Management
• Solar Energy

Member: Malaysian Institute of Energy

Fellow: IEB

Member (Life): National Oceanographic and Maritime Institute

Member: International Organizing Committee of Small Engine and their Fuels, Reading University, UK

Member (2001-02): Industry Research & Development Grant Scheme (IGS), Ministry of Science, Technology and the Environment (MOSTE), Malaysia

B.Sc.Eng, M.Sc.Eng., M.Sc. Ph.D. (Reading University, UK)

• Combustion and Perfomance of Internal Combustion Engines (Petrol, Diesel and Natural Gas Engines)
• Emissions from Internal Combustion Engines
• Computer Simulation of Internal Combustion Engines
• Alternative Fuels: Biodiesel, Biogas, Ethanol, Methanol, Hydrogen

Selected Research Publications:

Refereed Journal:

International:

A. Ibrahim and S. Bari, "An Experimental Investigation on the Use of EGR in a Supercharged Natural Gas SI Engine", In Press, Fuel, Elsevier, 2010. (Impact Factor-2.536 in 2008, 5-year Impact Factor-2.665).

S. Bari and M. M. Esmaeil, “Effect of H2/O2 addition in increasing the thermal efficiency of a diesel engine, Fuel, 89(2), pp. 378-383, Elsevier, 2010. (Impact Factor-2.536 in 2008, 5-year Impact Factor-2.665).

S. Bari and J. Naser, “Simulation of airflow and pollution levels caused by severe traffic jam in a road tunnel” Tunneling and Underground Space Technology, 25(1), pp. 70-77, 2010 (Impact Factor-0.710 in 2008, 5-year Impact Factor-0.821).

A. Ibrahim and S. Bari, “Effect of Varying Compression Ratio on a Natural Gas SI Engine Performance in the Presence of EGR”, Energy & Fuels, 23 (10), pp. 4949-4956, ACS Publications, American Chemical Society, 2009. (Impact Factor-2.056 in 2008).

A. Ibrahim and S. Bari, “A Comparison between EGR and Lean Burn Strategies Employed in a Natural Gas SI Engine Using a Two-Zone Combustion model”, Energy Conversion & Management, 50 (12), pp. 3129-3139, Elsevier, 2009. (Impact Factor-1.813 in 2008, 5-year Impact Factor-2.290).

M.F.Rahaman, S. Bari, and D. Veale, "Flow Investigation of the Product Fill Valve of Filling Machine for Packaging Liquid Products", Journal of Food Engineering, 85(2), pp. 252-258, Elsevier, 2008. (Impact Factor-2.081 in 2008, 5-year Impact Factor-2.362).

A. Ibrahim and S. Bari, "Optimization of a natural gas SI engine employing EGR strategy using a Two-Zone combustion model", Fuel, 87 ((10-11), pp. 1824-1834, Elsevier, 2008. (Impact Factor-2.536 in 2008, 5-year Impact Factor-2.665).

S. Bari and J. Naser, “Simulation of smoke from burning vehicle and pollution caused by traffic jam in a road tunnel”, Tunneling and Underground Space Technology, 20(3), pp. 281-290, Elsevier, 2005. (Impact Factor-0.710 in 2008, 5-year Impact Factor-0.821).

S. Bari, C. W. Yu and T. H. Lim, “The effects of fuel injection timing with waste cooking oil as a fuel in DI diesel engine”, Proc. Instn. of Mech. Engrs, Part D, Journal of Automobile Engineering, 218(1), pp. 93-104, Professional Engineering Publishing, UK, 2004. (Impact Factor-0.342 in 2008).

A. Ameen and S. Bari, “An investigation into the effectiveness of heat pump-assisted clothes dryer for humid tropics”, Energy Conversion & Management, 45(9-10), pp. 1397-1405, Elsevier, 2004. (Impact Factor-1.813 in 2008, 5-year Impact Factor-2.290).

S. Bari, C. W. Yu and T. H. Lim, “Filter clogging and power loss issues while running diesel engine with waste cooking oil” Proc. Instn. Mech. Engrs, Part D, Journal of Automobile Engineering, 216(12), pp. 993-1001, Professional Engineering Publishing, UK, 2002. (Impact Factor-0.342 in 2008).

T. H. Lim, S. Bari and C. W. Yu, “Using crude palm oil (CPO) as diesel engine fuel” ASEAN Journal of Science Technology Development, 19(2), pp. 1-13, 2002.

S. Bari, C. W. Yu and T. H. Lim, “Performance deterioration and durability issues while running diesel engine with crude palm oil”, Proc. Instn. Mech. Engrs, Part D, Journal of Automobile Engineering, 216(9), pp. 785-792, Professional Engineering Publishing, UK, 2002. (Impact Factor-0.342 in 2008).

S. Bari, C. W. Yu and T. H. Lim, “Effects of preheating of CPO on injection system, performance and emission in diesel engine”, Renewable Energy, 27(3), pp. 339-351, Elsevier, 2002. (Impact Factor-1.663 in 2008, 5-year Impact Factor-1.927).

C. W. Yu, S. Bari and A. Ameen, “A comparison of combustion characteristic of waste cooking oil to diesel as fuel in a direct injection diesel engine” Proc. Instn. of Mech. Engrs, Part D, Journal of Automobile Engineering, 216(3), pp. 237-243, Professional Engineering Publishing, UK, 2002. (Impact Factor-0.342 in 2008).

S. Bari, “Seasonal orientation of solar collectors for the Philippines”, ASEAN Journal of Science Technology Development, 18(1), pp. 45-54, 2001.

S. Bari, “Optimum orientation of domestic solar water heaters for the low latitude countries”, Energy Conversion & Management, 42(10), pp 1205-1214, 2001. (Impact Factor-1.813 in 2008, 5-year Impact Factor-2.290).

S. Bari, T. H. Lim and C. W. Yu, “Slope angle for seasonal applications of solar collectors in Thailand”, International Energy Journal, 2(1), pp. 43-51, 2001

S. Bari, “Optimum slope angle and orientation of solar collectors for different periods of possible utilization”, Energy Conversion & Management, 41 (8), pp.855-860, Elsevier, 2000. (Impact Factor-1.813 in 2008, 5-year Impact Factor-2.290).

K. A. Malik and S. Bari, “Initial estimation of free energy contribution for equilibrium mole fraction calculation in the operating range of IC engines”, ASEAN Journal of Science Technology Development, 15(2), pp. 93-100, 1998.

O. C. Chin, S. Bari and K. M. Siddiqui, “Densification and properties of briquetted biowastes”, Renewable Energy, 16(3), pp.1981-1984, Elsevier, 1998. (Impact Factor-1.663 in 2008, 5-year Impact Factor-1.927).

S. Bari, “Effect of carbon dioxide on the performance of biogas/diesel dual-fuel engine”, Renewable Energy, 9(3), pp.1007-1110, Elsevier, 1996. (Impact Factor-1.663 in 2008, 5-year Impact Factor-1.927).

National:

A. Ameen and S. Bari, “National electricity tariff policy for accelerated growth of cool storage air conditioning in Malaysia”, Technical Journal, 9, pp. 20-26, 2003.

W. C. Au, Z. Samad, S. Bari, L. C. Chong and A. Ameen, “Estimating solar radiation for an inclined surface utilizing available data on horizontal surface in Malaysia”, Technical Journal, 9, pp. 27-29, 2003.

S. Bari, “Solar azimuth angles for equatorial countries”, Journal of IEB, ME 28(1/2), pp 20-26, 2000.

S. Bari and C. W. Koay, “Slope angle for seasonal applications of solar collectors in Bangladesh”, Journal of IEB, ME 27(1/2), pp.7-14, 1999.

S. Bari and G. Rice, “Knocking in gas fumigated dual-fuel engine”, Journal of Mechanical Engineering Research and Development, 15, pp.45-49, 1992.

International Conference:

Referred (Full Paper):

M. M. Esmaeil, M. F. Rahaman, S. Bari and B. Fahimnia, "Performance enhancement of diesel engine using on-board generated H2/O2 mixture", Proceedings 18th International DAAAM Symposium on "Intelligent Manufacturing & Automation: Focus on Creativity, Responsibility and Ethics of Engineers”, Zadar, Croatia, p. 475, 24-27 October 2007.

A. Ibrahim, S. Bari and F. Bruno, "A study on EGR utilization in natural gas SI engines using a two-zone combustion model", SAE 2007-01-2041, pp. 1294-1303, Japan, 23-26 July, 2007.

S. Bari, “Investigation into the deteriorated performance of diesel engine after prolonged use of vegetable oil”, In CD-ROM Proceedings ASME Internal Combustion Engine Division 2004 Fall Technical Conference, pp. 1-9, Long Beach, California, USA, 24-27 October 2004.

L.C.Chong, Z. Samad, S. Bari, W.C. Au and A.Ameen, "Development of a personal computer based tracking system for solar collector", Proceedings International Symposium on Renewable Energy: Environment Protection and Energy Solution for Sustainable Development, pp 915 -918, Kuala Lumpur, 14 - 17 September, 2003.

S. Bari and A. Ameen, “Seasonal applications of solar collectors in Kuwait”, Proceedings 2nd International Conference on Energy Research & Development, pp. 777-785, Kuwait, 8-10 April 2002.

A. Ameen and S. Bari, “An investigation into the feasibility of desiccant air conditioning in humid tropics”, Proceedings 16th National Heat and Mass Transfer Conference and 5th ISHMT/ASME Heat and Mass Transfer Conference, pp. 1-5, Kolkata, India, 3-5 January 2002.

C. W. Yu and S. Bari, “Prevention of fuel filter clogging while running diesel engine with waste cooking oil”, Proceedings Brunei International Conference on Engineering and Technology, pp.657-663, Brunei, 9-11 October 2001.

S. Bari, “Orientation of solar collectors for intermittent applications in Brunei”, Proceedings Brunei International Conference on Engineering and Technology, pp.605-612, Brunei, 9-11 October 2001.

S. Suppiah, H. A. Mustain, A. Y. Hassan, S. Bari and K. N. Seetharamu, “Investigation of multichip arrangements mounted on a cold plate cooled printed circuit board”, Proceedings 15th National and 4th ISHMT-ASME Heat and Mass Transfer Conference, IAT Pune, India, pp.237-242, 12-14 January 2000.

C. W. Koay and S. Bari, “Orientation of solar collectors for seasonal application in South Africa, Proceedings Energy and Environment: Africa Development Conference, Port Alizabeth, South Africa, Paper No. 30, 4-6 August 1999.

T. H. Lim and S. Bari, “Effects of various combinations of heated blends of crude palm oil and kerosene on the performance of a diesel engine”, Proceedings World Engineering Congress, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, pp. 73-77, 19-22 July 1999.

C. W. Koay and S. Bari, “Intermittent tracking of flat plate collectors”, Proceedings World Renewable Energy Congress’99, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, pp. 79-82, 8-11 June 1999.

T. H. Lim and S. Bari, “Performance study of a diesel engine using heated blend of crude palm oil and diesel”, Proceedings 6th International Conference on Small Engine, their Fuels and the Environment, UTM, Johor Bahru, Malaysia, pp. 1-6, 22-24 April 1999.

S. Bari and K. M. Siddiqui, “Study of an integral solar heater with supplementary reflector flaps”, Proceedings 5th ASEAN Science and Technology Week: Scientific Conference on Non-Conventional Energy Research, Hanoi, Vietnam, pp. 32-37, 12-14 October 1998.

S. Bari, S. T. Ping and K. M. Siddiqui, “Performance of a diesel engine using preheated crude palm oil (CPO) blended with kerosene”, Proceedings 5th ASEAN Science and Technology Week: Scientific Conference on Non-Conventional Energy Research, Hanoi, Vietnam, pp. 169-174, 12-14 October 1998.

S. Bari, “Diesel engine performance with Linseed and Kerosine oil blended fuels”, Proceedings International Symposium on Advances in Alternative/Renewable Energy, Johor Bahru, Malaysia, pp.505-511, 22-24 July 1997.

K. A. Malik and S. Bari, “Combustion modeling for 2-stroke cycle spark ignition engine”, Proceeding National Conference on Combustion Technologies for Cleaner Environment, International Islamic University, Malaysia, pp. 1-8, 3 July 1997.

S. Bari, G. Rice and E. M. Goodger, “Knock-Limited Bari-Line in fumigated dual-fuel diesel engine”, Proceedings 5th International Conference on Small Engines, their Fuels and the Environment, University of Reading, UK, pp.108-113, 5-7 April 1995.

S. Bari and M. M. Roy, “Prospect of Rice Bran oil as an alternative to diesel fuel”, Proceedings 5th International Conference on Small Engines, their Fuels and the Environment, University of Reading, UK, pp.31-36, 5-7 April 1995.

S. Bari and G. Rice, “Knocking in gas-fumigated dual-fuel diesel engine”, Proceedings 4th international Conference on Small Engines and their fuels, Chiang Mai, Thailand, pp.207-212, 21-24 September 1993.

J. A. Naser, S. Bari and A. D. Gosman, “Flow in a shrouded inlet valve/port assembly”, Proceedings 4th international Conference on Small Engines and their fuels, Chiang Mai, Thailand, pp. 91-96, 21-24 September 1993.

Invited Speaker:

S. Bari, “Program for research and development (R&D) in automotive industries towards the development of competitive and high technology vendor”, Seminar on Development of Proton City, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2-3 September 1996.

I am able to provide media comment in the following areas of expertise:

Discipline: Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering

• Internal Combustion Engines (Petrol and Diesel Engines)
• Alternative Fuels like Biofuel, Natural Gas, Biogas, Ethanol, Methanol, Hydrogen etc
• Pollution from Internal Combustion Engines