Numerical Simulation on Three-Dimensional Printed Submerged Temephos Larvicide Dispenser for Dengue Prevention

Authors

  • Norazmein Abdul Raman Bioinspired Device and Tissue Engineering (BIOINSPIRA) Research Group, Department of Biomedical Engineering and Health Sciences, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
  • Amir Mustakim Ab Rashid ᵃBioinspired Device and Tissue Engineering (BIOINSPIRA) Research Group, Department of Biomedical Engineering and Health Sciences, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia; ᵇMedical Devices and Technology Centre (MEDiTEC), Institute of Human Centered Engineering (iHumEn), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
  • Norjihada Izzah Ismail Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
  • Siti Aisyah Mualif Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
  • Muhammad Hanif Ramlee Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11113/mjfas.v19n2.2878

Keywords:

Dengue fever, Aedes, Temephos, Submerged larvicide dispensers, 3D printing, modal analysis

Abstract

Implementation of computer simulation analysis of proposed Temephos submerged dispensers designated as “Floater 1” and “Floater 2” presented in this study contributes to a body of research on the types of interventions used to prevent mosquito-borne diseases. Floaters 1 and 2 are known as cage and cylindrical design, respectively. Modal analysis conducted on both design enabled the authors to further understand and visualize the deformation and stress distribution which correspond to natural frequency of each design. Obtained natural frequency of these dispensers could avoid destructive frequencies caused by external loads acting on both designs. Furthermore, costs related to destructive testing and manufacturing defects would literally be avoided. Hence, a more robust and affordable mosquito control product will potentially be materialized. Combined usage of these submerged dispensers made of polylactic acid (PLA), an environmentally friendly plastic printed via 3D printing with reused or recycled plastic material will gain a widespread use and contribute to the environmental sustainability.

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Published

18-04-2023