This study investigates the effect of cellulose particles as contaminants in natural ester oil, specifically soybean oil. The testing was conducted by measuring the breakdown voltage of pure soybean oil (control) and soybean oil contaminated with cellulose particles at concentrations of 0.05, 0.1, and 0.2 g/L, heated at temperatures of 25°C, 30°C, and 35°C. The tests were carried out using a…
This study aims to analyze the efficiency of a DC generator in a micro-scale wind power plant (PLTB) for mobile phone charging. The background of this research is the urgent need for efficient and environmentally friendly alternative energy sources, as well as the limitations of fossil energy sources. Mobile phone battery charging is an attractive application because it has become a basic neces…
Developments in the field of information and communication technology are a phenomenon that triggers digital marketing. One of them is Electronic Word of Mouth through the TikTok platform which is developing rapidly and is much loved by the public so that it has become a forum for creative, effective and innovative Electronic Word of Mouth practices which are carried out to help potential consu…
This study aims to analyze the optimal tilt angle for solar panel installation in the Indralaya region using PVsyst software, and to evaluate the energy generation characteristics at various tilt angles. The background of this research is rooted in the critical role of electricity in Indonesia's economy and the commitment of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) to achieve the Net…
The need for environmentally friendly alternative energy sources is becoming increasingly urgent amidst climate change issues and the limitations of fossil energy resources. One promising solution is the use of micro-scale wind power plants (WPP). This research aims to design, build, and test a micro-scale wind power plant prototype as an alternative energy source for mobile phone battery charg…
This study aims to design and implement a dual-axis Solar Tracker based on Arduino with LDR sensors on a solar power generation system using a 10 WP polycrystalline solar panel. The Solar Tracker is designed to enhance the efficiency of solar energy absorption by automatically following the movement of the sun. The methods used in this study include the mechanical and electronic design of the S…
In today's era, electricity has become a primary necessity. However, reliance on fossil energy sources has led to their depletion. A promising solution is to utilize renewable energy, such as solar energy. This research aims to design and construct a Photovoltaic Solar Power Generator (PVSPG) prototype with a 10 WP polycrystalline solar panel. The study compares three types of reflektors: flat …
The demand for electricity is increasing, hence a larger supply of electricity is needed as well. Solar Power Plants are utilized as alternative energy providers by converting solar energy into electricity. This research aims to analyze the output power generated by a 10 Wp polycrystalline solar module with variations in position and tilt angle of the solar module. Voltage and current measureme…
This research aims to analyze the efficiency of different blade materials on a micro-scale Savonius turbine used for charging mobile phone batteries. Given the importance of developing renewable energy due to the decreasing availability of fossil energy, this study focuses on harnessing wind energy as an alternative renewable energy source. A prototype Wind Power Plant (PLTB) with blade materia…
This research is a hybrid power generation system that combines solar panels and a bicycle generator to charge a power bank. The need for charging electronic devices during travel is increasing among bicycle users in Indonesia. This system is designed to utilize mechanical energy from rotating bicycle wheels and solar energy from polycrystalline solar panels. The research methodology includes s…
In fulfilling the demand for electrical energy, load imbalance often occurs due to the unequal loads in each phase. This load imbalance can cause the transformer's ability to decrease in serving the load. This study was conducted to determine the impact of load imbalance before and after load balancing. Load balancing in this study was implemented using the Off-Peak Load Time (LWBP) and Peak Lo…
Thermal energy is a form of energy formed in the earth's crust. The sun is one form of thermal energy that can be utilized by all living things. However, because the amount is limited and cannot be used continuously, alternative energy is needed that can be used as a means of generating electrical energy, namely solar or solar energy. In everyday life there are appliances that use electricity i…
This research discusses the penetrating strength of waste transformer oil that is exposed using ozone. Ozone is produced from an ozone generator that uses 1/2 ball electrodes made of stainless steel with variations in gap distance of 1 mm and 2 mm. High voltage generation as a discharge source in the ozone generator with one of the main components of the flyback transformer. Ozone was measured …
Research on the effect of adding Modified Graphene Oxide (MGO) filler to Epoxy Resin material to improve dielectric properties as seen from the characteristics of partial discharge patterns and Breakdown Voltage values has been carried out. The test was conducted using a needle-plate electrode system. PD parameter measurements were carried out on samples with variations in filler composition of…
Service robots are one of the implementations of Industry 4.0 technology that require a computer vision system to detect objects, recognize faces, and identify facial expressions in real-time. However, most previous studies still separated these three functions into different systems, resulting in less efficient and less interactive robot performance. This study developed an integrated system b…
Solar panels need to be maintained properly so that their performance remains optimal. Influences on panel performance include pollution covering the panel surface, environmental temperature, panel surface temperature, and sunlight intensity. So the author carried out solar panel cleaning experiments using automatic water clean and dry clean methods. The experiment was carried out at the best e…
This research is entitled Experimental Study Of The Effect Of Light Intensity On The Growth Of Red Chili Plant Height (Capsicum Annum L.) With Arduino As A Microcontroller. This study was conducted to measure and analyze the effect of temperature, humidity, and light intensity on the growth of red chili plants using white, blue and grow light LED as a light source. Measurements were taken every…
The inability of renewable plants such as PLTS Singkarak to produce energy continuously due to the influence of intermittency can result in energy fluctuations. The purpose of this research is to understand the effect of intermittency on PLTS Singkarak and compare the conditions before and after PLTS Singkarak is interconnected to the West Sumatra system carried out by DIgSILENT stability simul…
During the process of distributing electrical energy, there are power losses and energy losses that result in unreliable power quality. The purpose of this research is to find out how much power and energy losses occur in the Mataram feeder in March 2024, and compare the percentage value of power losses with SPLN standards. This research uses two methods, namely manual calculation and simulatio…
In the distribution system from the feeder to the load, voltage drop disturbances can cause a reduction in the quality of electrical energy. Therefore, the objective of this research is to determine and analyze the voltage drop on the Merapi feeder at the simpang tiga Indralaya substation through manual calculations and ETAP simulations, then to compare the results. In manual calculations, rese…
Utilizing solar energy by utilizing photovoltaic technology is very suitable to be applied in Indonesia, which is located on the equator. So, the additional energy system by utilizing PLTS sources is very efficient in overcoming disturbances that occur and is environmentally friendly. By simulating and optimizing a microgrid system that utilizes PLTS using the Electrical Transient Analyzer Prog…
The industrial growth and the increasing demand for electricity pose significant challenges in this modern era. Humans have discovered various ways to produce and extract energy and utilize it as a source of electrical energy conversion. This research explores the potential utilization of sound pollution as a renewable energy source for electricity generation. Mining sites are one of the potent…
The activities of residents in Prabumulih city are greatly influenced by the availability of electricity. To maintain the availability of electricity, one of the important things that need to be considered is the reliability index of the distribution system. Therefore, this study will analyze the distribution system in fatmawati feeder at PT. PLN (Persero) ULP Prabumulih. The analysis was carri…
Graphical User Interface or GUI is one of the user interfaces that can facilitate users to interact with computer systems. In previous research, GUIs have been programmed with other programming such as JAVA and Matlab. Unfortunately, both of these programs are prone to errors and the source code's data is easily hijacked, making it less efficient to use. So in this research, the GUI is designed…
This research analyzes the efficiency of the effect of variations in the shape of vertical turbine blades on a prototype of a micro-scale Wind Power Plant (PLTB) for charging cell phone batteries. The research will design and test prototypes of vertical wind turbine blade shape variations to determine the most efficient configuration for generating electrical power. In the micro-scale wind turb…
Water is a vital resource that needs to be monitored in terms of both quantity and quality. This study aims to design a real-time water flow and turbidity monitoring system using Internet of Things (IoT) technology with RESTful Web Service integration. The system is built using an ESP32 microcontroller as the data processing center connected to a YF-S201 sensor for water flow measurement and a …
This study aims to analyze the effect of using flat mirror reflectors coated with aluminum foil on the performance of monocrystalline solar cells in generating electrical energy to operate a 125 Watt Alternating current (AC) water pump. Monocrystalline solar cells were selected due to their high efficiency in converting solar energy, while the reflectors were employed to increase the intensity …
Negative cloud-to-ground lightning (CG-flash) is a significant meteorological phenomenon, particularly in tropical regions with high storm activity. This research presents a detailed characterization of negative lightning return strokes recorded in the Bukit Besar, Palembang area, and conducts a comparative analysis with data from previous studies. Data collection will be carried out during the…
The electrical discharge process known as Initial Breakdown (IB) is the initial trigger for a cloud-to-ground (CG) lightning flash. This phenomenon arises from the intensification of the electric field by a positive charge pocket located below the main negative charge center within a cumulonimbus cloud. This study aims to observe the presence of IB pulse trains that initiate the first return st…
Electricity demand continues to increase in line with population growth and technological developments. On the other hand, the limited availability of fossil fuels and their negative impact on the environment have prompted the need to utilize renewable energy. One solution that can be implemented is a hybrid power generation system that combines solar power plants (SPP) and wind power plants (W…