Perforated plate solar collector is a variation of the heat transfer system that functions to store heat hy absorbing heat from solar radiation. This study uses a perforated plate solar collector with a hole diameter of 1.5 mm, 2.5 mm and 3.5 mm, staggered hole arrangement. With the same size and the same number of holes, coating on the plates varied into two withoul any coating and coated with…
Penelitian ini menyelidiki peningkatan kekerasan material bushing trackplate Bucket Wheel Excavator (BWE) berbahan AISI 4340 melalui optimasi proses perlakuan panas (heat treatment) menggunakan pendekatan metode Taguchi. Mengingat bahwa bushing trackplate dalam aplikasi penambangan memerlukan kekerasan yang optimal untuk memenuhi spesifikasi kinerja dalam menahan beban dinamis dan gesekan, pene…
Penelitian ini meneliti dampak celah radial terhadap mekanika kontak dan suhu pada sendi pinggul buatan yang terbuat dari bahan CoCrMo (Cobalt-Chromium-Molybdenum). Dengan menggunakan simulasi komputasi, penelitian ini menginvestigasi bagaimana variasi celah radial mempengaruhi kinerja implan pinggul, khususnya pada tekanan kontak, deformasi, tegangan Tresca, tegangan von Mises, dan suhu. Tujua…
Developments in the structural field are currently progressing so rapidly that concrete is one of the choices as the main structural material in development. Self compacting concrete (SCC) is a concrete mixture consisting of water, cement, stone, sand and superplasticizer so that SCC has a high level of fluidity, is able to compact itself and flow through the gaps of reinforcement without the h…
This study aims to evaluate the performance of a fish grinding machine driven by an AC motor, compared to a manual machine in terms of production capacity, energy consumption, and time efficiency. The results show that the AC motor-powered grinder can process 150 kg of fish per hour, significantly higher than the manual machine’s capacity of only 10.3 kg per hour. This increase in capacity is…
The development of technology in the field of construction cannot be separated from the metal joining process, or what is often called welding. This has an important role in engineering and repair or metal repair. When the process of joining the welded metal with steel metal becomes one unit, which means, the strength of the welded metal must be the same as the steel metal used. (Pujo M. & JS, …
This rcsearch will compare the mechanical properties of specimens from motorcycle velgs and soft drink cans mixing in the reverberatory and crucibel furnace casi, that heal treated at 350°C of temperature wilh Iwo hours of Holding time and compared wilh non heal Ireated specimens. From ihe result of Chemical composition check can be known that Alloy of aluminium in casi from bot h furnace i s …
This research aims to develop a membrane using a mixture of Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) and Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF) and analyze the durability of the membrane through surface modification using the Electric Field method. This research also aims to analyze the microstructure of the membrane formed, identify the flux in the Clean Water Permeability (CWP) test, and analyze the tensile stress in…
This research aims to develop a membrane using a mixture of Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) and Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF) and modify the surface using the Electric Field method. This research aims to test the strength of the membrane in withstanding tensile loads, analyze the microstructure of the membrane formed, identify flux in the Clean Water Permeability (CWP) test. The membrane is made by mi…
Industri manufaktur terus berkembang berkat mesin CNC yang memungkinkan produksi massal dengan tingkat presisi tinggi dan efisiensi waktu optimal. Namun, kualitas produk dipengaruhi oleh kekasaran permukaan, yang seringkali berkorelasi non-linear dengan parameter proses CNC. Machine learning, khususnya metode decision tree, menjadi solusi untuk menangani kompleksitas ini. Proses CNC dipengaruhi…
The growing demand for automation systems in the industrial and logistics sectors forms the basis of this research, particularly in material handling processes that are predominantly performed manually and exhibit several limitations, such as dependence on human labor, risk of occupational injury, and low efficiency in time and accuracy. The development of an Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) based…
Indonesia, as the world’s largest producer of palm oil, generates a considerable amount of palm kernel shell (PKS) waste that remains underutilized. Palm kernel shell ash (PKSA), rich in silica and carbon, has the potential to serve as an economical, environmentally friendly, and easily available reinforcement material for Aluminium Matrix Composites (AMC) derived from industrial waste. This …
The use of set generators in Indonesia is still dependent on petroleum fuel as its primary fuel. The use of LPG as an alternative fuel is increasing in the industrial sector in Indonesia. In this study, it will use a converter kit as a replacement for a gasoline carburetor so that it can use LPG gas as a source of fuel. The purpose of this research is to find out the performance of pertalite fu…
The rapid growth of the palm oil industry in Indonesia generates a large amount of solid waste that poses environmental pollution risks. One such by-product is palm kernel shell ash (PKSA), which contains silica and therefore has the potential to be utilized as reinforcement material in metal matrix composites. This study aims to analyze the effect of reinforcement particle addition and variati…
The palm oil industry in Indonesia produces large amounts of biomass waste, one of which is palm kernel shells that have the potential to be used as composite reinforcing materials. This study aims to utilize PKSA resulting from combustion at 900°C for 4 hours as an additional reinforcement in aluminum 6063-based aluminum matrix composites (AMCs). The use of PKSA containing SiO₂ is expected …
Solidworks is a software that can simplify and facilitate the design and analysis process of a structure. To make it easier to create designs, Solidworks software has several basic features such as paramatric solid modeling. One thing that can be analyzed using Solidworks software is the pressure on the roller of the sugar cane crusher. A sugar cane pressing machine is a machine used to squeeze…
A sugarcane squeezer is a machine used to squeeze sugarcane and produce sugarcane juice. The frame of this squeeze tool has an important role in supporting and holding the load during the squeezing process. This stress analysis on the frame is necessary to ensure its strength and reliability. The finite element method is used to perform voltage analysis, using Solidworks software. Solidworks br…
This research aims to develop membranes with materials including Polyvinylidene Flouride (PVDF) polymers with a mixture of addictive substances Silver Nitrate (AgNO3) as a reinforcement and N, N-Dimethylformamide (DMF) as a solvent. The research method focuses on membrane modification starting from the membrane surface of Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), membrane characteristics of Tensile T…
The use of Stainless Steel 304 material has excellent physical properties and can be easily adjusted to meet requirements with the help of welding. With welding joints made of Stainless Steel 304, this study will create a specimen that will later be used as a reference for the durability of the weld joints made. The electrode used is of the same type as the material being used. In this study, t…
Penukar kalor adalah alat yang dirancang untuk keperluan perpindahan kalor dua fluida yang memiliki perbedaan temperatur dan tetap memperhatikan agar kedua fluida tidak tercampur saat proses perpindahan kalor dilakukan. Fluida konvensional seperti air, etilen glikol (EG), serta minyak mineral yang biasa digunakan pada penukar kalor memiliki konduktivitas termal yang buruk. Penelitian kali ini m…
The rapid advancement of technology, particularly in robotics and automation. These developments play an essential role in improving efficiency within industrial operations, logistics, and intelligent transportation systems. This research aims to design and implement an IoT-based autonomous mobile robot system capable of independently navigating toward a predefined target point, avoiding obstac…
Perubahan iklim dan pemanasan global akibat peningkatan emisi karbon dioksida (CO2) mendorong peneliti untuk mengeksplorasi strategi dalam mengurangi konsentrasi CO2 di atmosfer. Adsorpsi bahan padat merupakan salah satu strategi yang diminati oleh peneliti karena memiliki berbagai keunggulan. Keramik berpori, yang menggunakan mekanisme adsorpsi untuk mengurangi emisi CO2, menjadi fokus utama d…
This study aims to analyze the effect of pressure variation in the stir-squeeze casting process on the hardness and microstructure of Aluminum Matrix Composites (AMCs) reinforced with 3% Palm Kernel Shell Ash (PKSA) and 1% Silicon Carbide (SiC). The matrix material used was 6063 aluminum alloy, with the addition of 1% magnesium (Mg) to enhance wettability between the matrix and the reinforcemen…
The rapid development of the palm oil industry in Indonesia has generated large amounts of biomass waste, one of which is Palm Kernel Shell Ash (PKSA), a potential reinforcement material for metal composites due to its high silica content. This study aims to investigate the effect of adding PKSA and silicon carbide (SiC) on the properties of Aluminum 6063 composites fabricated through the stirâ…
Renewable energy, like solar, is crucial amdist global energy challenges. However, high solar radiation in regions like Indonesia increases solar panel (PV) operating temperatures, decreasing efficiency by up to 0.5% for every 1 oC rise above standard temperature. Therefore, a cooling system is required. The objective of this research is to analyze the temperature reduction, power output increa…
This study analyzed the effect of reinforcement ribs on the structural strength of a partition wall in a ready-to-serve fish cooling box using the Finite Element Method (FEM). The partition functioned to separate the fish and ice compartments but experienced excessive stress during handling. Three rib configurations, plus (+), cross (x), and oval (o), were designed on a 2 mm thick PET partition…
This study aims to determine the effect of the Stir-Squeeze Casting process with pressure variations of 3 tons, 6 tons, and 9 tons on the mechanical properties and micro characteristics of 6063 aluminum composites. The Stir-Squeeze Casting process is carried out to homogenize the alloy, reduce porosity, and improve the quality of the castings. The tests conducted included Brinell hardness testi…
Palm oil plays a strategic role in Indonesia’s economy as one of the fastest-growing commodities. However, the increase in production also generates a large amount of solid waste such as empty fruit bunches, shells, fibers, and kernels. This waste has the potential to be reused as an additive material in the production of Aluminium Matrix Composites (AMC). This research aims to optimize palm …
This study investigates the impact of composite materials consisting of Polycaprolactone (PCL), Magnesium (Mg), and Hydroxyapatite (HA) on the strength and degradation ability of synthetic bone grafts. These materials are mixed in various proportions, namely 90% PCL, 70% PCL 50% PCL, using chloroform as a solvent. The primary aim is to produce artificial bone grafts that closely mimic the chara…
This research aims to develop a membrane using a mixture of Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) and Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF) and analyze the durability of the membrane through surface modification using the Electric Field method. This research also aims to analyze the microstructure of the membrane formed, identify the flux in the Clean Water Permeability (CWP) test, and analyze the tensile stress in…