The Internet of Things (IoT)is a concept involving the connection of devices as internet-based communication media. Through IoT, users can connect and communicate to perform specific tasks, search for, process, and transmit information automatically. One environment where the Internet of Things is commonly implemented is the Smart Home, where devices consume a substantial amount of energy. This…
This study discusses the model and analysis of cooling techniques on a 50 WP polycrystalline solar panel using a DC fan and perforated aluminum plate. The main objective of this research is to improve the efficiency of solar panels by reducing the operational temperature caused by solar radiation. The research methods include the use of a solar panel without cooling, a solar panel with DC fan c…
Pada tugas akhir ini bertujuan untuk menganalisa keandalan suatu sistem tenaga listrik pada pusat pembangkit di PT. Pertamina EP Prabumulih. Suplai listrik PT Pertamina EP area Prabumulih semua berasal dari Pembangkit Listrik Tenaga Gas di Talang Jimar yang terdiri dari 11 genset dengan keluaran 6,6 KV, dengan kapasitas 4 x 910 kW dan 7 x 975 kfV. Dalam operasinya, power plant talang jimar meng…
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…
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…
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…
New renewable energy sources are an environmentally friendly alternative to fossil energy. One is a solar power plant which converts solar energy into electricity. TEG integration in hybrid PLTS systems is explored to utilize unused heat into electricity. To increase the output power, the addition of a flat mirror reflector can be done. Two 2.4 WP Hybrid TEG monocrystalline solar panel prototyp…
Fuel cells have now become a primary focus as a promising future energy source. In particular, proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) technology holds broad application potential and is predicted to play a significant role in future energy systems. This study aims to characterize platinum catalysts supported by graphene oxide (GO) and to determine the effect of GO on the cathode performance…
Solar Power plant is a solution to reduce the negative impact of global warming and promote energy sustainability in Indonesia. A hybrid combination of solar panel and Thermoelectric Generator (TEG) is deployed to maximize the output. But the power of this hybrid system still needs to be increased. Adding a heatsink can reduce the temperature of the cold side of the TEG, which increases the tem…
Energy has played an important role in the economy, and energy consumption can even indicate the level of a country's economy. China has become one of the countries with the highest energy consumption in the world, which aligns with China's position as one of the largest economies in the world. Energy security has become an important issue for China to continue operating and improving its econo…
Energy and minerals are important in the survival of human beings in modern times, the energy used to make it easier for people in the activity every day. Indonesia is rich country in natural resources mainly energy and minerals. South Sumatra alone has 42% of the potential energy and minerals from all over Indonesia, but human resources competent for the processing of energy is still very litt…
Energy audits are the process of evaluating energy utilization and identifying energy saving opportunities as well as recommendations for increasing the efficiency in users of energy sources and energy users in the context of energy conservation. Object in this research is Religious Courts Building Class 1A Palembang. The result of the research showed value of total OTTV of the building is 29.6…
Air merupakan unsur utama bagi kehidupan manusia dan makhluk hidup lainnya. Pada waktu tertentu di beberapa daerah sering terjadi kekurangan air.bahkan ada beberapa daerah yang dikenal sebagai daerah sulit air. Salah satu upaya untuk penyediaan air adalah dengan memanfaatkan distilator tenaga surya (solar energy). Pemanfaatan tenaga surya untuk destilasi (penyulingan) air laut menjadi air tawar…
This study aims to analyze the voltage value with the use of a flat mirror reflector equipped with a fan cooling system on the utilization of monocrystalline solar cells in generating electrical energy for a 12 Volt direct current (DC) water pump with a power of 180 Watt. Monocrystalline solar cells were chosen because of their high efficiency in the conversion of solar energy into electricity.…
Solar energy is a source of energy whose availability is unlimited and environmentally friendly. Excessive radiation and high environmental temperatures can cause serious problems such as overheating of solar panels. High temperature on the panel can reduce the output voltage, efficiency, and shorten the life of the solar module. Thus, it is necessary to have a solar panel cooling system so tha…
The issue of increasing electricity consumption and supply needs in Indonesia is becoming more complex, particularly because this archipelagic country has many small islands far from the larger ones. This creates challenges in the distribution and provision of electricity. To address this problem, this study proposes an environmentally friendly horizontal axis wind turbine suitable for small is…
The existence of geothermal manifestations in South Sumatra is quite a lot, but has not been maximally explored. One of them is a manifestation located in Penindaian Village, Semende Darat Laut District, Muara Enim Regency. The manifestation is in the form of hot springs, hot mud, and hot steam. This hot fluid can rise and appear to the surface due to rock fractures. These fractures act as path…
This study aims to analyze the relationship between energy knowledge, energy-saving attitudes, and energy-saving behavior in Physics Education students of Sriwijaya University. With the increasing need for energy and environmental issues, understanding and energy-saving actions are very important. This research was conducted by involving 138 physics education students as respondents. Data were …