Nanofluids are engineered fluids developed by adding nanoparticles into base fluids to enhance heat transfer capabilities. The use of nanofluids is increasingly important in high-temperature industrial systems such as automotive, power generation, electronic cooling, and transportation, because conventional fluids such as water and ethylene glycol have limited thermal conductivity. This study a…
Surface roughness is a critical quality indicator in precision manufacturing industries due to its direct impact on fatigue resistance and tribological performance of machine components. This study aims to predict surface roughness (Ra) values in the CNC milling process of S45C steel using flood cooling by integrating Support Vector Regression (SVR) and Gaussian Process Regression (GPR) algorit…
Proses pemanggangan pada oven konvensional sangat bergantung pada distribusi panas di dalam ruang oven, yang dipengaruhi oleh desain loyang dan pengaturan ventilasi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis dan membandingkan efisiensi termal antara loyang berlubang dan loyang biasa, menentukan kondisi ventilasi oven yang paling efektif, serta mengkaji hubungan antara desain loyang, pengatura…
This study investigates the tar content in an updraft gasifier modified with three gas outlet channels, namely the upper channel, the reduction channel, and the combustion channel, using coconut shell biomass as the feedstock. The research is motivated by the large potential of biomass resources in Indonesia and the main drawback of updraft gasifiers, namely the high tar content, which can disr…
Distortion is one of the main problems in welding processes that can lead to dimensional inaccuracies and reduced joint quality. Distortion occurs due to non-uniform heat distribution and the development of residual stresses during welding. This study aims to analyze the effect of SS400 low carbon steel plate thickness variation on distortion in T-joint welds using the Shielded Metal Arc Weldin…
Increased demand for electrical energy and limited fossil fuel resources have driven the development of renewable energy, one of which is wind energy. Darrieus vertical axis wind turbines have the potential to be developed in Indonesia because they are capable of operating in variable wind conditions without requiring a wind direction guidance system. This study aims to analyze the actual perfo…
This study aims to analyze the influence of machining parameters on surface roughness and to optimize the milling process using a machine learning approach. The machining process was conducted on AISI 1045 steel using the down milling method with a Minimum Quantity Lubrication (MQL) system based on coconut oil combined with Fe₃O₄ nanoparticles as a nano-cutting fluid. The machining paramete…
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh penambahan surfaktan Cetyl Trimethyl Ammonium Bromide (CTAB) terhadap sifat termofisik dan stabilitas nanofluida hibrida berbasis Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotube (MWCNT)–Al₂O₃ dengan aquades sebagai fluida dasar. Nanofluida memiliki potensi besar dalam aplikasi perpindahan panas karena mampu meningkatkan kinerja termal dibandingkan fluida …
Penelitian ini membahas studi sifat termofisik dan stabilitas nanofluida hibrida berbasis tembaga oksida (CuO) dan alumunium oksida (Al2O3) dengan fluida dasar campuran akuades dan etilen glikol. Latar belakang penelitian didasarkan pada keterbatasan fluida konvensional dalam memenuhi kebutuhan sistem perpindahan panas modern, sehingga diperlukan fluida alternatif dengan kinerja termal yang leb…
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis secara mendalam mengenai pengaruh penambahan surfaktan Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate (SDS) terhadap karakteristik termofisik, yang meliputi parameter densitas dan viskositas, serta tingkat stabilitas suspensi pada nanofluida hibrida MWCNT – TiO2 berbahan dasar akuades. Metodologi eksperimental yang diterapkan dalam studi ini berbasis pada desain parameter …
Quadcopter is a type of UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) that is often used today and is better known by public as a drone. The drone can be controlled automatically using a remote control or software that has been configured with a quadcopter system. One of the control systems that is often used is the PID controller. This study aims to obtain variations in PID parameter values at roll, pitch, an…
This study aims to analyze the stability of coconut-shell biomass gasification in a modified updraft gasifier equipped with two gas outlets: a reduction zone outlet and a combustion zone outlet. The modification was implemented to evaluate operational characteristics, combustible gas stability, flame behavior, and performance differences between the two outlets. The reduction zone produced CO, …
The increasing demand for electrical energy necessitates the operation of power plants with optimal operational efficiency. Combined Cycle Power Plant (CCPP) play a crucial role in meeting this demand however, these plants operate under varying loads to accommodate fluctuations in energy consumption. This operational load variation affects the performance of gas turbines, such as thermal effici…
Tar is an unavoidable by-product of biomass gasification and can cause operational problems such as system blockage. This study aims to analyze the characteristics of tar formation during coconut shell biomass gasification using a modified updraft gasifier with two gas outlet channels, namely the upper outlet and the combustion-zone outlet. The evaluation was conducted based on tar mass per uni…
Increasing electricity demand requires efficient and environmentally friendly power generation systems. Combined Cycle Power Plant (CCPP) have high efficiency levels because they combine the Brayton cycle in gas turbines and the Rankine cycle in steam turbines. The performance of Combined Cycle Power Plant is greatly influenced by gas turbine operating conditions, particularly ambient temperatu…
The increasing dependence on fossil fuels poses challenges to energy security, highlighting the need for renewable energy alternatives such as biomass. Coconut shell, a carbon-rich biomass waste, has significant potential to be converted into combustible gas through gasification. Although updraft gasifiers offer high efficiency, they are prone to excessive tar production, which can be mitigated…
Sustainability in the manufacturing industry demands the optimization of machining processes to be both environmentally friendly and cost-effective. This research aims to analyze and predict surface roughness (Ra) in the milling process of AISI 1045 steel by integrating the Minimum Quantity Lubrication (MQL) method using vegetable oil-based nanofluids and Al2O3 nanoparticles. The use of vegetab…
Dissimilar metal welding between low carbon steel SS400 and stainless steel SS304 is widely applied in industrial applications due to its ability to combine different mechanical properties and corrosion resistance. However, differences in thermal properties, coefficients of thermal expansion, and thermal conductivity often result in high distortion and residual stress in welded joints. One comm…
Dissimilar metal welding between carbon steel and stainless steel has been widely applied in industrial applications to reduce production costs and improve equipment reliability. However, differences in physical, mechanical, and thermal properties between the materials may lead to welding-related issues, particularly distortion in fillet weld joints. This study aims to analyze welding distortio…
The increasing demand for local Sunkist oranges, especially during certain periods, has led to a growing need for an accurate and efficient fruit sorting process. Manual sorting methods are prone to classification errors, which may result in distribution losses, reduced fruit quality, and potential health risks to consumers. Therefore, this study aims to develop an automatic quality identificat…
Bovine bone waste offers significant potential as a source of hydroxyapatite (HA), a biomaterial with chemical characteristics similar to human bone. This study aims to fabricate HA-HDPE composites through the cold sintering process while examining the effect of temperature variations on densification and microstructural characteristics. The cold sintering method was selected due to its ability…
This study aims to assess the stability of the coconut shell biomass gasification process using a modified updraft gasification reactor with three gas outlets: an upper outlet, a reduction outlet, and a combustion outlet. This modification was carried out to reduce tar formation, determine operational characteristics and flame stability, and compare the performance of the three outlets. The gas…
Membrane is a thin sheet or flexible film that serves as a selective separator between two phases due to its semipermeable nature. Membrane is one of the water purification technologies that has several advantages compared to conventional methods, including efficient energy use, sustainable operation capability, varied membrane materials, and excellent water quality. This study aims to analyze …
Peningkatan kebutuhan energi global serta meningkatnya polusi udara akibat penggunaan bahan bakar fosil mendorong penelitian intensif terhadap alternatif energi yang lebih ramah lingkungan. Di Indonesia, sepeda motor mendominasi hingga 85% kendaraan bermotor dan menjadi penyumbang terbesar emisi gas buang, terutama CO, HC, dan CO₂. Penggunaan teknologi mesin konvensional seperti karburator, d…
Palm kernel shell ash (PKSA) is an abundant biomass material that can be utilized as a reinforcement for aluminum composites due to its low cost, environmental friendliness, and ability to enhance mechanical properties. This study develops an Aluminum Matrix Composite (AMC) based on Aluminium 6063 reinforced with 3% PKSA and 1% SiC to improve its strength and corrosion resistance. The composite…
This research aims to design and develop an automatic water rocket launcher system that integrates a DC motor-based mechanical drive and a pneumatic system as a propulsion mechanism. The launcher is designed with the capability to automatically adjust vertical elevation angles up to 90 degrees and horizontal rotation up to 360 degrees using chain-gear transmission. The research methodology incl…
The pressure of two-phase flow in pipes is complex. This complexity arises due to the interaction between the phases, and the diversity of flow. The distribution of pressure and energy loss along piping systems is a critical factor in efficiency system. To determine the pressure distribution along the pipe, this research was conducted using an experimental method on a Plexiglass pipe with a 45Â…
Multiphase flow is a flow that involves many phases in the channel and has many important applications in various industrial fields, one of which is boilers. Two-phase flow is the simplest flow because it has a very complex phenomenon with the interaction between the same and different phases, based on the geometric shape and orientation and direction of the flow up or down. This phase interact…
Two-phase flow is a simultaneous flow of several types of phases that interact with each other in a channel, forming specific flow patterns. Pipe inclination significantly influences flow pattern distribution and transition boundaries between flow patterns. Two-phase flow pattern maps cannot be generalized for all pipe sizes and inclination angles. This study investigates the characteristics of…
This study aims to analyze the effect of variations in air-water mixture superficial velocity (Jmix) on pressure drop in vertical co-current two-phase flow and compare the experimental results with the theoretical calculations. The experiment was conducted using a 1-inch diameter plexiglass pipe with a test section length of 1 meter. The working fluids used were water and air, with water flow r…