This study aims to determine the maximum strength of the combination of Nata de copina fiber composite with a straight seam direction (continuous fiber biocomposite) and polyester resin matrix used to evaluate the mechanical properties of composites derived from processed nata de copina. This study aims to compare the tensile strength, elastic modulus, and flexural strength of composites with v…
The combination of allometric, Gompertz, and exponential models based on proximate-ultimate analysis serves as a tool to estimate carbon storage capacity in Robusta coffee (Coffea canephora) plants in South Sumatra, Indonesia. This study aims to compare the accuracy of these three models with the SNI 7724:2011 standard and analyze the potential of Robusta coffee as a nature-based solution (NbS)…
Maize (Zea mays L.) is a strategic agricultural commodity that plays an important role in the food, feed and industrial sectors. The moisture content of corn kernels affects their physical properties, such as size, density, and porosity, which have an impact on storage and processing efficiency. This study aimed to analyze changes in the physical properties of piped maize at various moisture co…
This study aims to analyze the changes in the physical properties of peanut seeds (Arachis hypogaea L.) during storage in a humid environment. Several parameters observed include dimensions, volume, surface area, bulk density, true density, porosity, and angle of repose. Measurements were taken at three different moisture contents, namely 6.24%, 10.28%, and 14.11%. The results show that increas…
The roasting process is a crucial stage in coffee processing, as it significantly affects the flavor and final quality of the coffee beans. Conventional roasting machines typically operate at a fixed speed, which lacks flexibility in adjusting to the specific roasting requirements of different coffee varieties. This study aims to modify a coffee roasting machine by integrating a speed control s…
This research aims to identify the existing agricultural machinery, evaluate their adequacy, and recommend the management of agricultural machinery in Menggeris Village and Kemna Baru Village. Primary data was obtained through surveys and direct interviews, while secondary data was sourced from the Design Investigation Survey (SID) reports of Menggeris Village and Kemna Baru. The research resul…
This study aims to analyze the optimal physical properties of growing media for mustard greens (Brassica juncea L.) using floating rafts in lebak swampland. This research was conducted from March 2023 to June 2024 in the Soil Science Field Laboratory and Physics Laboratory, Department of Soil Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Sriwijaya University. The method used in this study was descriptive. T…
This study aims to evaluate the performance of a pyrolysis device in producing liquid smoke from two types of biomass waste: oyster mushroom baglogs and coconut shells. The pyrolysis process was carried out for eight hours with three variations in material weight (50 kg, 40 kg, and 30 kg) for each type of waste. The observed parameters included pyrolysis temperature, combustion time, pH level, …
Sebagai upaya mengurangi limbah kelapa muda yang memupuk, maka dengan mesin penguran kelapa muda dapat menjadikan limbah tersebut sebagai produk berupa cocopeat dan cocofiber yang dapat dijadikan media tanam melalui proses penguraian. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis tingkat kebisingan dan getaran yang dihasilkan oleh mesin pengurai limbah sabut kelapa muda dengan penggerak motor lis…
The purpose of this study is to determine the characteristics of oyster mushrooms using the air frying method based on temperature and time. This study uses a completely randomized design with two factors, namely frying temperature (160°C, 170°C, and 180°C) and frying time (16 minutes, 18 minutes, and 20 minutes). The results of the study show that temperature and frying time significantly a…
This study aims to analyze and determine the comfort of pillows mixed with chopped water hyacinth and dacron in various comparisons and pillow sizes using a coconut fiber decomposing machine in a sleep quality test using the PSQI method. This research was conducted from May 2024 to June 2024 at the Palembang Faculty of Agriculture, Sriwijaya University. The method used in this research is to te…
ABSTRACT There are various technologies used in drying processes, one of which is drying using a combustion furnace that utilizes the heating of metals or materials to alter the shape or properties of a material through heat treatment. This study aims to analyse the financial feasibility of using a multi-level combustion furnace as an alternative grain drying tool, specifically designed for sma…
This research aims to design the application of agricultural mechanization in accordance with the needs of agricultural tools and machinery in optimizing wetland rice fields in Benawa Village, Teluk Gelam District, Ogan Komering Ilir Regency. This research was conducted in April 2024 until completion using descriptive methods. The parameters used in this study are the shape of the rice field, t…
This research aims to investigate and study the influence of the curvature of plowshares coated with zinc and aluminum sheets on the energy requirements for tilling alluvial soil. The study was conducted in Telang Makmur Village, Muara Telang District, Banyuasin Regency, South Sumatra. The research was carried out from March 2024 to June 2024. The study was designed using a Factorial Randomized…
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of the curvature of a plate coated by brass plates at various advancing speeds on alluvial soil processing. In this study, the factorial Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) method was used with two treatment factors, namely the Angle of Curvature of the plow (A) which was coated by brass plate and speed (B), where each factor consiste…
This research aims to determine the distribution pattern of bulk irrigation systems with various numbers of pipes in oil palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) nurseries. This research was carried out at the Land and Soil and Water Engineering Laboratory, Agricultural Technology Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Sriwijaya University, Indralaya. The research implementation time was carried out in Febr…
Coconut (Cocos nucifera) is a tropical plant commodity with high economic value, because almost all parts of the plant have the potential for commercial use. Oyster mushroom cultivation uses raw materials for making baglogs derived from a mixture of sawdust, rice bran, lime and mushroom seeds. The average productive life of mushroom baglogs is 4 months. After passing the productive life, mushro…
This research aims to determine the extent of land use change, as well as the factors and impacts of swamp land use change that occurred in 2018 and 2024. The study was conducted from December 2024 to May 2025 using spatial analysis. Mapping was carried out through direct surveys at the research location in Rambutan Subdistrict, Banyuasin Regency, South Sumatra, and processed using QGIS softwar…
One of the factors that can affect DSSC performance are electrolytes. The addition of continuous fiber tissue can improve DSSC performance by maintaining electron continuity because electrolytes are always available. The fiber tissue used in this study was facial tissue. This research studied the differences in the width of the continuous fiber tissue layer as an electrolyte provider on the per…
This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the distillation process in producing liquid smoke from two types of raw materials: mushroom baglogs and coconut shells, using various volume variations. The parameters analyzed included distillation temperature, liquid smoke pH, processing time, fuel consumption (LPG gas cylinders), and the efficiency of the distillation apparatus. The results …
This research aims to analyze the water availability of shallow lebak swamplandin Glebek Dalam Village, Rambutan Sub-district, Banyuasin Regency, SouthSumatra. The research was conducted from March to May 2024. The methodusedwas quantitative method and descriptive analysis, then the analysis of water availability in shallow lebak swamp land using the f.j mock method was carriedout by analyzing …
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) generally require labor-intensive operations that rely on human effort for production activities. The application of ergonomics is crucial to prevent injuries and enhance the comfort of operators while working. This study aims to analyze the working postures at UKM Tahu Lek Sutikno Banyuasin to assess the postures adopted by the operators. The method used in …
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis efisiensi dari penggunaan Oven Drying Vacuum dalam proses pengeringan suhu rendah dengan pemanas lampu. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan pada bulan Februari 2024 sampai dengan Bulan juni 2024 di Laboratorium Mesin Teknik Tanah Air, Jurusan Teknologi Pertanian, Fakultas Pertanian Universitass Sriwijaya. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah meto…
Coffee (Coffea Sp) is a food agroindustry product that is in great demand by various groups. One effort to get the desired coffee powder must be through a good and correct grinding process, and must also pay attention to occupational health and safety during the coffee grinding process. This research aims to determine the level of disturbance and vibration in a coffee grinding machine (Coffea S…
Dye sensitized solar cell is a third-generation solar cell that is environmentally friendly, utilizing natural dyes derived from plants as light absorbers. One of the key components that influences the performance of this type of solar cell is the electrolyte. However, the liquid electrolyte used still faces stability issues due to its susceptibility to evaporation. This study aims to investiga…
Penelitian ini merancang dan menguji sistem irigasi curah tipe pipa berlubang bertenaga hand tractor sebagai inovasi untuk meningkatkan efisiensi irigasi di lahan pertanian skala kecil hingga menengah. Sistem dirancang dengan tiga komponen utama, yaitu kerangka penyangga dari besi siku, sistem transmisi tenaga putar menggunakan pulley dan V-belt tipe B34, serta instalasi hidrodinamika yang terd…
This study aims to determine the effective working capacity of soil cultivation using a moldboard plow with different plow widths and types on dry land. This study was conducted from May 2025 to September at the Machine and Agricultural Equipment Workshop Laboratory, Soil and Water Engineering Laboratory, and Research Garden Laboratory of the Agricultural Technology Department, Faculty of Agric…
Dye sensitized solar cells represent a set of photoelectrochemical solar cells capable of converting light energy into electrical energy by harnessing plant-derived dyes as light sensitizer. One of the factors influencing the performance of a DSSC is the electrolyte. The addition of a fiber tissue layer to DSSCs can reduce evaporation in the electrolyte solution. The fiber tissue layers used in…
The study aims to modify the design of water circulation systems on hydroponics using venturi pump type dribbel bars so that it can increase the content of dissolved oxygen to optimal output. This research has been conducted from February 2024 until April 2024 at the Plant House of the Agricultural Engineering Studies Program, Department of Agricultural Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, Unive…