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…
This research aims to design and analyze the structure of a sterilizer basketused in the sterilization process of Fresh Fruit Bunches (FFB) of oil palm with a capacity of 1 ton. The study is motivated by the essential role of sterilization in maintaining palm oil quality by deactivating lipase enzymes and softening the fruits for easier processing. The design was carried out using SolidWorks 3D…
Clean water is essential for human life and sustainable development. To meet the needs of various households and the demands of an ever-evolving lifestyle, the demand for clean water continues to increase. Pollution and environmental damage caused by the disposal of domestic and industrial wastewater are among the factors contributing to the decline in water resource quality, which in turn lead…
The advancement of computer-based manufacturing technology has significantly improved machining efficiency, particularly through the utilization of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines. One of the advanced programming features that remains underutilized is parametric programming using the G65 macro code. This study aims to implement CNC programming using the G65 macro and compare its perfo…
This study aims to find out how students perceive the job prospects of graduates of the Mechanical Engineering Education Study Program. This study uses a qualitative approach with a data collection technique, namely interviews. The source of data or the object of this study is mechanical engineering education students of Sriwijaya University with a total of five students and one lecturer of Mec…
Pada era modern ini telah menciptakan hal menarik yang membuat kehidupan menjadi lebih mudah dibidang teknologi, di bidang ini telah banyak memberikan dukungan berupa kontribusi pada kehidupan umat manusia dari berbagai fasilitas seperti komponen otomotif,transportasi dan lain sebagainya. Salah satu peran yang di lakukan untuk memajukan teknologi seperti komposit matrik aluminium yang akan dipe…
Automotive technology will continue to evolve over time, with cooling system efficiency becoming a critical factor in vehicle performance and fuel consumption. Radiators, as the main element of cooling systems, are influenced by the thermal properties of working fluids. However, the low thermal conductivity of conventional fluids (water-ethylene glycol mixtures) can reduce system efficiency. Th…
Automotive technology will continue to evolve over time, with cooling system efficiency becoming a critical factor in vehicle performance and fuel consumption. Radiators, as the main element of cooling systems, are influenced by the thermal properties of working fluids. However, the low thermal conductivity of conventional fluids (water-ethylene glycol mixtures) can reduce system efficiency. Th…
Radiators are essential heat exchangers in automotive engine cooling systems that enhance engine performance by dissipating heat. Conventional coolants such as water, ethylene glycol, propanol, engine oil, and their mixtures exhibit limited thermal performance due to their low thermal conductivity. This study aims to evaluate the enhancement of heat transfer performance in a car radiator using …
Penelitian ini membahas perancangan dan simulasi launcher roket air yang menggunakan sistem penggerak mekanik serta mekanisme pelepasan berbasis pneumatic. Tujuan penelitian adalah menghasilkan desain launcher yang aman, stabil, dan mampu mengatur sudut peluncuran secara presisi. Proses perancangan dilakukan menggunakan SolidWorks untuk memodelkan rangka, sistem penggerak horizontal dan vertika…
Design and development of auxetic bone scaffold with a Negative Poisson’s Ratio (NPR) have become a strategic approach to improving both mechanical performance and nutrient transport in bone tissue engineering applications. Re-entrant Hexagonal Honeycomb (RHH), Double Arrowhead (DAH), and Auxetic Star Shape (ASS) bone scaffold were successfully developed using with Polycaprolactone (PCL) as t…
Francis turbines are one of the most widely used reaction turbines in hydroelectric power plants (HPPs) due to their high efficiency and ability to operate at varying heads and moderate discharge rates. However, in laboratory-scale installations, turbine performance can decline due to component damage and inaccurate measuring instruments. This study aims to repair a laboratory-scale Francis tur…
One alternative fuel to replace petroleum is HHO gas, which is a mixture of hydrogen and oxygen produced through the water electrolysis process. HHO gas consists of hydrogen (H₂) and oxygen (O₂) obtained from the electrolysis of water. The efficiency of HHO gas production is influenced by the distance between electrode plates, where a smaller spacing tends to result in higher gas production…
This study aims to design an altitude control system for a payload-lifting drone using an adaptive PID controller capable of maintaining altitude stability under varying payload masses. The drone prototype was developed using an Ardupilot APM 2.8 flight controller, IMU sensor, infrared sensor, brushless motors, ESCs, GPS, and telemetry modules, with a total mass of 1400 grams. The system dynami…
Technological developments that have undergone progress have increasingly triggered people's mindsets to improve the quality of these modern tools to be more sophisticated. Especially tools that use metal materials and have good mechanical properties. ST 41 steel is a type of low carbon steel that is widely used in machine components because it combines strength, toughness, and affordability. H…
Brass (Cu–Zn) is a non-ferrous alloy widely used in engineering applications due to its workability, ductility, and corrosion resistance. However, under cyclic loading, the material is susceptible to fatigue failure. Heat treatment through annealing is commonly applied to refine the microstructure and improve ductility, yet its influence on torsional fatigue behavior remains insufficiently un…
Direct Laser Metal Deposition (DLMD) is an additive manufacturing process that forms metallic components through layer-by-layer deposition of powder melted by a high-power laser. Powder flow behavior plays a critical role in determining deposition quality, and the nozzle outlet angle directly affects powder concentration, spot size, and capture efficiency. This study analyzes powder flow charac…
Sepeda motor merupakan alat transportasi yang digerakkan oleh mesin berbahan bakar bensin. Pemakaian sepeda motor tak lepas dari jenis bahan bakar yang digunakan, yang membedakan sebuah bahan bakar bensin adalah kadar oktan yang ada dalam bahan bakar bensin tersebut. Di Indonesia banyak sekali jenis bahan bakar motor bensin yang tersedia seperti Pertalite, Pertamax, Pertamax Turbo, Bio Solar da…
Baja 42CrMo4 mengandung karbon ~0,4 wt.% dan tergolong baja komersil paduan rendah yang banyak diaplikasikan pada komponen mesin yang mengalami regangan besar seperti gandar, batang penghubung, roda gigi, spindel, poros Perlakuan panas yang diberikan pada baja 42CrMo4 yaitu austemper dua tahap yang mana dapat digunakan untuk meningkatkan kekuatan, ketangguhan, dan fatiknya. Pengujian tarik, imp…
Pompa adalah suatu mesin yang digunakan untuk memindahkan zat cair dari satu tempat ke tempat lain melalui pipa dengan menambahkan energi pada fluida yang dipindahkan dan berlangsung secara terus menerus. Pompa sentrifugal (centrifugal pumps) memiliki elemen utama berupa motor penggerak dan sudu impeller dengan kecepatan putar yang tinggi. Impeler pada pompa sentrifugal adalah komponen yang ber…
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi distribusi energi pada alat penghemat energi vertikal (PEV) guna menyempurnakan produk paten. Metode yang digunakan meliputi pengukuran kecepatan aliran udara, temperatur, dan entalpi pada beberapa titik menggunakan anemometer dan termometer digital. Bahan bakar yang digunakan adalah kayu bakar, dan alat diuji dengan bantuan exhaust fan untuk menarik …