This research investigates the vibration behavior of a CNC Plasma Cutting machine as part of a predictive maintenance approach. The study focuses on the influence of three process parameters: pressure, current, and cutting speed, with vibration RMS and acceleration (a(g)) as the measured responses. Vibration data were collected using a Vibration Analyzer and Bearing Defender. The results were a…
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan modul berbasis Project-Based Learning (PjBL) yang valid dan praktis untuk 95mata kuliah Rancang Bangun di Program Studi Pendidikan Teknik Mesin Universitas Sriwijaya. Modul dikembangkan menggunakan model 4D (Define, Design, Develop, Disseminate). Penelitian dilaksanakan pada semester genap tahun akademik 2024/2025. Subjek dari penelitian ini adalah M…
The utilization of wind energy as a renewable alternative is increasingly important as fossil energy reserves are depleting. This study evaluates the performance of a Savonius-type vertical wind turbine equipped with a deflector at three angles (0°, 30°, 60°) and three wind speeds (11 m/s, 12 m/s, 13 m/s). Experimental tests were conducted in the WT-40 Subsonic wind tunnel; measured paramete…
Metal casting is one of the oldest manufacturing techniques and remains relevant to this day. Aluminum casting, in particular, is one of the most commonly encountered processes. Over time, aluminum casting has evolved, including the development of stir casting processes. While significant advancements have been made in improving cast product quality through stir casting, there is still limited …
Limbah plastik merupakan jenis sampah terbanyak di perairan seperti laut dan sungai dimana jumlahnya mencapai 85% dari total sampah, khususnya limbah botol plastik berbahan Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET). Untuk mengurangi penggunaan botol plastik yang berlebihan yaitu dapat memanfaatkan kemasan botol plastik tersebut. Salah satunya pemanfaatan botol plastik adalah sebagai filamen 3D printer. …
Crackers and fish crackers are traditional foods of the people of South Sumatra. The problem faced is that the drying process is still conventional, namely utilizing direct sunlight which tends to be unstable and changing. This study aims to produce a multifunctional portable kemplang dryer (solar and electric) that can dry kemplang faster, hygienically, and with quality. The stages of the rese…
In recent years, the use of drones or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) has significantly increased across various sectors, including military, agriculture, and industry. This growth is driven by technological advancements and decreasing production costs, making drones more accessible to a wide range of users. Currently, drones are being utilized as material transport vehicles in hard-to-reach co…
Indonesia saat ini mendominasi penggunaan energi yang bergantung pada sumber energi fosil yang ketersediannya terbatas. Menurut laporan Kementrian ESDM pada tahun 2022, rasio elektrifikasi nasional telah mencapai 99,63% yang artinya terdapat 0,37% rumah tangga di Indonesia yang belum mendapatkan akses layanan listrik. Hal ini menjadi tantangan dalam pemerataan layanan listrik. Penelitian ini me…
Renewable energy is an alternative source that serves as a solution to energy limitations and an effort to minimize pollution and emissions from several non-renewable energy sources, such as oil-based fuels, coal, and others. Solar energy is one of the most promising renewable energy options, especially in tropical regions like Indonesia. Photovoltaic (PV) or solar panels are media that can be …
One of the major obstacles faced during the operation of solar panels is overheating due to excessive radiation from the sun and high ambient temperature. To overcome the temperature rise of solar panels and increase their efficiency, cooling of solar panels is required. The use of Phase Change Material (PCM) in the form of beeswax as a passive cooling method for solar panels can be implemented…
This study aims to determine the effect of variations in the weld and the old coconut water cooling media on the tensile strength of ST 41 steel in SMAW welding. The study used an experimental method that includes the welding process, rapid cooling, and then tensile testing. The cooling media is a medium used to lower the temperature of the metal after the heat treatment process. Cooling carrie…
This study aims to determine the practicality and feasibility of learning media for corrective maintenance of universal milling machines based on the Appsheet application in a mechanical engineering education laboratory. The type of research used is research and development using the 4D model, namely Define, Design, Development and Disseminate. The product was tested on Lecturers, Heads of Labo…
This study aims to analyze the effect of screw rotation speed variation on the extrusion results of polypropylene (PP)-based filament. The extrusion process is one of the primary methods in the production of thermoplastic filaments, where process parameters such as screw speed play a crucial role in determining product quality. In this research, screw speeds of 4 RPM, 5 RPM, and 6 RPM were used…
This study aims to develop video tutorial-based learning materials using Tinkercad to support the design of product prototypes for students in the Mechanical Engineering Education Study Program. The method used in this research is Research and Development (R&D) with the 4D development model, which consists of the define, design, develop, and disseminate stages. The product trial was conducted t…
This study aims to analyze the relationship between the welding learning process and students’ learning interest and practical outcomes in Mechanical Engineering Education. The background of this study is based on the suboptimal level of students’ learning interest and practical results, which are presumed to be influenced by the learning process and other supporting factors. An effective l…
This study employed a quantitative approach using a quasi-experimental method with a posttest control group design. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of Project Based Learning (PjBL) on technical drawing design skills and CNC programming abilities in the Basic CNC course for Mechanical Engineering Education students. The population of this study consisted of 86 students who …
This research is development research (Research and Development) using the ADDIE model (Analyze, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation). This research aims to develop a valid and practical Project Based Learning-based CAM Milling electronic module assisted by Inventor CAM Ultimate as a learning medium. The subjects of this research are active students of mechanical engineering edu…
This study aims to determine the influence of organizational activities on the work readiness of students in the Mechanical Engineering Education Study Program at Sriwijaya University. This study employed a quantitative approach using the ex post facto method. The population consisted of 46 students from the 2023 cohort selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using a Likert-sca…
This study aims to develop an interactive e-module that is valid and practical for the Electrical and Industrial Electronics course in the Mechanical Engineering Education Study Program at Sriwijaya University. This research employed a Research and Development (R&D) method using the 4D development model, which consists of define, design, develop, and disseminate stages. The results showed that …
This research aims to design a color identification-based egg sorting system to automatically separate eggs based on their shell color. The system works by detecting the surface color of eggs using a TCS34725 sensor and using RGB values as the primary data. The data is then processed using the K-Nearest Neighbor (KNN) method with Euclidean distance calculations to determine egg categories, such…
Soil tillage is one of the stages in the plant cultivation system that aims to improve the physical condition of the soil to support optimal plant growth. The use of the New Holland TT3.50 four-wheel tractor as a performance support in agriculture is able to provide high work efficiency. On the one hand, the use of tractors also has the potential to affect the physical properties of the soil ca…
The development of manufacturing technology in the modern industrial era requires mechanical engineering students to have competence in CNC programming, especially on CNC Milling machines of the Vertical Machining Center (VMC) type. However, limited practical facilities have led to the use of the CNC VMC Simulator as an alternative learning method. However, in practice, students still experienc…
This study aimed to determine the level of student non-compliance with the implementation of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and the completeness of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) usage during Corrosion and Coating Engineering practicum activities in the Mechanical Engineering Education Laboratory of Sriwijaya University. The research method used was descriptive quantitative with a pe…
This study aims to develop a Heyzine-based e-module for the Basic Metrology course in the Mechanical Engineering Education Study Program at Sriwijaya University that meets the criteria of validity and practicality. The study is motivated by the suboptimal use of instructional media in the learning process, limited integration of digital technology in content delivery, and restricted access to f…
This study aimed to develop a valid and practical Mastercam Jobsheet based on the Case Method for the CNC Advanced course in the Mechanical Engineering Education Study Program, Universitas Sriwijaya. The research employed the Holistic 4D development model consisting of four stages: define, design, develop, and deploy. The define stage involved learning needs analysis; the design stage focused o…
This study aimed to improve work time efficiency and operator comfort through the modification of a Sample Ferty fertilizer spreader by adding a waist belt using strap and buckle to enhance load distribution. The method used was a quantitative descriptive approach involving 18 operators under two treatments, namely without modification (P0) and with modification (P1), each conducted in three re…
Kualitas udara dalam ruangan di kawasan wetland berpotensi meningkatkan pertumbuhan jamur akibat kondisi lembap, yang dapat berdampak pada kesehatan pernapasan. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengembangkan model Artificial Neural Network (ANN) untuk memprediksi konsentrasi jamur udara dalam ruangan serta menganalisis faktor lingkungan, karakteristik rumah, dan perilaku penghuni yang berpengaruh. Stud…
This study aims to analyze occupational safety and health (OHS) risks at the Open Top Roller station at the Green Tea Processing Factory of PTPN I Regional 7 Kebun Pagar Alam. The Open Top Roller station has several potential occupational hazards that can affect worker safety and health, such as exposure to dust, high temperatures, poor ventilation, machine interference, and low use of personal…
Air–water two-phase flow is a flow phenomenon involving liquid and gas phases flowing simultaneously within a pipe. The characteristics of two-phase flow are influenced by several parameters, such as superficial velocity, pipe orientation, and interfacial interactions that lead to the formation of specific flow patterns. In upward inclined pipes, gravitational effects make the distribution of…