This study aims to analyze the comparison of output power of a Thermoelectric Generator (TEG) using two cooling systems, namely a heatsink and a perforated Aluminium Composite Panel (ACP), utilizing heat from an electric iron as the energy source. The method involved designing two identical TEG prototypes using four SP1848 modules connected in series, differing only in the cooling system on the…
Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell (DSSC) is a third-generation solar cell technology with low cost and environmentally friendly characteristics. Its performance is strongly influenced by the type of sensitizer, where natural dyes such as anthocyanins, curcuminoids, and flavonoids show potential as alternatives to synthetic dyes, although their efficiency remains low when used individually. This study a…
The utilization of solar energy as a renewable energy source continues to grow along with the increasing demand for environmentally friendly energy. One of the technologies that has been widely studied is the Dye Sensitized Solar Cell (DSSC) due to its relatively simple fabrication process, low production cost, and the ability to utilize natural dyes as sensitizers. However, the performance mon…
The increasing global energy demand and depletion of fossil fuel resources have accelerated the development of environmentally friendly photovoltaic technologies, including Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSC). Natural pigments have attracted considerable attention as alternative sensitizers due to their low cost, renewability, and eco-friendly properties. However, studies combining anthocyanin, c…
The demand for electrical energy in modern poultry farming systems, particularly in closed-house poultry houses, continues to increase to support ventilation and lighting systems in order to maintain optimal environmental conditions. One potential solution is the utilization of a Solar Power System (SPS) based on photovoltaic technology. This study aims to design and evaluate the performance of…
Dye Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSC) are a low-cost solar cell technology with potential for development using environmentally friendly materials. This study develops a natural electrolyte from a mixture of tomato and bilimbi (ratios from 100:0 to 0:100) with the addition of 10% NaCl, and uses suji leaf extract as the dye. UV-Vis results show a maximum absorption at 679 nm (0.633 Abs), indicating …
The performance of solar panels is influenced by solar irradiance and operating temperature, where higher irradiance can increase output power but also raises the panel temperature, leading to a potential decrease in efficiency. Performance enhancement can be achieved by adding a reflector to maximize the received radiation and a cooling system to maintain a stable temperature. This study uses …
Solar panels are devices used to convert photons from solar radiation into electrical energy through the photovoltaic mechanism. During the energy conversion process, the solar radiation received by the panel can cause an increase in the panel surface temperature. This temperature rise can reduce the electrical output power generated. Therefore, a cooling system is required to reduce the panel …
An increase in solar radiation leads to a higher output power of photovoltaic panels; however, higher solar radiation also raises the surface temperature of the panels, which can reduce the efficiency of electrical energy conversion. Therefore, a cooling system is required to maintain the panel temperature. This study compares the performance of a Liquid Cooling System, which uses TEC1-12706 as…
Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSCs) are third-generation solar cells with strong potential as low-cost and environmentally friendly alternative energy sources. Their performance is influenced by the type of dye used as a photosensitizer. Natural pigments such as chlorophyll, carotene, and anthocyanin can serve as alternatives to synthetic dyes due to their different light absorption ranges. This…
One of the most important aspects of autonomous vehicle innovation is the route planning of the autonomous vehicle. This study aims to build a route planning system using the Ant Colony Optimization Rank-based Ant system. In this study, various coordinate data will be taken. The data will be used as nodes that are connected to each other. The distance of these nodes will be measured and compare…
The increasing demand for environmentally friendly insulating materials has encouraged the development of renewable-based insulating oils as alternatives to conventional mineral oils. One promising vegetable oil is Tamanu oil (Calophyllum inophyllum), which is biodegradable and abundantly available in Indonesia. This study aims to evaluate the potential of Tamanu oil modified with nanosilica as…
The utilization of solar energy continues to grow in line with the increasing demand for electricity. Solar panels convert solar radiation into electrical energy; however, an increase in surface temperature reduces their performance and efficiency. One approach to overcome this issue is the use of a passive cooling system based on Phase Change Material (PCM). This study investigates the effect …
The efficiency of solar panels is greatly influenced by the amount of solar radiation absorbed, but their performance often declines due to rising surface temperatures. As a solution, the use of organic materials as passive coolants holds great potential for maintaining temperature stability. Banana stems and sugarcane bagasse were selected for their chemical properties that support thermal man…
A thermoelectric generator is a semiconductor device that can generate electrical energy from thermal energy. This study examines the performance of a thermoelectric generator with the addition of a magnifying glass configuration and a copper plate on the hot side, as well as variations in the cooling system, either without a cooling system or using a paraffin wax–based phase change material …
This study aims to compare the performance of single-phase radial flux permanent magnet generators and axial flux permanent magnet generators based on data and findings from previously published studies. The research employed a library research method with a descriptive-comparative approach. Data were collected from scientific journals, books, articles, and relevant previous studies discussing …
The development of industrial automation has increased the need for adaptive, reliable, and real-time monitoring and control systems. At Baturaja Plant 2 of PT. Semen Baturaja (Persero) Tbk., the air blaster monitoring and control system in the Grate Cooler area still relies on locally installed Siemens WinCC SCADA on the Operator Workstation (OWS), limiting access and distribution of operation…
Road damage is an infrastructure problem that affects road user safety and transportation efficiency. Manual road damage detection is considered inefficient due to the large amount of time, labor, and cost required, as well as its subjective nature. Therefore, this study aims to develop an automatic road damage detection system based on computer vision using deep learning methods. This research…
The utilization of wind energy as a renewable energy source continues to be developed to improve the efficiency of electricity generation. One of the challenges in Wind Power Plants (WPPs) is the mechanical losses and rotational load caused by conventional transmission systems and generators. One approach to overcoming these issues is the implementation of a Pseudo Direct-Drive (PDD) system, wh…
The Savonius wind turbine is a type of vertical axis wind turbine capable of operating at low wind speeds; however, it still has limitations in terms of aerodynamic performance and power output. This study aims to analyze the effect of guide vanes on the performance of a magnetic gear-based Savonius wind turbine in terms of rotational speed (RPM), output power, and system efficiency. An experim…
The increasing demand for electrical energy has encouraged the utilization of renewable energy sources as an alternative to fossil fuels. This study aims to design, construct, and analyze the performance of a hybrid system that combines a Savonius-Darrieus Wind Power Plant (PLTB) and a Solar Power Plant (PLTS). The testing was conducted using load variations of 5 W, 10 W, and 15 W, with data co…
The hybrid PLTS (Solar Photovoltaik Prototype) and PLTB (Wind Power Prototype) system based on Savonius-Darrieus turbines is one form of renewable energy utilization that combines solar and wind energy to generate electricity. This research was conducted through MATLAB/Simulink simulation and direct testing on a prototype by observing several parameters, including voltage, current, power, wind …
This study aims to analyze the effect of load variation on battery performance and the MPPT Solar Charge Controller (SCC) in a 2000 W off-grid solar power system based on the ShinePhone application. The tests were conducted through battery charging and discharging using load variations of 200 W, 250 W, and 300 W. The observed parameters included panel power, battery voltage, battery current, lo…
Photovoltaic solar panels are one of the technologies used to convert solar energy into electrical energy. However, the performance of solar panels can decrease due to pollutants attached to the panel surface, such as exhaust soot and sand dust. This study aims to analyze the effect of exhaust soot and sand dust on the current, voltage, and output power of a 10 Wp monocrystalline photovoltaic s…
This study shows that transformer loading has a significant relationship with operating winding temperature, with a Spearman correlation coefficient of 0.552, which falls into the strong category and is supported by a Sig. value < 0.001 and Interval of 99% in the range of 0.512–0.600. The coefficient of determination indicates that loading contributes 30.47% to changes in transformer winding …
Solar energy is one of the renewable energy sources that has great potential to be developed in Indonesia. The performance of solar panels is influenced by several factors, such as solar irradiance, panel temperature, and the protective material used. This study aims to analyze the effect of using low-iron glass and tempered glass as additional protective materials for solar panels on the outpu…
Urban wind characteristics, characterized by low velocity and high turbulence, limit conventional wind turbine performance. The Savonius Vertical Axis Wind Turbine is a suitable alternative, but its efficiency is hindered by negative torque on the returning blade. This study aims to optimize a two-bladed Savonius turbine by integrating a fixed 8-blade guide vane system with tilt angles of 30°,…
Partial discharge (PD) is a disturbance in the insulation system of medium-voltage equipment that can reduce the reliability of electrical distribution systems. This study aims to analyze partial discharge activity in the 20 kV TD#3 cubicle at Keramasan Substation using the Transient Earth Voltage (TEV) method based on the IEC TS 62478:2016 standard. The measurement was conducted online without…
The increasing demand for electrical energy encourages the utilization of renewable energy, particularly solar energy; however, the performance of solar panels often decreases due to variations in solar radiation intensity and rising surface temperature. This study aims to evaluate the performance of a 10 Wp polycrystalline solar panel with the addition of a flat mirror reflector and a cooling …
PT. Pupuk Sriwijaya Palembang merupakan salah satu perusahaan yang menggunakan sistem pembangkit listrik berupa GTG (Generator Turbin Gas) sebagai sumber daya listrik untuk melayani semua kebutuhan tenaga listrik secara keseluruhan, baik untuk proses produksi, perbaikan atau perbengkelan, perumahan dan juga perkantoran. Beberapa faktor permasalahan saat pembebanan generator mempengaruhi besaran…