Two-phase flow is a flow involving two different fluids flowing simultaneously in a channel. The characteristics of two-phase flow are more complex than single-phase flow because they are influenced by phase interaction, phase distribution, superficial velocity, and friction occurring during the flow process. These interactions cause pressure distribution changes along the pipe and require furt…
Dissimilar metal welding between carbon steel and stainless steel is widely used in industrial applications due to its ability to combine good mechanical properties with excellent corrosion resistance. This study aims to investigate the effect of welding current variation on the mechanical properties and microstructure of dissimilar welded joints between ASTM A36 steel and AISI 304 stainless st…
Dissimilar welding between carbon steel and stainless steel is widely used in industry because it combines the advantageous properties of both materials. However, differences in the physical and metallurgical characteristics of the two metals can affect the quality of the welded joint. This study aims to analyze the effect of V, X, and K groove variations on the mechanical properties of dissimi…
Dissimilar welding between ASTM A36 carbon steel and AISI 304 stainless steel is widely applied in manufacturing industries because it combines the mechanical properties of carbon steel with the corrosion resistance of stainless steel. However, differences in chemical composition and thermal properties may affect the quality of the welded joint. This study aims to investigate the effect of E308…
This study investigates the development and kinematic motion performance of a four-wheel-drive (4WD) pesticide spraying robot integrated with an Arduino Mega 2560 microcontroller and operated via a wireless PlayStation 4 (PS4) controller under variable liquid payloads (0 to 2 liters). The research evaluates structural load distribution and robotic kinematics by analyzing the center of mass coor…
his study aims to determine the effect of tin (Sn) concentration variations of 1%, 1.5%, and 2% on the characteristics of PVDF membranes for water filtration applications. The membranes were made using the electrospinning method at a voltage of 15 kV and characterized using SEM, tensile tests, water contact angle measurements, and clean water permeability (CWP). The results showed that the addi…
This study object to analyze the pressure distribution and to investigate the effect of the superficial velocity ratio of air and water on pressure distribution of air–water two-phase flow in a 1-inch plexiglass pipe inclined at 30° to the horizontal. Pressure measurements were conducted at five points along a 1-meter observation section using water flow rates of 5–18 gpm and air flow rate…
Heat exchanger tipe shell and tube merupakan salah satu peralatan utama yang digunakan dalam sistem pembangkit listrik tenaga uap (PLTU) untuk mendukung proses perpindahan panas antara dua fluida yang berbeda temperatur. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh variasi jumlah baffle terhadap kinerja heat exchanger tipe shell and tube pada kondensor PLTU 3×10 MW PT Bukit Energi Serv…
Wind energy has become one of the most promising renewable energy sources, with horizontal-axis wind turbines widely used due to their high efficiency. However, the mechanical strength of turbine blades made using additive manufacturing is highly influenced by internal structural configurations, which may affect their durability under aerodynamic loading. To address this issue, optimization of …
The development of renewable energy promotes small-scale wind turbines as independent power sources. This study designs and analyzes a small-scale Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine (HAWT) blade with a NACA 2412 airfoil using an integrated Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) framework through a one-way coupling approach. CFD simulations were performed at Tip Speed Rat…
The results indicate that electric voltage variation significantly affects the characteristics of PVDF–SnO₂ membranes. Increasing the voltage from 15 kV (PSE 1) to 30 kV (PSE 3) leads to improvements in pore size and distribution, where PSE 3 shows the highest average pore size (6.03 ± 0.12), while PSE 1 has the lowest (4.44 ± 0.17). In terms of mechanical properties, PSE 1 exhibits the h…
Paper waste is a type of waste that continues to increase in number so that it requires proper management so that it can be recycled optimally. One of the efforts to support the recycling process is to sort paper waste by type. This research aims to develop a real-time paper waste classification system based on digital image processing using HSV color features and contour features that cover ar…
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…
Kuningan merupakan paduan tembaga dan seng yang banyak digunakan dalam industri otomotif, kelistrikan, dan manufaktur karena memiliki sifat mekanik yang baik serta ketahanan terhadap korosi. Namun, material ini rentan mengalami kegagalan akibat beban berulang atau fatik. Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis pengaruh perlakuan panas Uji Fatik Lengkung dari Material Kuningan yang Mendapatkan ter…
Air merupakan sumber daya vital yang ketersediaannya semakin terancam oleh polusi limbah domestik dan industri. Oleh karena itu, diperlukan teknologi pengolahan yang efektif dan efisien. Studi ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis karakteristik membran Polyethersulfone (PES) yang diinkorporasi dengan perak nitrat (AgNO₃) untuk aplikasi pengolahan air bersih. Membran disiapkan menggunakan 15 wt% PE…
Aluminum matrix composite (AMC) is an engineering material developed to improve the mechanical properties of recycled aluminum through the addition of reinforcing particles. This study aims to analyze the effect of the addition of Silicon Carbide (SiC) at 3 wt% and Rice Husk Ash (RHA) at 2 wt%, 4 wt%, and 6 wt% on the hardness, impact toughness, and microstructure of aluminum scrap using the st…
Ti-6Al-4V Grade 23 is a biomaterial widely used for implant applications due to its high strength, good corrosion resistance, and excellent biocompatibility. The Selective Laser Melting (SLM) process produces a martensitic α′ microstructure with high residual stress, which requires heat treatment to improve microstructural stability and material properties. This study aims to analyze the eff…
This study aims to analyze the effect of Selective Laser Melting (SLM) process parameters on the microhardness and microstructure of Ti-6Al-4V Grade 23 titanium alloy. This material is widely used in biomedical and aerospace applications due to its high strength-to-weight ratio, good corrosion resistance, and excellent biocompatibility. However, laser-based additive manufacturing processes ofte…
This study investigates the effect of Selective Laser Melting (SLM) process parameters on the mechanical properties of Ti-6Al-4V Grade 23, a material widely used in biomedical applications, particularly medical implants. The advancement of additive manufacturing technology has enabled the fabrication of personalized prostheses with complex geometries tailored to individual needs. Selective Lase…
Titanium alloys are widely used in aerospace, biomedical, and manufacturing industries due to their high strength-to-weight ratio and excellent corrosion resistance. However, welding titanium alloys remains challenging because of their high sensitivity to heat input, which significantly affects mechanical properties and microstructural characteristics. This study aims to analyze the effect of w…
Aluminum alloys are widely used materials due to their good corrosion resistance and high strength-to-weight ratio. AA5052 and AA7075 are two types of aluminum alloys that differ in alloying elements and thermal properties. This study aims to analyze the activation energy and melting point of AA5052 and to compare the results with those of AA7075 using Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA) and Diffe…
This study aims to analyze the effect of variations in the thickness of SS-400 low carbon steel plates on the distortion of fillet joints using the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) method. Welding is a widely used method of joining metals, but it often causes distortion due to uneven heat distribution during the heating and cooling processes. The plate thickness variations used in this study w…
Peningkatan penggunaan Air Conditioner (AC) di daerah beriklim tropis seperti Indonesia menyebabkan pelepasan panas buang yang cukup besar ke lingkungan melalui unit outdoor. Panas buang tersebut umumnya tidak dimanfaatkan, meskipun memiliki potensi sebagai sumber energi alternatif. Penelitian ini menyajikan studi eksperimental sistem pemanas air dengan memanfaatkan udara panas dari unit outdoo…
ar is a byproduct formed in the biomass gasification process due to the pyrolysis reaction of hydrocarbon compounds. The presence of tar in the gasification gas is a serious problem because it can clog the gas flow channel, reduce system efficiency, and disrupt the performance of advanced equipment. Therefore, efforts are needed to reduce the tar content to improve the quality of the gas produc…
This study presents an experimental analysis of the performance of a three-bladed H-rotor Darrieus wind turbine employing a NACA 0025 airfoil, as an effort to develop a renewable energy–based power generation system suitable for low wind speed regions. The objective of this research is to examine the effect of wind speed variations on wind power, generator power output, and overall system eff…
Sampah plastik yang terus meningkat, khususnya jenis PET, HDPE, dan PP, menjadi permasalahan lingkungan serius karena proses daur ulang masih terkendala pada tahap pemilahan yang belum efisien dan akurat. Penelitian ini mengembangkan sistem sortir otomatis sampah botol plastik berbasis citra digital dengan metode Decision Tree guna meningkatkan akurasi, kecepatan, dan konsistensi proses pemilah…
Mini Hydropower Plants (MHP) are renewable energy systems that convert the potential energy of water into electrical energy through turbines and generators. This research was conducted at the Green Lahat Mini Hydropower Plant in South Sumatra to analyze the electrical energy produced and evaluate the influence of water discharge and net head variations on the generated output power. The researc…
The hull form is one of the primary factors influencing the total resistance experienced by a vessel during operation. High resistance increases propulsion power requirements and fuel consumption, thereby reducing overall operational efficiency. This study aims to compare the total resistance of several monohull hull form variations and to identify the configuration that produces the lowest res…
The increasing electrical power consumption in the manufacturing industry necessitates the optimization of machining parameters to achieve higher efficiency and sustainability. Milling Process is one of the machining operations that requires relatively high power, in which cutting parameters directly influence the machining power consumption. This study aims to analyze the effects of cutting sp…
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis kinerja turbin angin sumbu vertikal tipe Darrieus dengan konfigurasi tiga sudu menggunakan profil airfoil NACA 0015. Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh meningkatnya kebutuhan energi listrik serta keterbatasan bahan bakar fosil, sehingga diperlukan pengembangan sumber energi terbarukan yang berkelanjutan, khususnya energi angin. Indonesia memiliki po…