This study evaluates the performance and durability of Membrane Electrode Assembly (MEA) in Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell (PEMFC) fabricated via Catalyst Coated Substrate (CCS) and Decal Transfer Method (DTM) using Kapton and PTFE substrates. The fabrication technique significantly impacts the catalyst layer structure and electrochemical properties. Characterization through Cyclic Voltamme…
Household preferences in the use of subsidized and non-subsidized LPG are influenced by various socio-economic factors. Therefore, to identify the factors that affect household preferences in using subsidized or non-subsidized LPG, a further analysis using ordinal logistic regression is required. The data used in this study are primary data obtained through questionnaire distribution. The resul…
Tar is an unavoidable by-product of biomass gasification and can cause operational problems such as system blockage. This study aims to analyze the characteristics of tar formation during coconut shell biomass gasification using a modified updraft gasifier with two gas outlet channels, namely the upper outlet and the combustion-zone outlet. The evaluation was conducted based on tar mass per uni…
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…
The research was conducted on the modification of alumina silica using a KHPthalate template as a carrier of Ni-Mo metal for hydrocracking catalysts for crude palm oil (CPO) into biogasoline and bioavtur. The concentration variations used were 5% and 25% with the addition based on the ratio of alumina nitrate in the catalyst synthesis. The hydrocracking process was carried out at 350°C for 2 h…
Performance testing of the membrane electrode assembly (MEA) using Pt-Black and Pt/C catalysts for direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) on electrolyte membranes with varying methanol concentrations has been carried out. MEA is designed by combining Pt-Black electrodes on the anode side and Pt/C on the cathode side using Nafion 117 (N117) and Nafion 212 (N212) membranes. MEA was characterized using …
Persediaan bahan bakar minyak dunia semakin lama semakin menipis dan suatu saat akan habis. Begitu juga dengan harga bahan bakar semakin lama semakin tinggi dan tidak terjangkau bagi kebanyakan orang. Saat ini kita dituntut untuk menyelesaikan masalah tersebut, salah satunya dengan bahan bakar biodiesel yang ramah lingkungan serta dapat diperbaharui sehingga takan pernah dapat habis. Biodiesel …
Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk merancang dan melakukan uji teknis alat pengering gabah tipe silinder dengan sumber pemanas bahan bakar LPG. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di Bengkel Pertanian, Jurusan Teknologi Pertanian, Fakultas Pertanian, Universitas Sriwijaya dan Laboratorium Uji Mutu BULOG Palembang. Pelaksanaan penelitian pada bulan Januari sampai dengan Juni 2008. Metode penelitian ini …
Pemanfaatan limbah - limbah industri sebagai sumber bahan bakar alternatif pada saat ini terlihat dalam kehidupan masyarakat sehari-hari belum begitu banyak dimanfaatkan, khususnya di Sumatera Selatan. Padahal salah satu program pemerintah Sumatera Selatan adalah menjadikan provensi ini sebagai lumbung energi. Sementara itu jumlah limbah industri yang dapat dimanfaatkan di Sumatera Selatan juml…
The research objective was to analyze and to determine operational feasibility of drier using Liquified Petroleum Gas energy source in term of techmcal and fmancial aspects for salted fish drying. This study was conducted in two steps. The first step were making and trying the dryer out whereas the second step was doing technical analysis that consisted of effective working capacity determinati…
Bahan bakar merupakan bagian penting pada suatu proses dari motor bakar, karena saat ini banyak ditawarkan jenis bahan bakar dengan kualitas dan karakteristik yang berbeda-beda. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui kualitas gas buang yang dihasilkan oleh bahan bakar. Pengujian ini dilakukan pada kendaraan Toyota Kijang dengan type mesin 4 silinder,OHV dengan system karburator. Pengujian in…
Proses pembakaran pada motor bakar torak bertujuan untuk menghasilKai energi mekanik yang berasal dari energi kimia bahan bakar, yang kemudian energi yang dihasilkan tersebut digunakan sebagai penggerak. Dengan kemajuan ilmu pengetahuan dan teknologi telah dilakukan berbagai usaha untuk meningkatkan prestasi kerja mesin bensin, hemat bahan bakar dan ramah lingkungan. Salah satu diantaranya adal…
This study analyzes kinetics of biodiesel transesterification using waste cooking oil as feedstock with a Deep Eutectic Solvent (DES) catalyst based on K₂CO₃–glycerol. The transesterification process was carried out at catalyst concentrations of 4,5%, 5,5% and 6,5% (w/w oil) and reaction temperatures of 45°C, 55°C and 65°C for 4 hours. The biodiesel properties analyzed included viscosi…
This research is an experimental study on utilizing Nipah fruit peel waste into biochar briquettes using an alternative inorganic adhesive. The study aimed to analyze the effect of adding different concentrations of clay adhesive on the briquettes' physical (density) and proximate qualities, and to determine the optimal formulation. This experimental research employed a Completely Randomized De…
Most sources of fuel used today are fossil fuels. Supplies of fossil fuel sources has declined over time. This is because it is non-renewable. Accompanied by the use of fuel increasing negative impact on the environment in which high levels of air pollution due to emissions result of fossil fuel combustion processes that can cause health problems and damage to the environment. Biodiesel is know…
The use of set generators in Indonesia is still dependent on petroleum fuel as its primary fuel. The use of LPG as an alternative fuel is increasing in the industrial sector in Indonesia. In this study, it will use a converter kit as a replacement for a gasoline carburetor so that it can use LPG gas as a source of fuel. The purpose of this research is to find out the performance of pertalite fu…
Bahan bakar minyak dunia kini persediaan semakin lama semakin menipis dan suatu saat akan habis. Begitu juga dengan harga bahan bakar semakin lama semakin tinggi dan tidak terjangkau bagi kebanyakan orang. Saat ini kita dituntut untuk menyelesaikan masalah tersebut, salah satunya dengan bahan bakar biodiesel yang ramah lingkungan serta dapat diperbaharui sehingga takkan pernah dapat habis. Peng…
The analysis of the effect of ethanol addition on the quality of RON 92 gasoline in achieving RON 98 gasoline specifications had been conducted at the laboratory of PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional RU III. This study aimed to produce RON 98 gasoline by blending ethanol into RON 92 gasoline. RON 92 gasoline, commonly known as Pertamax, is obtained by mixing 92% HOMC and 8% LOMC components. In t…
Saat ini kendaraan sepeda motor menggunakan beberapa jenis bahan bakar pertamina antara lain pertalite dan pertamax. Masing-masing jenis bahan bakar tersebut memiliki angka oktan yang berbeda. Performansi sepeda motor dapat diketahui dari besarnya torsi, daya, dan konsumsi bahan bakar yang dihasilkan. Untuk mengetahui torsi sepeda motor dilakukan metode pengukuran enggunakan prony brake. Prinsi…
Coconut oil Biodiesel is an altemative fuel made from vegetable fat that is eco friendly and can reduccs fuel consumption and increases the good value of fuel, also decreases the exhaust emissions in diesel engine. Observation and research of the coconut biodiesel addition in diesel fuel toward machine prestige and exhaust emissions have been done. The parameters that have been researched are t…
Daily Explored and consumed petroleum will eventually run out, while the formation process takes millions years. The current availability of petroleum estimated only sufficient for a fe w years as the inc re asing of fuel consumption. Excessive fuel consumption will cause dwindling of petroleum reserve s, besides the exhaust gases from motor vehicles cause increasing air pollution. It led to do…
The increasing offuel price gives negative effect directly, especially for fishermen around the Coastal area, it makes their economy condition become worse. Coconut trees which grow near the source of water, basically have a high quality of growing and producing. Based on these ideas, research on the effect of adding coconut oil to the dex diesel of exhaust emissions and fuel consumption, using…
Palm oil Biodiesel is an altemative fuel made from vegetable oil that is environmentally friendly and can reduce fuel consumption and exhaust emissions in diesel motor fuel. It has been observed on the addition of palm oil biodiesel fuel Pertadex on fuel consumption and exhaust emissions in diesel motors. The parameters studied were specific fuel consisting of pure Pertadex, a mixture of 10% bi…
Need of Fuel for Fisherman in icreasing nowdays, Diesel fuel is one offuel which needs for fisherman to go to sea. Since government the policy increasing price of fuel and it causes negalive impact for fisherman, hecause if that the economic condision of fisherman is getting worst. To solve high this impact about increasing price, Coastal Area of Indonesia there are many coconut trees can be ut…
Regarding to development of motorcycle production, the consumption of fuel also increased. Accordingly, te pertamax oil is unlikely consumed by the people in accordance with price. Even the pertamax oil is much environmentally friendship.This research is trying to find the effect of mixing bot premium and pertamax in some ratios. Research result has shown that premium and pertamax mixture may l…
The research objective is to study coffee skin as fuel to dry coffee seeds by using tray drier at several direct and indirect heatings and coffee seed pile heights on fuel requirement per weight of dried coffee seeds and drying rate. This study was conducted at Farm Machinery and Equipment Laboratory, Agricultural Technology Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Sriwijaya University, Indralaya fr…
Hydrogen Hydrogen-Oxygen (HHO) gas is a renewable energy source that is gaining attention as a potential substitute for fossil fuels. HHO can be derived from water (H₂O) through a process called electrolysis using a dry cell HHO generator. This study aims to investigate the impact of adding HHO gas to Pertamax fuel with current variations of 2A, 3A, and 4A on exhaust emissions. The testing in…
Increasing consumption of fuel oil occurred in various regions in the world. However, world oil reserves decrease from year to year so that they become scarce and cause oil prices to soar. One method to reduce fuel use is to use alternative fuels such as ethanol. Ethanol fuel can be used by mixing it with fossil fuels or without (pure) mixture. This study aims to determine the effect of a mixtu…