ABSTRACT This research addresses the critical need for boat hull materials capable of withstanding the acidic and chemically aggressive peatwaters prevalent in Riau Province, Indonesia. The study evaluates the impact resistance of composites made from thorny pandan fiber (Pandanus tectorius) embedded in a recycled PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) matrix derived from used plastic bottles. Thorn…
ABSTRACT Polymer materials commonly used for car bumpers are thermoplastics, because they are lightweight, reduce vehicle weight without sacrificing safety, are able to withstand impacts well, are easy to shape, flexible or not rigid, easy to repair, durable and cheaper. So to get a flexible bumper material, Polyethylene material is used and to increase strength, TKKS fiber is used as a reinfo…
ABSTRACT This study aims to design a screw-driven press tool as an alternative pressing mechanism for the Production Technology Laboratory at Universitas Riau. The use of a screw system in the press provides several advantages, including better control of pressing force, improved energy efficiency, and lower production costs compared to hydraulic or pneumatic systems. The design process was ca…
ABSTRACT In the modern industrial era that prioritizes resource efficiency and environmental sustainability, the use of recycled materials is one of the important solutions in the manufacturing process. Aluminum, especially from used cans, is a material that is easily recycled and is widely used in various industrial sectors. This study aims to determine the effect of cutting variables on the …
ABSTRACT This research aims to design the layout of a tapioca flour factory facility at the Small and Medium Industry Center (SIKM) in Pekanbaru with a capacity of 10 tons per day, using the Systematic Layout Planning (SLP) method and the Blocplan algorithm. In this research, the layout design of the factory facility is carried out by optimizing material flow, space efficiency, and minimizing …
ABSTRACT Motorcycles are vehicles commonly used by the public to help with daily activities in achieving certain goals. In addition to motorcycles, three-wheeled motor vehicles are also used, especially for the needs of transporting goods. The advantages of three-wheeled vehicles in transporting goods make this vehicle unaffordable for all groups, including small and medium-sized businesses. M…
ABSTRACT This study aims to design and develop an air blast freezing system with a capacity of 25 kg, and to compare the design results with experimental data. The main focus of the research is to increase the cooling system’s capacity to meet the demands of the cold chain in the storage of marine catch, while maintaining product temperatures consistently between -18 °C and -25 °C. The des…
ABSTRACT Pumps are used to transfer liquid fluids from high pressure to lower pressure. Pumps are used as auxiliary equipment for water supply in production processes. The use of pumps by PT. PLN Nusantara Power UP Tenayan in supporting the process includes, among other things, cooling turbines through a closed cooling system using demineralized water. The operation of the pumps must always be…
ABSTRACT The growing demand for environmentally friendly and sustainable lubricants has driven the development of biolubricants derived from vegetable oils as alternatives to conventional mineral-based lubricants, which are known to be toxic and non-biodegradable. Indonesia holds significant potential for producing palm oil-based biolubricants due to its abundant palm oil resources. However, c…
ABSTRACT Refrigeration with blast freezer is very important to maintain the quality and nutritional value of food by slowing down spoilage, but many air blast freezing systems still use less environmentally friendly refrigerants, have limited cooling capacity, and imprecise temperature control so that there is a temperature deviation of ±4 ℃ in shrimp due to the compressor turning on and of…
ABSTRACT This study aims to design and develop a Smart Food Container (SFC) utilizing a Thermoelectric Cooler and Heat Pipe system integrated with the Internet of Things (IoT). The thermoelectric cooler used is the TEC2-25408, which is coupled with a copper heat pipe using water as the working fluid. The heat pipe efficiently absorbs heat from the hot side of the TEC, helping to maintain stabl…
ABSTRACT Energy is a crucial element in every aspect of human life. With the high global dependence on fossil fuels as the main source of energy, challenges arise due to the depletion of this non-renewable resource. Vortex turbines are one of the turbines that have the potential to produce clean electricity. Vortex turbines work by converting the kinetic energy of water into mechanical energy.…
ABSTRACT Analysis of the strength of the chassis structure and the large-sized electric bus body frame is needed to determine the ability to withstand various loads. The purpose of this study is to coMPare the magnitude of the total deformation, equivalent stress (von misses), and safety factor between the original chassis materials, namely (SS400 & Aluminum 6061) with alternative materials (S…
ABSTRACT Freeze vacuum drying is known as the best drying method in maintaining the nutritional quality and physical appearance of the product. However, this method has the disadvantages of a slow drying rate and high energy consumption. This study aims to improve the efficiency of the drying process by utilizing waste heat from the condenser through a thermal energy storage system based on ph…
ABSTRACT Coconut milk is a valuable food ingredient in Indonesia that can be preserved by Spray Drying to produce coconut powder. This study evaluates the performance of a Cyclone Separator, which is crucial for separating the powdered product from the air stream. Numerical simulations were conducted using the Discrete Phase Model (DPM) and the Reynolds Stress Model (RSM) at two air flow rates…
ABSTRACT Aloe vera is known for its various health benefits; however, its high water content requires proper post-harvest processing to preserve nutritional quality. One effective method is vacuum freeze drying, which maintains product quality but suffers from low energy efficiency. This study investigates the use of Thermal Energy Storage (TES) to recover and reuse waste heat from the condens…
ABSTRACT This study aims to analyze the performance of an internal combustion engine using hydrogen gas produced through electrolysis as a supplementary fuel. Hydrogen was generated using an alkaline electrolyzer with NaOH electrolyte at various concentrations and current intensities. The experiment was conducted on a 97 cc four-stroke gasoline engine, with performance parameters including eff…
ABSTRACT Riau Province is the fourth-largest emitter of greenhouse gases in Indonesia (Ministry of Environment, 2023). To address this issue, fossil fuels are being replaced with hydrogen as an alternative energy source. Naturally occurring hydrogen can be derived from water, fossil fuels, and biomass. One method of hydrogen production is water electrolysis, which separates hydrogen and oxygen…
ABSTRACT Maintenance and care of machine components in the oil and gas industry is one of the main factors. One of the problems faced in maintenance is the difficulty of lifting and moving the atomizing air precooler heat exchanger on the gas turbine generator because of its position in a narrow space and its weight reaches 600 kg. Therefore, this study aims to design a Portable Gantry Crane t…
ABSTRACT Food waste is a global issue caused by the decline in food quality due to improper storage. This study aims to evaluate the power consumption and calculate the Coefficient of Performance (COP) of a Smart Food Container using a Thermoelectric Cooler (TEC) and Heat Pipe based on the Internet of Things (IoT). The system is designed to maintain food temperature under both cold and warm co…