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 Jalan Kaharudin Nasution in Pekanbaru City and Kampar Regency is a collector road with high traffic intensity that requires the availability of standard compliant road equipment facilities. This study aims to inventory and analyze the condition and needs of complementary structures and road equipment facilities along a 2,000-meter stretch based on field surveys and technical regulatio…
The cooperation between Indonesia and China under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) plays a strategic role in accelerating national infrastructure development. This initiative aims to strengthen regional connectivity, stimulate economic growth, and enhance bilateral political relations. This study aims to analyze Indonesia's diplomatic strategy in utilizing the BRI, as well as to identify the …
ABSTRACT Jalan Garuda Sakti is a provincial road that connects Pekanbaru City with Kampar Regency, and is the boundary between inner-city and outer-city roads. Buildings and road equipment facilities play an important role in supporting optimal road function. This study aims to inventory the availability and needs of buildings and road equipment facilities in both segments. The method used is a…
ABSTRACT Roads are vital facilities that need serious attention, so that the activities of people in a city become better. The Trans-Sumatra Road, the Border of Pekanbaru City and Pelelawan Regency, is one of the border roads in Pekanbaru City where the function of this road is used for the activities of road users every day. Therefore, adequate equipment facilities are needed to improve the s…
ABSTRACT Traffic congestion is a common problem in urban areas, particularly at intersections with high vehicle volumes. One such intersection experiencing congestion issues is the signalized four-leg intersection of Jalan Lobak, Jalan Srikandi, Jalan Melati Indah, and Jalan Delima in the city of Pekanbaru. This study aims to evaluate the performance of the intersection, identify influencing f…
ABSTRACT The design of infiltration wells as an effort to reduce rainwater runoff in Perumahan Jaya Muda Perkasa was carried out through a series of hydrological and geotechnical analyses and calculations. This study began with the collection of annual rainfall data which was analyzed using the frequency distribution method (Gumbel and Log Pearson Type III) to determine the planned rainfal…
ABSTRACT Mount Marapi is one of the active volcanoes in West Sumatra that erupted again and released volcanic ash and cold lava at the end of 2023. In general, the composition of volcanic ash consists of Silica and Quartz. The abundant volcanic ash has not been optimally utilized, while volcanic ash which has pozzolanic properties can be used as a partial substitute for cement in making concre…
ABSTRACT Flooding is a major problem that has the potential to occur during the rainy season. The re-planning of drainage channel dimensions in the Jalan Suka Karya km 0-km 2.7 Area can be used as an effort to control flooding problems. The purpose of this research is to evaluate the existing conditions of drainage channels that cause flooding in the research location and determine alternative…
ABSTRACT The Community-Based Water Supply and Sanitation Program (PAMSIMAS) is a government initiative to improve access to clean water in rural areas. This study aims to evaluate the clean water distribution network system of the PAMSIMAS program in Keranji Guguh Village, Koto Gasib Subdistrict, Siak Regency, using EPANET 2.2 software. The evaluation was conducted for both existing conditions…
ABSTRACT The Kampar River, which flows through Rumbio Village, Kampar Regency, Riau Province, plays a vital role in the hydrological cycle and the sustainability of the surrounding ecosystem. However, the river is prone to flooding, especially during the rainy season, which necessitates technical interventions such as the construction of bank protection structures. This study aims to analyze t…
ABSTRACT Pasar Pagi Arengka is one of the important areas and serves as an access route to the city center. Due to the conversion of green land, water inundation has occurred on several road segments in Pekanbaru City, particularly on one section of the Pasar Pagi Arengka road, as the runoff discharge can no longer be accommodated by the capacity of the existing drainage channel. This study ai…
ABSTRACT Flooding and waterlogging are still common problems in the Dwi Beringin Indah V Housing Complex in Pekanbaru City, caused by inappropriate drainage channel dimensions and a poor rainwater management system. This study aims to evaluate the existing condition of the drainage channels and determine their adequacy in accommodating surface runoff. Empirical methods were used, utilizing max…
ABSTRACT Jalan Ahmad Dahlan in Sukajadi District, Pekanbaru City, is one of the areas that often experience waterlogging during the rainy season. This is caused by various factors, such as changes in land use, garbage buildup, and sedimentation in drainage channels that hinder the flow of water. This study aims to evaluate the drainage performance on Jalan Ahmad Dahlan, Sukajadi District, Peka…
ABSTRACT Roads are a vital infrastructure that supports the smoothness of social, economic, educational, and mobility activities of the community. This research aims to inventory the buildings and road facilities within and outside the city, focusing on Pasir Putih Road. The method used is a field survey with a quantitative approach to calculate the percentage of component availability. The an…
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 Pipes are an important element of today's infrastructure, serving as the backbone of fluid distribution systems for water, gas, oil, and other fluid resources. In line with industrial developments, methods for detecting pipe leaks have undergone updates. However, some of these methods have shortcomings, particularly in terms of cost and measurement accuracy, necessitating the develo…
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…