In Indonesia, the incidence of bone fractures in 2018 reached approximately nine million cases, with various types and causes. Hydroxyapatite (Ca₁₀(PO₄)₆(OH)₂ or HAp) is one of the bioceramics commonly used in biomedical applications due to its biocompatible and osteoconductive properties, allowing it to integrate well with bone. This study aims to determine the time required for…
Palm Kernel Expeller (PKE), a by-product of palm oil milling, is a lignocellulosic biomass with high potential as a renewable energy source. However, the direct pyrolysis of PKE often yields bio-oil with poor fuel properties due to its high oxygen content, necessitating catalytic upgrading strategies. This study aims to optimize the yield and energy quality of bio-oil derived from the catalyti…
ABSTRACT Oyster mushroom baglog waste that is not utilized properly will cause problems such as environmental pollution and can also be a source of pollution for cultivated oyster mushrooms. Making biobriquettes from mushroom baglog waste is an alternative for managing oyster mushroom baglog waste. However, the briquettes produced must also be of good quality based on SNI 01-6235-2000. Therefo…
ABSTRACT Solar-powered street lighting offers an energy-efficient and environmentally friendly solution that aligns with the green campus concept. This study aims to design a solar-powered street lighting system for the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Riau, considering both technical and economic aspects. The technical analysis was conducted through energy requirement calculations …
ABSTRACT The reliability of the distribution system was evaluated using the SAIFI, SAIDI, CAIDI, and MAIFI indices, while the economic aspects were analyzed using ENS and AENS. The purpose of this research is to evaluate the impact of Distributed Generation (DG) on improving network reliability, reducing energy losses economically, and the potential for reducing lost power. The analysis was co…
Abstract PT Palokoto Agro Industri still relies on Microsoft Excel for warehouse record-keeping, which is ineffective for managing large scale data, prone to errors, and lacks security. The manual stock update process increases workload and reduces data accuracy. Furthermore, the absence of real-time access limits managers in monitoring warehouse activities and making timely decisions. To addr…
ABSTRACT A Steam Power Plant (PLTU) is a power generation system that operates based on the Rankine cycle, converting thermal energy from fuel combustion into electrical energy. Over time, the performance of a PLTU decreases due to the degradation of major components such as the boiler, turbine, pump, and generator. To restore and improve plant performance, an overhaul is conducted, involving …
ABSTRAK The growth of the vegetable oil refining industry generates a large amount of solid waste known as Spent Bleaching Earth (SBE), which can cause environmental pollution if not properly managed. This study aims to utilize extracted SBE as an additive material in brick production to reduce environmental impact while producing an eco-friendly alternative building material. The research was…
ABSTRACT Padangsidimpuan City is one of the locations of economic and trade activities in North Sumatra Province which experiences population growth every year. This affects the increasing needs of the community for various facilities including shopping centers, as well as the increasing population in need of employment. Currently, shopping centers in this city are still dominated by conventio…
ABSTRACT Indonesia is a country rich in biodiversity, with 21 types of ecosystems, meaning that almost 17% of the world's animals can be found in Indonesia. Indonesia is home to hundreds of endemic animals, including 259 species of mammals, 384 species of birds, and 173 species of amphibians. Some of these animals live side by side with humans, either as pets or livestock. Animals that live al…
ABSTRACT Townhouse housing is an efficient housing solution amidst limited urban land. In Pekanbaru, rapid urban growth demands a residential design concept that not only meets space needs but also pays attention to sustainability and environmental balance. This study aims to design a townhouse residential area with an organic architectural approach that emphasizes harmony between buildings, p…
ABSTRACT Kampar Regency in Riau Province is one of the regions with great natural tourism potential, especially in the Stanum Tourism Area. This area offers natural beauty in the form of green hills, cool air, and lush vegetation, which are an attraction for tourists. However, despite this area's significant potential, available accommodation facilities are still very limited and inadequat…
ABSTRACT In the industrial world, particularly in motor control systems and processes that require continuous automation, many systems currently still heavily rely on manual input devices such as pushbuttons, switches, variable resistors, and other analog input components as the medium for control. The research methodology involved data collection on component specifications, microcontroller d…
ABSTRACT A recloser is one of the main protection devices used by PLN in medium distribution networks (20 kV) that functions as an automatic safety device capable of separating disturbed areas and securing undisturbed areas. This study was conducted to evaluate the existing recloser parameter settings, namely the Istiqomah recloser at the Rusa GI New Garuda Sakti Pekanbaru feeder. The research…
ABSTRACT The development of digital technology has had a significant impact on the photography service industry, particularly in terms of service efficiency and customer accessibility. In Pekanbaru, most photo studios still rely on manual booking systems through social media, which often cause problems in data management, scheduling, and marketing effectiveness. This study aims to design and d…
ABSTRACT Guava is one of the horticultural commodities with high economic value. However, its productivity may decline due to disease attacks that are difficult to detect during the early growth stage. This study applies a deep learning method with a transfer learning approach using the MobileNetV2 architecture to classify guava fruit conditions into two categories: healthy and diseased. The d…
ABSTRACT Egg quality is a crucial aspect in the food industry, particularly to ensure the safety and quality of products distributed to consumers. Manual egg quality classification often faces challenges such as subjective assessment, time constraints, and inconsistency risks. External factors such as shell color and texture are key indicators in evaluating egg quality. This study develops an …
ABSTRACT Pelalawan Regency is one of the regencies in Riau Province with extensive peatland coverage. Human activities cause peatland cover in Pelalawan Regency to change from year to year, so it is necessary to monitor changes in peatland cover and carbon stocks in Pelalawan Regency. The purpose of this study is to calculate changes in peatland cover area and changes in carbon stocks resu…
ABSTRACT Wax deposition in oil pipelines poses a significant challenge in industry, particularly in the oil and gas industry, as it can reduce production capacity and efficiency, resulting in financial losses. To mitigate these losses, methods are needed to detect and monitor wax deposits in pipelines. The method used in this study is an ultrasonic testing method to detect the thickness di…
ABSTRACT Pyrolysis is one of the effective methods for processing plastic waste, pyrolysis involves the decomposition of plastic components without oxygen, producing oil, wax, charcoal and flammable gas that can be used as alternative fuels. This research aims to determine the effect of pyrolysis temperature on the yield of pyrolysis oil from low density polyethylene (LDPE) and polypropylene (…