ABSTRACT Palm oil harvesting are carried out by workers in a standing position and lifting egrek, which puts them at risk of musculoskeletal disorders. This study aims to analyze work posture using the Rapid Entire Body Asssessment (REBA) Method At PT. XYZ. Pulse rate measurement using a pulse oximeter and data collection on complaints among harvesters using the Nordic Body Map (NBM) quest…
ABSTRACT Peat water possesses very high color intensity due to its organic content, requiring an effective adsorption technology for its removal. Porous fly ash based geopolymers present a promising alternative because of their stable aluminosilicate structure and tunable porosity. This study focuses on synthesizing and optimizing porous geopolymers for peat water color removal using Response …
ABSTRACT Peat water serves as a potential alternative water source for communities living in peatland areas. However, it cannot be used directly due to its high iron content, low acidity (pH), and dark color. Therefore, a simple treatment technology is required to remove color and iron to make the water suitable for public use. The tray aerator method combined with geopolymer media offers a so…
ABSTRACT Peat water has characteristics of reddish-brown color, acidic pH, and high dissolved organic matter content, especially hydrophobic and hydrophilic fractions. These fractions cause the formation of disinfection by-products (DBPs) such as THM and HAA, which are harmful to health. Coagulation is an effective method used to reduce organic matter content in peat water, but the use of synt…
ABSTRACT Peat water contains high levels of dissolved organic matter (DOM). DOM can be classified into four fractions, which are strongly hydrophobic (HPOA), weakly hydrophobic (TPH), charged hydrophilic (HPIC), and neutral hydrophilic (HPIN). These fractions can cause the formation of disinfection by-products (DBPs) such as THM and HAA, so treatment is need to make it suitable for daily use. …
ABSTRACT The increase in population and industrial activity in the Payung Sekaki District of Pekanbaru City has had an impact on the increase in waste entering the Muara Fajar landfill. According to Presidential Regulation No. 97 of 2017, 30% of waste must be managed at the source, and the limited capacity of each subdistrict to reduce waste is one of the main problems that is predicted to con…
ABSTRACT The high accumulation of soybean seed coat and tofu dregs waste contributes to environmental problems, therefore, an effective and eco-friendly waste management alternative is needed. One potential solution is the utilization of Black Soldier Fly (BSF) larvae. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of fermented feed variations of soybean seed coat and tofu dregs on the performanc…
ABSTRACT The activity of loading fresh fruit bunches (FFB) in PT XYZ is still carried out manually using simple tools such as a T-hook or tojok. Non-ergonomic working postures and heavy physical workload have the potential to cause Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs). This study aims to analyze the level of postural risk using the Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) method assisted by the Ergo…
ABSTRACT The waste management issue in Binawidya District remains a challenge due to low public awareness of paying waste service retribution fees. This condition has the potential to hinder the sustainability of an effective waste management system. This study aims to analyze the community’s Willingness To Pay (WTP) and Ability To Pay (ATP), as well as identify the factors that influenc…
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 Indonesia ranks 8th as the largest food waste-producing country in the world, with an annual generation of 14.73 million tons. The high amount of food waste can significantly contribute to climate change, as greenhouse gas emissions from food waste reach 4,051.5 kgCO₂e per ton. This study aims to determine the generation and composition of food waste from the canteens of the Faculty …
ABSTRACT ABSTRACTABSTRACT Rapid population growth and industrial expansion in Marpoyan Damai District Pekanbaru City have led to a significant increase in solid waste generation disposed at the Muara Fajar Landfill. Limited waste reduction capacity at the sub-district level remains a critical issue and is projected to worsen annually. To address this challenge, the development of a Material Re…
ABSTRACT Food waste is the highest component of solid waste generated in Indonesia, and improper management contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions. One major source of food waste is the food service sector, including the canteens of the Faculty of Engineering (FT) and the Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) at the University of Riau. This study aims to analyze food waste gen…
ABSTRACT Activities of street vendors in the Riau Main Stadium Area, Pekanbaru City, generate various types of waste, notably biomass waste comprising sugarcane bagasse and corn cobs. The generation rate of this biomass waste reaches 117.2 kg/day of sugarcane bagasse and 12.5 kg/day of corn cobs. The carbon content within this biomass waste can be utilized as renewable energy in the form o…
ABSTRACT The rising quantity of automobiles has resulted in a heightened need for engine lubricating oil, which has an impact on the increasing amount of used oil waste. Used oil is classified as B3 waste that has the potential to pollute the environment if not managed properly. One way to manage it is by refining used oil into an alternative diesel fuel. This is because used oil still con…
ABSTRACT Used car oil will cause various problems if it is not managed properly. This is because used oils contain a variety of hazardous components such as heavy metals and carcinogenic substances. This study aims to look for optimal conditions for refining used engine oil into alternative fuels, specifically focusing on combining the Acid and Clay methods with distillation. The methodolo…
ABSTRACT Medical waste incineration in hospitals may release microplastic particles into the atmosphere. Microplastics are plastic particles ranging from 1 μm to 5 mm in size, characterized by their light weight, ease of dispersion, and potential risks to human health and the environment. This study aimed to analyze the abundance, types, and polymer composition of airborne microplastics a…
ABSTRACT Siak River water has a high natural organic matter (NOM) content, which has the potential to form disinfection by-products in the form of trihalomethanes (THM) when it reacts with chlorine. THM are carcinogenic and have fatal impact on human health, so treatment is necessary before disinfection. This study aims to calculate the efficiency of organic and color removal in Siak R…
ABSTRACT The Siak River, a source of raw water for Pekanbaru City Water Company, contains organic matter content and high water color. Organic matter content in river water will produce THM when disinfected with chlorine, so it is necessary to treat organic matter before disinfection. This study aims to calculate the efficiency of organic matter and color removal and determine the optimal…
ABSTRACT Sago bark has potential as an alternative raw material for environmentally friendly bioenergy, with the potential bio-pellets from sago bark capable of producing a calorific value of around 4,855 kcal/kg, thus meeting the biomass pellet standard for energy. This study aims to analyze the effect of co-firing variation of sago bark biomass pellets based on SNI 8951:2020, to assess t…