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Innovation In Renewable Energy Systems: Utilization Of Piezoelectric Sensors On Railway Tracks To Harvest Vibration Energy PUTRA BUDIMAN, FIRJATULLAH AKBAR; Pandya, Bagas; Kusuma, Anung; Fadhilah, Hasna; Dewi, Puspita; Prasetiyo, Alfian Yuda; Nurhadi, Muhamad
Journal of Railway Transportation and Technology Vol. 4 No. 2 (2025): November
Publisher : Politeknik Perkeretaapian Indonesia Madiun

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37367/jrtt.v4i2.57

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Green energy development prioritizes sustainable sources like solar, wind, biomass, and geothermal to combat climate change and resource depletion. In this context, piezoelectric technology offers a promising solution for energy harvesting from vibrations and mechanical stresses, such as those generated by vehicles or trains. This technology converts mechanical pressure into electrical energy via polarization changes within piezoelectric materials. This system has proven effective in powering electronic devices and signaling systems at railway level crossings, especially in remote areas lacking grid access. This study employs a descriptive method with a quantitative approach, utilizing experimental data. Data acquired from experiments conducted with the device positioned at a railway level crossing, observing passing trains and various motor vehicles including cars, trucks, and buses, indicated a generated power of 18,185 watts. With the series installation of ten such devices, a total power output of 165.44 Watts per day can be achieved, which is sufficient to meet the energy demands of the signaling system. The harvested energy powers signaling systems, lighting, and other electronic equipment at level crossings. Implementing this technology not only enhances sustainability through renewable energy use but also reduces reliance on external electricity supplies. Consequently, piezoelectric technology significantly improves operational efficiency and railway safety, particularly at level crossings.
Managing Safety Risks at Uncontrolled Rail Crossings: The Case of JPL 87 KM 29+745 in Bekasi City Nurhadi, Muhamad; Astuti, Septiana Widi; Suryandari, Mega; Dewi, Puspita; Yuanda Patria Tama
Jurnal Penelitian Sekolah Tinggi Transportasi Darat Vol 16 No 1 (2025): June 2025
Publisher : Politeknik Transportasi Darat Indonesia - STTD Bekasi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55511/jpsttd.v16i1.723

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A level crossing is an intersection between a road and a railway line where the intersection is in a horizontal plane. To improve safety in railway operations, it is necessary to monitor both infrastructure, facilities, traffic and human resources. The level of safety is the main factor that is taken into consideration by service users when choosing the mode of transportation to use. Whether on land, sea or air, safety always comes first. Safety is an absolute factor that must be present in every situation, including rail transportation itself. There needs to be collaboration between parties to achieve safety at level crossings. Every level crossing has certain risks. Risk cannot be eliminated, but can be controlled. Risk control is the process of responding to and treating risks, as well as follow-up plans (Hanafi, 2006). It is necessary to identify risks as a basis for steps that must be taken by the relevant parties so that they can be controlled to reduce accidents at level crossings.