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Optimization of Biodiesel Synthesis from Kapok Seed Oil (Ceiba pentandra) through Transesterification Reaction with a TiO2 Catalyst Rozitawati, Mona; Gunawan, Erin Ryantin; Suhendra, Dedy; Farida Ariani
Jurnal Pijar Mipa Vol. 20 No. 7 (2025)
Publisher : Department of Mathematics and Science Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, University of Mataram. Jurnal Pijar MIPA colaborates with Perkumpulan Pendidik IPA Indonesia Wilayah Nusa Tenggara Barat

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/jpm.v20i7.10514

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Biodiesel represents a renewable, environmentally friendly, and locally producible alternative to conventional diesel fuel. This research synthesized biodiesel from kapok seed oil (Ceiba pentandra) via transesterification using a TiO₂ catalyst, with process parameters optimized to maximize yield. Kapok seed oil was extracted using Soxhlet extraction with n-hexane and purified by vacuum column chromatography. The transesterification process involved systematic variation of the oil-to-methanol molar ratio, catalyst mass, reaction temperature, and reaction time. Optimal conditions were established at a 1:10 molar ratio, 0.20 g of catalyst mass, a reaction temperature of 60 °C, and a reaction time of 90 minutes, resulting in a biodiesel yield of 71.58%. Characterization of the biodiesel revealed a density of 0.88 g/mL, viscosity of 3.10 cSt, acid value of 1.89 mg NaOH/g, and saponification value of 231.879 mg KOH/g. GC-MS analysis identified methyl palmitate, methyl linoleate, and methyl oleate as the principal methyl ester components, with methyl oleate as the predominant species. These findings demonstrate that biodiesel derived from kapok seed oil possesses properties suitable for use as an alternative fuel that meets established quality standards.
Finite Element Analysis and Root Cause Analysis of Wire Rope Failure in STS Cranes Ariani, Farida; Pulungan, Bgd. Sinomba Pebi Nanda
DINAMIS Vol. 13 No. 2 (2025): Dinamis : In Press
Publisher : Talenta Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32734/dinamis.v13i2.22583

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Wire rope is a critical lifting component in Ship-to-Shore (STS) cranes, whose failure can lead to catastrophic system breakdowns, posing significant safety risks and operational losses. This study investigates the root causes of wire rope failure on a 40-ton capacity STS crane. The methodology integrates Root Cause Analysis (RCA) with a Finite Element Analysis (FEA) simulation using ANSYS Static Structural. The analyzed wire rope has a 28 mm diameter, a 6x36 IWRC configuration, and is made of galvanized high-carbon steel. Simulation results under full operational load revealed a maximum von Mises stress of 681 MPa, exceeding the material's yield strength (≈650 MPa), a total displacement of 16 cm, and a critically low safety factor of 0.53. The failure location was identified on the outer strands at the contact points with sheaves, indicating high-stress concentration zones. Furthermore, the calculated Safe Working Load (SWL) for a standard safety factor of 5 was 82.83 kN, which is drastically lower than the 400 kN operational load per rope, confirming severe overstress conditions. The RCA fishbone diagram identified key contributing factors: material specification mismatch, suboptimal sheave design, inadequate maintenance protocols, and insufficient design-stage analysis. The study concludes that the wire rope is unfit for service under current conditions and recommends immediate replacement, revised preventive maintenance schedules incorporating FEA, design optimization of support components, and implementation of real-time load monitoring systems.
Peningkatan UMKM Berbasis Digital Sebagai Sarana Meningkatkan Pendidikan Anak Di Masyarakat Korong Sigaung, Nagari Sungai Asam, Kecamatan 2x11 Enam Lingkung, Kabupaten Padang Pariaman Joni Indra Wandi; , Novi Yanti; Farida Ariani; Nora Afnita; Firda Khairati Amris; Wisda Rahmadinur
Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Bumi Rafflesia Vol. 6 No. 2 (2023): Agustus : Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat Bumi Raflesia
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Bengkulu

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Pada masyarakat Korong Sigaung di Nagari Sungai Asam, Kecamatan 2x11 Enam Lingkung, Kabupaten Padang Pariaman, peran UMKM berbasis digital dapat dihubungkan dengan upaya meningkatkan pendidikan anak. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji implementasi UMKM berbasis digital sebagai sarana untuk meningkatkan pendidikan anak di masyarakat Korong Sigaung. Metode yang digunakan meliputi studi literatur, survei lapangan, pelatihan, dan evaluasi partisipatif. Melalui partisipasi aktif masyarakat dan kolaborasi dengan pelaku UMKM lokal, dilakukan pelatihan mengenai pemanfaatan teknologi digital, pemasaran online, manajemen bisnis, serta pengelolaan keuangan. Hasil dari pengabdian ini menunjukkan bahwa penerapan strategi UMKM berbasis digital secara efektif mampu memberikan dampak positif pada pendidikan anak di masyarakat Korong Sigaung. Keterampilan yang diperoleh oleh pelaku UMKM lokal dalam mengelola usahanya secara digital turut meningkatkan pemasukan ekonomi keluarga, yang pada gilirannya mendukung akses pendidikan yang lebih baik bagi anak-anak. Selain itu, terciptanya jejaring kolaboratif antara UMKM dan lembaga pendidikan setempat memfasilitasi peningkatan akses informasi dan pembelajaran bagi anak-anak. Penelitian ini memberikan kontribusi berharga dalam merancang model berkelanjutan untuk pemberdayaan UMKM berbasis digital dalam mendukung pendidikan anak di wilayah pedesaan. Peningkatan kualitas pendidikan anak melalui pendekatan ini memiliki potensi untuk meningkatkan taraf hidup masyarakat Korong Sigaung secara keseluruhan. Namun, tantangan yang berkaitan dengan infrastruktur teknologi, literasi digital, dan pemahaman konsep bisnis tetap perlu diatasi dalam rangka menjaga keberlanjutan program ini. Kata Kunci : Peningkatan UMKM, Berbasis Digital, Pendidikan Anak
Co-Authors , Novi Yanti Abdul Kadir Afnita, Nora Akmil Rahmi Alfian Hamsi Almi Syafroza Amlys, Amlys Syahputra Silalahi Amris, Firda Khairati Andrianto Andrianto Anisah Annanda, Yefri Arief Arafat Hankam Aulia Fitri Aulia Fitri, Aulia Azzahra Vidi Umaira Bayu Bresman P Siboro Bustami Syam Dahlan Tanjung Dardanila, Dardanila Darlan, Lalu Ahmad Dedy Suhendra Desimal, Iwan Dewi, Novianti Tysmala Dewi, Novianty Tysmala Dian M. Nasution Dwi Widayati, Dwi Eddy Sutadji Elisabeth Ginting Erin Ryantin Gunawan Erwin Erwin Eva Sartini Eva Sartini Bayu Eva, Eva Sartini Bayu Fachry Abda El Rahman Fahmi Bakrie Ananda Saragih Farel H. Napitupulu Fidia, Salsabila Nurul Firda Khairati Amris Fitria, Rahmayani Ginting, Elizabeth Habibullah, Makmur Hankam, Arief Arafat harfarici, Rici Gusti Hariadi , Hariadi Susilo Hasdari, Hasdari Helmi Rangkuti Hendrizal Hendrizal Hendrizal Hendrizal I Putu Bayu Agus Saputra Idris, Saufi Zahra Ikhsan Siregar Ikhwansyah Isranuri Indra N. T. Jauhari, M. Thontowi Juanda, Rizky Juanda Khalida Syahputri Laksmi Nur Fajriani Lina Yunita Lina Yunita M Tafsin M. Sabri Ma'ruf, Ma'ruf Tafsin Mahadi Makmur Habibullah Marragi M. Martin Kustati Martin Kustati Muhammad Ramadhan Muhsin, Lalu Busyairi MULYADI Nasution, Indriani Ni Made Wiasty Sukanty Ni Made Wiasty Sukanty Ningsih, Sri Wahyuni Ninsix, Retti Nora Afnita Novia Zuriatun Solehah Nur Cholis Nur’ainun Nurhasnah Nurhasnah Nurva Dillatul Vatin Pakpahan, Dion Peni Patriani Prinata, Fadhil Surya Pulungan, Bgd. Sinomba Pebi Nanda Raden Mohamad Herdian Bhakti Rahmadinur, Wisda Rahmi M Sari Ramadan, Prima Ramadhan, Muhammad Ramadhan Reflianto, Reflianto Retti Ninsix Rezki Amelia Rosliana Lubis Rozitawati, Mona Sabaniah, Nofetriani Saib Suwilo Saputra, Syahnan Sarjana Sembiring, Ferry Septiani, Liza Silalahi, Amlys Syahputra Suari, Muhammad Rayhan Suci N. Sandi Sukanty, Ni Made Wiasty Suprianto Suprianto Susanti, Baiq Indah Susilo, Hariadi Syahrul Abda Syamsuar Syamsuar, Syamsuar Syamsurizal - - Syarif, Abdul Azis Tafsih, Ma'Ruf Tafsin, Ma’ruf Terang UHS Ginting Tri Septian M. Tugiman Tugiman Tugiman Tulus Tulus B Sitorus Tulus Burhanuddin Sitorus Tulus Tulus Umaira, Azzahra Vidi Vatin, Nurva Dillatul Wahyuni, Dian Eka Mayasari Sri Wandi, Joni Indra Widani Darma Isasih Yunita, Lina Yunus Nasution, Ahmad Zein, Muhammad Zen, Zelhendri Zulhendri Zen Zulkifli Lubis