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Benefit–Cost–Risk Based Selection of Biomass Co-Firing Feedstock for Coal-Fired Power Plants Using the Analytical Hierarchy Process Salsabila, Disya Berliani; Ciptomulyono, Udisubakti
Interdisciplinary Social Studies Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026): Interdisciplinary Social Studies
Publisher : International Journal Labs

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55324/iss.v5i2.1037

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The national energy transition encourages the application of biomass co-firing technology in Steam Power Plants (PLTU) as an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase the renewable energy mix. The success of the implementation of co-firing is greatly influenced by the selection of the right biomass raw materials, considering the trade-off between benefits, costs, and operational risks. This study aims to determine the most optimal co-firing biomass raw materials in coal-fired power plants using the Benefit-Cost–Risk Analysis approach combined with the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) method. The study was conducted on one of the coal-fired power plants in East Java by comparing three alternatives, namely sawdust, rice husks, and coal without co-firing. The weighting of criteria was carried out through expert assessment using AHP paired comparisons. The selected alternatives were then analyzed for their environmental impact using the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) approach with the scope of cradle to gate. The results show that sawdust has the highest Benefit value, a Benefit–Cost (BCR) ratio above one, and a level of risk that can still be managed compared to other alternatives. The LCA analysis identified boiler units as the main hotspots of environmental impact, so operational improvements were recommended through water-steam system control. This research provides a basis for strategic decision-making in the selection of co-firing biomass that supports the energy transition and environmental sustainability.
Environmental Impact Assessment of Geothermal Power Plant: Analysis Using Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) Methods Valmay, Altelah Anisa; Ciptomulyono, Udisubakti
Interdisciplinary Social Studies Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026): Interdisciplinary Social Studies
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55324/iss.v5i2.1059

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This study aims to identify the environmental impacts arising from the electricity generation process at PT. X and to determine alternative mitigation scenarios that can be applied to reduce these environmental impacts. Using the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) approach, the study successfully identified the Cooling Tower as the main hotspot in the generation process, with emissions such as CO?, H?S, NH?, and NO? contributing to global warming potential, acidification potential, eutrophication potential, and human toxicity. Based on the analysis using Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP), the most effective mitigation alternative to reduce environmental impacts is the use of High Performance Lubricant (HPL) for the Fan Cooling Tower (FCT) system. The use of HPL received the highest priority, with a weight of 46.9% of the total decision, as it can reduce friction and heat, leading to improved energy efficiency and reduced motor power consumption. This research contributes to the development of mitigation strategies that can be applied to achieve a more sustainable, efficient, and environmentally friendly geothermal power plant, while also supporting Indonesia's energy transition.
Co-Authors Achmad Danu Firdaus AHMADI Ahmadi Ahmadi Akhmad Mulyadi Amarulla Octavian Annas S. Setiyoko Arief Nurtjahjo Arino Anzip Aritonang, Adhe Martha Veronika Bakti Nugroho Dwi Kushadianto Budianto, Akhmad David Artanto Dewi, Sri Rachmi Nadhifah Didik Wahyu Cahyono Dinariyana, Anak Agung Bagus Dwi Asmoro, Nurcahya Effi Latiffianti Eko Nurmianto Eko Nurmianto Endin Tri Hartanto Fodyansa, Aldo Fuad Achmadi Gogor Arif Handiwibowo Hakim, Muhammad Saiful Handaningtyas, Inggrid Handiwibowo, Gogor Arif Hanoraga, Tony Hartanto, Endin Tri Hendrixon Hatta Hendriyadi, Hendriyadi Herlina Herlina Herry, Herry Herwindo, Raden Denny Hery Setiyawan I. K. Gunarta Iwan Hendra Susilo Izzat Aulia Akbar Jani Rahardjo Jani Rahardjo Karina Ayu Trijana kusdiana, wawan Kusumaningrum, Ajeng Wardhani Lutfi Paliam Paraya M. Fatkhur Rohman Maghfur Rozudin Ozie Maranatha Wijayaningtyas Marcus Tukan Mohamad Solekhan Mohamad Yusak Anshori Mokh. Suef Moses Laksono Singgih Muhammad Ainul Fahmi Muksin Muksin Nabila, Debby Dea Nabila, Niken Salma Naifah, Sonia Ratnaduhita Nurani Ninditya Nareswari Novitasari, Dyah Nurdiansyah, Ervin Prakosa, Galih Arief Pritantyo, Firgha Ali Putra, I Nengah Putra, Riyan Afnanda Putu Dana Karningsih Rahmaningtyas, Ivana Rashida, Ailsa Dahayu Ridwan Taofiq Firdaus Rindi Kusumawardani, Rindi Rubiyantoro Murniawan Rut Dea Monica S Suharyo, Okol Safrudin, Muhammad Nur Salsabila, Disya Berliani Satria Fadil Persada Savitri, Niken Anggraini Septin Puji Astuti Setyani, Kartika Sjarief Wijaya Soehardjoepri Soehardjoepri Solekhan, Mohamad Sri Rachmi Nadhifah Dewi Srihandoko, Koko Stefanus Eko Wiratno Suef, Mokhammad Sunarta Sunarta Surono, Adi Susilo, Ferdy Hendarto Sutrisno Sutrisno Sutrisno, Sutrisno Suwarno, Panji Tri Achmadi Trika Pitana Valmay, Altelah Anisa Wiscahyo, Gelar Witantyo Witantyo Wiwin Widiasih Yani, Beta Fitri Yudha Prasetyawan Zahra Nurkarima Budiwati Attori