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Evaluasi Variasi Kondisi Operasi Terhadap Perpindahan Panas Kondensor Pada Proses Destilasi Daun Serai Wangi Arga Daniel Pratama Sirait; Darianto Darianto; Iswandi Iswandi; Bobby Umroh; Muhammad Idris
IRA Jurnal Teknik Mesin dan Aplikasinya (IRAJTMA) Vol 5 No 2 (2026): Agustus
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56862/irajtma.v5i2.299

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The condenser plays a crucial role in determining the efficiency of lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) essential oil distillation by facilitating heat transfer and vapor condensation. This study analyzes the effect of varying operating conditions on the heat transfer rate, Log Mean Temperature Difference (LMTD), condenser effectiveness, and citronella oil production. The evaluation involved three test variations, comparing heat transfer parameters and condenser performance. The results indicate that the heat transfer rate increased from 152,438.27 W in Variation I to 170,963.54 W in Variation II, reaching 186,544.68 W in Variation III. This increase was accompanied by a rise in the LMTD value from 25.18°C to 29.74°C, an improvement in condenser effectiveness from 81% to 89%, and an increase in the conversion of condensate vapor mass into citronella oil from 28% to 36%. These results demonstrate that the increase in heat transfer rate is directly proportional to condenser effectiveness and the success of the condensation process. Variation III represents the optimum operating condition, as it yielded the most efficient heat transfer and the best condenser performance during the citronella leaf distillation process.
Analisa Unjuk Kerja Blower Sentrifugal Pada Mesin Turbo Chopper Jerami Padi Sebagai Pakan Ternak Alternatif Darianto Darianto; Fadly Ahmad Kurniawan; Zulfikar Zulfikar; Iswandi Iswandi; Nicolas Sabar Hutasoit
IRA Jurnal Teknik Mesin dan Aplikasinya (IRAJTMA) Vol 2 No 3 (2023): Desember
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56862/irajtma.v2i3.84

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This study aims to analyze the performance of a centrifugal blower in a Turbo Chopper for Rice Straw as Ruminant Livestock Feed. Conducted over six months at a machine production workshop in Medan Perjuangan, the research employed a qualitative method. The focus was on the blower's impeller, a critical component for increasing air pressure. Tests were performed on impellers with varying numbers of blades (4, 6, and 8) at a constant speed of 1400 rpm. The results showed that the impeller with 4 blades produced the highest wind speed of 4.8 m/s and the greatest efficiency of 0.029%. The study also included an analysis of the blower's torque, flow capacity, and efficiency. These findings are significant for industrial applications, particularly in the process of chopping rice straw, where the centrifugal blower can enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness. This study provides insights into the use of centrifugal blowers to improve the performance of agricultural equipment and potential applications in other industries.