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Journal : Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Applied Technology

DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE TEST OF A CABINET TYPE DRYER FOR DRYING BREADFRUIT CHIPS: A CASE STUDY OF THE SUMBER REJEKI PURWOSARI FARMERS GROUP, SEMARANG CITY Apriandi, Nanang; Kristiawan, Timotius Anggit; Herlambang, Yusuf Dewantoro; Supandi, Supandi; Abidin, Zainal; Wibowo, Andryana Dwiandara
Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Applied Technology Vol. 1 No. 3 (2023): Volume 1 Issue 3 Year 2023 (November 2023)
Publisher : Politeknik Negeri Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32497/jmeat.v1i3.5112

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This study aims to design and build a cabinet-type breadfruit chips dryer powered by liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and to assess the dryer's characteristics, particularly by observing the temperature and relative humidity (RH) variables in the drying chamber. This characteristic data is critical for forecasting the dryer's ability during drying. The experimental approach was carried out in three stages: design, assembly, and testing without a drying load under two process conditions, charging and discharging. The testing time is 150 minutes, with the charging procedure taking 70 minutes and the discharging process taking 80 minutes. In general, the distribution of temperature and RH on each shelf in the drying chamber is consistent, both during the charging and discharging processes. In the charging-discharging process, the average temperature of the drying room is 45.39 C with a RH of 40.99%, while the plenum room average temperature is 77.02 C.
PEMBUATAN DAN UJI PERFORMA TERMAL ALAT PENGERING SKALA LABORATORIUM DENGAN PENAMBAHAN THERMAL ENERGY STORAGE (TES) BERBASIS PHASE CHANGE MATERIAL (PCM) Apriandi, Nanang; Herlambang, Yusuf Dewantoro; Negara, Komang Metty Trisna; Raharjanti, Rani
Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Applied Technology Vol. 2 No. 1 (2024): VOLUME 2 ISSUE 1 YEAR 2024 (MARCH 2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32497/jmeat.v2i1.5423

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Pengeringan merupakan salah satu metode pengawetan yang paling banyak digunakan untuk memperpanjang masa simpan produk pertanian, makanan, dan bahan lainnya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk merancang dan membangun alat pengering skala laboratorium yang inovatif dengan integrasi thermal energy storage (TES) berbasis phase change material (PCM) menggunakan paraffin wax sebagai media penyimpanan energi. Metode yang digunakan meliputi desain alat, perakitan, dan pengujian performa. Paraffin wax dipilih karena sifatnya yang mampu menyimpan dan melepaskan energi panas secara efisien pada rentang suhu pengeringan yang dibutuhkan. Penelitian ini secara khusus mengevaluasi kinerja termal dari alat pengering untuk mendapatkan karakteristik sistem berupa distribusi temperatur di ruang pengering, distribusi temperatur pada media TES, dan distribusi temperatur udara keluar alat pengering melalui cerobong. Hasil investigasi menunjukkan bahwa penambahan TES berbasis PCM paraffin wax mampu menjaga stabilitas temperatur di ruang pengering. Hal ini nantinya akan berdampak positif pada efisisensi sistem secara keseluruhan.
STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY ASSESSMENT OF LPG-FIRED CABINET DRYER USING FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS (FEA) Nafisah Amalia; Yusi Amalia Renaningtyas; Apriandi MS, Nanang; Yusuf Dewantoro Herlambang; Avicenna An-Nizhami; Padang Yanuar; Aris Fiatno
Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Applied Technology Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): VOLUME 3 ISSUE 2 YEAR 2025 (JULY 2025)
Publisher : Politeknik Negeri Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32497/jmeat.v3i2.6635

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Cabinet-type dryers powered by Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) are widely recognized as an efficient drying solution, particularly for small and medium-sized industries. However, the structural strength and durability aspects of these dryers often receive insufficient attention, although they operate under a combination of static and thermal loads that may potentially trigger structural failure. This study aims to evaluate the structural strength of a cabinet-type LPG dryer using the Finite Element Analysis (FEA) method by considering variations in operating temperature and constant mechanical loading. Simulations were conducted within an operating temperature range of 48.049°C to 75.767°C under a constant load of 40 kg. The key parameters analyzed include total deformation, stress distribution, and structural safety factor. The results revealed a maximum deformation of 1.094 mm and a peak stress of 1030.7 MPa concentrated in the plenum chamber area, identified as a critical zone due to the combined effects of thermal and mechanical loading. The maximum safety factor reached 15, while the minimum value of 0.24255 indicates the need for localized design improvements in certain regions. These findings demonstrate the effectiveness of FEA in predicting the structural response of drying equipment and provide a scientific foundation for enhancing structural safety and reliability. Further studies are recommended to integrate coupled thermal-structural analysis and experimental validation to improve the accuracy of the results. Keywords: cabinet dryer; finite element analysis (FEA); safety factor; structural analysis; temperature distribution
Co-Authors - Suwarti, - . Sahid . Wahyono A Fauzi, Abdul Syukur Achmad Widodo Adiba, Azka Fikral Ahmad Hamim Su’udy Al Huda, Luqman Alfauzi, Abdul Syukur AM Mufarrih Aminuyati Amrullah, Utsman Syah An Nizhami, Avicenna Andreas Wahyu Gunawan Anis Roihatin Annisa Dewi Agustin Antoro, Daffa Yudha Akbar Putra Anwar, Muhammad Khaerul Apriandi MS, Nanang Apriandi, Nanang Apriandi Apriansyah, Icvan Aris Fiatno Arnoldi, Dwi Azharuddin Balqis Balqis Bayu, Tatar Bono . Bono Bono Budhi Prasetiyo Budhi Prasetiyo Carlos R. S. Dianisa Khoirum Sandi Dicky Septrianto Diny Agustina Rahayu Dr. Fatahul Arifin, S.T., Dipl.Eng.EPD., M.Eng.Sc Dwi Arnoldi, S.T., M.T. Dwiana Hendrawati Effendi, Sairul Elfrida Rizky Riadini Elhas, Rivan Ma’rivan Ella Sundari, S.T., M.T. Eri Prihatmini Evan, Bah F Gatot Sumarno, F Gatot F. Gatot Sumarno, F. Gatot Fachry Abda El Rahman Fatahul Arifin Fatahul Arifin Fatahul Arifin, Fatahul Feby Agasa Fenoria Putri, S.T., M.T. Franando, Franando Gatot Suwoto Gatot Yulianto Ghozali, Hanif Faizal Gustaf Susetyo Hadi, Kms. M. Hairul Hartanto, Jimmy Hermawan, Baktiyar Mei Hindrawati, Gita Huda, Muhamad Nurul Inayah Inayah Iwan Hermawan Iwan Setiawan Khoiri Rozi Khoirunnisa, Hilma Khoryanton, Ampala Khusna, Atina Nurul Kurnianingsih Kurnianingsih, Kurnianingsih Kurniawan Kurniawan Aldy Kusuma Lee, Shun-Ching Lusiana Rahmawati Margana Margana Marliyati Marliyati Marliyati, Marliyati Mars Widodo Mochammad Denny Surendra Mochammad Denny Surindra Mochammad Facta Muhammad Arif Fadilah Muhammad Ikbal Muhammad Latifur Rochman Muji Setiyo Mulyono Mulyono Munawwaroh, Dita Anies Nabila, Lathifa Dylla Nafisah Amalia Nanang Apriandi Nanang Qosim Nandiyaguna Yusarindra Negara, Komang Metty Trisna Ningrum, Siti Mardiyanti Ningtias, Dieta Wahyu Asry Novarika, Wirda Nursaputro, Septiantar Tebe Padang Yanuar Padang Yanuar Pambudi, Yoyok Dwi Setyo Prasetya, Valendry Naufal Purwanto, Wawan Putri, Farika Tono Putri, Mega Purnama R, Rizky Amelia Rachman, Iqo Yovie Raditya Rizqy Wibowo Radjiq, Akhmad Ramadoni, Ramadoni Rani Raharjanti Rasid, M. RD. Kusumanto RM. Fauzi Romi Wilza Rr. Tony Yulianto Rusdianasari Sahid Sahid Sai'in, Ali Satito, Aryo Setiyawan, Trio Setyawan, Martando Robby Setyowati, Nur Shyu, Jin Cherng Siti Zulaikhah Slamet Priyoatmojo, Slamet Sudjito Soeparman Sudjito Sudjito Sugeng Widada Sugiono, Friska Ayu Fitrianti Supandi supriyo supriyo Supriyo Supriyo Supriyo Supriyo Suseno, Sigit Sutanto, Bayu Suwarti Suwarti Suwarti Suwarti Syahputra, Angga Panjy Teguh Aji Wibowo Teguh Harijono Mulud Teguh Harijono Mulud Timotius Anggit Kristiawan Udi Harmoko Vita Ayu Aspriyanti Wahyono Wahyono Wahyu Isti Nugroho Wahyu Sulistiyo Wahyu Triharto Prabowo Wahyuni, Puri Wibowo, Andryana Dwiandara Widhaninggar, Diana Fika Widodo, Ignatius Gunawan Wigiantoro Wigiantoro Willy Ravindo H Damanik Wilza, Romi Wiwik Purwati Widyaningsih Yahya Yanuar Mahfudz Safarudin Yehuda Tofan Indra Cahya Yosintaska Yosintaska Yudha Ramadhan Yusi Amalia Renaningtyas Zainal Abidin Zakaria Zakaria Zakki Fuadi Emzain Zamheri, Ahmad Zulhan Widya Baskara