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Journal : International Journal of Electrical, Computer, and Biomedical Engineering (IJECBE)

Technical Analysis Using 100 Percent Palm Kernel Shell as Fuel in Circulation Fluidized Bed Boiler Type Masrajuddin; Sudiarto, Budi; Setiabudy, Rudy
International Journal of Electrical, Computer, and Biomedical Engineering Vol. 2 No. 2 (2024)
Publisher : Universitas Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62146/ijecbe.v2i2.44

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Energy is a basic human need that has increased in use. Given the limited energy resources, it is necessary to manage energy appropriately and efficiently. Energy efficiency not only has an impact on reducing production costs, but also on reducing emissions. As a concrete step to support the government's net zero emission program by 2060, the company is trying to use alternative biomass fuels, namely: palm kernel shell. The purpose of this study is to conduct a technical and economic analysis of the use of 100 percent palm kernel shells as fuel in a circulation fluidized bed boiler type power plant. This research was conducted at power plant unit 2 of PT XYZ, located in Cilegon, Banten Province. The parameters measured are limited to boiler efficiency, thermal efficiency, and heat rate. The results showed that when using palm kernel shells, boiler efficiency decreased 0.47 percent, thermal efficiency decreased 0.24 percent, and heat rate increased 22 kcal/kWh or 0.76 percent. By considering of three operational parameters (boiler efficiency, thermal efficiency, and heat rate) it can be concluded that technically the use of 100 percent palm kernel shells as fuel in the plant is feasible. There is no major impact on boiler performance regarding the transition of coal to palm kernel shells. The impact of long-term use of palm kernel shells on equipment is beyond the scope of this research.
Energy Management System using Evolutionary Mating Algorithms for Optimizing Energy Usage and User Comfort in Office Building Alvin, Bob; Husnayain, Faiz; Sudiarto, Budi; Setiabudy, Rudy
International Journal of Electrical, Computer, and Biomedical Engineering Vol. 2 No. 2 (2024)
Publisher : Universitas Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62146/ijecbe.v2i2.50

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Indonesia has set a target to reduce emissions by 29% or 835 million tons of CO2 by 2030, which was increased to 32% or 912 million tons of CO2 in 2023. The building sector is one of the largest contributors to emissions in Indonesia. To reduce these emissions, the Indonesian government has issued energy conservation regulations requiring each sector to reduce energy consumption. According to Government Regulation No. 33 of 2023, energy conservation is mandatory for energy users in the building sector who use energy sources equivalent to or greater than 500 Tons of Oil Equivalent. One way to conserve energy is by implementing energy-efficient technologies, without compromising the comfort of building users, which includes thermal and visual comfort as part of indoor environmental quality (IEQ). An energy-efficient technology using the Evolution Mating Algorithm (EMA) is proposed. This study will discuss energy use without compromising building user comfort in tropical countries using the EMA optimization algorithm. The study demonstrates that EMA successfully optimizes energy use without reducing user comfort in tropical countries.
Comparative Analysis of Breakdown Voltage, Temperature Rise, and Production Cost of Using Mineral Oil and Synthetic Ester in 33 MVA 132/33 kV Power Transformers Khusuma, AB Rendra; Indarto, Agus; Hudaya, Chairul; Setiabudy, Rudy; Husnayain, Faiz
International Journal of Electrical, Computer, and Biomedical Engineering Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62146/ijecbe.v3i2.139

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In support of achieving the net zero emission target in the power sector, the selection of environmentally friendly transformer insulating oil is very important. This study presents a comparative analysis of the dielectric and thermal performance between mineral oil and synthetic ester oil. The breakdown voltage (BDV) test was conducted with a variation of rest time of 1 minute and 10 minutes. In addition, temperature rise tests were conducted on a 33 MVA capacity power transformer with a voltage of 132/33 kV. Temperature rise testing is carried out on synthetic ester oil and mineral oil through thermal simulation with identical transformer specifications, the goal is that there are no distinguishing variables in the test. The test results show that at a rest time of 1 minute, synthetic ester oil produces fluctuating BDV values, with some data being below the minimum threshold of 60 kV according to IEC 61203 standards. In contrast, mineral oil (MO) showed stable and consistent dielectric performance. At a rest time of 10 minutes, both types of oil showed stable BDV values with low standard deviations. In terms of thermal performance, mineral oil produced a lower temperature rise than synthetic ester oil (SE), indicating better cooling efficiency. The study will also analyze the impact of transformer dimensions due to the different transformer oils used, which will result in the price of the transformer. The findings provide technical insights for manufacturers and users in selecting transformer oils that support environmental sustainability without compromising the reliability of power transformers.