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Analisis potensi energi panas matahari untuk digunakan pada sistem refrigerasi absorpsi di bangunan perkantoran Yusvardi Yusuf; Imron Rosyadi; Mekro Permana Pinem
Jurnal Teknik Mesin Indonesia Vol. 17 No. 2 (2022): Jurnal Teknik Mesin Indonesia
Publisher : Badan Kerja Sama Teknik Mesin Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36289/jtmi.v17i2.382

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Conventional cooling systems used in office buildings are one of the causes of ozone layer depletion and greenhouse effects. It requires the advancement of new technologies that are safe for the environment to be used in cooling systems in office buildings. Absorption cooling systems using solar thermal energy have many advantages by using non-destructive working fluids such as water, or in the form of saline solutions. This is a form of energy saving and safe for the environment. In order to obtain real and objective measurement data, testing is performed in two stages, namely the test equipment testing stage and the second stage is data collection when the test equipment is fully operational. The test equipment can be used in stand-alone systems or conventional air conditioners. In the test, it is known that the average percentage of solar thermal energy consumption per day is 40% of total energy so due to solar thermal energy consumption, the average COP value of this system per day is 2 and this value is greater than similar absorption cooling systems. conventional, then by knowing the value of solar energy consumption, can be seen the value of CO2 emissions reduction of 143.8 kg CO2 per day.
PENGARUH FRAKSI VOLUME DAN ARAH SERAT TERHADAP KETANGGUHAN IMPAK DAN KEKUATAN BENDING PADA MATERIAL KOMPOSIT SERAT TANDAN KOSONG KELAPA SAWIT Jefri Aldo; Sunardi; Mekro Permana Pinem; Jefri Aldo
Scientific Journal of Mechanical Engineering Kinematika Vol 10 No 2 (2025): SJME Kinematika Desember 2025
Publisher : Mechanical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Lambung Mangkurat

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20527/sjmekinematika.v10i2.747

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Natural fiber-based composite materials are becoming an environmentally friendly alternative that continues to be developed due to their abundant availability, light weight, and low production costs. This study aims to determine the effect of volume fraction and fiber direction on the mechanical properties of empty oil palm fruit bunch (OPEFB) fiber-based composites, particularly impact toughness and flexural strength. The composite manufacturing process was carried out experimentally using hand lay-up and compression molding methods. OPEFB fibers were used as reinforcement and polyester resin as matrix, with the addition of MEKPO catalyst at 1% of the resin volume. Composites were varied based on fiber volume fraction (20%, 30%, and 40%) and fiber direction (0°, 45°, and 90°). Impact toughness testing was carried out using the Izod method referring to ASTM D256, while flexural strength was tested using the three-point bending method (ASTM D790). The results showed that a 30% volume fraction with a 0° fiber direction produced the highest flexural strength of 95.7 MPa, while a 40% volume fraction with a 45° direction showed the highest impact toughness of 28.1 kJ/m². Increasing the fiber volume fraction above 30% decreased the flexural strength due to fiber agglomeration. The 0° fiber direction was optimal for flexure, while 45° was most effective for absorbing impact energy.