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Journal : Jurnal Polimesin

Distributed temperature sensing and fault-tolerant logging for PVC-based smoke condensers using dual-channel type-K sensors Setyawan, Reinaldi Teguh; Umira, Siti; Kurniawan, Irwan; Gunawan, Gunawan; Muthoriq, Ery
Jurnal Polimesin Vol 23, No 4 (2025): August
Publisher : Politeknik Negeri Lhokseumawe

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30811/jpl.v23i4.7386

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The condensation process of smoke in charcoal-burning systems generates high temperatures that pose a critical thermal risk to PVC piping, which has a melting point of 85 °C. This study presents the design and implementation of a distributed temperature sensing system using dual-channel Type-K thermocouples controlled by an Arduino Uno microcontroller. The system is equipped with fault-tolerant logging and real-time monitoring features, utilizing the MAX6675 thermocouple amplifier module for digital signal acquisition. Two sensors are strategically placed along the smoke conduit to capture temperature differentials between primary and secondary zones. Experimental testing was conducted over six consecutive days with data acquisition sessions at noon and midnight. The highest recorded temperature from the primary sensor reached 83.75 °C, while the secondary sensor recorded significantly lower values, indicating a thermal gradient of 23.8 °C between inlet and outlet. Comparative calibration using an umbrella-type analog thermometer revealed a minimal deviation of 0.41 °C, confirming the system’s accuracy. Two sets of error profiling showed variations in measurement consistency, with average error rates of 13.79% and 5.93% across a 30 °C–80 °C reference range. Voltage stability was maintained throughout all test scenarios, with a constant 5 V input and 4.4 V output. The system successfully demonstrated its ability to perform dual-point thermal detection with resilient performance under fluctuating combustion conditions. This sensor-integrated platform is well-suited for thermal protection and early intervention in biomass-based liquid smoke condensation systems, particularly in small-scale applications using low-melting-point materials such as PVC.
Multi-objective tribological and energy optimization of an automatic valve lapping machine using a hybrid RSM NSGA-II approach Setyawan, Reinaldi Teguh; Muthoriq, Ery; Syahrizal, Syahrizal
Jurnal Polimesin Vol 24, No 1 (2026): February
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30811/jpl.v24i1.8454

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Optimizing valve seat reconditioning requires balancing sealing performance, surface integrity, energy consumption, and component wear within practical workshop constraints. This study presents the design, development, and multi-objective optimisation of a low-cost automatic valve lapping system using a hybrid Response Surface Methodology (RSM) and Non-dominated Sorting Genetic Algorithm II (NSGA-II) framework. A prototype automatic valve lapping rig was developed by integrating a DC-motor-driven spindle with adjustable spring loading and an Arduino-based control and data-acquisition system, enabling controlled variation of spindle speed (300–600 rpm) and axial load (60–140 N). Leakage time, surface roughness (Ra), electrical energy consumption, and valve wear volume were measured using a three-level factorial design. Quadratic response surface models with satisfactory statistical adequacy were established for all responses. The RSM models were employed in NSGA-II to maximise leakage time and minimise surface roughness, energy consumption, and wear, subject to practical operational constraints. The optimisation results reveal clear trade-offs between sealing quality, energy efficiency, and component life, and identify an optimal operating window of approximately 430–470 rpm and 90–110 N, providing a robust compromise solution and a practical operating map for workshop valve seat reconditioning.