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Development of an Energy-Efficient Electrical Load Model for Optimizing Electricity Consumption in the Headquarters Building using the PDCA Approach Budiman, Refki; Faizal, Jhonny
Andalasian International Journal of Applied Science, Engineering and Technology Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025): March 2025
Publisher : LPPM Universitas Andalas

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25077/aijaset.v5i1.207

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The increasing electricity consumption in the public building sector has a significant impact on greenhouse gas (CO2) emissions, which is proportional to the volume of energy used. This study aims to develop an energy-efficient electrical load model to optimize electricity consumption in the headquarters building of PT Semen Padang using the Plan-Do-Check-Action (PDCA) approach. In the Plan stage, problem identification was conducted through a Pareto diagram and root cause analysis using a fishbone diagram. The dominant issue identified was energy waste in the lighting system. The solution implemented included the installation of motion sensor-based switch control devices to regulate lighting use automatically. In the Do phase, the devices were installed and tested, while in the Check phase, the evaluation showed a reduction in electricity consumption from over 85,000 kWh per month to below 80,000 kWh per month, resulting in an electricity cost savings of IDR 31 million per month. The Action phase established standards for inputs, processes, and outputs to ensure the sustainability of the improvements made. This study not only provides financial benefits but also supports the company's Energy Management System policy. With the PDCA approach, improvement processes can be carried out systematically and continuously, making a tangible contribution to energy efficiency in the public building sector.
Simulation Study of 2.4 GHz Rectangular Microstrip Patch Antenna for Sensing Sugar Content Detection -, Queen Hesti Ramadhamy; Maulidya, Annisa; Budi, Baik; Budiman, Refki
Jurnal Andalas: Rekayasa dan Penerapan Teknologi Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025): Juni 2025
Publisher : Electrical Engineering Department Faculty of Engineering Universitas Andalas

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25077/jarpet.v5i1.115

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This study presents a simulation-based analysis of 2.4 GHz rectangular microstrip patch antenna for sensing sugar content in aqueous solutions. The antenna was designed and simulated using software with performance evaluated based on return loss and resonance frequency shifts in response to changes in the dielectric properties of the sugar solution. The primary objective was to assess the sensitivity of the rectangular microstrip antenna to variations in sugar concentration. The result show that the antenna exhibits measurable resonance frequency shifts as the sugar content in the solution increases, indicating the potential of microstrip antennas as effective, non-invasive sensors for liquid concentration monitoring. These findings contribute to the development of microwave-based sensing technologies, offering insights into the application of microstrip patch antennas for sugar detection and other similar application.
The Prediction of Electrical Grid Stability Using Naïve Bayes and K-Means Algorithm Baik Budi; Ilhamdi Rusydi, Muhammad; Arya Witama, Reivan; Hesti Ramadhamy, Queen; Budiman, Refki
Andalasian International Journal of Applied Science, Engineering and Technology Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025): July 2025
Publisher : LPPM Universitas Andalas

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25077/aijaset.v5i02.223

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This study explores the use of Naive Bayes and k-means algorithms to predict and analyzed stability of the electrical grid. Data set for this research is public dataset from Kaggle. The main goal of the research is to develop an accurate and efficient predictive model. Naive Bayes was chosen it has ability to handle independent features and also have a compatibility with highdimensional data. The implementation was carried out using Python in Google Colab, with data preprocessing that included feature normalization and an 80:20 train-test split. The Gaussian Naive Bayes model was used for system stability classification. The results demonstrate excellent model performance, with an accuracy of 97.35%, precision of 98.91%, recall of 97.02%, and an F1-score of 97.95%. The confusion matrix reveals the model's ability to classify "stable" and "unstable" conditions with minimal prediction errors.
Optimizing the Demineralizer Water Control System Centrally in Waste Heat Recovery Power Generation by Applying the PDCA Cycle Budiman, Refki; Ramadhamy, Queen Hesti; Diwa, Muhammad Arya; Imran, Imil Hamda
Andalasian International Journal of Applied Science, Engineering and Technology Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): March 2026
Publisher : LPPM Universitas Andalas

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25077/aijaset.v6i1.298

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The cement production process consumes a significant amount of energy, particularly during the clinker burning stage. This stage generates high-temperature exhaust gases. Waste Heat Recovery Power Generation (WHRPG) technology captures this waste heat from the kiln to generate electricity; however, its efficiency largely depends on the quality of demineralized water. This study focuses on improving demineralized water quality through the implementation of a centralized control system based on the Plan, Do, Check, Action (PDCA) method. In the Plan phase, the root causes identified were delays in performing water regeneration and manual control of the demineralization process. As an alternative solution to these dominant causes, a centralized control system was proposed for the demineralizer area, located in the control room. The results show that the centralized system effectively reduced water conductivity to below 2 µS/cm, in accordance with the required standards. This improvement led to financial benefits of IDR 300,672,000 per year through reduced water replacement and boiler damage. Additionally, it provided non-financial benefits such as simplified operations and reduced maintenance needs. The established standards for input, process, and output contribute to the continuous improvement of WHRPG operational efficiency, thereby supporting more effective energy management in the cement industry.