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INTEGRATED TECHNICAL FEASIBILITY ASSESSMENT OF BIOMASS-BASED BIOBRIQUETTE MANUFACTURING PLANTS Yulia, Ade; Napitupulu, Dompak MT; Sahrial, Sahrial; Nizori, Addion
Jurnal Ilmiah Ilmu Terapan Universitas Jambi Vol. 10 No. 4 (2026): Volume 10, Nomor 4, August 2026
Publisher : LPPM Universitas Jambi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22437/jiituj.v10i4.55581

Abstract

The increasing accumulation of coconut and areca nut processing residues in Pengabuan District, Tanjung Jabung Barat Regency, Jambi Province, creates environmental concerns. Although coconut shells, coconut husks, and areca husks are abundant, integrated technical feasibility assessments for industrial-scale biobriquette production remain limited. This study aimed to conduct an integrated technical feasibility assessment to establish a biomass-based biobriquette manufacturing plant using locally available agricultural residues. A mixed-method approach employed field observations, interviews, and literature review. Technical feasibility was evaluated based on biomass availability, production process design, mass balance, industrial site selection using the Weighted Factor Method, and factory layout planning using Systematic Layout Planning (SLP). Results showed biomass availability was sufficient for industrial-scale production. The proposed plant can produce 792,000 kg of biobriquettes per year with a production yield of 36.87%. The biobriquettes complied with the Indonesian National Standard (SNI), Parit Pudin Village achieved the highest suitability score (4.25) and was selected as the optimal industrial site. The novelty of this study lies in the development of an integrated technical feasibility framework that combines biomass resource assessment, production system design, mass balance analysis, industrial site selection, and factory layout planning into a single decision-making model. These findings indicate that integrated technical planning enhances implementation readiness in the biomass industry. The framework provides practical guidance for industry stakeholders and policymakers to promote agricultural waste valorization and renewable energy development while supporting future techno-economic and sustainability assessments.
Co-Authors AA Sudharmawan, AA Ade Yulia Ade Yulia Anis, Ulfah Anisa, Khairin Ardiyaningsih Puji Lestari Arina Fatharani Armando, Fitra Arzita, Arzita Budi Waluyo Budiyanto Budiyanto Budiyati Ichwan Choirun, Annisa'u Devi Silsia Dewi , Erwita Dharia Renate Diah Riski Gusti Dian Wulansari, Dian Dompak MT Napitupulu Edison . Elis Kartika Eliyanti Eliyanti Emanauli Emanauli Endi Efran Faiquzzaky, Faiz Fathia, Nyimas Myrna Elsa Fauzan Azima Firmansyah Firmansyah Fitra Armando FITRY TAFZI Gusriani, Ika Hasnah, Nur Heri Junedi Hesi Novialispita Humaryanto, Humaryanto Hutwan Syarifuddin Huwan Syarifuddin Ika Gusriani Ikawati, Diyan Indra Lasmana Tarigan Indriyani Indriyani Indriyani Irianto Irianto Irma Rahmayani Islah Hayati Jayanti, Elkanah Jesayas Maranata Lavlinesia Lavlinesia Lavlinesia Lavlinesia Lavlinesia Lavlinesia Lavlinesia, lavlinesia Lizawati Lizawati M. Afdal Madyawati Latief Mapegau Mapegau Mapegau Mapegau Marlina Marlina Md Sikin, Adi Merlya, Merlya Miranti Sari Fitriani Mishra, Vijay Muhammad Agus Muljanto Muhammad Hery Setiawan Mursalin . Mursalin Mursalin Mursalin Mursalin Mursyid Djawas Musyid Musyid Nabila, Annisa Candra Nanda Prayogi Napitupulu, Dompak MT Ningsih, Maryati Nola Sihombing Nurfaijah Nurul Huda Oline Yatinko Tanjung Prayogi, Nanda Purba, Daniel Tua Rahayu Suseno Rahayu Suseno Rahayu Suseno Rahmayani, Irma Ratih Dyah Puspitasari Restianingsih, Tika Rizki Ananda Sahrial Sahrial Sahrial Seow, Eng Keng Setyawan, Hendrix Yulis Silvi Leila Rahmi Silvia Mawarti Perdana Solikhati Indah Purwaningrum Suhaimi, Qamarina Sunaryo Sunaryo Surhaini Surhaini, Surhaini Suryono Suryono Suryono Suseno, Rahayu Sutrisno Tajuddin, Nazrizawati Ahmad Tona Aurora Lubis Toyyibah, Fida Ulyarti Wan Kamarudin, Wan Saidatul Syida Wazzan, Huda Wibowo, Yudha Gusti Windika Febryanti Yana Cahyana Yernisa Yernisa Yogi Ridho Pangestu Yundari, Yundari Yusnaidar Yusnaidar Yusof, Yus Aniza Zulkarnain Zulkarnain