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Experimental and numerical study of impeller modification to improve the performance of centrifugal pump for handling viscous liquids Heru Mirmanto; Triyanto Jiwandono; Dedy Zulhidayat Noor; Dika Andini Suryandari; Joko Sarsetiyanto
Jurnal Nasional Aplikasi Mekatronika, Otomasi dan Robot Industri (AMORI) Vol. 4 No. 2 (2025): December
Publisher : Faculty of Vocational Studies - Research Center, DRPM ITS

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.12962/j27213560.v4i2.9365

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The impeller is a crucial component of a centrifugal pump, as it converts shaft power into fluid energy. There are three main types of impellers: closed, semi-open, and open, each with distinct characteristics when handling different working fluids. Fluid viscosity can significantly affect pump performance. Closed impellers are particularly effective for pumping water; however, their performance decreases when handling high-viscosity fluids. Modifications to closed impellers can be implemented to address this decline in performance. In contrast, semi-open impellers are better suited for managing highviscosity fluids than closed impellers. Both experimental and numerical methods were used in this study. Measurements of performance were acquired through the construction of a pump testing facility. Modifications and variations in the shape of the impeller were created using 3D printing techniques with polylactic acid (PLA) as the material. In addition, the experimental results are strengthened by pressure contour analysis in numerical simulations. When pumping molasses at 65 lpm, the highest performance was achieved with a closed impeller, which attained a head of 7,9 m, an efficiency of 17.8%. Conversely, a 6-blade semi-open impeller, achieving a head of 12,2 m, an efficiency of 29%. So, this modification can improve the Head by 54,4 % and the efficiency by 63%.
Design of rice planting machine using ration of wheels rotation system Mahirul Mursid; Ananda Trisukmo Utomo; Ahmad Khuluqul Amin; Liza Rusdiyana; Dedy Zulhidayat Noor; Nurhusodo
Jurnal Nasional Aplikasi Mekatronika, Otomasi dan Robot Industri (AMORI) Vol. 4 No. 2 (2025): December
Publisher : Faculty of Vocational Studies - Research Center, DRPM ITS

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.12962/j27213560.v4i2.9366

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The Rice planting process by “Kelompok Tani” in the Tulungagung, East Java is done manually, Manual planting requires a lot of manpower and very costly because the Landowner need to pay to the laborers to plant their Rice Paddy yet requires a lot of time to do the work until done completely and drains a lot of works and efforts. From that, the Rice planter is designed to reduce the planting process. The design concept adopted the “Jajar Legowo” Rice Planting method, with the distance arrangement applied from the Gears comparison so as to produce equal and uniform distances. This manpowered machine is expected to help The Farmers to shorten the planting process without incurring additional costs for Fuel. From the results of the planning and calculation produced a machine with capability of planting rice 26.4m2/ hour using number 40 of chain, sprocket size 242.80mm and Ratio of each sprockets are 1: 4 to produce a uniform planting. Using a 400mm long shaft for the planter and 10mm diameter with ST37 material. On wheels use Bearing with 30mm Bore.