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Preliminary Design and Energy Production of a Mobile Floating Structure (MFS) for Offshore Wind Turbines in Indonesian Waters Muhammad Uswah Pawara; Chris Jeremy Verian Sitorus; Hariyono Hariyono; Andi Mursid Nugraha Arifuddin; Alamsyah Alamsyah; Taufik Hidayat; Suardi Suardi; Abdul Mujib Syadzali; Faisal Mahmuddin
EPI International Journal of Engineering Vol 8 No 1 (2025): Volume 8 Number 1, Februari 2025
Publisher : Center of Techonolgy (COT), Engineering Faculty, Hasanuddin University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25042/epi-ije.022025.04

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The Mobile Floating Structure (MFS) is an innovative floating wind turbine concept that utilizes a catamaran hull design to enhance mobility and operational efficiency. Unlike stationary platforms, the MFS can relocate to areas with higher wind energy density, making it a promising solution for optimizing wind energy harvesting in offshore environments. This study focuses on the preliminary design and energy production of the MFS. Maxsurf is used to analyze hydrostatics and assess the hydrodynamic performance of the MFS hull after the dimension of the MFS is determine with key considerations including rotor diameter and the weight of the wind turbine. Furthermore, four wind turbines are installed in the MFS. Those aspect were integrated into the design process to ensure realistic operational adaptability. As result. the resulting dimensions of the MFS were determined utilizing Maxsurf. Moreover, different with the previous study that use satellite data, the present study employs reanalysis data to estimate the energy density and power production of MFS. the energy density map is also produced in the present study to determine the monthly location of the MFS. The energy production of the MFS with four turbines has been calculated, and the energy production map is also drawn. Finally, the energy production of the MFS in the chosen location has also been estimated. The energy production map can be utilized to develop MFS in other location.
Conceptual and Preliminary Design Innovation of a Multipurpose Palm Fruit Vessel for Inland Plantation Waterways in Muara Kaman Suardi Suardi; Jamal Jamal; Arwis Irmandana; Alamsyah Alamsyah; Wira Setiawan; Chris Jeremy Verian Sitorus; Jusma Wahidah; Cindy Lionita Agusty; Faisal Mahmuddin
Indonesian Journal of Maritime Technology Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): Volume 4 Issue 1, June 2026
Publisher : Naval Architecture Department, Kalimantan Institut of Technology

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35718/ismatech.v4i1.8481848

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Oil palm fruit production in East Kalimantan continues to increase in line with high market demand. This situation demands efficient transportation facilities to transport the harvest from plantation areas. Furthermore, annual forest fires, particularly in peatland areas, are often difficult to manage due to limited land access. Based on these two challenges, this study proposes the design of a multipurpose vessel capable of both transporting oil palm fruit and supporting firefighting. The vessel is designed with main dimensions of L = 20 m, B = 4.9 m, H = 2 m, T = 1.5 m, and an operating speed of 8 knots. The cargo hold has a carrying capacity of 67.3 tons with a single trip distance of 12.3 km. The main innovation developed is a conveyor belt with hydraulic arms to increase the efficiency of the oil palm fruit loading and unloading process in the plantation area. Furthermore, the vessel is equipped with an external firefighting system with a capacity of 90 m³/hour with a horizontal spray range of 30 meters and a vertical height of 20 meters. The fire monitor operates using 7 kW of power to generate sufficient pressure to extinguish fires in areas difficult to reach from the riverbank. This multipurpose vessel is designed to provide an integrated solution for the oil palm plantation logistics chain while improving the response to forest fires in the Muara Kaman District.