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International Journal of Mechanical Engineering Technologies and Applications (MECHTA)
Published by Universitas Brawijaya
ISSN : -     EISSN : 27223213     DOI : https://doi.org/10.21776/ub.mechta
International Journal of Mechanical Engineering Technologies and Applications (MECHTA) is published by Mechanical Engineering Department, Engineering Faculty, Brawijaya University, Malang, East Java, Indonesia. MECHTA is an open-access peer-reviewed journal that mediates the dissemination of academicians, researchers, and practitioners in mechanical engineering. MECHTA accepts submissions from all over the world, especially from Indonesia. MECHTA aims to provide a forum for international academicians, researchers, and practitioners on mechanical engineering to publish the original articles. All accepted articles will be published and will be freely available to all readers with worldwide visibility and coverage. The scope of MECHTA is specific topics issues in mechanical engineering such as design, energy conversion, manufacture, and metallurgy. All articles submitted to this journal can be written in the English Language.
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DECREASING ELECTRICAL ENERGY COST AND INDIRECT CO2 EMISSIONS OF AN AIR CONDITIONING UNIT AFTER PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE Risonarta, Victor Yuardi; Widodo, Agung Sugeng
International Journal of Mechanical Engineering Technologies and Applications Vol. 5 No. 2 (2024)
Publisher : Mechanical Engineering Department, Engineering Faculty, Brawijaya University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21776/MECHTA.2024.005.02.9

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During the summer season in subtropical countries and the dry season in tropical countries, air temperature is high. To adapt this condition, an air conditioning (AC) unit is used. The air conditioning use, however, increases the electrical energy consumption which contributes to the increase of indirect CO2 emissions. For many buildings, a monthly electrical energy cost from the use of AC system can contribute up to 40% of a monthly utility expenditure. It is then a great motivation to decrease electrical energy consumption of the AC unit. In this work, an adaptable preventive maintenance for an AC unit shows an acceptable level of electrical energy decrease. An experiment was performed for 2 AC types. The first one is a wall mounted unit with a cooling capacity of 9,300 BTUH.  The second unit is a split duct unit with a cooling capacity of 48,000 BTUH. The cleaning of evaporator in the wall-mounted AC unit decreased the hourly electrical energy consumption by 4.1% from 810 to 777 Watt-hour. In addition, cleaning of condenser for the similar AC unit decreased the electrical energy consumption by 6.2% from 810 to 760 Watt-hour. Meanwhile, the evaporator cleaning for a 48,000 split duct AC decreased the hourly electrical energy consumption by 2.4% from 4.64 to 4.53 kWh and cleaning of condenser decreased the energy consumption by 5.4% from 4.64 to 4.39 kWh. If this electrical energy decrease could be scaled up to the global energy consumption from the air conditioning use, this should be a significant decrease of the global energy consumption and the correlated indirect CO2 emissions from the air conditioning sector.
ANALYSIS OF OIL CHARACTERISTICS FROM PYROLYSIS OF LOW DENSITY POLYETHYLENE (LDPE) PLASTIC WASTE IN A SMALL CAPACITY REACTOR Purnama, Ari; Effendy, Marwan; Ngafwan, Ngafwan
International Journal of Mechanical Engineering Technologies and Applications Vol. 5 No. 2 (2024)
Publisher : Mechanical Engineering Department, Engineering Faculty, Brawijaya University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21776/MECHTA.2024.005.02.10

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Plastic waste in Indonesia remains a significant unresolved issue, particularly due to the extensive use of plastic bags in the food sector, industry, and other areas, which adversely affects the environment. Addressing this, one effective approach is converting plastic waste into fuel oil through the pyrolysis process. The process involves preparing pyrolysis equipment and extracting oil by conducting laboratory tests on the properties of pyrolysis oil, including Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GCMS), Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, and droplet combustion tests. Pyrolysis is performed by heating plastic waste at temperatures ranging from 250°C to 400°C. This study focuses on pyrolysis oil derived from Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE) plastic, which can be used as an alternative fuel. The results show that pyrolysis oil can be ignited with sparks at a heating temperature of 300°C, exhibiting a viscosity of 1.1378 cP and a calorific value of 10,965.2 cal/g.
ROTARY SOOT BLOWING TREATMENT INCREASES EFFECTIVENESS OF ECONOMIZER CAPACITY OF 58.5 TPH AT PT SBI INDONESIA Harianto, Agus; Aspiyansyah, Aspiyansyah; Rahman, Muhammad Muksin Galih
International Journal of Mechanical Engineering Technologies and Applications Vol. 5 No. 2 (2024)
Publisher : Mechanical Engineering Department, Engineering Faculty, Brawijaya University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21776/MECHTA.2024.005.02.11

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In an industrial era that increasingly prioritizes energy efficiency and environmental sustainability, optimizing the use of energy in the production process is crucial. One of the key aspects of achieving this goal is utilizing waste heat to improve the overall efficiency of the system. In this context, the use of economizers has become a major focus in the boiler industry. PT Surya Borneo Industri (SBI), as an industrial entity committed to energy efficiency and environmental sustainability, has adopted the latest technology in a bid to improve the performance of their boiler system. One of the latest innovations they have implemented is the use of rotary soot blowing, an automated device designed to clean the heat exchanger surfaces in the economizer. This study aims to determine the effectiveness value of the economizer before and after the rotary soot blowing treatment on the PT SBI boiler system. Through a series of field observations and data analysis, this research reveals the potential benefits of using rotary soot blowing in improving thermal efficiency, reducing energy losses, and contributing to the sustainability of industrial operations. The results obtained showed that the economizer effectiveness value before the rotary soot blowing treatment was 55, 54, 55, and 54%, and after the rotary soot blowing treatment, the effectiveness value increased to 59, 60, 61, and 60%. This is due to maintenance activities, namely cleaning dust or soot attached to the economizer pipes.
SUPERHYDROPHOBIC AND ANTIBACTERIAL COATINGS ON VARIOUS COTTON FABRICS USING ZNO AND AESO Wijaya, Hastono; Gapsari, Femiana; Sulaiman, Abdul M.; Harmayanti, Afifah; Barasa, Alvadro; Andrean, Janu; Warman, Sa Bashkaran Adi; Kriswardhana, Willy; Naimah, Azimatun
International Journal of Mechanical Engineering Technologies and Applications Vol. 5 No. 2 (2024)
Publisher : Mechanical Engineering Department, Engineering Faculty, Brawijaya University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21776/MECHTA.2024.005.02.12

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Superhydrophobic coatings on cotton utilized in medical applications like hospital gowns and bed linens to offer a protective barrier against fluids and bacteria. Masks were worn with different types of materials. In this study, various cotton employed ZnO and AESO to effectively decrease the surface energy of cotton fabric via a Schiff base reaction. This chemical transformation resulted in the formation of a textured surface structure that exhibited robust adhesion qualities. The study demonstrates that the superhydrophobic coating on silk fabric increases 153. 59%. The coating on silk provides a reference for fabric types with ZnO and AESO coatings.

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