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Computational and Experimental Research in Materials and Renewable Energy (CERiMRE)
Published by Universitas Jember
ISSN : -     EISSN : 2747173X     DOI : https://doi.org/10.19184/cerimre.v3i2.23544
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Computational and Experimental Research in Materials and Renewable Energy (CERiMRE) journal receives scientific articles of experimental and/or computational research that using many tools and methods as computational methods (Micromagnetic simulation, DFT Density Functional Theory, MD molecular dynamics, CFD computational fluid dynamics, MC Monte Carlo, FEM finite element method, transport neutron equation, etc) and standard experimental tools and analysis (FTIR, XRD, EDAX, bending test, etc) to develop potential applications of new materials and renewable energy sources. The materials and renewable energy under investigation may show: Prediction of material properties for new potential applications as electronics materials, photonics materials, magnetic materials, spintronics materials, optoelectronics materials, nuclear materials, thermoelectric materials, etc. Exploration of new design of renewable energy resources as in nuclear power plants, solar cell, fuel cells, biomass, thermoelectric generators, nuclear batteries, wind, wave, geothermal, etc.
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Engine Performance Testing and Fuel Consumption of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle with Octane Rating Variations Kusumoaji, Danartomo; Hartono, Hartono; Rohman, Abdul; Yunus, Meila Filhasni
Computational And Experimental Research In Materials And Renewable Energy Vol 6 No 2 (2023): November
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.19184/cerimre.v6i2.43757

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Unmanned aerial vehicles or often known as Drone / UAV are used for various missions, some of which are for aerial photography, monitoring, load testing, spraying fertilizers and so on. The performance of unmanned aircraft is supported by several aspects, one of which is the propulsion or engine of the aircraft. The Aeronautical Technology Research Center, BRIN, Indonesia has several series of unmanned aerial vehicles used for several missions. To support the missions that must be taken by unmanned aircraft, engine performance is one of the important factors for carrying out missions. In this study, engine testing will be carried out to see the performance of the engine by varying the octane rating of the fuel used. This test used an LSU-04 aircraft engine with a 3W-110i B2 engine type with a capacity of 110 cc and a propeller size of 26x8. Engine tests were carried out using 3 types of fuel with octane ratings of 92, 95 and 98. The data taken is engine speed data (rpm), thrust data and fuel consumption data. Tests and measurements were carried out at the highest rpm value of 6000 rpm and the test was carried out for 1 hour. From the test results, the results were obtained that the performance of the engine that has the largest thrust value is the one that uses fuel with an octane rating of 92, namely with a thrust value of 14.13 kgf, while the thrust value for fuel with an octane rating of 95 is 13.35 kgf, and the thrust produced in fuel with an octane rating of 98 is 13.06 kgf. Then from the results of measuring fuel consumption, the most economical value is an engine that uses fuel with an octane rating of 98, which consumes 1007 ml of fuel, while for fuel consumption with an octane value of 95 of 1028 ml and for an octane value of 92 of 1061 ml.Keywords: UAV, 3W-110i B2 Engine, 92 Octane, 95 Octane, 98 Octane, Engine Performance
Correlative Survey of Blended LiCoO2 and LiMn2O4 Cathode Materials for Lithium-ion Batteries Okonkwo, Fidelis; Okonkwo, Chika
Computational And Experimental Research In Materials And Renewable Energy Vol 7 No 1 (2024): May
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.19184/cerimre.v7i1.44367

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We employed the lithium-ion battery model in Multiphysics to simulate the electrochemical characteristics of lithium-ion batteries. These batteries consist of a cathode mixture comprising LiCoO2 and LiMn2O4, as well as quasi-graphite anode. Our simulations successfully replicated the discharge profiles of both unblended and blended cathodes across different current rates, aligning with results obtained from experiments. The energy and power densities of the blended cathode framework were regulated by adjusting the mix ratio in the simulation model. Additionally, the blended electrodes of LiCoO2 and LiMn2O4 demonstrated an above-average electrochemical performance, combining the characteristics of the two active materials.Keywords: Lithium-ion Battery; Blended Cathode Active Materials; Simulation; Experiment
Hydrodynamic Characteristics of the Lombok Strait During the 2022 West Monsoon Peak and Estimation of Ocean Current Power Generation Potential Malik, Kurnia; Pranowo, Widodo Setiyo; Sukoco, Nawanto Budi; Adrianto, Dian; Setiyadi, Johar; Handoko, Dadang
Computational And Experimental Research In Materials And Renewable Energy Vol 6 No 2 (2023): November
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.19184/cerimre.v6i2.43786

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The Lombok Strait is one of the crucial straits in the Indonesian area because it falls in the Indonesian Archipelagic Sea Lanes of Communication II (ALKI II), and is considered as a strategic chokepoint. Additionally, it serves as a passage for ARLINDO, facilitating the movement of water masses from the Pacific to the Indian Ocean. This unique attribute creates a diverse ecosystem in the Lombok Strait due to the convergence of marine organisms from both oceans. The Lombok Strait presents an opportunity for harnessing renewable energy from its currents. However, there is a scarcity of direct measurements and oceanographic data for the Lombok Strait, making it impractical and costly to conduct direct observations using oceanographic mooring instruments. Therefore, one approach to better understand natural phenomena in the ocean is to use numerical methods such as Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) with the Finite Element Method (FEM) application. In this study, the software Mike3FM was used, which incorporates both Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and the Finite Element Method (FEM). This software used bathymetric data and coastlines to create a triangular mesh in the horizontal plane and a grid mesh in the vertical plane. The simulations conducted in January 2022, for 30 days with hourly intervals around the sill area showed an average current velocity of 1.2 m/s at various depths, including 5, 50, 150, and 250 meters. The current primarily flowed southward in the direction of the Indian Ocean. The conversion of avarage current velocity to electrical power at depths of 5, 50, 150, and 250 meters above the sill yielded values of 0.86 kW, 0.70 kW, 0.34 kW, and 0.19 kW, respectively. Based on the results of the hydrodynamic modeling experiments, it is evident that the Lombok Strait has the potential to develop ocean current power generation.Keywords: Hydrodynamics, the Lombok Strait, CFD, FEM, West Monsoon.
Synthesis of C-Dots Based on Bitter Melon Peel using the Bottom UP Method Septiyanto, Rahmat Firman; Qothrunnada, Qothrunnada; Saefullah, Asep; Affifah, Isriyanti
Computational And Experimental Research In Materials And Renewable Energy Vol 7 No 1 (2024): May
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.19184/cerimre.v7i1.47636

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There is an increasing demand for creative ways to turn garbage into useful resources as environmental sustainability becomes more and more of a global concern. Carbon dots can be synthesized using organic materials, one of which is bitter melon skin. The goal of this research is to create an economical and environmentally friendly process for creating carbon dots from organic waste. The bitter melon peel synthesis process uses a bottom-up method with microwave techniques. Furthermore, c-dots were characterized using a UV-Vis spectrophotometer to determine the absorbance value and wavelength and FTIR (Fourier Transform Infra-Red) to determine the functional groups contained in the sample. The UV-Vis spectrophotometer characterization results obtained an absorbance value of 3.311 and a wavelength of 206 nm. FTIR results show the presence of O-H and C=C functional group bonds indicating that this synthesis process has been successfully carried out.Keyword: Carbon Dots, Bitter Melon Peel, Bottom-up
Compressive Strength and Water Absorption Capacity on Brick Interlock with Fly Ash Addition Mobiliu, Fajar Putra; Mursalin, Mursalin; Jahja, Muhamad; Setiawan, Dewa Gede Eka; Dewaputu, Nugraha Oktofelly; Latief, Fachrul; Lantapon, Nancy Noviana
Computational And Experimental Research In Materials And Renewable Energy Vol 7 No 1 (2024): May
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.19184/cerimre.v7i1.44770

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Interlock brick is an environmentally friendly substitute for house wall materials because the manufacturing process is not burned like red brick. This method of installing interlocking walls, like Lego, can function as a structure for sluice gates, columns and ring beams without the need for plastering or painting, so it is more effective and efficient and can reduce cement consumption. Several actions must be taken to minimize the use of cement by using environmentally friendly materials. One of the environmentally friendly materials that will be researched is Interlock bricks made from a mixture of Fly Ash . This research aims to determine the compressive strength and water absorption capacity of Interlock bricks mixed with Fly Ash. The research method begins by looking for interlock brick parameter data in the form of compressive strength and water absorption capacity. Compressive strength is a parameter of the mechanical suitability of interlock bricks , while water absorption is the ability of a material to absorb water. There are 3 variations of the mixture, namely with the ratio Fly Ash : Sand: Cement, mixture I (3: 3: 1) Fly Ash 43% , mixture II (4 : 3 : 1) Fly Ash 50% , and mixture III (5 : 3 : 1) Fly Ash 56% calculation divided based on the percentage of the amount of Fly Ash , obtained the compressive strength value of Interlock brick from the Fly Ash mixture in mixture I 16.0 kg/m2 and water absorption capacity 20%, mixture II 24.7 kg/m 2 and strength water absorption 17.5%, mixture III 10.3 kg/m 2 and water absorption 21.8%. According to SK-SNI-S-04-1989-F Interlock brick mix II with a Fly Ash composition of 50% is close to class K25 (25 kg/m 2 ) and has an absorption capacity value of <20.0% according to the absorption capacity limit based on SNI 15- 2094-2000.Keywords: Interlock Bricks, Fly Ash, Compressive Strength, Water Absorption.
Efficiency Improvement of Photoelectrochemical Solar Cell Applications by Using Ternary Hybrid MoS2/g-C3N4/Cu2O Abdurrahman, Muhammad; Burari, Felix Wilfred; Haque, MD Fazul; Olasoji, Okunola Wilson
Computational And Experimental Research In Materials And Renewable Energy Vol 6 No 2 (2023): November
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.19184/cerimre.v6i2.38493

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In this paper, molybdenum disulfide MoS2 was hybridized with graphene carbon nitrite (g-C3N4) and Cu2O in order to enhance the photoelectrochemical (PEC) activity and increase the light absorption range of Cu2O thin film. The melamine powder was poured in an empty container and then heated in a furnace to attain the powder. The ternary hetero-epitaxial growth was achieved by growing of MoS2/g-C3N4 on the Cu2O hybrid by a partial thermal oxidation process. The characteristics of MoS2/g-C3N4/Cu2O hybrid film were investigated through XRD, FT-IR and photoelectronchemistry-related measurements. The PEC behavior of the ternary hybrid electrode was investigated using current-voltage test under illumination. The efficiency calculated from current-voltage test under illumination shows that the presence of graphene carbon nitrite and molybdenum disulphide within the film networks, despite its low content, could stimulate substantial improvement in maximum photoconversion efficiency from 0.036% to 0.33%. This improvement is attributable to the enhancement of the electron-transferring proficiency upon the insertion of g-C3N4 and, MoS2 as confirmed by X-Ray Diffraction Analysis (XRD). The PEC test results signify that the photoelectrochemical activity of the MoS2/g-C3N4/Cu2O ternary hybrid is much higher than that of subtrate. The mechanisms accountable for the enhanced PEC behavior of the MoS2/g-C3N4/Cu2O ternary hybrid are discussed in detail.Keywords: Cuprous Oxide, J-V Characteristic, Hetero-structure, Photoelectrochemical, Thermal Oxidation.
Design of Waste Management in Nuclear Medicine Isolation Room of Dr. Sardjito Central General Hospital Efendi, Ahmad Mudzakir; Mondjo, Mondjo; Purwanti, Eli
Computational And Experimental Research In Materials And Renewable Energy Vol 7 No 2 (2024): November
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.19184/cerimre.v7i2.53191

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The purpose of isolation room is to prevent radioactive contamination from the patient's metabolic processes. Because of that the radiation dose around the room and working area need to be limited. So that the value of the dose limits are not exceeded, the work area could be divided according to Perka Bapeten number 17 of 2012 Article 35. The working area can be divided into two parts: control region and supervision region. According to Perka Bapeten number 4 of 2013 Dose Limit Value (DLV) received in the control region has the potential to exceed 3/10 radiation workers DLV and the dose received in the supervision region has the potential of less than 3/10 radiation workers DLV and exceed people DLV. The isolation room is belong in the control region. The liquid waste from the isolation room is accommodated in the multi tank to delay it before being released to wastewater treatment plant. The isolation room needs ventilation using filters to prevent contamination via air circulation. The position of the preparation and radiopharmaceutical room and the waste storage room which is in the control region must be adjacent to the isolation room.Keywords: Isolation Room, Radioactive, Control Region, Supervision Region, DLV.
Statistical Analysis of Electrical Component Aging in Group 6 of the Inga 2 Hydroelectric Plant Following Abrupt Shutdowns Nzita, André Mampuya; Mizengi, Léon Mwanda; Ndiwulu, Guy Wanlogo; Ngoma, Guyh Dituba; Umba-di-Mbudi, Clément N’zau; Ngimbi, Robert Muanda; Phuati, Edmond Phuku
Computational And Experimental Research In Materials And Renewable Energy Vol 7 No 2 (2024): November
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.19184/cerimre.v7i2.51268

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The Inga 2 hydroelectric power plant in the Democratic Republic of the Congo plays a crucial role in national electricity production and distribution. On January 5, 2016, Unit 3 abruptly shut down, triggering a cascade of shutdowns in other units and disrupting the network frequency. This study aims to analyze the evolution of the stator and rotor winding resistances, as well as the insulation resistance of turbine-generator Unit 6, from its commissioning in 1982 until 2016. The goal is to assess the impact of sudden shutdowns on the aging of its electrical components. Measurements of stator and rotor winding resistances, as well as rotor insulation resistance, were analyzed using R software for statistical analysis. The results of this study will provide recommendations for improving predictive maintenance of Unit 6 and other units in the Inga 2 power plant. Ultimately, the study seeks to enhance understanding of the effects of abrupt stoppages on the aging process of electrical components, thereby ensuring the long-term reliability of the Inga 2 hydroelectric power plant. Keywords: Inga 2 hydroelectric power plant, turbine-generator group 6, stator and rotor winding resistances, predictive maintenance.
Fuel Properties of Briquettes Made from Acacia Mangium Pods and Plantain (Musa Paradisiaca) Peduncles with Cassava Starch Binder Katamani, Patrick; Antwi, Kwaku; Mitchual, Stephen Jobson
Computational And Experimental Research In Materials And Renewable Energy Vol 7 No 2 (2024): November
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.19184/cerimre.v7i2.52505

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This study used cassava starch binder to produce and investigate briquettes made from plantain peduncles and Acacia mangium pods. It examined fuel properties and the effects of binder viscosities (8cP, 14cP, 29cP) and quantities (30g, 50g, 70g) on briquettes’ physico-mechanical properties. A. mangium pods exhibited superior fuel characteristics: higher gross calorific value (17.68 ± 0.13 MJ/kg), lower ash content (3.60%), and higher volatile matter content (90.35%) compared to plantain peduncles’ 12.58±0.37MJkg, 31.60% and 63.67% respectively. Plantain peduncle briquettes exhibited higher relaxed density (504.09-565.17 kg/m³), superior compressive strength in the cleft (8.50-19.99 N/mm), and greater impact resistance index (166.66-500%) compared to A. mangium pod briquettes’ (1.82-4.40N/mm) and (125-166.66%) respectively. A. mangium pod briquettes were more prone to expansion, with length increases of 16.35-42.13% and diameter increases of 0.88-2.45%, compared to plantain peduncle briquettes’ length increases of 1.43-30% and diameter increases of 1.06-2.16%. Importantly, statistical analysis underscored the significant (p < 0.05) influence of binder properties on the physico-mechanical properties of the briquettes. The impact of binder properties was distinct for each biomass type, with more intricate relationships observed for A. mangium pod briquettes. Optimizing binder properties enhances briquette quality. Both biomass types have the potential for briquette production.Keywords: Plantain peduncles, Acacia mangium pods, binder viscosity, binder quantity and centipoise (cP)
Design and Implementation of Solar Cells as an Alternative Power Source for Pinisi Ships Suardi, Suardi; Maulana, Mohammad Khafid; Ikhwani, Rodlian Jamal; Pawara, Muhammad Uswah; Mahmuddin, Faisal; Tasrief, Muhdar
Computational And Experimental Research In Materials And Renewable Energy Vol 7 No 2 (2024): November
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.19184/cerimre.v7i2.52111

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The Pinisi is a traditional Indonesian ship recognized as a maritime cultural masterpiece and remains widely utilized, particularly in liveaboard tourism. The increasing demand for sustainable and innovative energy solutions in the tourism and maritime industries highlights the relevance of adopting solar cells as an alternative energy source for lighting on these ships. Solar cells, primarily made from silicon, efficiently convert solar radiation into electrical energy. This study evaluates the feasibility of using solar cells to power lighting systems on Pinisi ships operating in the Selayar Islands. Solar radiation data from NASA Surface Meteorology was utilized to estimate the optimal power output of solar modules. The analysis indicates that 10 solar cell modules can generate an energy output of 19.480 kWh, sufficient to meet the ship's lighting requirements. Configurations were optimized for different decks, ensuring efficient energy distribution while maintaining sustainability. The findings demonstrate that implementing solar cells on Pinisi ships not only fulfills their energy needs but also supports the maritime tourism industry by providing an eco-friendly and innovative energy solution. This approach contributes to the preservation of maritime heritage while addressing contemporary environmental challenges.Keywords: Pinisi ship, solar cells, energy conversion, maritime tourism innovation