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Mechatronics, Electrical Power, and Vehicular Technology
ISSN : 20873379     EISSN : 20886985     DOI : -
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Mechatronics, Electrical Power, and Vehicular Technology (hence MEV) is a journal aims to be a leading peer-reviewed platform and an authoritative source of information. We publish original research papers, review articles and case studies focused on mechatronics, electrical power, and vehicular technology as well as related topics. All papers are peer-reviewed by at least two referees. MEV is published and imprinted by Research Center for Electrical Power and Mechatronics - Indonesian Institute of Sciences and managed to be issued twice in every volume. For every edition, the online edition is published earlier than the print edition.
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Back Cover MEV Vol 15 Iss 2 Pikra, Ghalya
Journal of Mechatronics, Electrical Power, and Vehicular Technology Vol 15, No 2 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55981/j.mev.2024.1143

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Analysis of battery energy storage system (BESS) performance in reducing the impact of variable renewable energy generation intermittency on the electricity system Mudakir, Mudakir; Aripriharta, Aripriharta; Wibawa, Aji Prasetya
Journal of Mechatronics, Electrical Power, and Vehicular Technology Vol 15, No 2 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55981/j.mev.2024.1032

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Indonesia has set a target to achieve a 23 % share of new and renewable energy (NRE) in its national energy mix by 2025. Sulawesi island has significant wind and solar energy potential, but the integration of these variable renewable energy (VRE) sources, such as solar photovoltaic (PV) and wind turbines (WT), poses challenges due to their fluctuating output. The aim of this study is to analyze the impact of battery energy storage systems (BESS) in reducing the intermittency of solar power generation and improving grid stability in North Sulawesi and Gorontalo. The study uses a combination of various technical simulations to assess the performance of BESS in stabilizing voltage and frequency fluctuations within the electricity system. The approach includes power flow analysis, transient stability testing, and short-circuit studies, with and without the integration of BESS. The results show that implementing a 10 MW/5 MWh BESS can significantly reduce frequency deviations, limiting frequency drops to 49.82 Hz during disturbances, compared to 49.67 Hz without BESS. In addition, BESS helps maintain voltage stability at critical substations by reducing voltage fluctuations by up to 40 %. This research demonstrates that BESS integration can enable a more stable and reliable grid, supporting the development of renewable energy without compromising power quality.
Techno-economic assessment of Bilacenge PV grid system in Southwest Sumba Nurdiana, Eka; Nugroho, Muhammad Very; Fikriyadi, Zakariya Arif; Mardiansah, Fajril; Dianti, Dwie Vannia; Utami, Dannya Maharani Putri; Akhmad, Kholid; Margowadi, Yusuf; Rezavidi, Arya
Journal of Mechatronics, Electrical Power, and Vehicular Technology Vol 15, No 2 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55981/j.mev.2024.991

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A solar photovoltaic (PV) grid system with an Energy Management System (EMS) has been installed in Bilacenge, Southwest Sumba. This 400 kWp PV-Grid system is the first system in Indonesia that can control the electricity output to the grid. It comprises two battery blocks that support the system to maximize electricity generation. This study has been conducted to evaluate the installed PV-grid system with EMS compared to diesel generators commonly used in remote areas. The study employs various techno-economic methods, including life cycle cost (LCC), levelized cost of energy (LCoE), and economic feasibility analysis based on several parameters such as net present value (NPV), payback period (PBP), and benefit-cost ratio (BCR). The results show that the system will experience a return on investment after operating for 34 years, accompanied by a benefit-cost ratio value of 0.60, which indicates that the investment of this PV grid system is not economically profitable. 
Estimating the dimensions of integrated calciner and carbonator for calcium looping process in a 7500 TPD capacity of cement plant Aulia, Tia; Prahmana, Rico Aditia; Darmanto, Prihadi Setyo; Juangsa, Firman Bagja; Ghita Ghaida Permatasari, Raden Dewi; Walad, Khoeril
Journal of Mechatronics, Electrical Power, and Vehicular Technology Vol 15, No 2 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55981/j.mev.2024.1003

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The calciner in cement factories plays a crucial role, particularly in the decomposition of calcium carbonate (CaCO3) as primary raw materials into calcium oxide (CaO) and carbon dioxide (CO2), a significant contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Hence, an integrated system has been proposed, combining conventional cement plants with calcium looping (CaL) cycles to reduce CO2 emissions. CaL facilitates the capture of CO2 by CaO, forming CaCO3 as raw material for cement production. Given that CaL effectively reduces CO2 emissions, the integration process with conventional cement plants requires careful consideration, particularly regarding raw materials, calciners, and carbonators. Integration parameters for CaL in raw materials include average diameter and logarithmic temperature difference. At the same time, calciners and carbonators encompass heat transfer coefficient (U), calciner dimensions, carbonation factor, and mass balance post-integration with CaL. These parameters will be calculated to facilitate the integration of the CaL cycle with conventional cement plants. In this study, based on raw materials with an average diameter of 3.28 µm and the mean heat transfer coefficient between hot gas and raw materials of 4 W/m2 K, the calculated dimensions for the calciner are 9.6 m in diameter and 25 m in height. Since the plant studied has two preheater strings, two carbonator units are also required. The size of each carbonator is 4.75 m in diameter with a length of about 40 m, so it has a total volume approximately equal to the volume of the calciner to provide a longer residence time for particles.
Preface MEV Vol 15 Iss 2 Pikra, Ghalya
Journal of Mechatronics, Electrical Power, and Vehicular Technology Vol 15, No 2 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55981/j.mev.2024.1144

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Ergonomic analysis of gaming mouse using electromyography and subjective assessment Zafs, Rizqie Anandita; Riyadi, Slamet; Sanjaya, Kadek Heri; Sya’Bana, Yukhi Mustaqim Kusuma; Dewi, Nugrahaning Sani; Tajalli, Muqorob; Yusuf, Sharfiden Hassen
Journal of Mechatronics, Electrical Power, and Vehicular Technology Vol 15, No 2 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55981/j.mev.2024.1110

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First Person Shooter (FPS) gamers usually use mice intensively, which may lead to musculoskeletal disorders. The objective of this study is to investigate the effect of the three most popular gaming mice designs on arm muscle activity and subjective perception to find the most optimum design. Subjects who participated in this study were ten healthy young adult males (age 18-24 years) selected from FPS gamers. The mice were tested when the subjects played the FPS Valorant game. The activity of forearm muscles, namely flexor carpi radialis (FCR) and palmaris longus (PL), was measured using electromyography (EMG). One-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to compare the muscular activities when using the three mice. This study also measured the subjective perception of the participants. The study reveals that the high activation of muscles confirms the risk of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS). However, the difference in muscular activities between the three mice was found to be insignificant. On the other hand, the qualitative analysis suggests that the third mouse showed the evenest distribution of muscular activity both at low cycle and high cycle performance. Further study using psychophysiological methods is necessary to measure subjective preferences.
Three-axis flexible tube sensor with LSTM-based force prediction for alignment of electric vehicle charging ports Saputra, Hendri Maja; Pahrurrozi, Ahmad; Baskoro, Catur Hilman Adritya Haryo Bhakti; Nor, Nur Safwati Mohd; Ismail, Nanang; Rijanto, Estiko; Yazid, Edwar; Zain, Mohd Zarhamdy Md; Darus, Intan Zaurah Mat
Journal of Mechatronics, Electrical Power, and Vehicular Technology Vol 15, No 2 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55981/j.mev.2024.1104

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This paper introduces a novel three-axis flexible tube sensor designed for force measurement in electric vehicle (EV) charging port alignment, utilizing long short-term memory (LSTM) networks. The research aims to develop and validate a flexible and accurate sensor system capable of predicting multi-axis forces during alignment. The sensor integrates a magnetic sensor at the center of a flexible tube to capture three-dimensional (3-D) magnetic field variations corresponding to force changes. Fabricated using thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) via 3-D printing technology, the sensor leverages machine learning to predict force values along the , , and  axes ( , , ). Finite element method (FEM) analysis was conducted to assess the deflection characteristics of the flexible tube under various force conditions. Experimental results demonstrate that integrating LSTM significantly enhances the accuracy of force prediction, achieving an R² score exceeding 97 % for all axes, with mean squared error (MSE) values of 0.2819 for the -axis, 0.3567 for the -axis, and 2.8086 for the -axis. The sensor is capable of measuring forces up to 30 N without exceeding its elastic limits. These findings highlight the sensor’s potential for improving alignment accuracy and reliability in automated EV charging systems.
Energy consumption, CO2, and cost analysis of hybrid and battery electric motorcycle Yuwono, Taufik; Sukra, Kurnia Fajar Adhi; Soewono, Respatya Teguh; Indriatmono, Dedy; Fuad, Nur Muhamad; Ma'ruf, Muhammad; Samanhudi, Ramadhani Deniartio; Kurniawan, Ade; Nugroho, Rudi Cahyo; Wahidin, Agus; Hayoto, Vebriyanti; Suryantoro, Muchammad Taufiq; Mokhtar, Mokhtar; Hidayat, Muhammad Novel; Wahono, Bambang; Pratama, Mulia; Nur, Arifin; Dimyani, Ahmad; Suherman, Suherman; Wardana, Muhammad Khristamto Aditya; Praptijanto, Achmad; Putrasari, Yanuandri; Prawara, Budi; Budianto, Hari
Journal of Mechatronics, Electrical Power, and Vehicular Technology Vol 15, No 2 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55981/j.mev.2024.989

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The electrification of the two-wheel vehicle segment is an important strategy for decarbonising the transportation sector. This study aimed to assess the hybridisation of gasoline motorcycles with battery electric systems as an option for decarbonisation. A gasoline motorcycle that had been converted to a hybrid motorcycle was evaluated in several aspects: energy consumption, greenhouse gas (GHG) emission, and cost of energy. The vehicle was tested under the United Nations economic commission for europe (UNECE) Regulation No.40 and compared to a battery electric motorcycle. The test in internal combustion engine (ICE) mode consumed 233.31 Wh/km of specific energy, emitted 60.69 gCO2/km and cost 1.65 US-cent/km on average. The test in hybrid mode consumed specific energy at 6 % higher and 4 % lower specific energy consumption than ICE, thus not improving the carbon dioxide (CO2) emission and operating cost. In electric battery mode, energy consumption was saved by 83 %, with 35 % lower CO2 and 74 % cost savings. The battery electric motorcycle runs more efficiently with 88 % lower energy consumption, 53.8 % lower CO2 and saved cost by 82 %. If the hybrid controller is improved in future development, it could lower specific energy consumption by 41.7 %, reduce CO2 by 11.2 % and save cost by 35.7 %.
Appendix MEV Vol 15 Iss 2 Pikra, Ghalya
Journal of Mechatronics, Electrical Power, and Vehicular Technology Vol 15, No 2 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55981/j.mev.2024.1145

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Non-linear model predictive control with single-shooting method for autonomous personal mobility vehicle Pratama, Rakha Rahmadani; Baskoro, Catur Hilman Adritya Haryo Bhakti; Setiawan, Joga Dharma; Dewi, Dyah Kusuma; Paryanto, Paryanto; Ariyanto, Mochammad; Saputra, Roni Permana
Journal of Mechatronics, Electrical Power, and Vehicular Technology Vol 15, No 2 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55981/j.mev.2024.1105

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The advancement of autonomous vehicle technology has markedly evolved during the last decades. Reliable vehicle control is one of the essential technologies in this domain. This study aims to develop a proposed method for controlling an autonomous personal mobility vehicle called SEATER (Single-passenger Electric Autonomous Transporter), using Non-linear Model Predictive Control (NMPC). We propose a single-shooting technique to solve the optimal control problem (OCP) via non-linear programming (NLP). The NMPC is applied to a non-holonomic vehicle with a differential drive setup. The vehicle utilizes odometry data as feedback to help guide it to its target position while complying with constraints, such as vehicle constraints and avoiding obstacles. To evaluate the method's performance, we have developed the SEATER model and testing environment in the Gazebo Simulation and implemented the NMPC via the Robot Operating System (ROS) framework. Several simulations have been done in both obstacle-free and obstacle-filled areas. Based on the simulation results, the NMPC approach effectively directed the vehicle to the desired pose while satisfying the set constraints. In addition, the results from this study have also pointed out the reliability and real-time performance of NMPC with a single-shooting method for controlling SEATER in the various tested scenarios.