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Sinergi
ISSN : 14102331     EISSN : 24601217     DOI : https://dx.doi.org/10.22441/sinergi
Core Subject : Engineering,
SINERGI is a peer-reviewed international journal published three times a year in February, June, and October. The journal is published by Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Mercu Buana. Each publication contains articles comprising high quality theoretical and empirical original research papers, review papers, and literature reviews that are closely related to the fields of Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Civil, and Architecture). The theme of the paper is focused on new industrial applications and energy development that synergize with global, green and sustainable technologies. The journal registered in the CrossRef system with Digital Object Identifier (DOI). The journal has been indexed by Google Scholar, DOAJ, BASE, and EBSCO.
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EFFECT OF CUTTING SPEED IN THE TURNING PROCESS OF AISI 1045 STEEL ON CUTTING FORCE AND BUILT-UP EDGE (BUE) CHARACTERISTICS OF CARBIDE CUTTING TOOL Lubis, Sobron Yamin; Djamil, Sofyan; Zebua, Yehezkiel Kurniawan
SINERGI Vol 24, No 3 (2020)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22441/sinergi.2020.3.001

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In the machining of metal cutting, cutting tools are the main things that must be considered. Using improper cutting parameters can cause damage to the cutting tool. The damage is Built-Up Edge (BUE). The situation is undesirable in the metal cutting process because it can interfere with machining, and the surface roughness value of the workpiece becomes higher. This study aimed to determine the effect of cutting speed on BUE that occurred and the cutting strength caused. Five cutting speed variants are used. Observation of the BUE process is done visually, whereas to determine the size of BUE using a digital microscope. If a cutting tool occurs BUE, then the cutting process is stopped, and measurements are made. This study uses variations in cutting speed consisting of cutting speed 141, 142, 148, 157, 163, and 169 m/min, and depth of cut 0.4 mm. From the results of the study were obtained that the biggest feeding force is at cutting speed 141 m/min at 347 N, and the largest cutting force value is 239 N with the dimension of BUE length: 1.56 mm, width: 1.35 mm, high: 0.56mm.
FRESH AND MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF SELF-COMPACTING POLYPROPYLENE FIBER CONCRETE INCORPORATED WITH KAOLIN Hakas Prayuda; Berkat Cipta Zega; Fanny Monika; Fadillawaty Saleh; Martyana Dwi Cahyati
SINERGI Vol 24, No 3 (2020)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22441/sinergi.2020.3.007

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Self Compacting Concrete (SCC) is concrete with high fluidity so that it can flow and fill the spaces in the mold without the compaction process. This study discusses the effect of the adding of kaolin and polypropylene fibers in order to increase the flowability, compressive strength, flexural strength, and tensile strength in self-compacting concrete. The additional material of kaolin was 5%, 10%, and 15% of the cement weight. The polypropylene fibers were 1%, 1.5%, and 2%. The flowability test, which was used, was Table flow, V-Funnel, and L-Box. Compressive strength testing was conducted when the concrete was 7, 14, and 28 days old. The flexural test was performed with a measurement of 150 x 150 x 600 mm as many as 18 specimens tested at the age of 28 days. The results showed that the addition of kaolin and polypropylene fibers met the flowability specifications of self-compacting concrete. The addition of polypropylene can increase the flexural strength and tensile strength of the concrete beam, but cannot increase the compressive strength of self-compacting concrete.
FRESH AND MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF SELF-COMPACTING POLYPROPYLENE FIBER CONCRETE INCORPORATED WITH KAOLIN Saleh, Fadillawaty; Cahyati, Martyana Dwi; Prayuda, Hakas; Zega, Berkat Cipta; Monika, Fanny
SINERGI Vol 24, No 3 (2020)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22441/sinergi.2020.3.007

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Self Compacting Concrete (SCC) is concrete with high fluidity so that it can flow and fill the spaces in the mold without the compaction process. This study discusses the effect of the adding of kaolin and polypropylene fibers in order to increase the flowability, compressive strength, flexural strength, and tensile strength in self-compacting concrete. The additional material of kaolin was 5%, 10%, and 15% of the cement weight. The polypropylene fibers were 1%, 1.5%, and 2%. The flowability test, which was used, was Table flow, V-Funnel, and L-Box. Compressive strength testing was conducted when the concrete was 7, 14, and 28 days old. The flexural test was performed with a measurement of 150 x 150 x 600 mm as many as 18 specimens tested at the age of 28 days. The results showed that the addition of kaolin and polypropylene fibers met the flowability specifications of self-compacting concrete. The addition of polypropylene can increase the flexural strength and tensile strength of the concrete beam, but cannot increase the compressive strength of self-compacting concrete.
FLOW SHOP SCHEDULING BASED ON PALMER-NEH, GUPTA-NEH AND DANNENBRING-NEH ALGORITHMS TO MINIMIZE THE ENERGY COST Masrikhan Masrikhan; Dwi Agustina Kurniawati
SINERGI Vol 25, No 2 (2021)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22441/sinergi.2021.2.001

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In the manufacturing industry, the most widely used equipment is equipment that uses electricity. Electricity cost is one of the highest operational production costs after labor cost. So, it is very important to save and optimize the use of electrical equipment. One of the manufacturing industries is Taru Martani, Ltd. This research aims to minimize the energy cost by proposing three hybrid algorithms, namely Palmer-NEH, Gupta-NEH, and Dannenbring-NEH methods. Some scheduling evaluation is done using the Efficiency Index (EI) and Relative Error (RE) parameters. It is concluded that the Palmer-NEH and Gupta-NEH methods are the best methods with the lowest energy cost compared with company's actual method and the Dannenbring-NEH method. Based on the Palmer-NEH and Gupta-NEH methods, both methods can save the makespan up to 399.13 minutes or 6.65 hours compared with the company's actual method. With these methods, the company is also able to save the production cost by Rp. 818,043.00.
FEASIBILITY STUDY OF A RAILWAY CONSTRUCTION PROJECT AS INTERMODAL TRANSPORTATION IN TANJUNG PERAK PORT Kevin Arga; Budi Susetyo; Syafwandi Syafwandi
SINERGI Vol 25, No 1 (2021)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22441/sinergi.2021.1.008

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The growth of container flows that is not supported by infrastructure needs has caused goods congestion at Tanjung Perak Port. The situation has an impact on the flow of goods and makes container mobilization stop flowing. Railway infrastructure construction is expected to overcome the problem of goods congestion, especially because this project will be integrated with other transportation at the Port in an intermodal transportation system. The Delphi method is used as an approach to get the dominant aspect to be analyzed in a feasibility study of a railway construction project at the Port of Tanjung Perak. Delphi method results show that the financial aspect and market aspect are the dominant parameters to be analyzed in the feasibility study of a railway construction project. The results of the market feasibility analysis showed that 87.67% of stakeholders agreed with the railway development project plan, with a target market of 19.99% of the number of containers and absorption of around 84% of the target market. The results of the financial feasibility analysis are obtained, the Net Present Value (NPV) is 1,184,370> 0 (profitable project), the Benefit-Cost Ratio (BCR) is 1.39 ≥ 1 (the project is feasible), and the value of the Internal Rate of Return (IRR) is 13%> MARR, (investment is feasible). From the results of the financial feasibility analysis, the railway construction project is categorized as possible. Meanwhile, the break-even point for this project is in the 12th year with the results of a profit-loss analysis showing that in the fourth year, the railway operational activities have shown a positive trend/profit.
SELF-LEARNING OF DELTA ROBOT USING INVERSE KINEMATICS AND ARTIFICIAL NEURAL NETWORKS Zendi Iklima; Muhammad Imam Muthahhar; Asif Khan; Arifiansyah Zody
SINERGI Vol 25, No 3 (2021)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22441/sinergi.2021.3.001

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As known as Parallel-Link Robot, Delta Robot is a kind of Manipulator Robot that consists of three arms mounted in parallel. Delta Robot has a central joint constructed as an end-effector represented as a gripper. An Analysis of Inverse Kinematic (IK) used to convert the end-effector trajectory (X, Y) into rotations of stepper motors (ZA, ZB and ZC). The proposed method used Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) to simplify the process of IK solver. The IK solver generated the datasets contain motion data of the Delta robot. There are 11 KB Datasets consist of 200 motion data used to be trained. The proposed method was trained in 58.78 seconds in 5000 iterations. Using a learning rate (α) 0.05 and produced the average accuracy was 97.48%, and the average loss was 0.43%. The proposed method was also tested to transfer motion data over Socket.IO with 115.58B in 6.68ms.
BANDWIDTH AND GAIN ENHANCEMENT OF MICROSTRIP ANTENNA USING DEFECTED GROUND STRUCTURE AND HORIZONTAL PATCH GAP Dian Rusdiyanto; Catur Apriono; Dian Widi Astuti; Muslim Muslim
SINERGI Vol 25, No 2 (2021)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22441/sinergi.2021.2.006

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This research proposed microstrip antenna design using the Defected Ground Structure (DGS) and horizontal patch gap (HPG) for bandwidth and enhancement purposes. This design is to reduce the weakness of a microstrip antenna, which has small gain and narrow bandwidth. The design was simulated in CST Microwave Studio with a working frequency of 2.4 GHz. The design consists of three stages model, i.e., conventional design, DGS modification, and the combination DGS using a Horizontal Patch Gap (DGSHPG). The radius of the conventional circular patch is 16.7 mm. The substrate has 4.6 of dielectric constant, 1.6 of substrate height, and 0.025 of the loss tangent. The simulation results show that the DGS design produces more bandwidth and gain than a conventional design, where the bandwidth and gain improvement are 421.2 MHz and 1.73 dB, respectively. The DGS model is combined with a gap that separates the circular patch (DGSHPG) to achieve the optimum design. The results show the bandwidth and gain improvement of more than 50% and 18.1% compared to the DGS design, respectively. Other parameter performance also shows improvement, such as a reflection factor with -53.3 dB at the center frequency. The physical change also influences the patch’s radius, where it is reduced around 1.4 mm or 8.4% from the original design. Overall, the proposed design has succeeded in achieving bandwidth and gain enhancement and reducing the patch dimension.
CHLORIDE SENSOR FABRICATION BASED ON SPE Ag/AgCl THROUGH CYCLIC VOLTAMMETRIC TECHNIQUE: SCAN RATE EFFECT Mas'ud Asadullah; Sagir Alva; Ali Rinaldi; Rita Sundari
SINERGI Vol 25, No 3 (2021)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22441/sinergi.2021.3.012

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The Cyclic Voltammetric (CV) technique is one of the Ag/AgCl fabrication processes. In electrochemical processes using this CV technique, the microstructure of the surface of a substrate or electrode can affect the scan rate. Thus, this study aims to identify the scan rate effect of the Cl-ion sensor fabrication process using the CV technique on the performance of the Cl-ion sensor. First, the CV process was carried out in one cycle to grow the AgCl layer on the Ag surface. Then, this process was carried out at varied scan rates of 20, 40, 60, 80, and 100 mV/s. After completing the Ag/AgCl fabrication process, it was followed by the characterization process, selectivity coefficient test, lifetime test, and validation test to compare the test results of the Cl SPE Ag/AgCl ion sensor with Ag/AgCl commercial. The results showed that the optimum Cl-ion sensor response was obtained at the scan rate of 60 mV/s. Then, based on the validation test, the Cl-ion in the two samples did not show significant differences. Therefore, it indicates that the SPE Ag/AgCl ion sensor has the same performance as the Ag/AgCl commercial.
EFFECT OF HOT DIPPING ALUMINIZING ON THE TOUGHNESS OF LOW CARBON STEEL Dody Prayitno; Ammar Abyan Abdunnaafi
SINERGI Vol 25, No 1 (2021)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22441/sinergi.2021.1.010

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Steel that has been aluminized said as hot dipping aluminizing has better protection against corrosion and can protect against temperatures as high as 800°C. In hot dipping aluminizing, Steel is immersed into a molten aluminium for certain dipping time. The research aims to know the effect of preheating and dipping time on the toughness of low carbon steel. The method research was started by cutting the low carbon steel plate, according to ASTM E23 (Charpy test sample) into 16 pieces samples. Then the samples were grouped into four groups. Group-1 was initial samples. The Group-2 was directly immersed into molten aluminum 700 0C, for dipping time 5 minutes. The Group-3 was preheated at 700 oC for 30 minutes and then to be aluminized (700 oC) for dipping time 5 minutes. The Group-4 was preheated at 700 oC for 30 minutes and then to be aluminized (700 oC) for dipping time 10 minutes. Finally, all groups were tested by the Charpy test at room temperature. The results show that the aluminizing increases the toughness of low carbon steel from 228.125 KJ/m2 to 312.5 KJ/m2. The preheating process before aluminizing increases sharply the toughness of low carbon steel from 228.125 KJ/m2 to 512.5 KJ/m2. The increasing dipping time from 5-minute to 10-minute increase gradually the toughness from 512.5 KJ/m2 to 556.25 KJ/m2.
TIRE WASTE AS A POTENTIAL MATERIAL FOR CARBON ELECTRODE FABRICATION: A REVIEW Ahmad Ariri; Sagir Alva; Siti Aishah Hasbullah
SINERGI Vol 25, No 1 (2021)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22441/sinergi.2021.1.001

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Nowadays, tire waste is a big issue since the rapid growth of vehicle population worldwide. The disposal of tire waste should be done properly due to the environmental impact caused by stockpile the tire waste in landfill.  Many kinds of research had been conducted to dispose of tire waste efficiently for getting valuable material from tire waste by using pyrolysis technology; one of them is carbon. In this review paper, production and application of carbon from tire waste presented. In several studies, carbon derived from tire waste was used as an adsorbent, electrode in energy storage application, like batteries and fuel cell.