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2-D Physical Modeling to Measure the Effectiveness of Perforated Skirt Breakwater for Short-Period Waves
Harman Ajiwibowo
Journal of Engineering and Technological Sciences Vol. 43 No. 1 (2011)
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DOI: 10.5614/itbj.eng.sci.2011.43.1.5
The effectiveness of a breakwater can be measured by quantifying the transmission coefficient (KT). The smaller the coefficient, the better the performance of the breakwater. A physical modeling on the proposed breakwater was conducted to identify the coefficient of Perforated Skirt Breakwater (PSB). The PSB model was tested in 2-D wave flume at Ocean Wave Research Laboratory FTSL ITB, to obtain the effectiveness of PSB for short-period waves (prototype periods, Tp= 4 second and smaller). The scaling of PSB models applies the principle of Froude Similarity, where the Froude number in model equals to the Froude number in prototype (Frm=Frp). The flume is equipped with 5 resistance-type wave probes and 8-channel DAS (Data Acquisition System). Wave heights (H) and wave periods (T) data were observed both manually by visual observation and wave probes readings (processed later with method of "zero mean up-crossing" technique). The incoming wave heights (Hi) and transmitted wave heights (Ht) were measured and processed to obtain the transmission coefficient (KT). The relationships between KT and non-dimensional variables (skirt draft / incident wave height, S/Hi) are analyzed and the calculated effectiveness of the PSB for varied environmental condition is obtained to be up to 70%.
Combination of Minimum-Maximum (m-m) Attribute and Zero-INTENS-Difference (z-i-d) Attribute for Estimating Seismically Thin-Bed Thickness
Eko Widi Purnomo;
Zuhar Zahir Tuan Harith
Journal of Engineering and Technological Sciences Vol. 43 No. 2 (2011)
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DOI: 10.5614/itbj.eng.sci.2011.43.2.1
This paper demonstrates a new alternative way in estimating seismically thin-bed (below-tuning) thickness. Initial thickness is built by bandpass filtering the amplitude display of a zero-phase seismic. The filter removes the non minimum and or non maximum and left the maximum and or the minimum of seismic amplitude. The unresolved below-tuning thickness is then corrected by zero-INTENS-difference (z-i-d) attribute. INTENS is integrated energy spectra, an attribute which can be derived from spectral analysis. z-i-d attribute is zero difference of INTENS between the seismic and its synthetic. The method generates INTENS difference profile by subtracting seismic INTENS and its synthetic INTENS iteratively. The iteration is controlled by dipole space shifting from distance to closer or vice versa. The true thickness is derived by locating z-i-d which laid in INTENS different profile. It has found that, for free noise true seismic and perfect-wavelet (a wavelet which only approximately similar with wavelet which constructing the true seismic) synthetic seismic, in INTENS different profile, the z-i-d location always corresponds to true dipole space or thickness. The method could resolve all thickness of a wedge-modeled seismic with three different dominant frequencies. When the synthetic seismic is constructed with imperfect wavelet, slightly different analysis is needed to locate z-i-d attribute and the result is not as perfect as when perfect wavelet constructing synthetic seismic. A quiet similar result is got when the method is implemented for noisy wedge-modeled seismic. Bad thickness estimation is resulted for 20% noise seismic. The method algorithm is extended for similar dipole polarity model and multilayer model to bring the method to real seismic data nearer. The extension is done by estimating thickness of every layer of a stacked-wedge-modeled seismic. The algorithm then generalized for estimating layers thickness with several thickness combinations. The method was able to delineate shallow channel of Stratton Field by providing good pseudo-acousticimpedance (pseudo AI) map.
Autonomous Coastal Land Cover Assessment Using Polarimetric Decomposition of SAR Data
Bambang H. Trisasongko
Journal of Engineering and Technological Sciences Vol. 43 No. 2 (2011)
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DOI: 10.5614/itbj.eng.sci.2011.43.2.2
The paper reports an experiment on classification using fully polarimetric SAR data. Many reports have been presented mentioning test sites in temperate regions utilizing polarimetric SAR data from airborne and/or spaceborne SAR sensors. However, few studies are dedicated to tropical region which highly dynamic land uses are observed. Using the AirSAR Sungai Wain fully polarimetric data, capability to extract features in coastal region has been demonstrated by an unsupervised classification technique fed by the CloudePottier decomposition theorem.
Synthesis of ï§-Al2O3 Catalyst Support from Kaolin of Indonesian Origin
Tjokorde Walmiki Samadhi;
Subagjo Subagjo;
Kevin R. Lismana;
Khasin Fuadi
Journal of Engineering and Technological Sciences Vol. 43 No. 2 (2011)
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DOI: 10.5614/itbj.eng.sci.2011.43.2.3
Kaolin has been identified as a potential raw material for the production of ï§-Al2O3 for hydrotreating catalyst support. This work explores the technical feasibility of applying the potassium hydroxide (KOH) e xtraction synthesis route on kaolin from the Belitung Island in Indonesia. The application of a published synthesis method to Belitung kaolin requires an approximately twofold increase in kaolin calcination time, an increase in kaolin calcination temperature from 950 to 1000 °C, and a tenfold increase in metakaolin extraction time, to obtain a specific surface area higher than 200 m2/g. The highest specific surface area of 233 m2/g was obtained when the kaolin was calcined at 1000 °C for 24 hours, and the metakaolin was extracted by concentrated KOH solution for 12 hours. Phase characterization of the final product confirmed the formation of ï§-Al2O3, but with the inclusion of low-surface area ï¡-Al2O3 phase.
An LMI Approach to Hâ Performance Analysis of Continuous-Time Systems with Two Additive TimeVarying Delays
Wrastawa Ridwan;
Bambang Riyanto Trilaksono
Journal of Engineering and Technological Sciences Vol. 43 No. 2 (2011)
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DOI: 10.5614/itbj.eng.sci.2011.43.2.4
This paper investigates the problem of Hâ performance analysis for continousâtime systems with two additive time -varying delays in the state. Our objective is focused on stability analysis of a continuous system with two timevarying delays with an Hâ disturbance attenuation level γ. By exploiting Lyapunov-Krasovski functional and introducing free weighting matrix variables, LMI stability condition have been derived.
A New Voltage Control Method for Single-Phase PWM Inverters
Pekik Argo Dahono;
Een Taryana
Journal of Engineering and Technological Sciences Vol. 43 No. 2 (2011)
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DOI: 10.5614/itbj.eng.sci.2011.43.2.5
A new voltage control method for single-phase full-bridge PWM inverters that having an output LC filter is proposed in this paper. The proposed voltage controller has a capability to realize a zero steadystate output voltage error with fast response. The zero steady-state output voltage error is achieved by using a controller that is derived by using the virtual LC resonant circuit. Fast response is obtained by using a virtual resistance that is connected in parallel with the filter capacitor. The validity of the proposed method is verified by experimental results.
Sorption and Degradation Capacity of Natural Estrogens in Freshwater Environmental System in Japan
Reni Desmiarti;
Fu-Sheng Li
Journal of Engineering and Technological Sciences Vol. 43 No. 2 (2011)
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DOI: 10.5614/itbj.eng.sci.2011.43.2.6
The sorption and the degradation capacity of natural estrogens in freshwater environmental system in Japan were performed. Batch experiments were examined in water-sediment suspensions using six layers of sediment under aerobic and anaerobic conditions. The results indicated that the water-sediment partition coefficient of E1 (KdE1) was higher than E2 (KdE2). The degradation rate of E1 (kE1) was smaller than E2 (kE2). Under aerobic and anaerobic conditions, E1 was formed from E2. The degradation rate of E2 (kE2) from the surface to bottom of sediment layers was estimated fell in the range from 0.114 to 0.026 h-1 and 0.05 to 0.014 h-1 under aerobic and anaerobic conditions, respectively.
Comparing Models GRM, Refraction Tomography and Neural Network to Analyze Shallow Landslide
Armstrong F. Sompotan;
Linus A. Pasasa;
Rachmat Sule
Journal of Engineering and Technological Sciences Vol. 43 No. 3 (2011)
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DOI: 10.5614/itbj.eng.sci.2011.43.3.1
Detailed investigations of landslides are essential to understand fundamental landslide mechanisms. Seismic refraction method has been proven as a useful geophysical tool for investigating shallow landslides. The objective of this study is to introduce a new workflow using neural network in analyzing seismic refraction data and to compare the result with some methods; that are general reciprocal method (GRM) and refraction tomography. The GRM is effective when the velocity structure is relatively simple and refractors are gently dipping. Refraction tomography is capable of modeling the complex velocity structures of landslides. Neural network is found to be more potential in application especially in time consuming and complicated numerical methods. Neural network seem to have the ability to establish a relationship between an input and output space for mapping seismic velocity. Therefore, we made a preliminary attempt to evaluate the applicability of neural network to determine velocity and elevation of subsurface synthetic models corresponding to arrival times. The training and testing process of the neural network is successfully accomplished using the synthetic data. Furthermore, we evaluated the neural network using observed data. The result of the evaluation indicates that the neural network can compute velocity and elevation corresponding to arrival times. The similarity of those models shows the success of neural network as a new alternative in seismic refraction data interpretation.
A New Fixed Switching Frequency Direct Torque Controlled PMSM Drives with Low Ripple in Flux and Torque
Tole Sutikno;
Nik Rumzi Nik Idris;
Auzani Jidin
Journal of Engineering and Technological Sciences Vol. 43 No. 3 (2011)
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DOI: 10.5614/itbj.eng.sci.2011.43.3.2
Direct Torque Control (DTC) has gained popularity for development of advanced motor control due to its simplicity and offers fast instantaneous torque and flux controls. However, the conventional DTC which is based on hysteresis controller has major drawbacks, namely high torque ripple and variable inverter switching frequency. This paper presents an improved switching strategy for reducing flux and torque ripples in DTC of PMSM drives; wherein the torque hysteresis controller and the look-up table used in the conventional DTC are replaced with a constant frequency torque controller (CFTC) and an optimized look-up table, respectively. It can be shown that a constant switching frequency is established due to the use of the CFTC while the reduction of torque and flux ripples is achieved mainly because of the selection of optimized voltage vector (i.e. with an optimized look-up table). This paper also will explain the construction of DTC schemes implemented using MATLAB-Simulink blocks. Simulation results were shown that a significant reduction of flux and torque ripples which is about 90% can be achieved through the proposed DTC scheme.
A Comparison of Dielectric Properties of Palm Oil with Mineral and Synthetic Types Insulating Liquid under Temperature Variation
Abdul Rajab;
Aminuddin Sulaeman;
Sudaryatno Sudirham;
Suwarno Suwarno
Journal of Engineering and Technological Sciences Vol. 43 No. 3 (2011)
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DOI: 10.5614/itbj.eng.sci.2011.43.3.3
Mineral oil is known to have a low biodegradability level and high susceptibility to the fire. These conditions motivate many researchers to look for alternative sources for insulating oil. One of the alternative liquid is palm oil. To verify the suitability of using palm oil as an insulating liquid, it is important to make dielectric properties comparison with the commonly used insulating liquid. This paper presents comparison of temperature effect on dielectric properties of palm oil with mineral type insulating liquid and silicone oil. The measured parameters were breakdown voltage, dissipation factor (tan δ), and dielectric constant. Breakdown voltage measurement was performed in accordance with IEC 156 standard, whereas, the dissipation factor and dielectric constant measurement were conducted based on IEC 60247 standard test methods. The results showed that variations of dielectric properties of palm oil to the temperature change, in general, have the same tendency with those of commonly used insulating liquids i.e. mineral oil and silicone oil. Breakdown voltages and dissipation factors of all tested oils were increased, while their dielectric constants were slightly decreased with the increase of temperature.