Engineering Proceedings, Volume 63, Issue 1

An underground transfer pipe was utilized to deliver crude oil from the BDA gathering station to the A main gathering station. The transfer pipe made of API 5L grade B has a diameter of 6 inches and a length of 18,000 m. The pipe has a design life of...

This research explores the influence of air pressure on the surface roughness of ST-37 steel plates in the sandblasting process. Sandblasting is a common method in industry to enhance material surfaces. This study focuses on the effects of varying ai...

The main task facing modern enrichment scientists is to maintain the quality of final concentrates (FCC) at the proper level. One of the main methods is the use of local reagents during flotation enrichment, the cost of which is many times lower than...

Starch is composed of two types of carbohydrates, amylose and amylopectin. Improvements in the physical and chemical properties of natural starch can be made by modifying the starch. The modified starch has a healthy effect on the colon. The goal of...

Titanium oxide (TiO₂) is the most widely used white pigment because of its brightness and very high reflective index, traits surpassed by only a few other materials; it has gained adequate ground in the fabrication of solar cells due to its wide band...

A completely randomized design was used with four treatments including the control. The percentage of modified kepok banana starch substitution of the four treatments was 0%, 25%, 50%, and 75%, respectively of the total weight of wheat flour. Data of...

Solar energy resources have been widely harvested through the use of photovoltaic cells. Nevertheless, its effectiveness is still tricky because the Sun’s heat is rarely considered. This study examined the performance of a photovoltaic-coupled...

In this research, a thermoelectric generator is used to absorb waste heat on the walls of a wood charcoal burning stove to produce electrical energy. The research was carried out using 4 Thermoelectric Generators (TEGs) attached to the outer wall of...

The main energy used today is fossil energy which is decreasing and cannot be replaced. Meanwhile, the Indonesian people themselves are facing a problem as well as a great opportunity, namely, plastic waste and the potential of use rice husks, respec...

Machining process simulation is a method to increase machining quality and efficiency. The right cutting tool geometry and parameters are chosen during the machining simulation process to create a variety of precision component shapes. A machining si...

This study aimed to propose a method for determining the fracture behavior of sand-coated polypropylene coarse aggregate lightweight concrete (PP-LWAC). To understand the fracture response, an experimental investigation is carried out on 36 beam spec...

The Vehicle Routing Problem (VRP) is related to determining the route of several vehicles to distribute goods to customers efficiently and minimize transportation costs or optimize other objective functions. VRP variations will continue to emerge as...

The current generation of cities with vast cultures and heritage is influenced by various factors like immigrants from different countries, religious heritage, tourism, and many more factors. Segregation in geographical regions is one of the ways to...

This research was conducted to determine the effect of composite flour composition on the elongation, tensile strength, and acceptability of wet noodles. Experimental research was conducted with three different ratios of sorghum flour:mocaf:wheat, na...

This research aimed to determine the effect of modified kepok banana starch substitution on the texture (hardness, adhesiveness, cohesiveness, and gumminess) and caramel sponge color with four different modified starch substitution percentages. This...

A study of the utilization of WC-Co tool tip scraps as reinforcement in MMC with a Hadfield austenitic manganese steel matrix was conducted using an in situ metal casting technique. This study concerns the effect of the heat-treatment process on the...

This research aims to determine the effect of the volume fraction of coconut shell composite, with an epoxy matrix at 10% coconut shell water content, on the composite’s tensile strength, impact, density, and fracture results with the macrostru...

This study aimed to investigate the influence of Al₂O₃ nanoparticle concentration and flow rate on the convective heat transfer coefficient in a heat sink. A testing apparatus was constructed to examine a microchannel heat sink coupled with an Al₂O₃...

The cutting speed of laser cutting is predicted to affect the roughness of its object. However, its roughness characteristics still need to be determined to consider whether it is tolerant. The aspects of cutting products are studied intensely. Speci...

Electric vehicles have promising prospects for development. Our research method began with the stages of designing and calculating of a three-wheeled electric vehicle prototype. The prototype design was realized through fabrication of frame and body...

The development of public transport in Surakarta City can be seen from the existence of Batik Solo Trans Corridor-6. This route passes through several types of land uses so that the passengers are very diverse. This article is focused on analyzing th...

The purpose of this research was to investigate the performance of photovoltaic modules when used in different heating temperatures. The heating temperature variants used were room T, TA = 50 °C, TB = 60 °C, and TC = 70 °C. The lamp capac...

Kepok banana can be used as a functional food ingredient. Efforts were made to improve the functional properties of Kepok banana starch by modifying it by autoclaving cooling. Modified banana starch can be combined with other flours in food products....

Friction stir welding (FSW) is a pivotal solid-state method revolutionizing metal joining diverse manufacturing sectors. This study explored the transformative potential of FSW in welding various metal types, both ferrous and nonferrous, by its abili...

PT X is one of the companies that produces cement in Indonesia. Engine breakdowns do happen occasionally in raw mill machines in PT X. This study analyzed the cause of occasional breakdowns. The CC-2 raw mill machine had an average operational time o...

This study involves data augmentation modeling using Generative Adversarial Networks (GAN) on the tensile test data of austenitic stainless steel, which encompasses chemical compositions, heat treatments, and mechanical properties. The synthetic data...

This study investigates the performance of a four-stroke, spark-ignition engine equipped with a commercial HHO generator that utilizes tap water for HHO gas production. Employing adjustable voltage levels (15 V, 25 V, and 30 V), the generator’s...

The publishers have received certification from the volume editors of the proceedings that all papers published in the conference proceedings of the 7th Mechanical Engineering, Science and Technology (MEST) conference were subjected to peer review, o...

The 7th Mechanical Engineering, Science, and Technology (MEST) Conference was held at the Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta, Siti Walidah Main Building, seventh floor, 21–22 December 2023, in the Mechanical Engineering department [...]