PISTON: Jurnal Teknologi https://piston-jt.uho.ac.id/index.php/journal <p class="" data-start="172" data-end="611"><strong data-start="172" data-end="212">PISTON: Jurnal Teknologi (PISTON-JT)</strong> is a peer-reviewed open access journal that provides a forum for the publication and dissemination of scholarly work in the field of engineering and technology. Managed and published by the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Halu Oleo, PISTON-JT aims to contribute to the advancement of science and technology by publishing original and high-quality articles.</p> <p class="" data-start="613" data-end="727">The journal covers a broad spectrum of topics in engineering and applied technology. <strong style="font-size: 0.875rem;" data-start="1049" data-end="1130">PISTON-JT also welcomes submissions from related natural sciences disciplines</strong><span style="font-size: 0.875rem;">—such as applied physics, chemistry, mathematics, environmental sciences, etc.—</span><strong style="font-size: 0.875rem;" data-start="1194" data-end="1278">that demonstrate strong relevance or applications in technology and engineering.</strong><span style="font-size: 0.875rem;"> Interdisciplinary research bridging science and engineering is particularly encouraged, reflecting the journal’s commitment to technological innovation grounded in scientific understanding. </span>PISTON-JT is published <strong data-start="1520" data-end="1536">twice a year</strong>, with regular issues released in <strong data-start="1570" data-end="1591">June and December</strong>. The journal is committed to maintaining a timely and consistent publishing schedule to support the dissemination of current and impactful research.</p> <p class="" data-start="1766" data-end="2396">To ensure academic rigor and maintain the quality of published articles, PISTON-JT applies a <strong data-start="1859" data-end="1887">single-blind peer review</strong> process. In this model, reviewers remain anonymous to the authors, while the authors’ identities are known to the reviewers. Each submission first undergoes an editorial screening for relevance, completeness, and adherence to author guidelines. Manuscripts deemed suitable are then reviewed by at least two independent reviewers who evaluate the work based on its originality, clarity, methodological soundness, and contribution to the field. Editorial decisions are made based on reviewers' recommendations. Please unsure that maximum acceptable <strong data-start="2639" data-end="2666">similarity index is 25%</strong>, excluding references and citations. Manuscripts exceeding this threshold or found to violate ethical standards will be immediately rejected. Authors are expected to ensure that their work is original and appropriately cited.</p> <p class="" data-start="2894" data-end="3234">By offering an open access platform, PISTON-JT ensures that all content is freely available to readers and researchers worldwide, fostering the global exchange of knowledge in science and engineering. The journal welcomes contributions from academics, researchers, and practitioners from across disciplines whose work aligns with its scope.</p> <p><strong>UPDATE EVENT</strong></p> <p><strong>Vol. 11 (1), Juni 2026</strong></p> <p><strong>Section Editor: </strong> TBA</p> Program Pendidikan Vokasi Teknik Mesin en-US PISTON: Jurnal Teknologi 2988-0408 <h4 class="b-header" data-v-02ee162d="">Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International</h4> Studi eksperimen prestasi termoelektrik sebagai pemanen energi listrik mikro: efek gradien temperatur dan konfigurasi modul https://piston-jt.uho.ac.id/index.php/journal/article/view/136 <p>Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis kinerja termoelektrik sebagai sistem pemanen energi listrik mikro melalui pengujian terhadap efek gradien temperatur pada sisi modul termoelektrik (<em>TEM</em>). Prinsip dasar kerja generator temoelektrik (<em>TEG)</em> mengacu pada efek Seebeck, di mana perbedaan suhu antara dua sisi modul menghasilkan perbedaan potensial listrik. Studi eksperimen ini dilakukan menggunakan satu dan dua modul <em>TEG</em> dalam konfigurasi seri dan paralel dengan variasi kapasitas sumber panas sebesar 150 W dan 300 W. Sistem pendinginan <em>heat pipe</em> (<em>HP</em>) juga digunakan untuk meningkatkan pembuangan panas pada sisi dingin modul. Pengambilan data dilakukan secara otomatis menggunakan sistem akuisisi data (<em>DAQmx</em>) dan perangkat lunak LABView v.8.5 dengan durasi pengujian 120 menit. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa peningkatan gradien temperatur (<em>ΔT</em>) berbanding lurus dengan tegangan keluaran dan daya listrik yang dihasilkan. Penggunaan <em>heat pipe</em> terbukti signifikan dalam memperbesar <em>ΔT</em>, meningkatkan disipasi panas, serta mencegah saturasi termal pada <em>cold junction</em> modul. Daya output maksimum pada konfigurasi tunggal dengan HP mencapai 1,2 W pada suhu operasi tinggi, sementara konfigurasi ganda seri mencapai hingga 14 W dengan efisiensi konversi energi sekitar 10%, jauh lebih tinggi dibandingkan konfigurasi paralel. Efisiensi tertinggi dicapai pada konfigurasi seri dengan suplai panas 300 W karena akumulasi efek tegangan antar modul yang menghasilkan kesesuaian antara resistansi internal dan eksternal sistem. Hasil ini menegaskan bahwa kombinasi gradien temperatur tinggi dan sistem pendingin efektif memegang peranan penting dalam mengoptimalkan kinerja TEG.</p> La Ode Ahmad Barata Copyright (c) 2026 La Ode Ahmad Barata https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 2026-06-02 2026-06-02 11 1 19 26 10.55679/pistonjt.v11i1.136 Pengujian Mekanik (Kekerasan dan Impact) Logam Ferro Valve Plat Double Dampers yang Digunakan Sebagai Penyaring Abu Boiler https://piston-jt.uho.ac.id/index.php/journal/article/view/134 <p><em>Double damper also known as a double flap damper, is a special control device used in the ash transfer system of a boiler before it enters the multi-cyclone. Mechanical testing (hardness and impact) is the most effective test for obtaining an overview of the mechanical properties of a material. Although hardness testing is only performed at a single point, or a specific area, the hardness value is quite valid in indicating the strength of a material. By conducting a hardness test, a material is easily classified as ductile or brittle. Impact testing is a test that uses rapid loading. In mechanical testing, there are differences in the type of load given to the material. Tensile testing, compression testing, and torsion testing are tests that use static loads. Meanwhile, impact testing uses dynamic loads. In rapid loading, also known as impact loading, a large energy absorption process occurs from the kinetic energy of a load that impacts the specimen. This energy absorption process will be converted into various responses in the material such as plastic deformation, isterisis effects, friction, and inertia effects. The purpose of this study is to determine the hardness value of the Double Dampers Valve Plate and to determine the strength of the Double Dampers Valve Plate through the impact test method. The test results obtained the hardness value of test material 1 (0</em>°C<em>) = 111.3 HRC, test material 2 (25</em>°C<em>) = 108.033 HRC, and test material 3 (100</em>°C<em>) = 103.9 HRC. In the impact test, the results of the impact strength analysis of test material 1 (0<sup>o</sup>C) = 0.215 Kg.m/mm<sup>2</sup>, test material 2 (25</em>°C<em>) =0.235 Kg.m/mm<sup>2</sup>, and test material 3 (100</em>°C<em>)= 0.255 Kg.m/mm<sup>2</sup>.</em></p> Herry Darmadi Arie Erza Erlangga Zebua Nurul Shadrina Bintang Agustin Nurya Savitri Sorta Lumbantoruan Copyright (c) 2026 Herry Darmadi, Arie Erza Erlangga Zebua, Nurul Shadrina Bintang, Agustin Nurya Savitri, Sorta Lumbantoruan https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 2026-05-25 2026-05-25 11 1 09 18 10.55679/pistonjt.v11i1.134 Studi numerik aliran melalui struktur persegi dengan model turbulen Large Eddy Simulation (LES) https://piston-jt.uho.ac.id/index.php/journal/article/view/137 <p>Perilaku aliran fluida yang melewati struktur berpotensi menimbulkan dampak buruk seperti memicu kebisingan, getaran, dan stabilitas struktur. Karenanya, analisis karakteristik alirannya menjadi penting dalam bidang rekayasa aerodinamika. Penelitian ini membahas studi numerik karakteristik aliran fluida yang melewati struktur persegi menggunakan metode <em>Computational Fluid Dynamics</em> (<em>CFD</em>) dengan model turbulen <em>Large Eddy</em> <em>Simulation</em> (<em>LES</em>). Simulasi dilakukan menggunakan ANSYS Fluent 17.2 dengan variasi sudut serang aliran α = 0° dan α = -30° pada bilangan Reynolds 10⁴. Analisis difokuskan pada distribusi kecepatan, tekanan, tegangan aliran, vortisitas, serta parameter aerodinamis berupa koefisien drag (<em>CD</em>), koefisien tekanan dasar (-<em>CPb</em>), dan bilangan <em>Strouhal</em> (St). Hasil simulasi menunjukkan bahwa perubahan sudut serang mempengaruhi karakteristik aliran secara signifikan. Pada α = 0°, pola aliran bersifat simetris dengan pembentukan vortex shedding yang stabil di daerah wake. Sedangkan pada α = -30°, medan aliran menjadi asimetris akibat pergeseran titik stagnasi dan separasi aliran yang menyebabkan peningkatan turbulensi dan pelebaran wake. Nilai koefisien drag meningkat dari 2.05 menjadi 2.34, sedangkan bilangan <em>Strouhal</em> menurun dari 0.128 menjadi 0.115. Distribusi tekanan dan tegangan menunjukkan peningkatan efek hisapan pada sisi hilir struktur yang berdampak pada kenaikan gaya hambat dan gaya angkat. Hasil validasi menunjukkan kesesuaian yang baik dengan penelitian numerik dan eksperimen sebelumnya. Dengan demikian, model <em>LES</em> mampu memberikan prediksi karakteristik aliran turbulen secara akurat pada struktur <em>bluff body</em> berbentuk persegi.</p> Mohamad Abdirizal Bahmid La Ode Ahmad Barata Budiman Sudia Copyright (c) 2026 Mohamad Abdirizal Bahmid, La Ode Ahmad Barata, Budiman Sudia https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 2026-06-10 2026-06-10 11 1 36 54 10.55679/pistonjt.v11i1.137 Rancang bangun mesin pencetak briket arang sekam padi dengan sistem screw press https://piston-jt.uho.ac.id/index.php/journal/article/view/135 <p>Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk merancang dan membangun mesin pencetak briket arang sekam padi dengan sistem <em>screw press</em> sebagai solusi pemanfaatan limbah sekam padi menjadi energi alternatif yang ramah lingkungan. Sekam padi merupakan limbah pertanian yang melimpah namun belum dimanfaatkan secara optimal. Melalui inovasi mesin pencetak ini, proses produksi briket diharapkan menjadi lebih efisien, ekonomis, dan praktis dibandingkan metode manual. Mesin ini dirancang menggunakan motor listrik berdaya 1 HP dengan putaran 1400 RPM serta gearbox tipe WPA 60 dengan rasio 1:50 untuk menghasilkan torsi tinggi dan kecepatan putar rendah pada sistem <em>screw press</em>. Hasil pengujian dilakukan dengan dua variasi berat bahan, yaitu 1000gram dan 1500gram. Berdasarkan hasil uji, diperoleh produktivitas mesin sebesar 2,18 gram/detik pada bahan 1000 gram dan 1,96 gram/detik pada bahan 1500 gram. Efisiensi alat masing-masing sebesar 37% dan 56%, dengan kapasitas produksi mencapai 7,5–8,52 kg/jam. Dari hasil tersebut dapat disimpulkan bahwa mesin pencetak briket arang sekam padi dengan sistem <em>screw press</em> mampu bekerja secara efektif pada skala kecil hingga menengah. Mesin ini menghasilkan briket dengan bentuk padat dan seragam, serta dapat menjadi alternatif teknologi tepat guna bagi masyarakat, khususnya dalam pengolah limbah pertanian menjadi sumber energi terbarukan</p> Samhuddin Waode Nirwana Sari Halidun Muh. Erdiansyah Aldi Perdana Copyright (c) 2026 Samhuddin, Waode Nirwana Sari Halidun, Muh. Erdiansyah, Aldi Perdana https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 2026-06-10 2026-06-10 11 1 27 35 10.55679/pistonjt.v11i1.135 Rancang Bangun Mesin Pemotong Rumput Berbasis Sistem Kontrol https://piston-jt.uho.ac.id/index.php/journal/article/view/132 <p><em>Manual grass cutting still requires considerable labor and has a low level of efficiency. Therefore, a device is needed to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the grass-cutting process. This study aims to design and test a grass-cutting machine based on a control system equipped with a blade drive mechanism and a track-based mobility system. The research method included mechanical design, system assembly, and performance testing of the device. Testing was carried out on several main components, namely the blade drive mechanism, the track tensioning system, and the safety of the track shoe under various terrain conditions. The test results showed that the blade drive mechanism worked properly, in which the blade could rotate optimally when the linear actuator piston stroke reached 60 mm. The testing of the track tensioning system indicated that a tensioning distance of 6 cm was the most stable condition, as the track did not detach from the sprocket during operation. In addition, testing of the track shoe on flat and inclined roads over a distance of 15 meters showed that the system was able to provide good movement stability and traction without causing damage to the track components. Overall, the designed grass-cutting machine was able to operate stably and has the potential to be used under various terrain conditions in the grass-cutting process. </em></p> Mazwan Mazwan Ari Kurniawan Ahmad Fauzi Pohan Kholis Gunawan Copyright (c) 2026 Mazwan Mazwan, Ari Kurniawan, Ahmad Fauzi Pohan, Kholis Gunawan https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 2026-05-11 2026-05-11 11 1 1 8 10.55679/pistonjt.v11i1.132