Muhammad Anshar

The Utilization Potential of Rice Husk as an Alternative Energy Source for Power Plants in Indonesia

The utilization of rice husk as an alternative fuel for the power plant in Indonesia is still under study. In present, steam power plants in Indonesia are still using coal fuel. This study was conducted to obtain data on the development potential of rice husk within 12 years duration. The potential of rice husk for each province was obtained by analyzing the rice production of 22 provinces that have rice production greater than 1 million tons per year. The study shows that the potential of rice husk and potential electrical energy increased by about 36.8% within 12 years or an average increase of around 3.1% per year. For the potential of rice husk in 22 provinces, the total gain was estimated 12.76 × 106 tons which is equivalent to 6.62 × 106 tons of coal or equivalent to 3.68 × 106 tons of oil. The available capacity of power plants is around 5,664 MW with the potential of electric energy is around 49,622 GWh. This potential is equivalent to 50% of the energy needs of coal in Indonesia in 2011, which was about 99,312 GWh. In conclusion, rice husk is indeed potential to be used as an alternative fuel in power plants thanks to its increasing yearly production and ability for distribution to all provinces in Indonesia.

Combustion Characteristics Modeling of Rice Husk as Fuel for Power Plant in Indonesia

This study was conducted to obtain a model combustion characteristic of rice husk as fuel at power plants in Indonesia. It is expected to be one of the solutions to meet the needs of electrical energy in Indonesia. Modeling characteristics performed using Ansys Fluent software. Modeling results obtained maximum gas temperature at bed about 1600 K. Temperature and CO2, CO, H2O occurs fluctuation in the combustion zone to at distance of 4.66 m from the fuel inlet. Maximum combustion temperature at the base of the furnace about 1600 K and the furnace exit around 967 K. Temperature distributions in the bed and the furnace is uneven due to incomplete combustion of gas in the bed and the fuel air mixture ratio is not appropriate (stoicheometric). Combustion gases in the furnace, ie CO2, CO, H2O fluctuations at the basic furnace, the furnace chamber, and the furnace exit. It was concluded that the model of combustion characteristics of rice husk can be used as a basis for assessing the feasibility of utilization as fuel for power plants.

Potential Surplus of Rice Straw as a Source of Energy for Rural Communities in Indonesia

This study was conducted to identify the potential surplus of rice straw as a source of energy for rural communities in Indonesia. Rural communities need a source of energy for electrical energy and small industry. Determination of the potential surplus of rice straw performed by compared the total potential of rice straw produced and portion used for other usage such as animal feed and raw materials for industry. The remainder wasted was named as a potential surplus of rice straw in this study that can be used as fuel. The study shows the potential of rice straw in total, for animal feed, for industries raw materials, and for energy source. Each of which has increased average about 2% per year or increased about 10% over 5 years (2009-2013). The study is expected to be one of the alternative sources of energy to meet the electrical energy needs and energy requirements for small industries on rural communities in Indonesia.

The Potential Energy of Plastic Solid Waste as Alternative Fuel for Power Plants in Indonesia

Studies on the potential of plastic solid waste (PSW) as a fuel supplement for power plant was conducted to determine the potential energy and economic value in Indonesia. In analyzing the potential energy and economic value of PSW, 15 cities provinces having municipal solid waste production of greater than 1,000 tons/day were selected. The study showed that with the total potential of PSW of around 693 tons/day, the electrical energy potential available is around 7,987 MWh/day. The PSW equivalent with coal is approximately 1,065 tons/day, and its equivalent to the oil is around 593 tons/day. In conclusion, the PSW is an environmental pollution material but have the energy and economic potential to be used as a fuel supplement for the power plants. Thereby, it can save the use of coal by means co-combustion with PSW and at the same time be able overcome the environmental problems caused by pollution PSW in Indonesia.