RESEARCH


TARGET AREAS OF INTERVENTION OF SUERC

Potential feedstock and method exploration in 2nd and 3rd generation bioethanol production

Optimization studies in 2nd and 3rd generation bioethanol production


Techno-socio-economy assessment of inter-state hydrogen energy network

Techno-economic studies of 2nd generation of bioethanol and biodiesel production in Indonesia



Thermodynamics approach in characterizing alternative fuel sprays in direct injection, spark ignition engine


Renewable energy modeling and scenarios


ACTIVE RESEARCH TOPIC

1. EXPLORATION OF POTENTIAL FEEDSTOCK AND METHOD

  • Green algae Chlorella pyrenoidosa

  • Durian seed Durio zibethinus

  • Nutmeg shell Myristica fragrans


2. OPTIMIZATION STUDY OF REDUCING SUGAR PRODUCTION

  • Green algae Chlorella pyrenoidosa

  • Durian seed Durio zibethinus


3. TECHNO-ECONOMIC STUDY

Second Generation Bioethanol Production in Indonesia:

  • Cassava Manihot utilisima

  • Empty fruit bunch (EFB)

  • Sugarcane bagasse

  • Palm juice

Third Generation Bioethanol Production in Indonesia:

  • Microalgae


4. ENERGY MODELING USING LEAP SOFTWARE


RESEARCH COLLABORATIONS

Current research collaborations

Current research partners:

Aziz Laboratory, The University of Tokyo (JPN)

Politeknik Negeri Medan (INA)

Institut Teknologi Sumatera (INA)


Prospective collaborations

In-progress/prospective partners:

University of Technology Sydney (AUS)

University Tenaga Nasional (MAS)

Universitas Pertahanan (INA)