Theodore Binsar Putra Simamora

About myself

Name  : Theodore Binsar Putra Simamora

ID  : 2006517871

Major : Mechanical Engineering

Chatgpt Conversations

Theodore: what is the relation between sugarcane company, automotive factory, and petroleum oil & gas company?

chatgpt :There may be several possible relationships between a sugarcane company, an automotive factory, and a petroleum oil & gas company depending on the context.

The sugarcane company may supply sugarcane bagasse or molasses as a feedstock to the petroleum oil & gas company to produce biofuels, such as ethanol or biodiesel. This can be an example of a circular economy where waste from one industry is used as a resource in another industry.

The automotive factory may rely on petroleum oil & gas company to supply the fuel for the vehicles it produces. The petroleum oil & gas company may also supply lubricants, coolants, and other chemicals that the automotive factory uses in its production processes. This can be an example of a traditional supply chain relationship where one company supplies goods to another company.

The sugarcane company may supply ethanol, a biofuel derived from sugarcane, to the automotive factory. Ethanol can be blended with gasoline to make a fuel that is used in flexible fuel vehicles. This can be an example of a biofuels value chain where different companies along the value chain collaborate to produce and distribute a biofuel product.

The three companies may form a joint venture or partnership to produce biofuels or develop alternative fuels, such as hydrogen fuel cells, that could be used in both the automotive and industrial sectors. This can be an example of a strategic partnership where companies collaborate to achieve a common goal that they cannot achieve alone.

Overall, the relationship between these companies can be complex and multifaceted, and there may be various opportunities for collaboration or competition, depending on the specific circumstances. Understanding these relationships can be important for companies to identify potential risks and opportunities in their industry and make informed business decisions.

Theodore Binsar Putra Simamora: I want you to act as an expert, explain the concept and reasons of using ethanol/biofuel as an alternative

Chatgpt: Sure, I'd be happy to act as an expert and explain the concept and reasons for using ethanol/biofuel as an alternative.

Ethanol is a type of biofuel that is made from plant-based sources such as corn, sugarcane, or switchgrass. It is a renewable fuel that can be used as an alternative to gasoline in vehicles. The use of ethanol as a fuel has been gaining popularity in recent years due to several reasons.

One of the main reasons for using ethanol as an alternative is that it is a renewable source of energy. Unlike gasoline, which is a finite resource, ethanol can be produced from a variety of crops that can be grown each year. This makes ethanol a more sustainable and environmentally friendly option for fuel.

Another reason for using ethanol is that it produces fewer greenhouse gas emissions than gasoline. When ethanol is burned as fuel, it releases carbon dioxide, but the plants used to produce ethanol absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere during their growth. This means that the net carbon emissions from ethanol are lower than those from gasoline.

In addition to its environmental benefits, ethanol also has economic benefits. Ethanol production can create jobs in rural areas where crops are grown and processed. It can also reduce dependence on foreign oil and help to stabilize fuel prices.

There are some challenges associated with the use of ethanol as a fuel. One of the main challenges is that it has a lower energy density than gasoline, meaning that it takes more ethanol to travel the same distance as gasoline. This can result in lower fuel efficiency and higher fuel costs for consumers. There are also concerns about the impact of ethanol production on food prices and the availability of food crops.

Overall, the concept of using ethanol as an alternative fuel is based on its renewable nature, environmental benefits, and economic advantages. While there are challenges to its use, the potential benefits make it an attractive option for reducing dependence on fossil fuels and promoting sustainability.

Theodore Binsar Putra Simamora: are the use of ethanol energy positive or negative? Chatgpt: The use of ethanol as a fuel can be either energy positive or negative, depending on the specific production method and energy inputs used.

On one hand, ethanol produced from some feedstocks such as sugarcane or switchgrass, can have a positive energy balance, meaning that the amount of energy produced from the ethanol is greater than the energy required to produce it. This is because these feedstocks require less energy to grow and process into ethanol.

On the other hand, ethanol produced from corn, which is the most commonly used feedstock in the United States, has a lower energy balance and can be energy negative. This is because corn requires significant amounts of energy to grow and process into ethanol, which can offset some of the energy benefits of using the fuel.

Additionally, the energy balance of ethanol production can be influenced by several factors, including the efficiency of the conversion process, the energy source used to power production facilities, and the transportation of the feedstock and finished product.

Internal Combustion Engine Project

For this project, I plan to do a project on the attempt of using alternative fuel for internal combustion engine purposes. Methods of using corn or sugarcane as a source for ethanol and its effect towards internal combustion engine will be discussed.

Class Project

24/03/2023 The link to the video of the class project containing the process of cutting aluminum plates into the desired shape: https://youtube.com/shorts/Up2OZy_ux9Y?feature=share

Hydrogen Electrolysis experiment (05/04/2023) After a thorough discussion with the whole class, a joint experiment program led by Rasendriya in experimenting with hydrogen electrolysis is conducted. The experiment was conducted in Rasendriya's house. Preparation of the experiment includes finding a couple sheets of metal as the electrodes. I have chosen a 15 by 25 cm Aluminium 1100 plate as my plate. From the experiment, the result acquired is:

Voltage: 19.3 V Current: 8 A H2 flow: 80 ml/min.

From this result, we can put the value for the input fuel parameter in OpenModelica to run the simulation of Internal Combustion Engine using hydrogen fuel. This is the model of the Internal Combustion Engine:

And this is the input parameter at the fuel source:

The final results of mechanical engineering power produced is: