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Production of Alternative Fuel (E-Bio) from Vegetable Waste Using a Distillator in Sempajaya Village
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26 November 2024
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The USU Community Service Team conducted a program to produce alternative fuel (E-Bio) from agricultural vegetable waste in Sempajaya Village, Berastagi. The program utilized distillator technology to process agricultural waste into environmentally friendly bioethanol and promote sustainable energy in the community.
Sempajaya Village, Berastagi — The Community Service (PkM) Team, led by Dr. Ir. Bambang Trisakti, M.Si, along with other members, carried out a program titled “Production of Alternative Fuel (E-Bio) from Agricultural Vegetable Waste Using a Distillator in Sempajaya Village, Berastagi District, Karo Regency.”
This activity aims to operationalize and educate the community on the process of producing bioethanol (E-Bio) from agricultural waste through a modern approach. The main objectives of this activity include gaining a comprehensive understanding of waste-to-E-Bio processing technology, the ability to design production installations with accurate economic analysis, operational skills in running installed E-Bio processing equipment, and competence in maintenance and troubleshooting of operational issues.
Utilizing vegetable waste as raw material for E-Bio can reduce agricultural waste while producing environmentally friendly fuel that supports energy sustainability in the village. The program involved training sessions on the use of distillators and the E-Bio production process for residents of Sempajaya Village.
The activities included:
Socialization of vegetable waste utilization for alternative energy.
Training on the use of distillator equipment in the E-Bio production process.
Technical assistance and production evaluation.
The evaluation results showed successful E-Bio production and a significant potential to reduce agricultural waste.