STUDY VISIT PROPOSAL

RENEWABLE ENERGY

TITLE
1. Potential of biomass in Indonesia to Overcome the Energy Crisis
2. Application of Visual-Based Sensor to Detect Focal Point on Palm Oil Field

AUTHOR
Study Visit Research and Technology Team from State Polytechnic of Sriwijaya, Palembang,
South Sumatera, Indonesia
I. NAME OF ACTIVITY
Study Visit to Germany

II. THEME
Renewable Energy

III. MOTIVATIONAL BACKGROUND

It is common knowledge that fossil fuels are non-renewable energy sources where the
process takes too long. If the source of this energy is used continuously, it will lack that
eventually resulted in energy crisis.

Therefore, the use of energy from fossil fuels must be balanced with renewable energy
sources such as bio-gas, solar cells, bio-mass, wind, bio-oil, and others. Indonesia has great
potential for renewable energy one of which is biomass. Biomass can be used as a
counterweight and minimize dependence on fossil fuels. Biomass can be processed into bio-
gas as a counterweight natural gas, bio-oil as a counterweight oil and coal briquettes as a
counterweight and gas. In addition, the processing can be done simply and individuals.

Indonesia has resources that can be used as a biomass such as rice, corn, sugar cane, palm
oil, and many others. We take examples, based on the data information from Food and
Agriculture Organization of the United Nation. Rice producer no.1 in the world is China with as
many as 193 million tons every year, whereas Indonesia is the third with only 60.2 million tons
every year. For corn the producing country no.1 in the world is the USA with as many as 307
million tons every year. Indonesia produced only 16.3 million tons. Sugar cane producer no.1 in
the world is Brazil with as many as 734 million tons (2011) whereas Indonesia produces only 24
million tons. On the other side, the 1st producer of palm oil in the world is Indonesia, with as
many as 31.10 million tons (2015).

As a student of Sriwijaya State Polytechnic which is currently incorporated in the matter of

energy research team has been conducting research and review to solve the issues of energy
which is currently a problem in the world. Thats why we will take the title of "Potential of
Biomass in Indonesia to Overcome the Energy Crisis" and "Application of Visual-Based
Sensor to Detect Focal Point on Palm Oil Field.
 Biomass is one of the biggest potential in Indonesia. Utilization of oil palm biomass can
come from many parts such as palm kernel shells, that are not been exploited well so far.
Indonesia produced about 31.10 million tons of palm oil, exporting 14.47 million tons, while in
2016, the average growth rate of export volume of palm oil CPO has had an increase of 12.94%
per year with an increase in the average export value of 25.76% per year. Realization of palm
oil commodity exports in 2013 has reached a volume of 20.58 million tons (palm oil / CPO and
other palm oil) amounted to US $ 15.84 million. The export volume of palm oil commodity
until September 2016 reached 15.96 million tons amount 12.75 million US $. This is an
increase of 7.59% when compared to the volume of exports up to September 2013 which
amounted to 14.831 million tons and is supported by extensive oil palm plantations covering an
area of 2.30 million hectares in Riau province that has the largest oil palm plantations followed
by North Sumatra area of 1,39 million hectares, Central Kalimantan Province, covering an area
of 1.16 million hectares and South Sumatera with an area of 1.11 million hectares and the other
provinces.

Based on these data to make Indonesia as the largest palm oil country producer in the
world, it is because of oil palm plantations fertile to grow in various islands in Indonesia and
supported by two seasons that exist in Indonesia. There are not only positive impacts like
global warming which could increase the geothermal increases and it could also cause actual
hotspots that can provide by inflammation a major risk for oil palm plantations besides their
illegal logging make the biggest enemy for oil palm farmers in Indonesia. Therefore, we need a
way to overcome these problems. The research team of the State Polytechnic of Sriwijaya has
delivered solutions to minimize the problem by applying detection sensors hotspots through
visual so the results are much better and more accurate than have to use a temperature sensor or
sensor methane.

So the application through a visual sensor can be the fastest solution to detect fires,
and a solution in decreasing global warming and illegal logging is a major impact on living
organisms dwelling in the forest one of them prevent the extinction of the orangutan.

Based on the problems mentioned above, we are confident that the DAAD program is the
right program as a place for the German students and Indonesian students to exchange
information, to learn together, and to find solutions of the problems by synchronizing
between Germany technology and Indonesian sources that have not been processed
effectively. And it will be applied in both countries and even i n the world. Considering
there has not at all a representation of students from the Polytechnic in Indonesia DAAD
study visit program, we are hoping to be pioneer and inspiring other students to actively
take part in this kind of program so that we could be equal with other universities in Indonesia.

IV. OBJECTIVE

General :

1. To study about the development of Renewable Energy in Germany.

2. To learn about Renewable Energy related knowledge by visit and meet German
Universities.
3. To gain understanding and insights (regional and area studies) of economic, political
and cultural life in Germany.

Specific :

1. Exchange information about renewable energy from palm oil and biomass in order to
achieve well-being in the future energy.
2. Work together to find alternative energy which is effective and good for the
environment.
3. Combining the natural wealth of Indonesia and Germany advanced technology to
obtain renewable energy
4. Gaining more information about biomass and technology sensor.

V. OUTCOMES

General :
 1. Deeper knowledge related to the development of renewable energy.

2. Greater understanding and insights (regional and area studies) on economic, political
and cultural aspects in Germany, which will also have implications towards the
development of renewable energy.

3. Strong bilateral relationship between Indonesia and Germany, especially in research and
development of science and technology.

Specific :

1. Solution regarding in development of biomass and palm oil as alternative energy.

2. Spreading the results of the comparative study of biogas production from aquatic
weeds , water hyacinth and microalgae to the students of energy engineering also State
Polytechnic of Sriwijaya in Palembang.

3. Exchanging ideas and knowledge ( especially in energy ) between two countries.

VI. ACTIVITIES

Activities of Study Visit to Germany :

1. Preparation before group visiting

a. Research preparation about biodiesel. The paper titles are :

1. Potential of Biomass in Indonesia to Overcome the Energy Crisis

2. Application of Visual-Based Sensor to Detect Focal Point on Palm Oil Field
b. Proposal preparation
c. Contacting other possible funding sources.

2. Program Execution

a. Presentation and discussion in a number of universities and industries in Germany.

This presentation will be presented by students from Team Riset and Technology ,
 State Polytechnic of Sriwijaya.

b. Visiting industries related to renewable energy development.

The purpose of this activity is to gain better understanding of industrial process and
compare it with the theoritical knowledge that we had learn in our institution.

c. Visiting exhibition and research center.

The purpose of this activity is to improve our knowledge in term of science and
technology in general and renewable energy development in particular.

d. City Tour
The purpose of this activity is introducing Germany as one of the most developed
countries in the World to Indonesian students in culture, social, and other aspects.

VII. Destination and Complete Itinerary

Study visit will be held from 28th February until 8th March 2017 and will be concentrated
on the cities Cologne, Stuttgart and Augsburg. A number of important activities in these three
cities are described below.
1. Technical University of Cologne

(Contact Person: Prof. Dr. -Ing. Ramchandra Bhandari)

E-mail : ramchandra.bhandari@th-koeln.de

TH Kln University of Applied Sciences (Technische Hochschule Kln) is a higher

education institution in Cologne, Germany, established in 1971. It was created from a merger of
numerous smaller colleges, the oldest of which was the Royal Provincial Trade School, founded
in 1833, and renamed Trade College of the City of Cologne on 15 December 1879. TH Kln is
the largest University of Applied Sciences in Germany by the number of students. TH Kln -
University of Applied Sciences is a research-intensive university actively engaging in a variety
of research activities. They cooperate with universities and other research institutions on a
national and international level, as state-of-the-art research thrives on the exchange of expertise
transcending institutional and geographic borders.

To match up our research paper Potential of Biomass in Indonesia to Overcome the

Energy Crisis and Application of Visual-Based Sensor to Detect Focal Point on Palm Oil
Field presentation and discussion will be held in Faculty of Institute for Electrical Power
Engineering as almost every research related to renewable energy is made by academics
from this department.

2. University of Hohenheim

(Contact Person: Prof. Dr. Joachim Muller)

Email : joachim.mueller@uni-hohenheim.de

The University of Hohenheim is a campus university located in the south of Stuttgart,

Germany. Founded in 1818 it is Stuttgart's oldest university. Its primary areas of specialization
had traditionally been agricultural and natural sciences. Today, however, the majority of its
students are enrolled in one of the many study programs offered by the faculty of business,
economics and social sciences. The faculty has regularly been ranked among the best in the
country, making the University of Hohenheim one of Germany's top-tier universities in these
fields. The university maintains academic alliances with a number of partner universities and is
involved in numerous joint research projects.
To match up our research paper Potential of Biomass in Indonesia to Overcome the
Energy Crisis and Application of Visual-Based Sensor to Detect Focal Point on Palm Oil
Field presentation and discussion will be held in Faculty of Institue Science Plant.

3. Helmholtz Institutes

(Contact Person : Prof. Dr. Rainer Jonas)

Email : rjo@helmholtz-hzi.de

On the campus of 96 000 m there are 20 buildings with a total lab area of 7 000 m. The
extensive infrastructure on the campus also includes the technology platforms. Besides their own
laboratories, the Leibniz Institute DSMZ German Collection of Microorganisms and Cell
Cultures and the pharmaceutical biotechnology labs of the Fraunhofer Institute for Toxicology
and Experimental Medicine (ITEM) are located on their campus. Another guest on their grounds
is the school lab BioS.
To match up our research paper Potential of Biomass in Indonesia to Overcome the
Energy Crisis and Application of Visual-Based Sensor to Detect Focal Point on Palm Oil
Field..

CURRICULUM VITAE OF ACCOMPANYING LECTURER

1. Family name : Aznury

2. First names : Martha
3. Date of birth : Juni 19, 1970
4. Nationality : Indonesia
5. Marital Status : Married
6. Address : Jl Sultan Muhammad Mansyur No.120 Rt.2 Kelurahan
Bukit Lama Kecamatan Ilir Barat 1, Palembang 30139
Indonesia
Address office : Jl. Srijaya Negara Bukit Besar Palembang
7. Mobile phone : +628889101462 or +6285220628109
8. Home Telephone : +62711440338
9. E-mail : martha_aznury@polsri.ac.id or
martha_aznury@yahoo.com
10. Education Background
Date University Degree(s) or Diploma(s) obtained:
 1988 1993 Chemistry of Education Depart, Bachelor of Chemistry
Universitas Sriwijaya (Unsri),
Palembang, South Sumatra,
Indonesia
1996 1999 Chemistry, Depart. Institut Magister of Science, Biochemistry
Teknologi Bandung (ITB),
Bandung, West Java, Indonesia
2008 - 2013 Chemistry Engineering, Depart. Doctor
Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB),
Bandung, West Java, Indonesia

11. Language skills:

Language Reading Speaking Writing
Indonesia Mother tongue
English 2 2 2
Germany 3 4 3
Indicate competence on a scale of 1 to 5 (1 - excellent; 5 - basic)

12. List research project your positions

No. Project Title Position

(1) 2003 Production of vinegar bananas used ultrafiltation Member

membrane
(2) 2005 Coconut oil fermentation by Rhizopus Principal
oligophorus investigator
A proteomic approach study heterologous of
(3) 2005 Principal
protein from Aspergillus niger
investigator

Production Bioplastic from POME used Ralstonia

(4) 2009 Member
eutropha
Bioplastic production of agricultural industrial
(5) 2010-2012 Member
wastewater by using microorganism fermentation
Production of Bioplastic from Poison Bulbs
(6) 2014-2016 Principal
investigator
Design of Biodigester of Palm Oil Mill Effluent
(7) 2016-2018 Principal
on Biometan and Fertilizers Production
investigator

13. List your main scientific publications and journals

No Year Article Title Journals and Proceeding
name and place of publication
Kinetika inhibisi malonat
(1) 2004 Jurnal Kinetika 1/1, Palembang
terhadap Suksinat dehidrogenase.
Karakterisasi Enzim Selulase
(2) 2005 Jurnal Kinetika vol 1, No2,
dari Cacang Tanah Lumbricus Palembang
 lubidus,
Pengaruh Sumber Karbon
(3) 2009
terhadap Produksi Bioplastik
Polihidroksialkanoat (PHA)
dengan Ralstonia eutropha
Produksi PHA oleh
(4) 2010
Mikroorganisme Menggunakan
Air Limbah Industri Pertanian
Produksi PHA oleh
(5) 2010
mikroorganisme menggunakan
air limbah industri pertanian
Effect of feeding time of volatile
(6) 2011
fatty acids from palm oil mill
effluent (POME) on
polyhydroxyalkanoate
production by Ralstonia
eutropha JMP 134
Effect of feeding time of volatile
(7) 2012
fatty acids from palm oil mill
effluent on production
polyhydroxyalkanoates by
Ralstonia eutropha JMP 134 in
batch fermentation
Biosynthesis of
(8) 2013
polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA)
with volatile fatty acids (VFAs)
from palm oil mill effluent as
precursor by Ralstonia eutropha
JMP 134 in fed batch
fermentation
Strategies for feeding volatile
(9) 2013
fatty acids from palm oil mill
effluent (POME) as precursor on
polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA)
production by Ralstonia
eutropha JMP 134.
Prosiding Seminar Nasional Teknik
Kimia, Bandung, 19-20 Oktober
2009
URL:
http://www.fti.itb.ac.id/1951.xhtml
Jurnal Teknik Kimia Indonesia Vol
9 No. 1 April 2010, 28-32,
http://jtki.aptekindo.org/index.php/
jtki. No ISSN. 1693-9433
Proceeding Seminar on Chemical
Engineering Soehadi
Reksowardojo Bandung, 26-27
October 2010
URL:
http://www.fti.itb.ac.id/2976.xhtml
Proceeding International Seminar
on Chemical Engineering Soehadi
Reksowardojo, Bandung, 5-7
October 2011
URL:
http://www.che.itb.ac.id/stksr2011/
Proceeding The 5th AUN/SEED-
Net Regional Conference on
Global Environment, Bandung, 21-
22 November 2012
URL: http://www.seed-
net.org/activities_rc.php
Proceeding The 5th AUN/SEED-
Net Regional Conference on
Biotechnology, Bandung, 22-23
January 2013
URL:
http://rcbio5.weebly.com/index.ht
ml
Proceeding 7th SEATUC
symposium, Bandung, 4-6 March
2013
URL:
http://www.ar.itb.ac.id/kktb/?p=406
 Acidogenic Fermentation of
(10) 2013
Palm Oil Mill efluent (POME)
on Volatile Fatty Acids
production as Precursor
Kinetic Modeling of Volatile
(11) 2013
Fatty Acids Feeding by Batch
Culture on
Polyhydroxyalkanoate
Production
Pengaruh Glukosa dan Fruktosa
(12) 2013
terhadap Produksi
Polihidroksialknoat oleh
Ralstonia eutropha JMP 134
secara fermentasi Batch
Proceeding 13th International
Conference on QiR (Quality in
Research), Yogyakarta, 25-28 June
2013
URL:
http://eprints.polsri.ac.id/id/eprint/3
6
Proceeding International Seminar
on Chemical Engineering Soehadi
Reksowardojo, Bandung, 9-11
October 2013
URL:
http://www.che.itb.ac.id/stksr2013/
Jurnal Kinetika Volume 4, 2014
URL:
http://jurnal.polsri.ac.id/index.php/
energi/article/view/372

Production of Pusat Penelitian Kelapa Sawit/ Bali

(13) 2014
polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA)
from palm oil mill effluent
(POME)
Production of Water Science & Technology
(14) 2015
polyhdroxialkanoate (PHA) by http://iwaponline.com/content/right
Ralstonia eutropha JMP 134 with s-permissions
VFAs from palm oil mill effluent 72.11 | 2015 pages 1889-1895
as precursors

14. Academic Activities:

1. Undergraduate courses:
Bioreactor engineering and Microbiology and Bioprocess
2. Student advisor for the final project.

15. Field of Interest:

1. Industrial wastewater treatment by anaerobic processes:
Treating industrial effluent containing high organic concentration, such as palm oil mill effluents,
tapioca processing, food and beverages industries by various anaerobic bioreactors..
2. Industrial wastewater treatment by aerobic processes:
Treating various industrial waste waters, such as from agriculture industries.
 3. Production Biopolymer (Biodegradable Plastics) from
Wastewater
Currently the production of biopolymer from industrial
wastewater is being carried out.

PROFILE OF DELEGATES

Dody Novriansyah, was born in Palembang 11th November 1996. He has some achievements
such as double winner in team robotic division ABU Robocon level of Indonesia in 2015 and
2016. He was achieved 4th champion & the best sprit team. He had won the contest line follower
robotic of the year 2013-2015 1st champion and the best design of robotic. The first is as the best
collegian with GPA : 3.73 out of 4 and the discipline collegian in his major. Hes in the seventh
semester electrical engineering study program at Sriwijaya State Polytechnic, but now he was
active in organization such as research and robotic at State Polytechnic of Sriwijaya, (program
coordinator). He also got the scholarship from PT. PGN (Persero) Tbk.
 Dwi Okta Larassakti, but you can call her Laras.
She was born in Palembang, 14th October 1997.
She is in the third semester in Chemical
Engineering study program Industrial Chemical
Technology. She got GPA : 3.63 out of 4.00. When
she was Senior High School, she got the 2th
Overall Champion for Natural Science Class.
Now, she joined in an organization wrestle on
research and technology and she is one of the
Volunteers for Saving Energy Campus in their
Polytechnic. She so interested about research and
technology, she hopes after be one of
participations from Indonesia for DAAD Program,
Study Visit for Groups of Foreign Students to
Germany, their group can apply research and
knowledge that they get when were in Germany
to their country, Indonesia.

Andry Meylani, was born in Palembang, on May

22nd 1996. Active in many organizations of
campus. She had studied visit as delegation in
some Malaysia colleges. She is a student of
Electrical Engineering majors in
Telecommunications Engineering, State
Polytechnic of Sriwijaya, with GPA 3.38 of 4.00.
She is very interested in renewable energy and
also technology in Germany.
 Her name is Hathfina Ghesani
Aljrine, call her Fina. She was
born in Palembang, 2nd
September 1996. She is a
student of Electrical
Engineering at State
Polytechnic of Sriwijaya, with
GPA 3.50 out of 4.00. When
she was in Senior High School ,
she has become the Vice Head
of Intra School Student
Organization SMA 10
Palembang and got the
Favourite Participant of
Lawatan Sejarah Daerah
(LASEDA) Regional of West
Sumatera and then Participant
of Chemistry Olympiad for
Senior High School. Now, she is
a Reporter of Journalist Campus at
State Polythechnic of Sriwijaya.
Hope from DAAD Program, their
group and she too can apply to
make something different and good
education obtained when in Germany.

His name is Ridho Anugerah, was born on Muara Enim, 12 of June 1997. Hes in
the fifth semester of energy engineering study program at sriwijaya state
polytechnic with GPA : 3.37 out of 4.00. He was selected as one of the
outstanding students. He fought for education and public health in Southern
Sumatera alongside his friends in SUMSELs Volunteers. He also establishes
MARS organization to dedicate the importance of writing and describing the
condition of society and the environment to fellow students. He joined in Bulir
Sriwijaya ( SUMSELs communities forum) are campaigning for zero waste
culture , they call theirselves zero waste squad. His hope that can continue to fight
for himself and this country.
 Muhammad Fadil Taufik, was
born in Pekanbaru, 4 september
1996. He was achieved on regards
in 2015 at Paris France and active
in many organization volunteer in
campus. Hes in the fifth semester
of Energy Engineering study
program at State Polytechnic of
Sriwijaya,. but now he is the
leader of riset in campus
(coordinator program) GPA 3,22
out of 4,00

Adi Agustiansyah. was born on Lahat, 28th

August 1996. He is a student of Chemical
Engineering at State Polytechnic of
Sriwijaya, with GPA 3.46 out of 4.00. He has
become the Head of Technology and Science
Society Community in first semester. Now,
He was active in MARS organization as vice
head. In 2016, he was delegated in
Conference Indonesia student asociation in
Seoul South Korea. He was very interested
with research and technology so he hope DAAD
program can provide many knowledge
 Lady Intania, was born on August 27th, 1997.
She is a student of English Department at State
Polytechnic of Sriwijaya. Active in some
organization such as SECA (Saving Energy
Campus) and Association of English
Department Student. She really concerns about
living environment. Even she is not a student
of engineering but she is really interested to
learn about renewable energy. She was the
Best Collegian of English Department 2016
with GPA 3.82 out of 4.00.

Yenni Komala Sari. She was born in Prabumulih,

January 3rd 1997. She was achieved one award in
2015. She was the best collegian with GPA 3.81 out
of 4.00 and now shes in the fifth semester of
energy engineering study program at State
Polytechnic of Sriwijaya,. She was active in many
organizations and social volunteer in campus or
external campus. She also got the scholarship from
PT.PGN (persero) Tbk. She is very interested about
renewable energy.
Muhammad Ihsan Kamil. You can call him
Ihsan, he was born in Curup, May 26 th 1996.
He is a student in the fifth semester of
Chemical Engineering department at State
Polytechnic of Sriwijaya with GPA 3.48 out of
4.00. And then, he has active in many
organizations now, one of them he active in
Student Executif Board as a Coordinator the
Ministry of Public Relation. He is very
interested about renewable energy especially
biomass.