Innovation of Electromagnetic Power Generator as Energy Sources for Sustainable Citronella Oil Processing

Abstract

By planting citronella, the community has historically and culturally promoted citronella oil production for decades (Cymbopogon nardus L). The most common energy sources for distillation are distillation waste and firewood. The completion energy distillation of citronella oil is becoming more challenging as it becomes more difficult to obtain firewood and the price increases. This limitation renders citronella oil production untenable. For the distillation process, alternative energy sources with the attributes of Consolidated, Continue, Controllable, Clean, and Affordable are introduced, in this case, an electromagnetic power generator energy source. The research was carried out at Sirna Jaya Village, Gunung Halu District, West Bandung Province. The Electromagnetic Power Generator consists of three major components: 1. Starter for beginning rotation; 2. Electromagnet Guider for controlling the repulsion force between comparable magnetic poles, which is subsequently transferred to kinetic energy; and 3. Generator for producing electrical energy. It has been demonstrated that the power generator innovation can create 1500 watts of electrical energy and be scaled up. It has been demonstrated that the Electromagnetic Power Generator is a valuable energy source for processing citronella oil.