Simulation Study of Power Generation from Masaro Incinerator in Babakan Village, Cirebon using the Organic Rankine Cycle System

Abstract

The electricity sector is a crucial element in supporting the economic sustainability of a country. Additionally, the challenge of electrifying 3T (terluar, tertinggal, terdepan) regions (the underdeveloped, frontier, and outermost areas) is a significant concern, as Indonesia is an archipelagic country. One potential energy source that can be utilized as an alternative for electricity generation is the technology used for waste-to-energy conversion. Waste processing, such as the MASARO incineration system in Babakan Village, Cirebon, produces heat energy that, in principle, can be used to generate electricity. Given the small-scale combustion capacity of MASARO, the integration of an Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) system is considered highly suitable for this application. The ORC system, which efficiently converts medium-temperature heat sources into electricity using organic fluids, is modeled and simulated using Aspen HYSYS ver.14. The simulation process, using Aspen HYSYS v.14 software, can demonstrate the potential power output. It is known that, based on the existing operational conditions of the Masaro incinerator, output potentials of 3–7 kW with thermal efficiency up to 27,4% for a combustion capacity of 10 tons per day, such systems could provide sustainable, off-grid power using locally generated waste.