Minggu, 08 Mei 2011

Guru SMK Temukan Detektor Fluida Ledakan Gas LPG

Guru SMK Temukan Detektor Fluida Ledakan Gas LPG


 Berangkat dari kekuatiran masyarakat saat menggunakan tabung gas LPG
3kg, Guru SMK Muhammadiyah Jatiroto, Nurhapi, ST., bersama beberapa
siswanya berhasil menciptakan ‘Detektor Fluida’ pencegah ledakan
tabung tersebut. Alat detektor ini berbeda dengan detektor-detekor
lainnya. Karena detektor ini menggunakan bahan cairan, sehingga lebih
akurat dalam mendeteksi kebocoran gas LPG.

Menurut Nurhapi, masyarakat di sekitar lingkungan sekolah dan
rumahnya masih enggan menggunakan tabung Gas LPJ 3kg, karena banyaknya
berita di media massa yang memberitakan kasus tabung gas meledak.
Padahal, harga tabung gas LPG yang berukuran 3kg lebih murah dibanding
dengan yang 12,5 kg.

“Sangat disayangkan, kalo masyakat masih enggan menggunakan tabung
gas 3kg,” terang Nurhapi,” Mudah-mudahan dengan detektor yang kami
ciptakan ini masyarakat tidak lagi kuatir menggunakan tabung gas.”

Detektor yang diciptakan Nurhapi ini berupa seperangkat alat pengaman
sekaligus detektor ledakan yang dipasang pada tabung gas. Jika ada
kebocoran gas, maka alat ukur menunjukan tingkat kebocoran. Apabila
tingkat kebocoran pada skala tinggi, maka alarm akan berbunyi
mengingatkan pengguna tabung gas. Selain mendeteksi, Fluida ini juga
berfungsi sebagai anti karat tabung gas.

Alat yang berupa cairan ini bisa mendeteksi kebocoran pada tabung
gas, regulator dan selang. Dan tidak terpengaruh apakah gas metan
berbau atau tidak.

Nurhapi juga menjelaskan, harga pembuatan detektor ledakan ini
relatif murah. Yaitu, tidak lebih dari Rp. 50.000,-. Menurutnya harga
ini sangat terjangkau bagi masyarakat kalangan menengah ke bawah.

 Alat ini akan didemontrasikan pada tanggal 10 Mei 2011, pukul
15.00-22.00 WIB di stan pameran ‘Unjuk Karya Siswa SMK Muhammadiyah
Jatiroto’, di Area Stan Pesta Giling PG.Djatiroto – Lumajang, Jawa
Timur.

Selain alat detektor kebocoran, pada stan tersebut juga
dipamerkan beberapa karya siswa SMK Muhammadiyah Jatiroto. SMK yang
memiliki 4 jurusan (Teknik Instalasi Tenaga Listrik, Teknik Kendaraan
Ringan, Teknik Permesinan dan Teknik Komputer & Jaringan), juga
menyediakan servis gratis kendaran ringan, servis gratis komputer.
Selain itu, di stan tersebut juga menyediakan Free HotSPot Area.

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Sabtu, 09 April 2011

The Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) Shangri-La Hotel, Jakarta




“I’m pleased to announce that the Overseas Private Investment Corporation will host its annual conference this spring in Indonesia to highlight new opportunities for partnership here and across the region”
President Barack Obama
Jakarta, Indonesia
November 2010


The Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) is pleased to host Access to Opportunity in Southeast Asia, an international investment conference designed to identify investment opportunities in the region’s emerging markets, encourage joint ventures between U.S. and regional businesses, and facilitate support for new investment in Southeast Asia.

The conference will be held in May 3 – 5, 2011 in Jakarta, Indonesia at the Shangri-La Hotel.  OPIC’s annual investment conferences provide participants a unique opportunity to meet personally with a mix of entrepreneurs, financiers and decision-makers who can best enable them to take advantage of the potential in new markets. Attendees will hear presentations by leading investment experts, U.S. businesses currently investing in Southeast Asia, financial institutions operating in the region, and U.S. government officials. Conference sessions will focus on access to credit, private equity, infrastructure, tourism and entrepreneurship. Particular emphasis will be placed on the renewable energy and clean technology sectors.
OPIC was established as an agency of the U.S. government in 1971. OPIC helps U.S. businesses invest overseas, fosters economic development in new and emerging markets, complements the private sector in managing risks associated with foreign direct investment, and supports U.S. foreign policy. Because OPIC charges market-based fees for its products, it operates on a self-sustaining basis at no net cost to taxpayers.
OPIC’s financing and political risk insurance also help U.S. businesses of all sizes to compete in emerging markets and meet the challenges of investing overseas when private sector support is not available. OPIC promotes U.S. best practices by requiring projects to adhere to international standards on the environment and worker and human rights.

Register Online >

Registration for individuals, companies and financial institutions: USD $400
Supporting Organizations:
Supporting Media Organization

Who Should Attend:


U.S. Business:

Businesses of all sizes seeking private equity, debt financing or partners for expansion into Southeast Asia

Financial Institutions:

U.S. or Southeast Asian capital providers offering investment and trade finance to Southeast Asian businesses or U.S. businesses looking to expand into Southeast Asia

Southeast Asian Business:

Southeast Asian companies looking for U.S. partners or capital

Conference Location:

Shangri-La Hotel
Kota BNI
JL, Jend. Sudirman Kav. 1
Jakarta 10220, Indonesia
T: (62 21) 570 7440
F: (62 21) 570 3530
Visit the Shangri-La Hotel website