Rancang Bangun dan Uji Kinerja Alat Pengasap Ikan Lele (Clarias batrachus) Tipe Kabinet

Abstract

This study aims to design, construct, and evaluate the performance of a cabinet-type fish smoking device that is efficient, portable, and capable of producing high-quality smoked catfish products. Catfish (Clarias batrachus) is a perishable aquaculture commodity, thus requiring preservation methods such as smoking to extend its shelf life. The smoking device was designed with a capacity of more than 12 kg, a maximum smoking duration of 6 hours, and equipped with a temperature control system. The development process included structural and functional design, device assembly, and performance testing. Testing was conducted three times using parameters such as fish weight reduction, moisture content, and organoleptic evaluation. Results showed that the device was capable of evenly smoking the fish, reducing moisture content to meet SNI standards (<60%), and producing products with favorable organoleptic qualities. This device has proven to enhance the efficiency of the smoking process and the quality of the product, making it suitable for small to medium-scale enterprises.