ANALISIS KINERJA AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM TERHADAP TINGKAT KENYAMANAN AWAK DI RUANG AKMODASI

Abstract

This research aims to analyze the performance of the Air Conditioning System on the comfort level of crew members in the accommodation spaces aboard MT. Polaris. The research used a descriptive qualitative method with data collection techniques consisting of observation, interviews, documentation, and literature study, while data analysis employed the Fishbone Diagram method. The results showed that the decline in Air Conditioning System performance was caused by machine, man, and method factors, such as dirty air filters, damaged fan belts, magnetic contactor failures, ineffective implementation of the planned maintenance system, and poor cleanliness in accommodation spaces. These conditions caused room temperatures to increase to 27– 30°C from the ideal temperature of 22°C, reducing crew comfort. Efforts to overcome these problems included routine maintenance, regular component replacement, implementation of the planned maintenance system according to schedule, and general cleaning to maintain optimal cooling system performance. Keywords: Air Conditioning System, crew comfort, planned maintenance system.