inputtenaga

Inputtenaga is a term used in engineering discussions, particularly in Indonesian-speaking contexts, to refer to the input energy or power supplied to a system or component. It is not a formal international standard term, and its precise meaning can vary by discipline; in many cases it is used as a synonym for input power or input energy, depending on whether instantaneous power or total energy over a period is meant.

The word is formed from the English loanword input and the Indonesian tenaga, meaning power or energy. The phrase emphasizes the source side of energy flow into a device, distinguishing what is provided to the system from what is produced or consumed on the output side.

Applications of inputtenaga appear across electrical and mechanical engineering as well as control systems. In electrical engineering, it describes the power drawn by circuits or machines. In mechanical contexts, it can refer to the energy delivered to actuators, engines, or other energy-converting components. In modeling and simulations, inputtenaga often serves as a variable representing the energy entering a system, with its value affecting performance and efficiency.

Measurement and units depend on context. Inputtenaga as power is typically expressed in watts or kilowatts, while inputtenaga as energy is measured in joules or kilojoules. In dynamic models, it may be treated as a time-varying signal and integrated over time to yield energy.

Because of potential ambiguity, many sources prefer explicit terms such as input power or input energy and specify the time frame and energy source. Related concepts include input voltage, input current, energy balance, and efficiency. Examples include a DC motor’s inputtenaga from a power supply and a solar panel array’s inputtenaga from incident sunlight.