The influence of electrolyzer addition to the 4-stroke modified injection system on fuel consumption and exhaust gas emissions in motorcycle engines

The influence of electrolyzer addition to the 4-stroke modified injection system on fuel consumption and exhaust gas emissions in motorcycle engines

Authors

  • W Purwanto Department of Automotive Engineering, Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang, Indonesia
  • R Wahyudi Department of Automotive Engineering, Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang, Indonesia
  • K Krismadinata Department of Electrical Engineering, Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang, Indonesia
  • F Rifwan Department of Civil Engineering, Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang, Indonesia
  • I W Kustanrika Sekolah Tinggi Teknik PLN, Jakarta, Indonesia

Keywords:

Electrolyzer, injection system, fuel consumption, exhaust gas emissions

Abstract

The demand for fuel is increasing along with the growth of the motor vehicle population, especially motorcycles. Currently, motorcycles rely on oil-based fuels, producing unhealthy exhaust emissions. One way to reduce fuel consumption and the resulting exhaust emissions is through the implementation of an electrolyzer. The electrolyzer is capable of saving fuel consumption and improving the engine combustion system. The objective of this research is to analyze the influence of adding an electrolyzer to the motorcycle fuel system on fuel consumption and exhaust gas. This study was conducted on a carbureted motorcycle that has been modified with injection. The results of fuel consumption and exhaust gas emission tests with electrolyzer treatment were compared with those without electrolyzer treatment. The results showed a decrease in fuel consumption at 2000 RPM by 31.36%, at 4000 RPM by 8.73%, and at 6000 RPM by 15.48%. In terms of exhaust gas emissions, CO decreased by 47.37%, CO2 increased by 24.37%, and HC decreased by 45.11% at 2000 RPM. At 4000 RPM, CO decreased by 89.11%, CO2 increased by 35.48%, and HC decreased by 36.98%. And at 6000 RPM, CO decreased by 41.67%, CO2 increased by 17.26%, and HC decreased by 6.92%.

References

Badan Pusat Statistik, Statistik Transportasi Provinsi Sumatera Barat. Padang: 2021, 2021.

[2] F. , F. C. , S. M. , C. N. Martins, “Analysis of Fossil Fuel Energy Consumption and Environmental Impacts in European Countries,” nergies, vol. 12, no. 6, pp. 1–11, 2019.

[3] T. K. D. M. M. Nabil, “Enabling Efficient Use of Oxy-Hydrogen Gas (HHO) in Selected Engineering Applications; Transportation and Sustainable Power Generation,” J Clean Prod, 2019.

[4] M. E. Martawati, “Sistem Elektrolisa Air Sebagai Bahan Bakar Alternatif Pada Kendaraan,” Eltek, vol. 12, no. 1, pp. 93–104, 2017.

[5] Y. , S. F. Setiawan, “Gas Hidrogen pada Proses Elektrolisis Terhadap Emisi dan Konsumsi Bahan Bakar,” Teknik Mesin Untirta, vol. 1, no. 1, pp. 10–13, 2018.

[6] D. Setya, “Pakar BRIN Beri Penjelasan Terkait Temuan Bahan Bakar Air,” 2022.

[7] A. Fahruddin and U. M. Sidoarjo, “Pengaruh Jarak Antar Plat Pada Generator HHO Model Wet Cell Terhadap Debit dan Efisiensi (Effectof Plates Gap of Wet Cells HHO Generator to The Flowrate and Efficiency),” J.Saintek, 2018.

[8] M. A. El. Kady, “Parametric Study and Experimental Investigation of Hydroxy (HHO) Production Using Dry Cell”,” Fuel, 2020.

[9] Huda. S. et al, “The Effect of Turbo Cycle Instalation on 4 Stroke Motor Cycle on Fuel Consumption and Exhaust Emissions,” Journal of Mechanical, Electrical and Industrial Engineering, vol. 3, no. 2, pp. 69–76, 2021.

[10] Sugiyono, Metode Penelitian Pendekatan Kuatitatif, Kualitatif, dan R&D. Bandung: Alfabeta, 2019.

[11] Suhirta, “Pengaruh Penambahan Gas Hasil Elektrolisasi Air Terhadap Konsumsi Bahan Bakar Bensin Pada Motor Bakar Empat Langkah 80 CC,” UI, Jakarta, 2008.

Downloads

Published

2024-11-10

How to Cite

The influence of electrolyzer addition to the 4-stroke modified injection system on fuel consumption and exhaust gas emissions in motorcycle engines. (2024). Proceedings Series of Borobudur International Symposium on Energy and Engineering, 1, V124031. https://doi.org/10.31603/biseeng.82

Similar Articles

1-10 of 25

You may also start an advanced similarity search for this article.