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Journal : Journal of Mechanical Engineering, Science, and Innovation

Performance Enhancement of Motorcycle Engines Using Lemongrass Oil-Based Fuel Additive Budi, Pangga Urip Setio; Suhara, Ade; Supriyanto, Agus; Patya, Dhea Intan; Khoirudin, Khoirudin; Nanda, Rizki Aulia
Journal of Mechanical Engineering, Science, and Innovation Vol 5, No 2 (2025): (October)
Publisher : Mechanical Engineering Department - Institut Teknologi Adhi Tama Surabaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31284/j.jmesi.2025.v5i2.7778

Abstract

The increasing number of motor vehicles has led to higher fuel consumption, especially among two-wheeled vehicles, contributing to elevated emissions of hydrocarbon (HC) and carbon monoxide (CO). This study investigates the potential of lemongrass oil (LO) as natural additive to reduce exhaust emissions from RON 92 fuel. The LO was extracted via maceration and characterized by its physical properties, including density (0.893 g/mL), viscosity (5.30 mPa.s), and boiling point (222 °C), consistent with pure LO standards. The additive as then blended into RON 92 fuel in concentration of 10 mL, 15 mL, and 20 mL per 1000 mL of fuel to determine its optimal performance. Results showed that a 20 mL addition yielded the highest reduction in HC and CO emissions, respectively 49.76% and 46.24%. Furthermore, engine performance improved, with power increasing by 0.27 HP and torque by 0.21 Nm within an engine speed range of 5200-5700 rpm. These outcomes suggest that LO enhances combustion efficiency and reduces emissions. The findings highlight the potential of LO as an environmentally friendly fuel additive and supprt ongoing efforts to develop sustainable alternatives to conventional fossil fuels in Indonesia.
Co-Authors Adiwibowo, Zakaria Afgani, Abduh Al Afif Hakim Agus Suprihanto Agus Supriyanto AHMAD JUNAEDI Akhmad Junaedi Amar Amar Amir Amir Amri Abdulah Amri, Saeful April Firman Daru Aria Hendrawan, Aria Arif Wibowo, Ludvi Atmoko Nugroho Aulia Nanda, Rizki Azizah Azizah Azizah, Renata Lintang Azmi, W. H. Azzaki, Adnan Badriyah, Fatikhatul Banu Witono Basit, Arul Bernadus Very Christoko Budi, Pangga Urip Setio Budiansyah, Ade Cepi Cahyo, Tegar Dwi Cahyono, Yono Cepi Budiansyah, Ade Dewi Nurdiyah, Dewi Dhawy, Luay Raihan Dodi Mulyadi Dodi Mulyadi Dwicahyo, Tegar Fahrizin, Nazar Fazin, Nazar Fazrin, Nazar Fuadiah, Shiema Jamalah Gunata, Krida Pandu Gymanstiar , Salman Fahrizal Hadi, Soiful Hananto, Agustia Hanif, Mohammad Burhan Hassanudin, Wahyu Maulana Hidayat, Syahrul Taufik Ines Heidiani Ikasari Irfan Rizky Hutomo Irfani, Tomas Karyadi Karyadi Khusna, Arina Kumbarasari, Shanti Lailisya Putri, Purnama Lamijan Lamijan, Lamijan Lintang Azizah, Renata Miftahudin, Moh Muahemin, Enjang Muji Setiyo Murtalim, Murtalim Muzammil, Ach Nanda, Rizki Aulia Noer Sasongko Nugroho, Fajar Raditya Nur Wakhidah Nur Widyartha, Yogi Panata, Helmi Prasetio Patya, Dhea Intan Pratama, Tito Chaerul Prima, Juan Candy Putri, Nela Aulina Rahdiana, Nana Rahman, Mumammad Arif Rajab, Dede Ardi Rakasiwi, Galih Ramadan, Trisa Ramadani, Yovi Adhi Ransanoi, Teep Riana, Rati Ridwan Rizki Aulia Nanda Rohman Rosaria, Stefani Dewi Safril Safril Sanusi Sanusi Saputra Sigalingging, Wanri Saputra, Ridhwan Salahuddin Saputra, Ridhwan Shalahuddin Saputra, Rio Handika Setiaji, Galet Guntoro Setiarso, Galih Shieddieque, Apang Djafar Sudarjat, Muhammad Fauzaan Fikri Sudarjat Suhara, Ade Sukarman Sukarman Sukarman Sukarman Sulistiyanto Sulistiyanto, Sulistiyanto Supriyanto, Danang Susanto Susanto Susilo, Hendri Syamsudin Syamsudin Tantri, Andini Kartika Taufik Ulhakim, Muhamad Taufik Ulhakim, Muhammad Taufiqur Rokhman, Taufiqur Thiyana, Thyana Tikamori, Ghazi Tri Toto Wiharjianto, Muhammad Ulhakim, Mumamad Taufik Vensy Vydia Wahyu Christanto, Febrian Widodo, Muhammad Faizal Agung Wieke Dewi Suryandari Zaidar, Chilfi ZAMAN, BADROE