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Filter System Designed to Reduce The Emission of Gasoline Motorcycle Pollutants Pinem, Mekro Permana; Yusuf, Yusvardi; Wardana, Muhammad Bayu; Caturwati, Ni Ketut; Listijorini, Erny; Satria, Dhimas; Sukamto, Dwinanto
Machine : Jurnal Teknik Mesin Vol 11 No 2 (2025): Machine : Jurnal Teknik Mesin
Publisher : Jurusan Teknik Mesin Fakultas Sains dan Teknik Universitas Bangka Belitung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33019/rwkk7894

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Clean and healthy air are major topics around the globe. It is because poor air quality hurts human health and is even responsible for the deaths of millions of people. This work develops exhaust pipes containing filters to reduce the pollutants emitted by motorcycles. There are three pollutant concentrations measured here: CO2, CO, and HC. The measurements were taken before and after the filter system so that the pollutant reduction could be calculated.  The maximum pollutant reduction of the filter system: 6.1 % of CO2, 8.0 % of CO, and 651.0 ppm of HC. The primary mechanism of this filter is the physical trapping of pollutants. When the gas flows through the exhaust pipe, the pollutants in the stream are attached to the filter due to direct contact. This change can be visually observed in the filter color, which darkens after use in the exhaust pipe. However, a limitation of this work is its short-term experiment, which lasted only five minutes, indicating a key area for future research. It is also necessary to have alternative filters that are sustainable and can work properly in high-temperature conditions.
Effect of ethanol–RON 92 (pertamax) fuel blends on exhaust emissions of a 2000cc gasoline engine Sudrajad, Agung; Caturwati, Ni Ketut; Sunardi, Sunardi; Khairullah, Adhitya
Jurnal Polimesin Vol 23, No 3 (2025): June
Publisher : Politeknik Negeri Lhokseumawe

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30811/jpl.v23i3.6692

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The technology aimed at reducing dependence on fossil fuels and minimizing exhaust emissions involves the use of ethanol as an alternative fuel. This research investigates the effects of blending ethanol with RON 92 (Pertamax) gasoline on the exhaust emissions of a 2000cc four-cylinder gasoline engine. Experiments were conducted using varying ethanol concentrations, and the emissions of carbon monoxide (CO), hydrocarbons (HC), carbon dioxide (CO₂), and oxygen (O₂) were measured and analyzed. Data were presented descriptively and compared. The results indicate that adding ethanol significantly reduces CO and HC emissions. The lowest CO concentration (0.04%) was recorded with a 10% ethanol blend (BE10%), while the lowest HC emission (2316 ppm) occurred at a 15% ethanol blend (BE15%). Conversely, CO₂ emissions increased with ethanol content, peaking at 8.97% for BE15%. These findings demonstrate the potential of ethanol–gasoline blends to lower harmful emissions, particularly CO and HC, while enhancing combustion efficiency, as reflected by the increase in CO₂ levels.
Solar Energy Integration for Liquid Palm Sugar Processing in Rural Home-Industry Wahyu Herwanto; Erwin; Ni Ketut Caturwati; Slamet Wiyono
Jurnal Asiimetrik: Jurnal Ilmiah Rekayasa Dan Inovasi Volume 8 Number 1 (2026)
Publisher : Fakultas Teknik Universitas Pancasila

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35814/asiimetrik.v8i1.9450.2

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This study explicitly aims to evaluate the technical performance and feasibility of a photovoltaic (PV)–battery system in supplying the energy requirements of a liquid palm sugar production machine for rural home-industry applications. Electricity instability in rural areas often disrupts production activities, and although previous studies have demonstrated the potential of solar energy, real-world evaluations for palm sugar processing remain limited. In this research, two 565 Wp solar modules integrated with a 2.2 kW inverter and a LiFePO₄ battery were experimentally tested under actual operating conditions. Real-time data of PV output, irradiance, load demand, and battery condition were recorded. The results show that the PV system consistently supplied 950–1050 W under clear skies and 600–800 W during cloudy conditions, while the battery maintained a stable state of charge (SoC) of 71–85%, ensuring uninterrupted operation. Daily PV energy generation (4.2–4.6 kWh) exceeded load consumption (3.2–3.6 kWh), confirming a positive energy balance. Overall, the system demonstrated stable and reliable performance, indicating that PV–battery integration is feasible for rural MSME-scale liquid palm sugar production.