Evrimata: Journal of Mechanical Engineering
Vol. 01 No. 03, 2024

Effect of Coconut Shell-Based Active Carbon Adsorbent on Motorcycle Exhaust Gas Emissions

Putra Gitama, Nahindi (Unknown)
Hidayat, Najmul (Unknown)
Pebrianti, Dwi (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
21 Oct 2024

Abstract

This study focused on the utilization of active carbon derived from coconut shells as an adsorbent to reduce exhaust gas emissions in motorcycles. The research aimed to compare the exhaust emissions before and after installing active carbon in the muffler and to analyze its effect on the levels of CO, HC, and CO2 at different engine speeds. A laboratory experiment was conducted with varying masses of active carbon, and emission data were collected and analyzed using two-way ANOVA. The results demonstrated that with the use of 200 grams of active carbon, the CO emission decreased by 12.06%, HC by 16.96%, and CO2 by 9.17%. These reductions are attributed to the strong adsorptive properties of active carbon, which facilitated the physical and chemical separation of harmful gases. The study concluded that active carbon significantly reduces exhaust emissions, providing a practical solution for improving air quality in motorcycles. The findings offer an effective method for emission control that could be applied under various operating conditions, making it suitable for widespread implementation in emission-reduction systems for small engines.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JME

Publisher

Subject

Automotive Engineering Materials Science & Nanotechnology Mechanical Engineering

Description

Evrimata: Journal of Mechanical Engineering The interdisciplinary research edition covering scientific areas: - Mechanical Engineering - Otomotive Engineering - Material Engineering Taking into account the interdisciplinary character of the journal, the authors in its materials should emphasize ...