Jurnal POLIMESIN
Vol 21, No 1 (2023): February

The Effect of Adding Aluminum Scrap to Motor Vehicle Mufflers to Reduce the Danger of Exhaust Emissions

Ahmad Marabdi Siregar (Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara)
Chandra Amirsyahputra Siregar (Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara)
Khairul Umurani (Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara)
Mulyadi Mulyadi (Universitas Pembinaan Masyarakat Indonesia)
Tony Siagian (Universitas Pembinaan Masyarakat Indonesia)
ML Teguh Samudra (Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara)
Aufa Afika (Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 Feb 2023

Abstract

Air pollution due to motor vehicle exhaust emissions is increased. Polluted air harms human health dan the environment. Consequently, it is essential to make a sustained effort to reduce air pollution. The purpose of this research is to investigate the effect of adding aluminum scrap to the exhaust system of a motor vehicle on gas emissions composition. The motor vehicle exhaust system was modified to accommodate aluminum scrap placement. A gas analyzer was utilized to observe exhaust gas composition, such as carbon dioxide, hydrocarbon, and carbon monoxide.  Aluminum scrap with different masses was wrapped around the exhaust's inner tube in 50 gr, 70 gr and 90 gr. The engine speed was maintained at 500 rpm throughout the testing process. It was found that the temperature of the outer exhaust tube is in a range of 40 degrees Celsius to 50 degrees Celsius. The results revealed that the most appropriate amount of aluminum scrap was 90 gr n to reduce carbon monoxide, hydrocarbon, and carbon dioxide in an exhausts gas. The surprising outcome was 76.78 % of carbon monoxide content declined, and furthermore hydrocarbon, and carbon dioxide content were deteriorated by 61.63% and 78.37%, respectively

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Journal Info

Abbrev

polimesin

Publisher

Subject

Automotive Engineering Control & Systems Engineering Energy Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering Materials Science & Nanotechnology

Description

Jurnal POLIMESIN is an peer-reviewed journal that publishes original and high-quality research papers in all areas of mechanical engineering. The editorial team aims to publish high quality and highly applied research and innovation that has the potential to be widely disseminated, taking into ...