Experimental Investigation of Fuel Consumption in Four-stroke Engines using Nickel-coated Copper Catalytic Converters
Warju Warju, Arya Mahendra Sakti, Sudirman Rizki Ariyanto, Muhammad Yandi Pratama

Universitas Negeri Surabaya

Abstract

This study aims to evaluate the ability of Nickel-coated Copper Catalytic Converters to the fuel consumption of a four-stroke engine. This experimental research uses Yamaha Vixion Lightning as the object of research. Research instruments used include chassis dynamometer, and fuel flow meter. Fuel consumption measurements are carried out based on SNI standard 7554:2010. Results from this study showed that the use of copper-based metal catalytic converters coated in titanium dioxide tended to decrease fuel consumption compared to standard exhaust. Decreased in average fuel consumption using a copper-based metallic catalytic converter coated in titanium dioxide by 3.70% - 11.09%.

Keywords: metallic catalytic converter- copper- nickel- fuel consumption- four stroke motorcycle

Topic: Optimization Research Based on Local Resources