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%.
