Experimental investigation of HHO blending in combustion engine performance

Authors

  • Awaludin Martin Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Riau
  • Abda Hidayatullah Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Riau
  • Yogie Rinaldy Ginting Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Riau
  • Annisa Wulan Sari Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Riau

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22441/sinergi.2025.3.006

Keywords:

Electrolysis, Hydrogen, Internal Combustion, Performance,

Abstract

The transition to renewable energy sources has become increasingly critical due to the adverse effects of greenhouse gas emissions. One alternative to reducing fossil fuel dependence is hydrogen. Hydrogen technology can be integrated into internal combustion engines without major design modifications. This study investigates the effects of HHO gas blending on engine performance under varying brake load conditions. The carburetor was modified to allow HHO gas from electrolysis to enter the combustion chamber. The results indicate that HHO blending led to a 4.9% increase in brake power, a 1.66% improvement in thermal efficiency, and a 3% reduction in brake-specific energy consumption (BSEC). Additionally, among different potassium hydroxide (KOH) concentrations, the 30% wt solution exhibited the lowest power consumption for electrolysis.

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Published

2025-09-02

How to Cite

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A. Martin, A. Hidayatullah, Y. R. Ginting, and A. W. Sari, “Experimental investigation of HHO blending in combustion engine performance”, Sinergi, vol. 29, no. 3, pp. 625–632, Sep. 2025.

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