The Effect of the use of Silica Sand Before and After Physical Activation on Acceleration of 4-Step Gasoline Motorcycle Engine

Abstract

This research was conducted with the aim of knowing the Effect of using silica sand before and after physical activation on the acceleration of a 4-stroke gasoline motorcycle engine. This research was conducted by testing the acceleration 0 – 80 km/hour and 40 – 80 km/hour with variations in the composition of tapioca in the pellet mixture (1%, 2%, and 3%) and variations in temperature activation (150^?C, 200^?). C, and 250^?C). The silica sand pellets used in this study were 10 mm in diameter with a thickness of 3 mm, which had been activated for 60 minutes. The results showed that the use of silica sand had an effect on the acceleration of a 4-stroke gasoline motorcycle. The best composition of silica sand pellets occurs in the amount of tapioca 3% and with an activation temperature of 250^?C, which can increase the acceleration by 12.45% at an acceleration of 0 – 80 km/hour.