Increasing community participation in the green technology program through design and application of alternative mufflers

Abstract

The high number of motorized vehicles on one side is very beneficial for humans because it can facilitate transportation. But on the other hand, it turns out to cause a big problem, namely air pollution. Because 70% of air pollution is caused by motor vehicle exhaust emissions. This study aims to find the design and product of motor vehicle mufflers with innovative catalytic converters from cheaper alternative catalyst materials, to increase community participation in Green technology programs. The research method used is experimental. The products produced through this research are innovative muffler designs and products at low prices, using an alternative catalyst of manganese-coated copper (Cu), which is proven to be able to reduce CO 96.36% exhaust gas pollutants, and HC 94.74%. Thus this research product has great potential to support and increase public participation in the manufacture and use of environmentally friendly technology products.