Analysis of Hydrogen Gas Production Results in Water Electrolysis Process on Genset Characteristics
Authors: Praswanto Djoko Hari , Djiwo Soeparno , Palevi Bima R. P. D 
Published: July 2023

Hydrogen gas is a type of alternative fuel for transportation that can serve a number of other potential needs. Water electrolysis is one way to get hydrogen gas. This study aims to determine the results of water electrolysis with three catalysts and mixed metal electrodes which are then applied to generator motor engines. The research method used was an experimental method with variations in electrolysis using KOH and NaOH base catalysts, H2SO4 acid catalysts, and stainless steel 316 electrodes. The best results for H2 gas production in this study were obtained with a 2M H2SO4 catalyst with a gas yield of 244.9mL H2 gas, while The lowest yield in this study was the 1M concentration of 1M NaOH catalyst of 12.5mL. The best results for H2 gas production were varied with pertalite fuel and then tested with a generator engine. Testing the generator motor engine is measured arm length and mass with a machine dynamometer. 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