FUEL FILTER DATA MONITORING & AUTO SWITCHING AT KOMATSU ENGINE WITH ARDUINO TO IMPROVE LIFE CYCLE TIME MAIN FUEL FILTER USAGE

Abstract

Diesel engines are the main components used in many sectors from automotive, industry to manufacturing. Diesel engines have many advantages including being able to produce large power on low engine turns. Diesel engines use diesel fuel. Where this diesel fuel must be ensured that it is always clean. So the role of the fuel filter is very important to ensure the performance of the diesel engine. The ability of the fuel filter will decrease in its function to filter out impurities in the fuel path. So that this fuel filter must be replaced periodically according to its operating hours. This tool is made to optimize the use of fuel filters in accordance with the conditions of the clogged. This tool will work to monitor the fuel filter clogged condition by calculating the pressure read by the controller before and after passing the fuel filter. If the clogged has reached 70%, the controller will automatically activate the solenoid valve to change the use of the fuel filter from the main fuel filter to the backup fuel filter. So that in this way the use of the fuel filter will be more optimal in accordance with the actual conditions of the clogged.