Effect of Varying Mixtures of Distilled Water and Mineral Water in Electrolyte Solution on Battery Voltage

Authors

  • Siti Norhidayah Balikpapan University
  • Hildar Saputra Sekolah Tinggi Teknologi Industri Bontang
  • Yano Hurung Anoi Sekolah Tinggi Teknologi Industri Bontang
  • Ratnawati Ratnawati Sekolah Tinggi Teknologi Industri Bontang

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52158/fym0zz84

Keywords:

variations in electrolyte, voltage, 35 Ah and 45 Ah batteries

Abstract

Accumulator/battery is a type of battery that is widely used for motorized vehicles. Motorcycle batteries are generally divided into two types, namely wet batteries and dry batteries. Inside a wet battery there is a liquid called electrolyte, this electrolyte is made from acid and water. However, the acid content produced is sometimes not the same due to the inappropriate selection of the water mixture used. The aim of this research is to find out the most effective electrolyte mixture for battery voltage performance by comparing the use of distilled water and mineral water. This research method is experimental by comparing variations in electrolyte solutions in two batteries with a capacity of 35Ah and 45Ah. The output used for comparison is the measurement of the voltage value produced by the two batteries being tested. Testing was carried out within a period of 15 minutes to 120 minutes before and after charging. Measurements on a car with a capacity of 1200 cc with a rotation of 1000 rpm to 3000 rpm, the electrolyte solution in distilled water obtained a higher voltage value than mineral water, with the voltage during the first pour after 120 minutes being 12.9 volts and after being charged it rose to 13.6 volts.  The conclusion of this research is that for long-term use, distilled water electrolyte is better than mineral water electrolyte which heats up easily when used for long periods of time and at high rpm.

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Published

2026-01-31

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Effect of Varying Mixtures of Distilled Water and Mineral Water in Electrolyte Solution on Battery Voltage. (2026). Journal of Applied Mechanical Engineering and Renewable Energy, 6(1), 6-16. https://doi.org/10.52158/fym0zz84