Design and Performance Evaluation of an Arduino-Based Vacuum Carbon Cleaner for Gasoline Engines

Abstract

This study addresses the degradation of gasoline engine performance caused by carbon deposit accumulation in the combustion chamber. The objective of this research is to design and evaluate the performance of an Arduino-based vacuum carbon cleaner device. A quantitative experimental method was employed to analyze the effectiveness of suction systems and monitoring sensors, including a Type-K thermocouple and DC voltage sensor. The system integrates a 12V DC pump and a pneumatic vacuum valve as suction mechanisms. The Arduino microcontroller functions as the central automation unit that processes sensor readings, monitors engine temperature and voltage conditions, and controls the suction operation automatically based on predefined parameters. The developed device has dimensions of 40 × 28 cm, a tank weight of 2.45 kg, and a volume of 2,628.76 cm³, allowing approximately 26 suction cycles per operation. Experimental results show that the fastest engine warm-up occurs at 2500 RPM with an average time of 5.18 minutes. The optimal reaction time for carbon cleaning fluid is 10 minutes. The DC pump demonstrates faster suction performance (11.77 s) compared to the pneumatic valve (14.21 s at 6 bar), although it requires stable voltage conditions. These findings indicate that the developed system is effective in supporting combustion chamber maintenance through an Arduino-based automation mechanism, but requires further optimization in energy efficiency and suction performance.   Keywords -Vacuum Carbon Cleaner, Arduino, DC Pump, Combustion Chamber, Engine Maintenance