Tribological Study of Nanoparticles Enriched Bio-based Lubricants for Piston Ring?Cylinder Interaction

This thesis investigates the tribological viability of bio-based base stock to which different nanoparticles were incorporated for engine piston-ring?cylinder-liner interaction. It determines experimentally the effects of lubricating oil conditions (new and engine-aged) on the friction and wear of the materials used for piston rings and cylinder liners. The specific base stock examined was a trimethylolpropane (TMP) ester derived from palm oil, and the nanoparticles were used as additives to obtain tribologically enhanced bio-based lubricants. The overall analysis of the results demonstrated the potential of nanoparticles to improve the tribological behavior of bio-based base stock for piston-ring?cylinder-liner interaction.

Author: Mubashir Gulzar

Publisher: Springer

Publication Date: Apr 12, 2018

Number of Pages: 147 pages

Language: English

Binding: Hardcover

ISBN-10: 9811082936

ISBN-13: 9789811082931