.... Design/methodology/approach The nano-oil was prepared by dispersing an optimal composition of 0.5 vol. per cent of 70 nm hBN in SAE 15W-40 diesel engine oil using a sonication technique. The tribological testing was performed using a four-ball tribometer according to the ASTM standard. Findings...

... 4(c and d) ]. Gabi N. Nehme can be contacted at: gabinehme@yahoo.com © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2016 Coatings Wear Friction Additives ZDDP Engine oils Catalysts Extreme pressure TiF3 additives FeF3 additives Boundary condition Idling speed...

... transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), proton nuclear magnetic resonance (1H-NMR) and gel permeation chromatography (GPC) for determination of molecular weight. This was followed by the evaluation of the prepared compounds such as detergent/dispersant and antioxidants additives for lubricating engine oil...

... in the gap. Ease of machining, detectability and minimal change in topography of the tappet were considered while deciding the dimensions of the slot. Riaz Ahmad Mufti can be contacted at: riazmufti@smme.nust.edu.pk © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2015 Tribology Engine oils...

...Aslı Işler; Onursal Yakaboylu; Tamer Alyakut; Filiz Karaosmanoğlu Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate alternatives for four stroke 10w40 motorcycle engine oils. Today, mineral and synthetic‐based lubricants are widely used but because of ecological aspects, which are gaining...

...Yuh‐Yih Wu; Mu‐Jung Kao Purpose Nanoparticles have been studied as additives to lubrication oils for reducing friction and wear. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the effect of nanofluid on engine oil and friction reduction in a real engine. Design/methodology/approach...

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... New products and materials High pressure pump for common rail diesel engines can be lubricated by engine oil Keywords Engine oils, Diesel engine Engine oils Diesel engine © MCB UP Limited 1999 --> The problems associated with diesel fuel lubricity are well...

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... with a reference oil in an engine test. Oils labelled as “energy conserving” have passed this test. Widespread use of engine oils with these designations should result in an overall saving of fuel in the nation as a whole, but a particular vehicle operator may not experience fuel savings as a result of using...

...David Margaroni © MCB UP Limited 1998 --> Crude oils Engine oils EOLCS IEA Engine oil quality Keywords: Crude oils, Engine oils, EOLCS, IEA The range of motor oils currently available is huge, there being some hundreds of brands in the UK alone; such variety can...