...-Gaussian roughness distribution surface was proposed in this paper to find the optimum cylinder liner surface. The motored engine tests were carried out to verify the simulation results. Findings The calculation and experiment results show that the large negative skewness surface has the optimal...

... roughness, a one-dimensional homogenized mixed lubrication model was established. The real surface topography instead of its statistical properties is taken into account. Xianghui Meng can be contacted at: xhmeng@sjtu.edu.cn 22 02 2016 12 04 2016 10 05 2016 For the engine...

...De-Xing Peng Purpose This paper aims to evaluate the effect of biodiesel additive in fuel system of diesel engines to reduce wear characteristics. Biofuels are environmentally friendly and renewable alternatives to mineral-based fuels and cause low pollution; thus, they can be used to comply...

... of the piston and hence on the piston slap phenomenon and the frictional power loss. Originality/value – All the results mainly focus on the slap noise of the engine and can be used in the piston–liner development at the development of the engine. Ridha Mazouzi can be contacted at: mazouzi_r...

...Hamid R. Aghayan; Evgueni V. Bordatchev; Jun Yang Purpose The purpose of this paper is to develop new knowledge in experimental characterization of contaminants in engine lubricants, using surface plasmon resonance (SPR) sensing that can be applicable for on‐line condition monitoring of lubricant...

...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...

...Hakan Kaleli Two 5W‐30 synthetic‐base phosphorus containing (commercial) and phosphorus‐free (P‐free) crankcase oils were tested for engine performance characteristics, engine emissions and poisoning effects of oil additives on a three‐way catalytic converter using engine dynamometer. The emission...

...Hakan Kaleli; Ertugrul Durak Additives are incorporated in engine oils to improve existing desirable properties of base stocks and to impart new specific properties required by modern engines. The additives include antioxidants, detergents, dispersants, corrosion and rust inhibitors, viscosity...

...A.J. von Wielligh; N.D.L. Burger; T.L. Wilcocks A large number of diesel engine failures have been reported in the immediate past. The large proportion of these engines that were investigated, were recently overhauled engines that failed soon after the overhaul process. In some cases, these engines...

... Keywords: Engines, Valves Professional Engineering Publishing is pleased to announce the publication of a new book, "Automotive Engine Valve Recession". Valve wear and its effect upon engine performance still presents a major challenge to the tribologist. Although new valve...

...Hakan Kaleli Two 10W30 mineral‐base phosphorus containing (commercial) and phosphorus‐free (P‐Free) crankcase oils were tested in the engine dynamometer for the poisoning effects on a catalytic converter and emission‐engine’s performance. The emission results of the two oils were compared...

... © MCB UP Limited 1999 --> Fuels Combustion Engines New products and materials New Stirling engine uses biomass fuel Keywords Fuels,Combustion, Engines Stirling Engine Co. Ltd has developed a new type of external combustion engine that uses agricultural...

...Abid Mian Traditionally the development process has been used to optimise engine lubrication systems with a lot of hardware testing. This can lead to an expensive and time consuming process which can have major influences on the engine design. To complement engine development, design and analysis...

...Bill Wilson External and internal gear, duocentric and sliding vane oil pumps used in internal combustion engines are illustrated and described briefly. © Company 1995 Engines Gears Oils Pumps Vane FEATURES Oil pumps Bill Wilson External gear pumps (Figure 1) are still widely used...

...Max Gairing Details the performance requirements of modern automotive engines and the role played by additives in fuels and in engine and transmission lubricants. Outlines problem areas needing attention. © Company 1995 ACEA Additives Engines Fuels Oils Performance FEATURES...

...Bill Wilson Describes the use of landfill for the disposal of waste and the gas generated by the waste. Details the engines fuelled by this gas and the special lubricants used to combat the aggressive chemicals some of the gases contain. Lists the properties of a proprietary range of natural gas...

...Bill Wilson Reports on the study of wear debris in the early 1980s organized by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Describes the use of Ferrography, spectrographic oil analysis, X‐ray fluorescence, inductive, magnetic and ultrasonic methods of debris detection with some examples of wear...