Presentation Profile
The Progression of Modern Global Engine Oil Standards to Satisfy Fuel Economy Requirements and Emission Regulations
Currently Scheduled: 10/12/2021 - 1:20 PM - 1:40 PM
Room: Poster Parkway
Main Author
Dr. Raj Shah - Koehler Instrument Company, Inc.
- Quiriat Cuadra Lopez - Dept. Of Chemical Engineering, State Univ. of NY, Stony Brook
- Stanley Zhang - Koehler Instrument Company, Inc.
Abstract:
Since the emergence of the automotive industry, engine oil has proven essential in the lubrication of automobile engines. Engine oils have a wide range of usages, ranging from decreasing friction between moving parts, reducing wear, transferring heat, and minimizing energy loss in combustion engines. The addition of complex and advanced additives is often necessary in engine oil formulations to attain maximum engine performance. At the same time, engine oils must bolster fuel economy and limit harmful tailpipe emissions. Engine oils must be carefully developed and categorized in accordance with standards set by organizations around the world. However, the presence of countless organizations with similar test methods reveals the issue of translating results across international markets. In 2019, the Global Lubricants Test Standards Collaboration Team was formed to conceptualize existing standards, with the intent to reduce redundancy and promote technological advancement. The United States, Europe, Canada, India, as well as China, adapt ever-changing standards based on environmental, market, and technological influences. Each country implements standards that pertain to their domestic markets and distinct driving conditions. In this poster, modern engine oil standards, along with test methods, will be analyzed domestically and compared on an international scale to facilitate global progress as the automotive industry continues to evolve.
