Presentation Profile
Assessment of the Wear Aspects of the Boundary Lubrication Properties via a Newly Designed Ball-on-Cylinder Lubrication Evaluator (BOCLE)
Currently Scheduled: 10/11/2022 - 1:30 PM - 1:50 PM
Room: Convention Center Walkway
Main Author
Raj Shah - Koehler Instrument Company, Inc.
- Sihan Li - Dept. Of Chemical Engineering, State Univ. of NY, Stony Brook
- Anthony Schevon - Dept. Of Chemical Engineering, State Univ. of NY, Stony Brook
Abstract:
Determination of frictional wear is crucial as wear can become a major problem in vehicle engines as prolonged metal-metal exposure occurs. The frictional wear between the surfaces is advanced under high-speed rotation resulting in a permanently shortened lifespan of the engine components. In order to prevent wear and save unnecessary expenses, lubricant is applied to reduce the friction. Lubricity can be defined as how easy a lubricant such as oil or fuel can protect engine components from wear. The level of lubricity of an oil or fuel can be determined accurately using Koehler Instrument Company’s K94190 instrument. The instrument is pre-loaded with standard ASTM D5001 method that uses Ball-on-Cylinder Lubricity Evaluator (BOCLE) to determine the lubricity. Assessing the wear aspects and choosing a proper fuel and lubricant, allows for the prolonging of machinery lifespan in addition to a reduction in diagnostic and replacement costs. This poster will highlight the importance of lubricity testing and describe the innovations in the newly designed BOCLE instrument.
