Experimental study on Engine oil blended with TiO2 & MoS2 Hybrid Nanoparticles

Authors

• L. B. Abhang Department of Automation and Robotics Engineering PREC, Loni, SPPU, Pune
• S. A. Kale Technology Research and Innovation Centre, Pune, India
• Amogh Sambare cDeen Dayal Upadhyay KAUSHAL Kendra, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
• S Katore VACOE, Ahmednagar

DOI: https://doi.org/10.30678/fjt.157308

Keywords:

Hybrid lubricant, four ball tribometer, friction and wear, TiO2, MoS2

Abstract

In this research work, testing has been conducted using a four-ball tribo-tester as per ASTM Standard 4172. The objective of this research work is to evaluate the tribological parameters of SAE-10W-30 lubricant with the addition of nano-hybrid composites as an additive. The effect of nano-composites on the tribological parameters of SAE-10W-30 lubricating engine oil has been investigated experimentally on a four-ball tribometer. The process variable levels for the four-ball tribometer are designed for concentration in the percentage of weight of nano-hybrid composites. Experimentation on a four ball tribometer is performed to determine the wear scar diameter and friction coefficient of hybrid nano-composites. It is observed that the addition of nano-composite additives in combination with SAE-10W-30 reduces the coefficient of friction by 40 %. The results of the wear scar diameter have been tested during experimental work and reported in the articles. The experimental work on hybrid nano-additives provides sustainable energy solutions and environmental conservation while simultaneously addressing current and future demands.