Effect of temperature on tribological properties of palm biodiesel

A.S.M.A. Haseeb, S.Y. Sia, M.A. Fazal and H.H. Masjuki

Energy, 2010, vol. 35, issue 3, 1460-1464

Abstract: Biodiesel, as an alternative fuel is steadily gaining attention to replace petroleum diesel partially or completely. The tribological performance of biodiesel is crucial for its application in automobiles. In the present study, effect of temperature on the tribological performance of palm biodiesel was investigated by using four ball wear machine. Tests were conducted at temperatures 30, 45, 60 and 75°C, under a normal load of 40kg for 1h at speed 1200rpm. For each temperature, the tribological properties of petroleum diesel (B0) and three biodiesel blends like B10, B20, B50 were investigated and compared. During the wear test, frictional torque was recorded on line. Wear scars in tested ball were investigated by optical microscopy. Results show that friction and wear increase with increasing temperature.

Keywords: Wear; Friction; Four ball; Lubricity; Biodiesel; Diesel (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2010
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DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2009.12.001

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