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Performance of polymeric viscosity improver as bio- lubricant additives

Dandan, M. A. and Samion, S. and Azman, N. F. and Mohd Zawawi, F. and Abdul Hamid, M. K. and Musa, M. N. (2019) Performance of polymeric viscosity improver as bio- lubricant additives. International Journal of Structural Integrity, 10 (5). pp. 634-643. ISSN 1757-9864

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Official URL: http://www.dx.doi.org/10.1108/IJSI-04-2019-0028

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to study the influence of polymeric viscosity improver on the tribological performance of palm kernel methyl ester (PKME). Design/methodology/approach: Tribological performances of the PKME added with the various concentration of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA) were evaluated using four-ball tribotester under extreme pressure condition. The morphologies of the worn surfaces were observed by using the optical microscope. Findings: The addition of polymeric viscosity improver (EVA copolymer) has produced positive results towards the tribological properties of PKME. In total, 4 per cent of EVA copolymer is found as the optimum concentration by improving the friction reducing properties and anti-wear behaviour due to the formation of film thickness between two rubbing surfaces. Originality/value: This work might contribute to the development of vegetable oils as a new source of environmental-friendly lubricant.

Item Type:Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:extreme pressure, palm oil, viscosity improver
Subjects:T Technology > TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
Divisions:Mechanical Engineering
ID Code:90984
Deposited By: Narimah Nawil
Deposited On:31 May 2021 13:21
Last Modified:31 May 2021 13:21

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