Investigation of Friction Coefficients of Additivated Engine Lubricants in Falex Tester

Authors

  • L. Gergely Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania
  • V. Sandu Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania

Keywords:

engine lubricants, friction coefficient, pin and vee block test

Abstract

The paper deals with experimental mechanics in the field of fluid lubricants, investigating frictional characteristics of engine oils using experimental tests on a pin and vee block test machine (Falex). The test is standardized according to ASTM D3233 and represents a relevant and rapid measurement of coefficients of friction in a tribometer. Seven engine oils were tested on the same loading-time procedure being analyzed the coefficients of friction according to manufacturer and activation.

Author Biographies

L. Gergely, Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania

Dept. of Mechanical Engineering

V. Sandu, Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania

Dept. of Mechanical Engineering

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Published

2015-01-07

Issue

Vol. 7(56) No. 2 (2014)

Section

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING