A study of the tribological impact of biodiesel dilution on engine lubricant properties

• Main Authors: Hamdan, S. H., Chong, W. W. F., Ng, J. H., Chong, C. T., Rajoo, S.
• Format: Article
• Published: Institution of Chemical Engineers 2017
• Subjects: TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/75704/; https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85020073014&doi=10.1016%2fj.psep.2017.05.007&partnerID=40&md5=235d112047ea48135d0a432db5da85cc

The switch from petro-diesel fuel to biodiesel blends for Compression Ignition engines have raised tribological performance concerns among major automobile manufacturers. Biodiesel dilution on engine lubricants could have adverse long-term effects on the engine efficiency, which will reduce the fuel...