Alternative and low sulfur fuel options: Boundary lubrication performance and potential problems

Kimberly S. Wain; Joseph M. Perez; Elana Chapman; André L. Boehman

doi:10.1016/j.triboint.2004.08.014

Alternative and low sulfur fuel options: Boundary lubrication performance and potential problems

Kimberly S. Wain
, Joseph M. Perez
, Elana Chapman
, André L. Boehman

Chemical Engineering

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Abstract

Studies of alternative fuels at Penn State include biodiesel, dimethyl ether (DME) and low sulfur diesel fuels. The fuel studies include bench tests, laboratory engine tests and vehicle tests. DME was evaluated in a campus shuttle bus operating on its regular campus route. A 25:75 vol% mixture of DME and diesel fuel was used. Laboratory engine tests of oxygenated fuels, including biodiesel, resulted in significant particulate reductions. However, some alternative fuels exhibit low lubricity. Bench tests comparing friction and wear characteristics of the fuels are described.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	313-319
Number of pages	7
Journal	Tribology International
Volume	38
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.triboint.2004.08.014
State	Published - Mar 2005

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Mechanics of Materials
Mechanical Engineering
Surfaces and Interfaces
Surfaces, Coatings and Films

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