Tribological Performance of bio based oil Enriched with Nano Particles under different Lubrication Regimes

Tribology is the science and engineering of interacting surfaces in relative motion. It includes the study and application of the principles of friction, lubrication, and wear. we take different vegetables oils which are natural and biodegradable, to mix with nano particle

Project Title

Tribological Performance of bio based oil Enriched with Nano Particles under different Lubrication Regimes

Project Area of Specialization

Mechanical Engineering

Project Summary

Tribology is the science and engineering of interacting surfaces in relative motion. It includes the study and application of the principles of friction, lubrication, and wear. we take different vegetables oils which are natural and biodegradable, to mix with nano particles (very small sizes) of different materials. Then test on Tribometer to check and compre their propertise( friction ,wear, viscosity etc) before and after testing, to examine wheather their propertise improve. For nano fluid preparation we use these methods.

Surfactant(A chemical that preferentially adsorbs at an interface, lowering the surface tension or interfacial tension between fluids or between a fluid and a solid)

?Ultrasonication

?Hominization

?Magnetic Stirring

?Stability Test by UV-visible absorption spectroscopy

For worn surface analysis we would use:

?Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)

?Worn Surface morphologies by Filed emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM).

?Examination of tribo-film on worn surface energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS).

?Assessed the chemical structure of tribo-film by X-Ray photoelectron spectrometry (XRS).

?Study the chemical bonding between tribo-film and rubbing surfaces by Raman spectroscopy.

?Surface roughness of rubbing specimens using Profilometer.

Project Objectives

?Pin-on-Disc Tribometer Testing

?Specimen Preparation, Polishing of Pin and Disk

?Mineral Oil, Vegetable Oil and NPs based Bio-Lubricant oil Preparation

?Morphology and Characterization of Nano particles

?Thermal & Mechanical Properties of Oils (k, Cp, Viscosity, Density,)

?Wear Measurement & COF Measurement

?Surface Roughness Measurement(Before & After Test)

?SEM, XRD, TIM for surface characterization

Project Implementation Method

Taguchi method will be used to test Nanoparticle fluids under straved conditions under different Temperature, Load, Speed, and concentration. Physical, mechanical properties of nano-fluids wll be measured. After testing the nano fluids, nueral network model will be developed and genetic algorithm will be run to determine the optimal concentration of nano-fluids which give efficient tribological properties.

Benefits of the Project

• cost effective than synthetic engine oils.
• biodegradeable
• very much less pollutant
• long use duration
• Environment friendly
• Tackle climate change

Technical Details of Final Deliverable

From these testing, we would singleout best natural fluid which would be use as alternative to mobile oil in engines of vehicles.

Final Deliverable of the Project

Hardware System

Core Industry

Transportation

Other Industries

Core Technology

Clean Tech

Other Technologies

Sustainable Development Goals

Responsible Consumption and Production, Climate Action

Required Resources

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