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An Experimental Investigation of the Impact of Additive Concentration on the Tribological Performance of Castor Oil Lubrication in Piston Ring-Cylinder Liner Contact
Univ Ghent, Soete Lab, B-9052 Ghent, Belgium; Jimma Univ, Fac Mech Engn, POB 378, Jimma, Ethiopia.
Univ Ghent, Soete Lab, B-9052 Ghent, Belgium.
Univ Ghent, Soete Lab, B-9052 Ghent, Belgium; Flanders Make, Strateg Res Ctr Mfg Ind, B-3001 Leuven, Belgium.
Jimma Univ, Fac Mech Engn, POB 378, Jimma, Ethiopia.
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2025 (English)In: LUBRICANTS, ISSN 2075-4442, Vol. 13, no 5, article id 206Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

This experimental study investigates the critical role and impact of additive concentration in enhancing the tribological performance of castor oil as a biolubricant for agricultural tractor engines. Friction and wear are major contributors to reduced engine efficiency, highlighting the need for effective lubrication strategies. While biolubricants like castor oil offer environmental benefits, they often require additives to achieve optimal performance. However, the concentration of these additives is crucial, as an imbalance can negatively impact the lubrication system, leading to a higher coefficient of friction, increased wear, and reduced engine efficiency and lifespan. This study examines the effects of varying concentrations of a mixture of propyl gallate (PG) and ionic liquid (IL) additives on the tribological performance of castor oil. The tribological behaviour of lubricated top compression piston ring and cylinder liner samples was evaluated under simulated engine conditions using a Bruker UMT Tribolab test rig, in accordance with the ASTM G181 standard. The experimental results revealed an influence of additive concentration on the coefficient of friction and wear behaviour. This emphasises the importance of optimising additive formulations to minimise engine wear and friction. Notably, a 0.5% volume concentration of the additive mixture led to a remarkable 34.8% reduction in the average coefficient of friction (COF) and a lower wear rate.

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MDPI AG , 2025. Vol. 13, no 5, article id 206
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IC engine, lubrication, additive concentration, castor oil, friction, wear, tribology
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URN: urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-367936DOI: 10.3390/lubricants13050206ISI: 001496760600001Scopus ID: 2-s2.0-105006724687OAI: oai:DiVA.org:kth-367936DiVA, id: diva2:1986476
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Available from: 2025-07-31 Created: 2025-07-31 Last updated: 2025-07-31Bibliographically approved

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