Microstructure and tribological properties of sprayed nanostructure Fe-based martensite coating on an aluminum cylinder liner

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Eryong Liu ◽  
Yuan Xue ◽  
Yaping Bai ◽  
Jibin Pu ◽  
Shuangming Du ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Wear Resistance ◽  
Tribological Properties ◽  
Cylinder Liner ◽  
Adhesive Force ◽  
Lubricating Oil ◽  
Strengthening Effect ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Fine Grain ◽  
Strong Adhesion ◽  
Aluminum Cylinder

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to improve the tribological properties of aluminum cylinder liner. Higher martensite contents were closely related to the higher hardness and excellent wear resistance of Fe-based coatings. Furthermore, the grain size of the Fe-based coating was approximately 40 nm, which provides an excellent fine grain strengthening effect. Design/methodology/approach To improve the tribological properties of aluminum cylinder liners, a Fe-based martensite coating was prepared by internal plasma spraying technology, whose microstructure and tribological properties were then investigated. Findings Sprayed Fe-based coating possessed a low contact angle and strong adhesion with lubricating oil. In a simulated engine condition, Fe-based coating exhibited a decreased friction coefficient and increased wear resistance under oil lubrication, which was dominated by a stronger adhesive force with lubricating oil, higher martensite contents on the worn surface, higher hardness and higher H/E value than those of the reference HT 200 and Al-19Si cylinder material. Originality/value Nanostructure Fe-based martensite coating was sprayed on an aluminum cylinder liner, which demonstrated remarkable advantages over the reference cylinder material.

Tribological properties of the epoxy resin-based solid lubricant coating modified by Kevlar fibers

2018 ◽  
Vol 70 (9) ◽  
pp. 1706-1713 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guotao Zhang ◽  
Yanguo Yin ◽  
Ting Xie ◽  
Dan Li ◽  
Ming Xu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Wear Resistance ◽  
Epoxy Resin ◽  
Tribological Properties ◽  
Dry Friction ◽  
Friction And Wear ◽  
Solid Lubricant ◽  
Transfer Film ◽  
Wear Properties ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Friction And Wear Properties

Purpose This paper aims to obtain high mechanical and good tribological properties of epoxy resin-based coatings under dry friction conditions. Design/methodology/approach Bonded solid lubricant coatings containing Kevlar fibres were prepared by a spraying method. The friction and wear properties of the coatings were experimentally investigated with a face-to-face tribometre under dry friction conditions. Scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy and 3D laser scanning technologies were used to characterise the tribological properties. The action mechanism of the Kevlar fibres on a solid lubricant transfer film was also analysed. Findings Adding Kevlar fibres can significantly improve the wear resistance of the coatings. When the Kevlar fibre content increases, the tribological properties of the coatings improve and then worsen. Superior properties are obtained with 0.03 g of Kevlar fibres. Appropriately increasing the load or speed is beneficial to the removal of the outer epoxy resin and the formation of a lubricant film. During friction, the solid lubricants wrapped in the epoxy resin accumulate on the surface to form a transfer film that shows a good self-lubricating performance. In the later friction stage, fatigue cracks occur on the solid lubricant film but cannot connect to one another because of the high wear resistance and the entanglement of the rod-like Kevlar fibres. Thus, no large-area film falls from the matrix, thereby ensuring the long-term functioning of solid lubricant coatings. Originality/value Epoxy resin-based solid lubricant coatings modified by Kevlar fibres were prepared, and their friction and wear properties were investigated. Their tribological mechanisms were also proposed. This work provided a basis for the analysis of the tribological properties and design of bonded solid lubricant coatings containing Kevlar fibres.

Experimental analysis of tribological properties of ultrasonically dispersed garnet nanoparticles in SN500 grade lubricating oil

2018 ◽  
Vol 70 (2) ◽  
pp. 250-255 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maheswaran R. ◽  
Sunil J.
Keyword(s):  
Tribological Properties ◽  
Lubricating Oil ◽  
Additive Concentration ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Lubricant Oil ◽  
Surface Polishing ◽  
Frequent Monitoring ◽  
Chemical Content ◽  
Solid Liquid

Purpose The optimal performance of the machinery is based on lubricants that require frequent monitoring and the analysis of characteristics such as chemical content, contamination and viscosity. The application of nanoparticles dispersed lubricant in tribology has received remarkable attention in recent years. This paper aims to investigate the tribological properties of SN500 grade lubricating oil containing garnet nanoparticles. Design/methodology/approach In this study, 45-nm-sized garnet particles are ultrasonically dispersed in SN500 grade base lubricant oil. The effects of viscosity and additive concentration on tribological properties are investigated using a four-ball tester. Findings Rolling, reinforcing and film-forming behaviour of dispersed nano-sized garnet additives in the rubbing zone were investigated using scanning electron microscopy equipped with energy dispersive spectroscopy. The results indicate that the garnet additives can improve the wear resistance and resistance to relative motion and decrease the friction coefficient of rubbing steel interface by surface polishing and formation of tribo-film containing Si, C and Mn. Originality/value Because of the complex two-phase solid–liquid mixture, there are still limited physical understandings of the friction and wear reduction mechanisms. Therefore, the present research was undertaken to interpret the possible phenomena.

Influence of positive texturing on friction and wear properties of piston ring-cylinder liner tribo pair under lubricated conditions

2019 ◽  
Vol 71 (4) ◽  
pp. 515-524 ◽  
Author(s):  
Venkateswara Babu P. ◽  
Ismail Syed ◽  
Satish Ben Beera
Keyword(s):  
Wear Resistance ◽  
Internal Combustion Engine ◽  
Friction And Wear ◽  
Piston Ring ◽  
Combustion Engine ◽  
Cylinder Liner ◽  
Internal Combustion ◽  
Tribological Performance ◽  
Friction Reduction ◽  
Content Type

Purpose In an internal combustion engine, piston ring-cylinder liner tribo pair is one among the most critical rubbing pairs. Most of the energy produced by an internal combustion engine is dissipated as frictional losses of which major portion is contributed by the piston ring-cylinder liner tribo pair. Hence, proper design of tribological parameters of piston ring-cylinder liner pair is essential and can effectively reduce the friction and wear, thereby improving the tribological performance of the engine. This paper aims to use surface texturing, an effective and feasible method, to improve the tribological performance of piston ring-cylinder liner tribo pair. Design/methodology/approach In this paper, influence of positive texturing (protruding) on friction reduction and wear resistance of piston ring surfaces was studied. The square-shaped positive textures were fabricated on piston ring surface by chemical etching method, and the experiments were conducted with textured piston ring surfaces against un-textured cylinder liner surface on pin-on-disc apparatus by continuous supply of lubricant at the inlet of contact zone. The parameters varied in this study are area density and normal load at a constant sliding speed. A comparison was made between the tribological properties of textured and un-textured piston ring surfaces. Findings From the experimental results, the tribological performance of the textured piston ring-cylinder liner tribo pair was significantly improved over a un-textured tribo pair. A maximum friction reduction of 67.6 per cent and wear resistance of 81.6 per cent were observed with textured ring surfaces as compared to un-textured ring surfaces. Originality/value This experimental study is helpful for better understanding of the potency of positive texturing on friction reduction and wear resistance of piston ring-cylinder liner tribo pair under lubricated sliding conditions.

Hot Vacuum Tribological Properties of Chromium Nitride Coatings against Austenitic Stainless Steel Type AISI 316LN and Colmonoy

2011 ◽  
Vol 110-116 ◽  
pp. 600-605 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Devaraju ◽  
A. Elayaperumal ◽  
S. Venugopal ◽  
Satish V. Kailas ◽  
J. Alphonsa
Keyword(s):  
Stainless Steel ◽  
Wear Resistance ◽  
Austenitic Stainless Steel ◽  
Tribological Properties ◽  
Wear Mechanism ◽  
High Vacuum ◽  
Steel Type ◽  
Strong Adhesion ◽  
Pin On Disc ◽  
Type Aisi

The tribological properties of Plasma Nitrided (PN) rings were examined in high vacuum environment (1.6 x 10-4bar) at 25°C, 200°C and 400°C. The high vacuum based pin on disc tribometer was used for this investigation. The two different sliders namely austenitic stainless steel type AISI 316LN (316LN) pin and Nickel based alloy coated (Colmonoy) pin have been used. The tribological parameters such as friction coefficient, wear mechanism and wear rate have been evaluated. The PN 316LN rings exhibits excellent wear resistance against 316 LN pin and Colmonoy pin at all temperatures. However, the PN 316LN ring vs Colmonoy pin pair shows better wear resistance than PN 316LN ring vs 316 LN pin pair. Whereas the untreated 316 LN ring vs 316 LN pin pair exhibits the combination strong adhesion and plastic deformation wear mechanism.

Tribological properties of twin wire arc spray coated aluminum cylinder liner

2015 ◽  
Vol 84 ◽  
pp. 231-237 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jae-Kang Kim ◽  
Fabio-Antonio Xavier ◽  
Dae-Eun Kim
Keyword(s):  
Tribological Properties ◽  
Cylinder Liner ◽  
Wire Arc Spray ◽  
Arc Spray ◽  
Aluminum Cylinder

Synthesis and tribological properties of oil-soluble copper nanoparticles as environmentally friendly lubricating oil additives

2015 ◽  
Vol 67 (3) ◽  
pp. 227-232 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yujuan Zhang ◽  
Yaohua Xu ◽  
Yuangbin Yang ◽  
Shengmao Zhang ◽  
Pingyu Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tribological Properties ◽  
Liquid Paraffin ◽  
Lubricating Oil ◽  
Infrared Spectrometry ◽  
Cu Nanoparticles ◽  
Wear Properties ◽  
Environment Friendly ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Oil Additives ◽  
Lubricating Oil Additives

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to synthesize oil-soluble copper (Cu) nanoparticles modified with free phosphorus and sulfur modifier and investigate its tribological properties as environment-friendly lubricating oil additives. Design/methodology/approach – To improve the anti-oxidation properties of these nanoparticles, two kinds of surface modifiers, oleic acid and oleylamine were used simultaneously. The morphology, composition, structure and thermal properties of as-synthesized Cu nanoparticles were investigated by means of transmission electron microscopy, X-ray powder diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectrometry and differential thermal and thermogravimetric analysis. The tribological properties of as-synthesized Cu nanoparticles as an additive in liquid paraffin were evaluated with a four-ball friction and wear tester. Findings – It has been found that an as-synthesized Cu nanoparticle has a size of 2-5 nm and can be well dispersed in organic solvents. Tribological properties evaluation results show that as-synthesized Cu nanoparticles possess excellent anti-wear properties as an additive in liquid paraffin. The reason lies in that as-synthesized surface-capped Cu nanoparticles are able to deposit on sliding steel surface and form a low-shearing-strength protective layer thereon, showing promising application as an environmentally acceptable lubricating oil additive, owing to its free phosphorus and sulfur elements characteristics. Originality/value – Oil-soluble surface-modified Cu nanoparticles without phosphorus and sulfur were synthesized and its tribological properties as lubricating oil additives were also investigated in this paper. These results could be very helpful for application of Cu nanoparticles as environment-friendly lubricating oil additives.

Preparation and tribological properties of complex nanoparticle styrene/calcium borate with core-shell structure

2014 ◽  
Vol 66 (4) ◽  
pp. 525-532 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liu Ping ◽  
Wang Dongyun ◽  
Li Yanbin ◽  
Guo Yanqing ◽  
Hao Lifeng
Keyword(s):  
Tribological Properties ◽  
Shell Structure ◽  
Lubricating Oil ◽  
Structure Characteristic ◽  
Core Shell ◽  
Calcium Borate ◽  
Content Type ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Novel Complex ◽  
Core Shell Structure

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to develop a potential nanoparticles lubricant additive for solving the problem of the insolubility and stable dispersity; the complex nanoparticles with core-shell structures are less studied in the field. Therefore, this paper determines novel complex nanoparticles and their tribological properties. Design/methodology/approach – According to the conventional preparation method, the complex nanoparticle styrene/calcium borate (PS/O-CaB) was synthesized. The microstructures of the as-obtained samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction infrared spectroscopy and thermogravimetric analysis. Tribological properties of PS/O-CaB used as lubricating oil additive were evaluated on four-ball tribometer. The worn surface of the steel ball was investigated by a three-dimensional non-contact surface profilometer and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). Findings – The results of the structure characteristic indicate two different crystalline forms, namely, Ca2B6O11 and Ca2B2O5, and the average size of calcium borate nanoparticles in PS/O-CaB is about 20-40 nm. Moreover, the good tribological properties are due to a wear resistance film containing both depositions and the tribochemical reaction products which comprise B2O3, FeB and Fe2O3. Originality/value – Novel complex nanoparticles with core-shell structure (PS/O-CaB) were successfully prepared. Moreover, the PS/O-CaB shows excellent tribological capacity such as load-carrying, friction-reducing and antiwear property.

THE EFFECT OF MeC NANOPARTICLES ON THE MICROMECHANICAL AND TRIBOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF CARBON COMPOSITE COATINGS

Tribologia ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 280 (4) ◽  
pp. 157-163
Author(s):  
Sławomir ZIMOWSKI ◽  
Marcin KOT ◽  
Tomasz MOSKALEWICZ
Keyword(s):  
Wear Resistance ◽  
Amorphous Carbon ◽  
Tribological Properties ◽  
Composite Coatings ◽  
Carbon Matrix ◽  
Carbon Composite ◽  
Nanocrystalline Phase ◽  
Strong Adhesion ◽  
Scratch Tests ◽  
The Impact

Nanocomposite carbon coatings composed of a nanocrystalline phase and an amorphous carbon matrix (a-C or a-C:H) are an important group of coatings for tribological applications, especially if low friction is desired. Strong adhesion between the coating and the substrate as well as the ability to carry load are particularly important in ensuring the durability of the system. In this paper, the impact of a reinforcing phase in the form of hard carbides of chromium, titanium and tungsten (MeC) on the micromechanical and tribological properties of MeC/a-C coatings were analysed. The microhardness and modulus of elasticity using the indentation method and adhesion of these coatings to the substrate in scratch tests were determined. On the basis of tribological tests, the friction coefficient and wear rate of the coatings were determined during nonlubricated sliding contact with an alumina ball. The tested nanocomposite coatings showed very good sliding properties and wear resistance. The nc-WC/a-C and nc-TiC/a-C coatings exhibit the smallest coefficient of friction (below 0.1) and the highest wear resistance. The presence of nanocrystalline carbides in the amorphous carbon matrix limits the propagation of cracks in the coatings and allows the higher load carrying capacity.

On the lubrication characteristics of piston ring under different engine operation conditions

2019 ◽  
Vol 72 (1) ◽  
pp. 101-108
Author(s):  
Jun Sun ◽  
Xiao Zhang ◽  
Jianxiong Zhu ◽  
Yaming Gao ◽  
Hu Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Piston Ring ◽  
Cylinder Liner ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Lubricating Oil ◽  
Cylinder Wall ◽  
Engine Operation ◽  
Operating Condition ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Lubrication Characteristics ◽  
Stroke Engine

Purpose Currently, lubrication analysis of piston ring is generally done under engine rated operating condition. However, the engine (such as the vehicle engine) does not always operate in rated operating condition, and its operating condition changes frequently in actual use. In addition, the lubrication status of piston ring is generally assumed as the flooded lubrication or a certain form of poor lubrication in most of the lubrication analysis. Design/methodology/approach In this paper, based on the equations about the flow rate of lubricating oil and the variation of control volume, the flow model of lubricating oil in the piston ring-cylinder liner conjunction is established. The lubrication analysis of piston ring for a four-stroke engine under different engine operating conditions is done, in which the lubricating oil at the inlet of piston ring is considered as the lubricating oil attached on the relevant location of cylinder wall after the piston ring moves over at the previous stroke. Findings There is remarkable difference for the lubrication characteristics of the piston ring under different engine operating conditions. The worst lubrication status of piston ring may not take place under engine rated operating condition. Originality/value In this paper, based on the measured engine cylinder pressure, the lubrication analysis of piston ring for a four-stroke engine under different engine operating conditions is done in which the lubricating oil supply condition at the inlet of piston ring is considered. The results of this paper are helpful for the design and research of engine piston ring-cylinder liner conjunction.

Preparation and tribological properties of BN/calcium borate nanocomposites as additive in lubricating oil

2018 ◽  
Vol 70 (1) ◽  
pp. 105-114 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yanfei Yang ◽  
Xiaobo Wang ◽  
Sen Mei ◽  
Xing Zhu ◽  
Shiqiang Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tribological Properties ◽  
Optical Microscope ◽  
Lubricating Oil ◽  
Core Shell ◽  
Calcium Borate ◽  
Wear Area ◽  
Content Type ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Friction Tester ◽  
Transmission Electron

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the tribological performance and mechanisms of BN/calcium borate nanocomposites (BCBNs) as additives in lubricating oil. Design/methodology/approach BCBNs were prepared by heterogeneous deposition method. And the morphology and structure of samples were analysed by transmission electron microscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectra and X-ray powder diffraction pattern. The maximum non-seizure load (PB) of samples was tested using four-ball friction tester. The average friction coefficients and wear tracks were obtained. In addition, tribological mechanism was also investigated using optical microscope, energy dispersive spectroscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscope. Findings It was found that the nanocomposites present core-shell nanostructure with the thickness of shell around 12 nm and the diameter of particles 100-200 nm, and tribological tests indicate that the PB value of BCBNs was increased by 113 per cent, whereas the average friction coefficient was decreased by 23.6 per cent and the bloom’s wear area was also decreased by 25.2 per cent. Originality/value This paper involves investigation on tribological properties and mechanism of the BCBNs with core-shell structure.

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