Effects on Fuel Consumption and Diesel Engine Deposits from Nano-Particle Oil Additive

Abstract

This project evaluated the effects of a nano-particle additive when blended with MIL-PRF-46167D OEA-30 Arctic Oil as a baseline fluid. Baseline and additized oil were tested for CAT 1K/1N deposits, in-vehicle and dynamometer fuel economy, and lab tests for physical properties and wear metals. Results from the CAT 1K/1N test showed a positive impact on deposits when using the nano-particle additive. Results for both the in-vehicle and dynamometer fuel consumption testing did not indicate that there was a change in fuel consumption either when using the nano-particle additive, or from carry-over effects after changing back to MIL-PRF-46167D oil. High Temperature Benchtop Corrosion Testing produced results showing an increase in wear metal concentration, and copper corrosion appearance when utilizing the nano-particle additive.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 2010
Accession Number
ADA536171

Entities

People

  • Allen S. Comfort
  • Edwin A. Frame
  • Robert W. Warden

Organizations

  • Southwest Research Institute

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  • Advanced Electronics

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Additives (Chemicals)
  • Chemical Properties
  • Composite Materials
  • Corrosion
  • Dynamometers
  • Flash Point
  • Fuel Consumption
  • High Temperature
  • Internal Combustion Engines
  • Lubricants
  • Lubricating Oils
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Particles
  • Physical Properties
  • Research Facilities

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  • Petroleum Engineering