Results are presented from tests on a formulated 15W-40 mil-spec engine/transmission fluid to examine the impact of additives on improving its reliability and durability under extreme tribological conditions. A block-on-ring (BOR) configuration was used to measure the effect of five additives (an emulsion-based boric acid, tricresyl phosphate, particulate-based boron nitride, particulate-based MoS2, and particulate-based graphite) on the critical scuffing load as a function of additive concentration and time to scuff ...
These briefing charts discuss: overview of petroleum consumption -- How much do we actually use? How does tribology (friction and wear) fit into the equation? If we get rid of all friction, how big of an impact will a frictionless engine have on petroleum consumption. If we reduce friction by x% how much petroleum can we save? What's the difference between commercial and military applications? What's being done (research) to ...
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