Comparative Research in the Field of the Parametric Effect of Lubricant Cavitation Initiation and Development on Friction and Wear in Piston Ring and Cylinder Liner Assemblies

This research follows closely previous findings in flow characteristics and phenomena that take place in the piston ring and cylinder liner interface during motoring and firing engine operation, and also compares results between different optical engine set-ups. Cavitation visualisation in a simulat...

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Main Author: Polychronis Dellis
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Published: MDPI AG 2024-12-01
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description This research follows closely previous findings in flow characteristics and phenomena that take place in the piston ring and cylinder liner interface during motoring and firing engine operation, and also compares results between different optical engine set-ups. Cavitation visualisation in a simulating lubrication single-ring test rig and oil transport and cavitation visualisation in custom made cylinder assemblies of optical engines are the tools used to quantify the transport process under the piston ring and cylinder liner. Simplification of the interface is an essential technique that enhances the researcher’s confidence in results interpretation. Engine complexity and severe oil starvation are impeding the analysis of the experimental results. Visualisation experiments constitute an effective way to test various lubricant types and assess their overall performance characteristics, including their properties and cavitation behaviour. The repeatability of the visualisation method establishes the parametric study effects and offers valuable experimental results. As a further step towards the lubricant composition effect, a link between the lubricant formulation and the operating conditions could be established as the oil performance is assessed with a view to its transport behaviour. Image processing is used to quantify the impact of cavitation on piston ring lubrication in conjunction with varied operating and lubricant parameters. The characteristics of the lubricant and the working environment have an impact on these types of cavities. Viscosity, cavitation, oil film thickness (OFT), lubricant shear-thinning characteristics and friction are all linked.
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spelling doaj-art-07b3de8300c74fb69f4c1d2360aec0432024-12-27T14:36:53ZengMDPI AGLubricants2075-44422024-12-01121246010.3390/lubricants12120460Comparative Research in the Field of the Parametric Effect of Lubricant Cavitation Initiation and Development on Friction and Wear in Piston Ring and Cylinder Liner AssembliesPolychronis Dellis0Biomedical Systems Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Design and Automatic Control, School of Mechanical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), Zografou Campus, 9 Iroon Polytechniou Str., 15772 Athens, GreeceThis research follows closely previous findings in flow characteristics and phenomena that take place in the piston ring and cylinder liner interface during motoring and firing engine operation, and also compares results between different optical engine set-ups. Cavitation visualisation in a simulating lubrication single-ring test rig and oil transport and cavitation visualisation in custom made cylinder assemblies of optical engines are the tools used to quantify the transport process under the piston ring and cylinder liner. Simplification of the interface is an essential technique that enhances the researcher’s confidence in results interpretation. Engine complexity and severe oil starvation are impeding the analysis of the experimental results. Visualisation experiments constitute an effective way to test various lubricant types and assess their overall performance characteristics, including their properties and cavitation behaviour. The repeatability of the visualisation method establishes the parametric study effects and offers valuable experimental results. As a further step towards the lubricant composition effect, a link between the lubricant formulation and the operating conditions could be established as the oil performance is assessed with a view to its transport behaviour. Image processing is used to quantify the impact of cavitation on piston ring lubrication in conjunction with varied operating and lubricant parameters. The characteristics of the lubricant and the working environment have an impact on these types of cavities. Viscosity, cavitation, oil film thickness (OFT), lubricant shear-thinning characteristics and friction are all linked.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4442/12/12/460lubricant flowoptical enginepiston ring and liner interactionhigh-speed visualisationcavitation developmentlubricant transport
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Comparative Research in the Field of the Parametric Effect of Lubricant Cavitation Initiation and Development on Friction and Wear in Piston Ring and Cylinder Liner Assemblies
Lubricants
lubricant flow
optical engine
piston ring and liner interaction
high-speed visualisation
cavitation development
lubricant transport
title Comparative Research in the Field of the Parametric Effect of Lubricant Cavitation Initiation and Development on Friction and Wear in Piston Ring and Cylinder Liner Assemblies
title_full Comparative Research in the Field of the Parametric Effect of Lubricant Cavitation Initiation and Development on Friction and Wear in Piston Ring and Cylinder Liner Assemblies
title_fullStr Comparative Research in the Field of the Parametric Effect of Lubricant Cavitation Initiation and Development on Friction and Wear in Piston Ring and Cylinder Liner Assemblies
title_full_unstemmed Comparative Research in the Field of the Parametric Effect of Lubricant Cavitation Initiation and Development on Friction and Wear in Piston Ring and Cylinder Liner Assemblies
title_short Comparative Research in the Field of the Parametric Effect of Lubricant Cavitation Initiation and Development on Friction and Wear in Piston Ring and Cylinder Liner Assemblies
title_sort comparative research in the field of the parametric effect of lubricant cavitation initiation and development on friction and wear in piston ring and cylinder liner assemblies
topic lubricant flow
optical engine
piston ring and liner interaction
high-speed visualisation
cavitation development
lubricant transport
url https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4442/12/12/460
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