In recent years, nanoparticles have attracted researchers attention due to its wear and friction reduction characteristics in lubricating oil. Hence, it is of utmost importance to consider nanoparticles additive in the lube oil and study its impact on the tribological and performance characteristics of mechanical systems. Therefore, this paper intends to explore the impact of conventional and hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) nanoparticles‐based lubricant on the wear of engine components, performance, and emission characteristics of a diesel engine. The different concentration namely, 0.5 wt.%, 0.75 wt.%, and 1 wt.% BN‐based nanofluids were formulated. The formulated nanofluids were characterized by UV‐spectroscopy and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) for dispersion and heat capacity analyses respectively. From the characterization results, 1wt.% BN nanofluid was found stable and well dispersed and therefore, considered for further experimental analysis. The outcomes of the present study revealed that 1 wt.% BN‐based nanofluid shown better anti‐wear properties and improvement in performance, emission characteristics of the diesel engine. The obtained results will be useful for the lubricant industry to think toward formulating nanoparticles‐based lubricating
oil.
Lubricating oil plays an important role in minimizing the friction and wear of many mechanical systems. The additives present in the conventional lubricant are inadequate to reduce the friction and wear of today’s mechanical systems. However, the use of these additives has a significant effect on the environment due to their fast chemical degradation. In recent years, nanoparticle-based lubricant has attracted great attention due to their friction reduction behavior. Therefore, it is of great importance to examine the role of nanoparticle addition in the conventional lubricant and its influence on the tribological characteristics of the mechanical systems. Hence, this research work focused on the formulation of hexagonal boron nitride nanoparticle-based nanofluids and its effect on the tribological characteristics of cylinder liner and piston rings of a realistic diesel engine. The different concentrations of hBN nanoparticle-based nanofluids were formulated and characterized using the ultraviolet–visible spectroscopy and the thermal gravimetric analysis. The results of the experimental analysis showed that hBN nanoparticles as an additive in the lubricating oil exhibited better anti-wear and friction reduction behavior than the conventional base oil 20W40.
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