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In-Depth Analysis of Additive-Treated Gasoline with a Modified High-Frequency Reciprocating Rig Technique
- Wendy Lang - Shell Global Solutions (US) Inc., USA ,
- Edward Malisa - Shell Global Solutions (US) Inc., USA ,
- Joseph Russo - Shell Global Solutions (US) Inc., USA ,
- Andreas Glawar - Shell Global Solutions (US) Inc., USA ,
- John Mengwasser - Shell Global Solutions (US) Inc., USA ,
- William Colucci - Afton Chemical Company, USA ,
- Kristine Morel - Afton Chemical Company, USA ,
- Edward Nelson
Journal Article
04-13-01-0002
ISSN: 1946-3952, e-ISSN: 1946-3960
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Citation:
Lang, W., Malisa, E., Russo, J., Glawar, A. et al., "In-Depth Analysis of Additive-Treated Gasoline with a Modified High-Frequency Reciprocating Rig Technique," SAE Int. J. Fuels Lubr. 13(1):19-35, 2020, https://doi.org/10.4271/04-13-01-0002.
Language:
English
Abstract:
Gasoline fuel lubricity is key to reducing wear and energy losses from friction in engines. The High-Frequency Reciprocating Rig (HFRR) test protocol recommended for gasoline fuels has been modified to evaluate the wear and friction properties of additized fuels. Adapted from the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) D6079 test for diesel lubricity and literature-based procedures developed for gasoline fuels, the protocol and hardware used in this study allow for differentiation of fuels with unique additive chemistries and varying additive treat rates (EPA-approved lowest additive concentration, LAC, or higher). Supplementing HFRR tests, measurements of acoustic emissions corroborate friction coefficient trends using different additized fuels. Anti-wear performance of fuels during engine tests was characterized by roller-follower pin wear and metal concentration in engine oil, further distinguishing LAC from alternate additized fuels. The engine tests and acoustic emissions measurements support HFRR observations that gasoline fuels with varying additive chemistries and concentrations can offer enhanced lubricity compared to fuels additized with basic LAC additives.