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Friction Factor Evaluation of Replaceable-Element and Conventional Oil Filters in a Precision Benchtop Test Facility

Journal Article
04-15-03-0012
ISSN: 1946-3952, e-ISSN: 1946-3960
Published March 03, 2022 by SAE International in United States
Friction Factor Evaluation of Replaceable-Element and Conventional
                    Oil Filters in a Precision Benchtop Test Facility
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Citation: Smith, A. and Anilkumar, A., "Friction Factor Evaluation of Replaceable-Element and Conventional Oil Filters in a Precision Benchtop Test Facility," SAE Int. J. Fuels Lubr. 15(3):255-264, 2022, https://doi.org/10.4271/04-15-03-0012.
Language: English

Abstract:

This study examined the friction factor of replaceable element and conventional oil filters in a diesel engine lubrication flow setting, simulated in a precision benchtop facility that was developed for this purpose. Using clean engine oils, pressure drop across the filters was measured as a function of oil temperature and flow rate in the test facility in the range of 100-220°F and 2.0-4.5 GPM typical of diesel engine lubricant flow. The experimental results show systematic differences in the behavior between conventional and replaceable element oil filters attributable to temperature-related permeability variation in the replaceable filter element.