The effects of DLC-coated journal on improving seizure limit and reducing friction under engine oil lubrication

Autor: Yuji Mihara, Makoto Kano, Hidemi Ogihara, Takumi Iwata
Rok vydání: 2021
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Zdroj: International Journal of Engine Research. 23:1267-1274
ISSN: 2041-3149
1468-0874
DOI: 10.1177/14680874211012934
Popis: Internal combustion engines have been improved markedly in recent years through efforts to conserve resources, reduce emissions and improve fuel efficiency. In this regard, the authors have been working to reduce friction and improve the seizure properties of the crankshaft main journal and main bearing. These mechanical components of internal combustion engines incur large friction losses. In order to reduce friction, journals have been coated with a diamond-like carbon (DLC) coating, which has been reported to reduce friction in the fluid lubrication regime in recent years. Another current issue of journals and bearings is the need to improve seizure resistance. Therefore, these properties were evaluated for material combinations of aluminium alloy bearings and DLC-coated journals, which have low affinity. The results revealed that friction was reduced under a fluid lubrication regime and seizure resistance was improved under a mixed lubrication regime.
Databáze: OpenAIRE