Lubricating performance of vegetable oils as environmentally friendly fluids

  • Mimura, K. (Kochi University of Technology) ;
  • Mitsumune, S. (Kochi University of Technology) ;
  • Minami, I. (Kochi University of Technology)
  • Published : 2002.10.21

Abstract

Although vegetable oils provide good lubricity, they still need optimization by certain additive technology for practical applications. ZDTP improve antiwear properties of vegetable oils. However the additive performance depends on quality of the base Oil. Antioxidants were applied to prevent the auto-oxidation of vegetable oils. Good synergistic effect of anti-wear and antioxidant additives was confirmed.

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