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http://dx.doi.org/10.9725/kts.2022.38.6.227

Simulation of the Initial Wear and Lubrication Performance of Marine Engine Components  

Cha, Su-Bin (School of Mechanical Engineering, University of Ulsan)
Lee, Hyang (Engine & Machinery Research Institute, Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd.)
Chung, Koo-Hyun (School of Mechanical Engineering, University of Ulsan)
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Tribology and Lubricants / v.38, no.6, 2022 , pp. 227-234 More about this Journal
Abstract
Recently, the demand for improving energy efficiency has rapidly increased because of the growing concerns over environmental issues. In this work, the tribo-test and simulation for the initial wear and lubrication performance were performed for the piston pin in the small end system of the connecting rod of a marine engine, to obtain useful data for improving the efficiency of marine engine systems. In addition, a diamond-like carbon (DLC) coating was applied to the piston pin to explore feasibility of eliminating the bush used in the system. The initial wear and lubrication characteristics between the uncoated piston pin and bush were compared with that between the DLC-coated piston pin and connecting rod in the tribo-test. The simulation for the wear and lubrication performance according to the wear progression was conducted based on the data obtained from the test. The wear characteristics were quantitatively assessed by the wear depth and wear volume, and the lubrication performance was characterized with the change of pressure and minimum oil film thickness with respect to the crank angle. It was found that the DLC-coated piston pin may provide better initial wear characteristics and lubrication performance. The results of this work may provide fundamental information for marine engines with improved efficiency.
Keywords
DLC coating; Friction; Piston pin; Wear;
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