Lubricity testing methodologies: a literature review

Authors

  • Victor Soares Gualberto Aluno do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Engenharia Mecânica (PPGEM), Fortaleza, CE.
  • Raoni Alves de Lima Engenheiro mecânico, aluno do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Engenharia Mecânica (PPGEM), Fortaleza, CE.
  • André Valente Bueno Engenheiro mecânico, doutor em Engenharia Mecânica, professor associado da Universidade Federal do Ceará, Fortaleza, CE.
  • Ada Amélia Sanders Lopes Engenheira química, doutora em Engenharia Civil Saneamento Ambiental, professora adjunta da Universidade da Integração Internacional da Lusofonia Afro-Brasileira, Acarape, CE.
  • Maria Alexsandra de Sousa Rios Engenheira química, doutora em Química Inorgânica, professora adjunta da Universidade Federal do Ceará, Fortaleza, CE.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35977/0104-1096.cct2020.v37.26745

Keywords:

biofuel, biolubricant, wear, tribological testing, lubrication

Abstract

Since man began to use surfaces with relative movement and contact, he has been researching methods to reduce friction and, consequently, wear. Always in search of the greatest reduction of friction, researchers have been working on the development of new technologies capable of reducing wear, and at the same time, allowing sustainable development. Among ways of friction-reducing, lubricants, greases, surface treatment, coatings, and additives can be highlighted. However, for new products such as biolubricants, biofuels, and additives to be applied to the market, it is necessary to carry out tests to assess the tribological properties in the desired applications. Due to the existence of several tribological tests, the researcher must select the experiment that best suits his needs and choose the parameters that resemble the required application. Misinterpretations of the results may occur due to the wrong choice of method. So, the paper presents a review of the main tribology tests used, showing their purposes and main parameters evaluated, thus allowing the reader to know the fundamentals of lubrication and lubricity tests.

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Published

2020-10-26

How to Cite

Gualberto, V. S., Lima, R. A. de, Bueno, A. V., Lopes, A. A. S., & Rios, M. A. de S. (2020). Lubricity testing methodologies: a literature review. Science & Technology Journals, 37(3), e26745. https://doi.org/10.35977/0104-1096.cct2020.v37.26745

Issue

Vol. 37 No. 3 (2020)

Section

Artigos

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