Power Cylinder Friction Reduction Through Coatings, Surface Finish and Design
- Ford Motor Company, Detroit, MI (United States); Ford Motor Company-Powertrain Tribology-Technical Leader Trans, Driveline, E-Drive & P/T AM Energy, Propulsion and Sustainability
About 7-10% of the total energy input in a vehicle is lost due to mechanical friction, and in an engine, about 50% of the total frictional losses occur at the interface between the cylinder and pistons and piston rings. Therefore, this interface offers great opportunities for friction reduction. The goal of this proposed study is to demonstrate friction reduction potential using advanced coatings, surface finish, and design on power cylinder system containing cylinder bore, piston rings, crankshaft, and advanced engine oils. Experience through years of research in this area lead us to believe that full benefit potential can be realized only by considering a systems approach.
- Research Organization:
- Ford Motor Company, Detroit, MI (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)
- DOE Contract Number:
- EE0006901
- OSTI ID:
- 1806565
- Report Number(s):
- DE-EE0006901
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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