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Engine wear and lubricating oil contamination from plant oil fuels

Journal Article · · ASAE Tech. Pap.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5362792

Engine disassembly with wear measurements, and lubricating oil analysis were used to determine wear rates on a one cylinder diesel engine. Results are reported from short duration tests on the wear rates of various levels of processed sunflower oil, a 25% blend with diesel fuel, and processed cottonseed oil.

Research Organization:
Agricultural Engineering Department, Texas A and M University, College Station, Texas
OSTI ID:
5362792
Journal Information:
ASAE Tech. Pap.; (United States), Journal Name: ASAE Tech. Pap.; (United States) Vol. 82-3612; ISSN AAEPC
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English