Experimental Study on The Performance of Nano Lubricant in Light Vehicle Engine

Nur Atiqa Abd Malek; M'hamed Beriache; Nor Azwadi Che Sidik

Authors

Nur Atiqa Abd Malek Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 Skudai, Johor, Malaysia
M'hamed Beriache Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Technology, Hassiba Ben- bouali University of Chlef, Algeria
Nor Azwadi Che Sidik Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 Skudai, Johor, Malaysia

Keywords:

Engine oil, lubricant oil, nano lubricant, hexagonal boron nitride

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to analyze the performance of conventional engine oil, additive, vegetable oil and nano lubricant in terms of power and torque. In this study, 70 nm hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) was dispersed in conventional engine oil (SAE10W40), additive and RBD palm oil. The engine performance was then tested with a chasis dynamometer using a Satria 1.5 cc engine vehicle. The result obtained from the dyno test shows the average maximum torque and power had increased by 0.45 % and 1.03 % respectively when the composition of hBN nano was added into the mixture of conventional engine oil, additive and RBD palm oil. These experimental studies show the potential of hBN and RBD palm oil as an additive for improving engine performance.