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@article{Zhang:2013:10.1080/10402004.2013.807530,
author = {Zhang, J and Yamaguchi, E and Spikes, H},
doi = {10.1080/10402004.2013.807530},
journal = {Tribology Transactions},
pages = {919--928},
title = {Comparison of three laboratory tests to quantify mild wear rate},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10402004.2013.807530},
volume = {56},
year = {2013}
}
TY - JOUR
AB - Because the viscosities of engine and transmission lubricants are lowered in order to reduce hydrodynamic friction and thus energy consumption, it is important to ensure that wear rates do not increase and thus machine durability is not impaired. In practical terms this means that we require reliable methods for measuring the mild wear rates present in most lubricated machine components.This article compares three mild wear reciprocating laboratory tests, one based on the high-frequency reciprocating rig (HFRR) and two on the mini-traction machine (MTM), in order to explore the extent to which wear rate is determined by the test configuration. The results show that some additive-containing lubricants including blends of antiwear additive and dispersant give quite consistent wear rates, independent of whether the surface is in continuous or intermittent contact, whereas others such as two friction modifiers do not. Possible reasons for these differences are discussed. The importance of accounting for wear during running-in and the need to remove any thick tribofilms present before quantifying wear volume are also confirmed.
AU - Zhang,J
AU - Yamaguchi,E
AU - Spikes,H
DO - 10.1080/10402004.2013.807530
EP - 928
PY - 2013///
SN - 1040-2004
SP - 919
TI - Comparison of three laboratory tests to quantify mild wear rate
T2 - Tribology Transactions
UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10402004.2013.807530
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UR - https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10402004.2013.807530
VL - 56
ER -