Potential of palm kernel activated carbon epoxy (PKAC-E) composite as solid lubricant: Effect of load on friction and wear properties

Chua, K.W. and Abdollah, Mohd Fadzli bin and Mat Tahir, Noor Ayuma and Amiruddin, Hilmi (2014) Potential of palm kernel activated carbon epoxy (PKAC-E) composite as solid lubricant: Effect of load on friction and wear properties. Jurnal Tribologi, 2. pp. 31-38. ISSN 2289-7232

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Abstract

The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of load on the friction and wear properties of palm kernel activated carbon epoxy (PKAC-E) composite. The PKAC-E composite specimen was fabricated by hot compression molding method. Dry sliding test was performed by using a pin-on-disc tribometer at various load conditions with constant sliding speed and distance. The experimental results show that wear rate and friction coefficient of PKAC-E composite decreases with applied load. However, at higher load, friction coefficient increases slightly and remains almost invariant with applied load. In addition, some adhesive and abrasive wear types were identified on the worn surfaces. The main conclusion of this work is that PKAC-E composite show unique properties as solid lubricant at low load under unlubricated conditions.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	T Technology > TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
Divisions:	Faculty of Mechanical Engineering > Department of Automotive
Depositing User:	DR MOHD FADZLI BIN ABDOLLAH
Date Deposited:	04 Nov 2014 19:27
Last Modified:	28 May 2015 04:31
URI:	http://eprints.utem.edu.my/id/eprint/13432
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