Improving Fuel Efficiency with Engine Oils New!
Duration: 2 Days
| December 7-8, 2009 (8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. ) - Troy, Michigan |
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Improving vehicular fuel efficiency is of paramount importance to the global economy. Governmental regulations, climate change and associated health concerns, as well as the drive towards energy independence, have created a technical need to achieve greater fuel efficiency. While vehicle manufacturers are focusing efforts on improved combustion strategies, smaller displacement engines, weight reduction, low friction surfaces, etc., the research involved in developing fuel efficient engine oils has been less publicized. This seminar will highlight the role of lubricants in improving fuel efficiency and provide strategies for selecting the best oil for a given application.
The course begins with a brief overview of the fuel consumption regulations and global perspective of passenger car lubricants and diesel oil specifications in North America, Europe and Asia. Limitations and advantages of various methods to measure fuel consumption in a variety of bench tests, dyno tests and actual vehicles will be presented. Fundamentals of fluid lubrication regimes, as well as detailed aspects of oil formulations which have significant effects on reduction in mechanical friction, such as base oil selection, viscosity grade choice and impact of friction modifiers, will be covered. The performance characteristics of fresh oil versus used oil and lubrication of coated surfaces will also be discussed. Finally, the impact of various emission control devices on overall diesel fuel consumption will be described.
Learning Objectives
By attending this seminar, you will be able to:
- Describe the effects of mechanical friction on engine efficiency
- Summarize the pros and cons of various test methodologies used to measure engine friction
- Articulate the limitations in various fuel consumption test methodologies
- Select oils based on frictional control performance
- Describe the role of oil degradation on fuel economy and engine wear
- Evaluate lubricant interactions with low friction surfaces
Who Should Attend
This seminar is designed for engineers, scientists, investigators and consultants involved in designing or optimizing mobile or stationary powertrains. Individuals interested in understanding the role of engine oils in reducing fuel consumption will find the seminar beneficial. Automotive decision makers will also benefit by gaining an understanding of the limitations of fuel economy testing methods.
Prerequisites
Attendees should have a background in science or technology and some technical familiarity with performance of engines. No previous exposure to organic chemistry is required.
Topical Outline
DAY ONE
- Reducing Fuel Consumption
- Regulations - N. American, Europe and Asia
- GHG emissions and climate change
- Petroleum based fuels - availability
- Biofuels - availability and global trends
- Fundamentals of Engine Friction
- Gasoline engine
- Diesel engine
- Methodology - Part 1: How to Measure Engine Friction
- Examples of bench tests
- Examples of engine tests
- Methodology - Part 2: How to Measure Fuel Consumption in Real Life Conditions
- Gasoline vehicles
- Diesel trucks
DAY TWO
- Fuel Economy Derived Lubricant Specifications
- N. America - API specifications
- United Europe - OEM specifications
- Japan - OEM specifications
- Lubrication Fundamentals
- Lubrication regimes
- Stribeck curve
- Lubricant Components - Effects on Fuel Consumption
- Base oils
- Viscosity grades
- Friction modifiers
- Fuel Economy Retention
- Impact of used oil on fuel consumption vs. engine wear protection
- Lubrication of Low Friction Surfaces
- Coatings
- Engineered surfaces
- Impact of Diesel Emission Control Devices on Overall Fuel Consumption
Instructor(s): Ewa Bardasz
Dr. Ewa Bardasz is a Fellow at The Lubrizol Corporation, where she is currently responsible for overseeing activities related to lubricating novel combustion hardware, aftertreatment systems and emissions. She is experienced in the areas of lubrication, corrosion inhibition, engine testing and exhaust emission control. Before joining Lubrizol, Dr. Bardasz worked for Exxon Research & Engineering, where she was a member of the team responsible for formulating new generations of fuel efficient passenger car crankcase lubricants. She holds 21 U.S. patents in lubrication, corrosion inhibition, and emission control. Dr. Bardasz has published multiple technical and scientific papers and is a frequent invited speaker at conferences throughout the U.S. and Europe. She is the recipient of the Society of Automotive Engineers 2002 Award for Research on Automotive Lubricants. Dr. Bardasz obtained a M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering from Warsaw Technical University and a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Case Institute of Technology. She is a member of SAE International, Society of Tribologists and Lubricating Engineers, American Chemical Society, and New York State Academy of Science.
Fees: $1,155
; SAE Members: $1,035
1.3 CEUs
To register, click Register button at the top of this page and submit the online form, or contact SAE Customer Service at 1-877-606-7323 (724/776-4970 outside the U.S. and Canada) or at CustomerService@sae.org.
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