Madhuca Indica (Mahua): A novel feedstock for bio based lubricant application treated with trimethylolpropane and tribological analysis

ABSTRACT

The degradation of the lubricant is not possible as they are non-biodegradable and are toxic to nature. Around the globe, various studies are going on while concentrating on bio-based lubricant which could be environment friendly. In this analysis, friction and wear of the Mahua oil-based lubricant have been carried out at different loads. The mahua oil was treated with trimethylolpropane for improving lubrication characteristics and then blended with synthetic oil in the ratio 4%, 8%, and 12% by volume. The proper mixing of the blends was done with help of ultrasonicator. The loads assigned were 20, 80, and 140 N. The tribological analysis at various loads was assessed using a pin on disc tribometer. The sliding velocity of the disc on every load applied has been 0.4 m/s. The lubricating framework that existed during the experiment constituted boundary lubrication. Improvement in frictional behaviour and anti-wear characteristics was shown by 4% and 8% blends of Mahua oil at all the applied loads. The 12% blend shows maximum friction and wear. The worn surface images were better obtained with 4% and 8% blends.

KEYWORDS:

• Mahua oil
• friction
• sliding speed
• load
• wear

Acknowledgments

The authors are thankful to the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Graphic Era Deemed to be University, Dehradun to make this study successful. The authors are also thankful to Dr. Amneesh Singla and Dr. Deepak Singh, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India for their contribution in reviewing this manuscript.

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Notes on contributors

Yashvir Singh

Yashvir Singh is currently working as an associate professor in Graphic Era Deemed to be University, Dehrdaun, Uttrakhand, India. He did his Ph.D. in the area of tribology from the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun, Uttrakhand, India. He has published various research articles in peer-reviewed journals. He has also guided various post-graduate students. He is also a reviewer of various journals.

Nishant Kumar Singh

Nishant Kumar Singh is currently working as an assistant professor at Hindustan College of Science and Technology, Mathura, UP, India. He did his Ph.D. in the area of manufacturing from the ISM Dhanbad, India. He has published various research articles in peer-reviewed journals. He has also guided various post-graduate students. He is also a reviewer of various journals.

Abhishek Sharma

Abhishek Sharma is currently working as a professor at G L Bajaj Institute of Technology and Management, Greater Noida, UP, India. He did his Ph.D. in the area of thermal engineering from UPES, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India. He has published various research articles in peer-reviewed journals. He has also guided various post-graduate students. He is also a reviewer of various journals.

Chandra Kishore

Chandra Kishore is currently working as an associate professor in Graphic Era Deemed to be University, Dehrdaun, Uttrakhand, India. He did his Ph.D. in the area of thermal engineering from the IIT, Roorkee, Uttrakhand, India. He has published various research articles in peer-reviewed journals. He has also guided various post-graduate students. He is also a reviewer of various journals.

Anuj Raturi

Anuj Raturi is currently working as an assistant professor in Graphic Era Deemed to be University, Dehrdaun, Uttrakhand, India. His area of research is related to renewable energy. He has published various research articles in peer-reviewed journals. He has also published various patents related to his research field.