Optimization Of Tribo-Performance Of Oil-Impregnated Palm Kernel Activated Carbon For The Production Of Automotive Bearing

Mohd Ariff, Siti Zaharah (2020) Optimization Of Tribo-Performance Of Oil-Impregnated Palm Kernel Activated Carbon For The Production Of Automotive Bearing. Project Report. Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Melaka, Malaysia. (Submitted)

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Abstract

Palm Kernel Activated Carbon (PKAC) is one of agriculture wastes that has a huge potential in tribological applications. The objectives of this study are to determine the optimized parameters of oil impregnated palm kernel activated carbon for new automotive bearing formulation using Taguchi Method. the composite were formed into pin shaped sizing of 30 mm height and 10 mm diameter using compaction technique by impregnated the palm kernel in water, palm oil and paraffin oil for certain amount of time. The specimens were impregnated with water, palm oil and paraffin oil before the dry sliding test conducted. Before the dry sliding test is performed, the machine to be set with constant load, sliding distance and sliding speed. The data obtained then analysed through qualitative and quantitative way. Due to composition and temperature of Epoxy bond, the coefficient of friction and wear rate of the composite are affected. This is why PKAC-E has the potential to be selflubricating material

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