Preliminary Study On The Capability Using Lube Oil Base On Local Virgin Coconut Oil For Transmission Applications

Mohammad Sukery, Nur Munirah (2016) Preliminary Study On The Capability Using Lube Oil Base On Local Virgin Coconut Oil For Transmission Applications. Project Report. UTeM, Melaka, Malaysia. (Submitted)

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Abstract

In order to reduce the use of petroleum based oil lubrication oil in industry and transportation application as lubricating oil, the use of vegetable oil as an alternative for lubricant substitution is the best solution. A preliminary study of the capability of using lube oil based on local virgin coconut oil for transmission application will be conducted. Furthermore, the purpose of this study is to determine the capability of mixing virgin coconut oil with transmission oil. A four ball tester and heated viscometer were used to collect the data. Both tests were conducted according to American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standard that was ASTM D4172. The lubricant oil samples was analysed and characterized according to kinematic viscosity, coefficient of friction and wear performance by various blending of virgin coconut oil with transmission oil. Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) was used to magnify at the surface contact of the ball bearing used in the four ball tester. The result of the research was obtained and shows the kinematic viscosity at 10% volume of the blends oil shows the closed value to the pure transmission oil, while the low coefficient of friction and small wear scar diameter shows at 40% of the blends oil. In conclusion, the blends virgin coconut oil with automatic transmission oil shows better performance compared to the pure base oil.

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