Diesel Engine Lubricant Contamination And （柴油发动机润滑油污染和）.pdf

DIESEL ENGINE LUBRICANT CONTAMINATION AND WEAR By: James A. Addison Senior Staff Engineer Scientific and Laboratory Services Department Pall Corporation William M. Needelman Associate Director Scientific and Laboratory Services Department Pall Corporation ABSTRACT Diesel engine lubricantcontamination is a major cause of engine component wear, leadingto loss of engine performance and life. In addition, contamination accelerates breakdown of the engine lube oil, reducing its useful service life. Contaminant particlesthe size of or larger than the dynamic lubricant oil films separating moving component surfaces cause a major portion of diesel engine wear. The size of these harmful particles is 20 micronsand smaller. This paper reviews the natureof diesel engine lubricantcontamination, the primary modesof lubrication,and the mechanisms of enginewear. The relationshipbetween contamination andwear of several major engine components is then discussed. Inaddition,the highlightsof important diesel engine contamination studies are reported. 2 1.0 INTRODUCTION The diesel engine is receiving increasing attention as a which hinder the proper operation of the lubricant power plant because of its fuel efficiency and life advan- and its additives. tages. Over seventy percent of the trucks manufactured today use diesel engines. 3. Gaseous contaminants, including combustion products, which corrode component surfaces and Major functions of lube oil inc