Abstract
In this paper, typical failures of major engine machinery component’s are analyzed using the knowledge of oil analysis. Information of elements obtained from oil analysis and related details, using the practical knowledge, is used for; analysis of oil thickening, low viscosity analysis, framing decision, maintenance scheduling and diagnostic procedure. Accordingly, systematic procedure is framed using knowledge of different oil elements; viz. Lead, Tin, Copper, Chromium, Silicon, Aluminum and Iron in the context of the corrective action. Poor atomization of diesel fuel related causes are briefed. Novel metal ceramic additives of Vanadium (V) and Titanium (Ti), developed using sol–gel method are detailed and preliminary results are presented with and without additives incorporated in used ester oil with key focus on lowering total acid number (TAN) and saponification value. Density & viscosity are investigated too. One of the key novelty of the work is developing blends of V-Ti (fine powder form) at low temperature safely & inexpensively by using Metal Nitrate (new reactions as a result) as against traditional metal alkoxide in the sol gel method and utilizing them to reduce TAN and saponification of used oil. Developed procedure and ceramics will be useful for practicing engineers, scientists in reducing maintenance, making sustainable product, reducing pollution and new system design using novel materials.
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