Surfactant controlled lubricity of paraffin oil-based nano-emulsion |
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Authors: | Deepak Kumar Devesh Kumar Mishra |
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Affiliation: | Industrial Tribology, Machine Dynamics and Maintenance Engineering Centre, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi, India |
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Abstract: | Oil-in-water emulsions are used as metalworking fluids (MWFs). Considering the environmental issues and operator's health, the amount of oil-in-MWFs is one of the important parameters. In the present study, paraffin oil is used for emulsion formulation and possibilities to minimize the amount of paraffin oil-in-MWFs are explored. Physical characterization of emulsions is done using dynamic light scattering and goniometer. The tribological response of emulsions is recorded using the Four-ball tester. Results indicate that the amount of oil can be brought down to a level of 0.5% v/v to achieve the standard friction level. Droplet size and distribution seems to control the lubricity of emulsions, smaller droplets are desired for better lubrication. |
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Keywords: | Boundary lubrication metalworking fluid nano-tribology lubricant additives |
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