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Structural aspects of European and American diesel engine piston deposits
Author(s) -
Covitch Michael J.,
Richardson John P.,
Graf Robert T.
Publication year - 1990
Publication title -
lubrication science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.632
H-Index - 36
eISSN - 1557-6833
pISSN - 0954-0075
DOI - 10.1002/ls.3010020304
Subject(s) - piston (optics) , piston ring , diesel engine , lubricant , diesel fuel , cylinder , petroleum engineering , automotive engineering , environmental science , engineering , mechanical engineering , materials science , ring (chemistry) , chemistry , physics , organic chemistry , wavefront , optics
The formation of carbonaceous deposits on upper lands and ring grooves of diesel pistons is believed to be at least partially responsible for excessive cylinder bore wear and loss of oil control in field service. A properly formulated diesel lubricant has, among other performance characteristics, the ability to control piston deposits, thereby improving overall engine performance.