Tribology of Reciprocating Engines

Introduction

Address

Session I Keynote Address

Session II Bearings 1

Developments in Engine Bearings

Dynamic Analysis of Engine Bearing Systems

Lubrication Of Small End Bearings in Supercharged Two-Stroke Diesel Engines

Discussion

Session III Bearings 2

Theory and Experiments on Elastic Connecting Rod Bearings Under Steady State Conditions

Measurement of Oil Film Thickness in Diesel Motor Main Bearings: Implementation of the Method and Experimental Results

The Development of Bearing Test Systems to Meet Future Requirements

Connecting Rod Bearing Failures in Large Offshore Compressors

Discussion

Session IV Bearings 3

Crankshaft Bearings: Oil Film History

Lubricant Frothing Like Cavitation as Well as Destination of Volumetric Efficiency in Dynamically Loaded Bearings

Temperature Variations in Crankshaft Bearings

Discussion

Session V Piston Rings and Cylinder Liners

A Review of Studies of Piston Ring Lubrication

Theoretical and Experimental Study of Ring-Liner Friction

Cylinder Liner Wear

Honing of Parent Metal Cylinder Bores for Automotive Diesel Engines

Discussion

Session VI Lubricants 1

Recent Developments in Engine Lubricants and Lubrication

Tribology in the Cylinders of Reciprocating Compressors

Importance of the Effective Viscosity on the Behaviour of Internal Combustion Engines

Discussion

Sesseion VII Lubricants 2

Lubricant Properties in the Diesel Engine Piston Ring Zone

Bore Polishing in a Test Apparatus

Corrosive Factor Affecting ZDDP Action

Discussion

Session VIII Materials 1

Bearing Material Requirements for the Future

The Metallurgy of Scoring and Scuffing Failure

Coatings for Wear Reduction in Reciprocating Machinery

Discussion

Session IX Materials 2

The Use of Ferrography and Component Rating in Order to Reduce Engine Run-In Time

A Study of Cavitation Erosion Resistance of Bearing Materials Using an Ultrasonic Vibrator

Lubrication of Journal Bearings - The Impact of Oil Contamination on Wear and Energy Losses

Discussion

Session X Components 1

Wear Behaviour of Steel Cam and Chromium Plates Follower Combination

The Role of Tappet Surface Morphology and Metallurgy in Cam/Tappet Life

Ways to Improve the Spalling Resistance of Chilled Iron Tappets of an Internal Combustion Engine

The Wear of Valve-Valve Seat Materials at Elevated Temperatures

Engagement of Automobile Clutches: Experiments and Theory

Discussion

Session XI Components 2

Cavitation Erosion Damage in Diesel Engine Main Bearings

Squeeze Retardation for Prolonging the Useful Life of Compliantly Lined Oscillating Bearings

A Contribution to the Numerical Analysis of Isothermal Elastohydrodynamic Lubrication

Infrared Temperature Measurements of a Reciprocating Seal Test

Filtration Characteristics of Multigrade Oils

Discussion

List of Authors

List of Delegates

Subject Index