FUELS AND ENERGY SOURCES
IMPROVING FUEL EFFICIENCY WITH ENGINE OILS
This course begins with a brief overview of the fuel consumption regulations and global perspective of passenger car lubricants and diesel oil specifications in North America, Europe and Asia. Limitations and advantages of various methods to measure fuel consumption in a variety of bench tests, dyno tests and actual vehicles are presented. Fundamentals of fluid lubrication regimes, as well as detailed aspects of oil formulations which have significant effects on reduction in mechanical friction, such as base oil selection, viscosity grade choice and impact of friction modifiers, are covered. The performance characteristics of fresh oil versus used oil and lubrication of coated surfaces are also discussed. LEARNING OBJECTIVES By attending this seminar, you will be able to: • Describe the effects of mechanical friction on engine efficiency • Summarize the pros and cons of various test methodologies used to measure engine friction • Articulate the limitations in various fuel consumption test methodologies • Select oils based on frictional control performance • Describe the role of oil degradation on fuel economy and engine wear • Evaluate lubricant interactions with low friction surfaces WHO SHOULD ATTEND This seminar is designed for engineers, scientists, investigators and consultants involved in designing or optimizing mobile or stationary powertrains. CONTENT HIGHLIGHTS • Reducing Fuel Consumption • Fundamentals of Engine Friction — Gasoline and Diesel Engine • Methodology — How to Measure Engine Friction; How to Measure Fuel Consumption in Real Life Conditions • Fuel Economy Derived Lubricant Specifications — N. America, United Europe, Japan • Lubrication Fundamentals — Lubrication regimes; Stribeck curve • Lubricant Components — Effects on Fuel Consumption • Fuel Economy Retention — Impact of used oil on fuel consumption vs. engine wear protection • Lubrication of Low Friction Surfaces — Coatings; Engineered surfaces • Impact of Diesel Emission Control Devices on Overall Fuel Consumption
“The course material was current and highly informative. The instructor was an excellent communicator. I am looking forward to putting my new knowledge into practice!”
Christian C. Longacre Development Engineer BorgWarner
I.D.# C0914
SCHEDULE Future offerings are being scheduled. Check the course web page for the most up-to-date schedule and information.
FEES List:
$1,495 $1,346
Members:
TWO-DAYS/1.3 CEUS
Get the complete course description and register: sae.org/learn/content/c0914/
INSTRUCTOR Ewa A. Bardasz Fellow, The Lubrizol Corporation
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