Valvetrain friction and wear: Influence of surface engineering and lubricants

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part J: Journal of Engineering Tribology

Volumn 218, Issue 3, 2004, Pages 147-156

  Gangopadhyay, A ^a   Soltis, E ^a   Johnson, M D ^a  

^a FORD RESEARCH LABORATORY   (United States)

Author keywords

Coating; Engine oil; Friction; Radionuclide technique; Silicon nitride; Surface finish; Valvetrain; Wear

Indexed keywords

AUTOMOBILE MANUFACTURE; FRICTION; FUEL ECONOMY; TRIBOLOGY; VALVES (MECHANICAL);

CUSTOMER DEMAND; FRICTIONAL LOSSES;

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING;

COATING; FRICTION; OIL; TRIBOLOGY; VALVE TRAIN; WEAR;

EID: 3242763189     PISSN: 13506501     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1243/1350650041323322     Document Type: Article

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