MNNIT develops tech to increase vehicle lifecycle
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This innovation, achieved through protruding surface texturing technology, is expected to greatly enhance engine efficiency and reduce fuel consumption.
The engine cylinder linear piston ring pairs (commonly known as CLPRs) significantly reduced friction and wear by 38% between the piston ring and the cylinder liner, compared to conventional designs. With less fuel being burned, the engine emits fewer harmful gases, thereby contributing to environmental conservation.
This development holds major promise for the automobile sector, particularly for two-wheeler and four-wheeler engines, and is being hailed as a major step forward for India's automotive industry.
The research carried out by assistant professor at the department of mechanical engineering of MNNIT Allahabad, Tej Pratap, and his research scholar, Govind Murari, has been published in the UK's renowned Journal of Process Mechanical Engineering.
According to Pratap, the cylinder linear with different configurations of protruded textures was fabricated using a five-axis flexi fibre nanosecond pulsed laser, a high-precision device capable of micro-scale surface engineering application.
"To verify its performance, the new cylinder linear underwent rigorous testing on a tribometer machine under SAE 10W-30 lubricants at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Calicut.
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The tests evaluated the CLPR's performance for five different protruded textures and friction and wear parameters. All of them yielded positive results," he said.
Key improvements include a reduction in oil leakage and friction at the CLPR's interface, leading to decreased emission of harmful gases. Additionally, the efficiency and durability of the CLPRs were significantly enhanced, ensuring long-term functionality under variable loadings and engine conditions.
For a smooth ride
Friction and wear between the piston ring and the cylinder liner were reduced by 38%
By reducing oil leakage and friction where the piston ring and the cylinder linear meet each other, harmful gases emitted from the vehicle were reduced
Efficiency and durability of CLPRs were increased so that they work well for a long lifecycle without compromising their performance
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