Piston ring lubrication-influence of sulphuric acid formation from high sulphur content fuel
Large 2-stroke marine diesel engines burn high sulphur content residual fuel. The sulphur converts to aqueous sulphuric acid, H2SO4, and condenses on the cylinder liner surface, where it causes corrosive attack when not neutralised by the high alkaline reserve in the lubricant. Cylinder liner wear a...
| Main Author: | |
|---|---|
| Other Authors: | |
| Published: |
University of Leeds
2012
|
| Subjects: | |
| Online Access: | http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.561086 |