Effect of H-DLC coatings on direct acting cam-tappet friction forces
In internal combustion engines, the valvetrain is responsible for up to 25% of the friction losses, at rotational frequencies below 2000 rpm. Important friction losses in valvetrain come from the contact between the cam and the tappet. Despite to manufacturer specifications for the engine lubricant...
| Published in: | Vetor |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Universidade Federal do Rio Grande
2022-07-01
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| Online Access: | https://periodicos.furg.br/vetor/article/view/13417 |