Author : S. M. Muzakkir

In the present work, experimental investigation has been carried out to identify the effectiveness of employing Zinc (Zn) nano-particles in varying quantities (0.5, 1.0 and 1.5% by weight) as anti-wear additive in a lubricant on the wear of the sliding surfaces. The block on disk configuration-setup has been used to conduct experiments. The wear of the block is measured as its weight loss after the test. The results of the experiments have been reported.

Keywords: Zinc nano-particles, anti-wear additive, Wear, Mixed lubrication, Lubricant additive.

Article published in International Journal of Current Engineering and Technology, Vol.5, No.2 (April-2015)