Calophyllum-Inophyllum from Pahang Malaysia as biolubricant feedstock for industrial application
Lubricant derived from Tamanu (Calophyllum-Inophyllum) fruits is a non-edible vegetable-based oil that is renewable, biodegradable and sustainable which could be added into the biolubricants products as feedstock for industrial application. The physicochemical properties of the crude Tamanu oil (...
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| Format: | Book Section |
| Language: | English |
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Springer
2021
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| Online Access: | http://eprints.uthm.edu.my/2653/ http://eprints.uthm.edu.my/2653/1/C3449_482bb90b3b980d0a0dfab1231926d7b4.pdf |
| Summary: | Lubricant derived from Tamanu (Calophyllum-Inophyllum) fruits is a
non-edible vegetable-based oil that is renewable, biodegradable and sustainable
which could be added into the biolubricants products as feedstock for industrial application.
The physicochemical properties of the crude Tamanu oil (CTO) including
rheological, temperature and corrosion characteristicswere determined for suitability
as base stock for lubricant production through comparison between the RBD palm
olein (RBD-PO) and crude Jatropha oil (CJO). The lubricants underwent a series
of analyses on their properties in terms of physical and chemical characteristics.
The density, viscosity, flashpoint, water content, corrosion test, and acid value are
measured following the ASTM standards. A four-ball wear test that was subjected to
the CTO was conducted to determine its lubrication behavior for friction and wear
resistance. Results have shown that the CJO has a better viscosity index compared
to the CTO, whereas the CTO is better than the CJO in other measured properties.
The properties of the Tamanu oil need to be improved except for its flash point and
corrosion inhibition properties. |
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