Analysis of the Journal Bearing Friction Losses in a Heavy-Duty Diesel Engine

Internal combustion engines (ICE) for the use in heavy-duty trucks and buses have to fulfil demanding requirements for both vehicle efficiency as well as for emission of greenhouse gases. Beside the piston assembly the journal bearings are among the largest contributors to friction in the ICE. Throu...

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Main Authors: Christoph Knauder, Hannes Allmaier, David Emanuel Sander, Stefan Salhofer, Franz Markus Reich, Theodor Sams
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-04-01
Series:Lubricants
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2075-4442/3/2/142