Introduction

Aim

To Predict Increase in Piston Friction with Oil Degradation

• Chemical Model for Base Fluid Oxidation

• Rheological Model for Increase in Viscosity

• Tribological Model for Piston Friction

In This Talk

• Measure Fluid Flow in Piston Ring Pack

• Comparison with Tribological Model

• Chemical Model using Measured Flow Parameters

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