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Lubricity and Fuel Screener Test Laboratories

The Lubricity and Fuel Screener Test Laboratories of the Fuels and Lubricants Research Division are actively involved in the development of laboratory-scale procedures that predict more complex tests and equipment. In many instances, these procedures are proprietary and predict conditions that are unique to a specific client. However, where appropriate, SwRI assists in the standardization of these methods for use by industry in general. Examples of commercial procedures recently developed at SwRI include:

  • Ball-on-cylinder lubricity test (ASTM D-5001)
  • The scuffing load ball-on cylinder lubricity evaluator (ASTM D-6078)
  • Laboratory method to predict the Ryder gear test (SAE AIR 4978)
  • Laboratory method to predict the FZG gear test (with ASTM L.11.5 Committee)  (SAE AIR 4978)
  • Port fuel injector (PFI) test for gasoline injector fouling (with CRC Performance Committee)--ASTM D6421
  • Intake valve deposit apparatus (IVDA) to predict the intake valve deposit tendency
  • HTRR Boundary Film--Mack trucks for premium oil specification
  • 6792TA engine screening test
  • Ball-on-three-discs (BOTD) test
  • Laboratory scale wear test for gasolines
  • Wire-on-capstan oil lubricity method

Division Publications

Fuel Analysis Laboratory
Petroleum Products Research Department
Fuels and Lubricants Research Division
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March 25, 2013