Date of Award
August 2024
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Mechanical Engineering
First Advisor
Yachao D. Wang
Abstract
Depletion of mineral oil leads the researchers to look for renewable oils recently. Soybean, which is one of the most produced crops globally, has been identified as a potential source for such oil. The problem with vegetable oils is, they consist of unsaturated fatty acids which leads to oxidation of the oils. With proper modification and the use of suitable additives, these oils can be adapted for use in various sectors. High oleic oils are becoming increasingly popular due to their high oleic acid content, which is a monounsaturated fatty acid. These oils are gaining attention for their improved stability compared to regular oils. This thesis compared the tribological behavior of high oleic soybean oil with regular soybean after the chemical modification process (Isopropylation) and addition of select additives. Physico-chemical behavior of the sample oils was also analyzed in this study. The findings indicate that in its natural state, high oleic soybean oil outperforms regular soybean oil. However, after chemical modification and the addition of additives, regular soybean oil demonstrates superior performance compared to high oleic soybean oil.
Recommended Citation
Bhowmik, Piash, "Development Of Multifunctional Biobased Lubricants From Soybean Oil And Their Tribological Behavior" (2024). Theses and Dissertations. 6415.
https://commons.und.edu/theses/6415