Prediction and Analysis of Engine Friction Power of a Diesel Engine Influenced by Engine Speed, Load, and Lubricant Viscosity

<table class="table-group" id="tab2"><tr><td><table class="table"><tr><td class="thead-hr" colspan="3"><hr/></td></tr><tr class="thead"><td align="left">Properties</td><td align="center">Oil SAE 10W-30</td><td align="center">Oil SAE 15W-40</td></tr><tr><td class="thead-hr" colspan="3"><hr/></td></tr><tr><td align="left">Viscosity @ 40°C cst</td><td align="center">72 </td><td align="center">110</td></tr><tr><td align="left">Viscosity @ 100°C cst</td><td align="center">11.0</td><td align="center">14.5</td></tr><tr><td align="left">Viscosity Index</td><td align="center">143</td><td align="center">137</td></tr><tr class="table-tr"><td colspan="3"><hr class="tbody-hr"/></td></tr></table></td></tr></table>

Physical characteristics of both engine lubricants.

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Table 2: Prediction and Analysis of Engine Friction Power of a Diesel Engine Influenced by Engine Speed, Load, and Lubricant Viscosity 