Research Article

Optimization and Tribological Properties of Hybridized Palm Kernel Shell Ash and Nano Boron Nitride Reinforced Aluminium Matrix Composites

Table 2

Process parameters, responses, and S/N ratios.

Exp no.Process parametersResponses (target functions)S/N ratio for various responses
Reinforcement (wt.%)Load (g)Speed (rpm)Wear index (g/min)Loss of volume (mm3)Wear indexVolume loss

135005000.0030115.18351.469-23.621
237507500.0036220.01249.812-26.015
33100010000.0182496.84236.354-40.528
43125012500.07569418.4223.612-53.412
555005000.0051229.45547.128-30.182
657507500.0049127.52847.583-29.512
75100010000.06614382.8424.126-52.654
85125012500.02965164.2131.245-45.349
975007500.0011858.2460.124-36.345
10775012500.00178597.41536.354-40.824
11710005000.00642837.96544.135-32.168
12712507500.01884104.2435.012-41.345
13950012500.0156288.4836.512-39.934
14975010000.0124770.1839.754-37.912
15910007500.0136473.8639.0963-38.248
16912505000.0085450.0242.621-34.812