Turbocharger Lubrication - Lubricant Behavior and Factors That Cause Turbocharger Failure
Journal Title: International Journal of Automotive Engineering and Technologies - Year 2013, Vol 2, Issue 1
Abstract
This paper is a review of the turbocharger lubrication system and at the same time an attempt to point out and analyze the factors responsible for turbocharger wear, damage and failures. In particular, the conditions under which the lubricant works are presented, from its entrance up to its exit from the turbocharger bearing housing. Additionally, the consequences of failure to comply with the instructions for appropriate turbocharger operation are provided by the various manufacturers. Water cooled turbochargers (for which engine coolant is used), contribute significantly to the reduction of lubricant temperature, in the critical zones of its operation. This is achieved by reducing, the danger of the oil “coking” effect (charred oil residues) or its decomposition, because of high temperature occurring in these zones. Turbochargers shaft support development using semi-floating bush bearings has a significant impact on turbocharger manufacturing cost, as well as on their operational features. Further benefit may be had, when ball bearings are used (usually angular contact bearings are used) for turbocharger shaft support as they provide: a) a reduction of the kinetic friction coefficient, b) reduction of turbocharger lag during turbocharger shaft acceleration from low to high speeds, and c) reduced sealing problems. Regarding the failures that occur in turbochargers, their majority - up to 50% - is caused by problematic lubrication [1]. The rest of the failures are divided between causes related to human factors (such as misuse and inadequate maintenance of a turbocharged vehicle) and external factors such as foreign objects entering either the compressor or turbine housings.
Authors and Affiliations
Dellis Polichronis| Graduate Mechanical Engineer of the National Technical University of Athens, Scientific cooperator of the Higher School of Pedagogical and Technological Education (ASPETE), Retzios Evaggelos| Graduate Mechanical Engineer and Mechanical Engineering Educator of the Higher School of Pedagogical and Technological Education (ASPETE), Geralis Alcibiades| Graduate Mechanical Engineer and Mechanical Engineering Educator of the Higher School of Pedagogical and Technological Education (ASPETE), Gasparakis Elias| Graduate Mechanical Engineer and Mechanical Engineering Educator of the Higher School of Pedagogical and Technological Education (ASPETE), Pesiridis Apostolos*| Lecturer, Brunel University London
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