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Simulation of the Effect of Temperature on the Viscosity of Some Selected Engine Oils

Received: 24 June 2022     Accepted: 20 July 2022     Published: 21 October 2022
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Viscosity is the resistance of a fluid to flow due to internal friction on the layers of the fluid. An example of such fluid is engine oil which happens to be viscous and thus serves as a lubricant for the moving parts of automobile engines to work efficiently. However, this lubrication is only possible because automobile engines generate heat that reduces viscosity and allows the smooth flow of oil through engine parts. So, we conducted an experiment to determine the effect of temperature on the viscosity of engine oil A, B, C, D and E. Thereafter, we used MATLAB programming to analyze and optimize the viscosity of these fluids. Results show that at the temperature range of (35 – 95)°C, the viscosity of SAE20W-50W (A, B, C, D and E) engine oil is maximum at (0.5079, 0.4848, 0.4971, 0.4980, and 0.4846) kg/ms respectively and minimum at (0.2793, 0.2934, 0.2804, 0.2682 and 0.2806) kg/ms respectively. Therefore, increase in temperature decreases the viscosity and cooling rate of engine oils to provide a favorable lubrication. Conclusively, we established that engine oils B, C and E are more preferable for automobile users in both industries and households.

Published in American Journal of Physics and Applications (Volume 10, Issue 4)
DOI 10.11648/j.ajpa.20221004.11
Page(s) 57-61
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Keywords

Viscosity, Simulation, Temperature, Engine Oil

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  • Faculty of Science, Federal University Gashua, Gashua, Nigeria

  • Faculty of Science, Federal University Gashua, Gashua, Nigeria

  • Department of Physics, Nigerian Tulip International College, Yankaba, Nigeria

  • Faculty of Science, Federal University Gashua, Gashua, Nigeria

  • Faculty of Science, Federal University Gashua, Gashua, Nigeria

  • Department of Physics, Nigeria Maritime University, Okerenkoko, Delta, Nigeria

  • Department of Physics, Reality Model School, Nguru, Nigeria

  • Faculty of Science, Federal University Gashua, Gashua, Nigeria

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