Authors :
K.K. Ikpambese; I.K Omenka; L. A. Enyejo
Volume/Issue :
Volume 7 - 2022, Issue 3 - March
Google Scholar :
http://bitly.ws/gu88
Scribd :
https://bit.ly/3CR4CQZ
DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6366712
Abstract :
This study investigates the use of inertia
dynamometer as an alternative to actual vehicle testing
for evaluation of automotive brake pad produced from
palm kernel shell. The usage of palm kernel shell in place
of asbestos in the production of brake pad was an attempt
to enhance agricultural waste management and usage for
automotive applications. Palm Kernel Shell (PKS) at
varying percentages were added to aluminum oxide,
calcium oxide, calcium carbonate and epoxy resin based
on 176g weight of commercial brake pads. The produced
pad were evaluated using the inertia dynamometer and
Microstructural observation of samples were carried out
to ascertain the wear pattern and distribution of various
additives in friction materials using a digital metallurgical
microscope.
Keywords :
Inertia dynamometer, brake pad, palm kernel shell, wear rate, friction coefficient, asbestos.
This study investigates the use of inertia
dynamometer as an alternative to actual vehicle testing
for evaluation of automotive brake pad produced from
palm kernel shell. The usage of palm kernel shell in place
of asbestos in the production of brake pad was an attempt
to enhance agricultural waste management and usage for
automotive applications. Palm Kernel Shell (PKS) at
varying percentages were added to aluminum oxide,
calcium oxide, calcium carbonate and epoxy resin based
on 176g weight of commercial brake pads. The produced
pad were evaluated using the inertia dynamometer and
Microstructural observation of samples were carried out
to ascertain the wear pattern and distribution of various
additives in friction materials using a digital metallurgical
microscope.
Keywords :
Inertia dynamometer, brake pad, palm kernel shell, wear rate, friction coefficient, asbestos.
