FUEL ECONOMY - IMPROVEMENTS THROUGH PETROLEUM TECHNOLOGY

The move to improved fuel economy in motor vehicles has received impetus recently from increased fuel prices. This paper examines several methods by which the petroleum industry can contribute to fuel economy. Although some assistance can be achieved from refining techniques, the major thrust will be from fuel efficient lubricants, through either viscosity and/or friction modification. The technologies for achieving these two alternative solutions are reviewed. In addition, the methods of testing for fuel economy are discussed and examined (a). (TRRL)

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Fuel Economy. Society of Automotive Engineers-Australasia Seminar, 29th May 1980.
• Corporate Authors:

  Society of Automotive Engineers

  191 Royal Parade
  Parkville, Victoria 3052,   Australia 
• Authors:
  • Phipps, K S
• Publication Date: 1980-5

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 40 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Development; Friction; Fuel consumption; Lubricants; Petroleum industry; Refining; Research; Viscosity
• Uncontrolled Terms: Research and development
• ITRD Terms: 8525: Conference; 5452: Friction; 232: Fuel consumption; 9102: Method; 9048: Modification; 7398: Petroleum; 3855: Technology; 6255: Test; 5936: Viscosity
• Subject Areas: Energy; Highways; Research;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00325188
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: ARRB
• Files: ITRD, TRIS, ATRI
• Created Date: Apr 15 1981 12:00AM