Future trends of heavy-duty diesel engine lubrication

Heavy-duty diesel engines have earned a loft status within the framework of commercial industry. Diesel engines have developed a solid reputation for excellent durability, low operating cost, and good fuel economy. It is becoming evident that as technology develops to meet future demands for mobile equipment, the compressions-ignition engine will continue to provide significant advantages over other power source options. The image of a diesel as a dirty, noisy, foul-smelling power plant will change as new ways of reducing exhaust emissions, suppressing sounds, and generating clean power from an expanding portfolio of fuels are identified. To be sure, the advancements to come will have a major impact on various diesel engine lubrication issues. The future implementation of a number of these technologies will depend upon the ability of researchers to find satisfactory solutions for these issues.