Verification of Tribological Methods for Automobile Park Operating Ability Evaluation in Syrian Arab Republic

Hekmat Al Hakim, Černý I.

Abstract
Lubrication of different vehicle parts is an economic as well as a technical problem that is decisive concerning reliability of various equipments, especially motorised ones. Broad range of diagnostic methods can be implemented to test the technical state of machinery parts - engine, transmissions, etc. If implemented right, these methods can save money by reducing costs generated during different stages of vehicles’ service life. The costs can be due to the premature wear-out, break-down or irrelevant maintenance, etc. (AL HAKIM)1-3. The problem is very complex and many surveys, tests, and experiments have been done to answer the question: Is the machinery part (or machine itself) still economically operable? This, the main focus of the article is on lubrication problems in vehicles that are subject to harsh operating conditions in Syrian desert roads. Tribological diagnostic methods are offered for monitoring the vehicles as a mean to improve the technical state of the vehicles.

Key words:
lubrication – oil diagnostics – service life – tribology – engine wear - reliability

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