The Effect of Ecological Agents Added to Lubricating Oil on Selected Operating Parameters of an Internal Combustion Engine

Abstract

This article presents the influence of ecological measures, i.e., the addition of effective microorganisms and silver compounds to lubricating oil, on the operating parameters of an internal combustion engine. The basic diagnostic parameters of a reciprocating engine that determine its technical condition are described. In the Materials and Methods section, the research stand and materials are presented. The main section of the article presents a comparison of pure oil and oil with the addition of effective microorganisms and silver compounds. It was found that the addition of effective microorganisms and silver compounds to oil reduces the emission of toxic components into the atmosphere with exhaust gas, and the other engine operation parameters for each load value indicate that these additives do not cause deterioration in the technical condition of the tested engine. Of all the agents used, the addition of ceramic tubes gives the best results, as it is an additive that does not affect the properties of the oil in its composition. The advantage of ceramic tubes is the slow release of effective microorganisms, which has an impact on the oil’s performance, and thus on engine operation. Further research will examine how these additives affect the anti-seizure and anti-wear properties of the lubricating oil used, which should give a broader view of the impact of these additives on the technical condition of the piston engine in operation.