Investigation into the Use of Water Based Brake Fluid for Light Loads

Authors

  • W. A. Akpan Department of Mechanical Engineering. Faculty of Engineering, University of Uyo. P. M. B. 1017, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
  • E. G. Ikrang department of Agricultural and Food Engineering. Faculty of Engineering. University of Uyo, P. M. B. 1017, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
  • I. E. Markson Department of Mechanical Engineering. Faculty of Engineering, University of Uyo. P. M. B. 1017, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
  • P. Asangusung Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Uyo, P. M. B. 1017, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

Keywords:

Water-based, Brake fluid properties, Light loads, Efficiency

Abstract

This paper addresses the possibility of using water based fluid as a brake fluid for light loads. Characterization of both standard and water based braked fluids formulated was carried out. The properties of the latter were compared with that of a standard commercial brake fluid. The actual test of the formulated brake fluid was carried out with a Nissan Sunny vehicle model 1.5 within the speed range of 20km/hr to 80km/hr at the permanent campus of University of Uyo and the braking efficiency obtained attest to its suitability for light loads.

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Published

2012-12-01

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 2 (2012)

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