Parameter Optimization For Wear Resistance Of Bronze With CNT: Application Of The Taguchi Method

  • Sushant M. Patil
  • Priyanka S. Patil
  • Prasad V. Shinde
  • Vijay R. Patil
  • Prashant P. Patil
Keywords: Taguchi Method, analysis of variance, Signal to Noise (S/N) Ratio, Optimization, Wear rate

Abstract

In this study, the wear behavior of bronze reinforced with carbon nanotubes (CNTs) under different operating conditions are investigated based on Taguchi method. With uniform CNT dispersion, the composite is fabricated by powder metallurgy to improve its mechanical and tribological properties. Based on an L9 orthogonal array, wear tests are conducted at varying temperature, load and frequency, and the effects of the temperature, load and frequency on the wear rate are analyzed. These parameters are evaluated on the basis of signal to noise (S/N) ratios and analysis of variance (ANOVA). Results showed that the highest effect of wear rate (41.45%) is due to temperature, while a percentage of reinforcement (34.28%), and percentage of frequency (15.53%) has the smallest effect. However, increasing temperature and load both cause an increase in wear rate, which can be improved by the addition of CNTs that reduce friction and material loss to increase wear resistance. The lowest wear rate is obtained for the optimal parameter combination: 9% CNT reinforcement, 3 Hz frequency and 120°C temperature. Strong predictive capability is shown within a validated regression model through confirmation experiments with errors less than 10%. Results of this research demonstrate the potential of bronze/CNT composites for high performance applications requiring significantly improved wear resistance and provide practical insight into operating conditions needed to achieve optimal performance.

Author Biographies

Sushant M. Patil

Craft Instructor, Government Industrial Training Institute, Gadhinglaj

Priyanka S. Patil

Assistant Professor, Annasaheb Dange College of Engineering and Technology, Ashta.

Prasad V. Shinde

Assistant Professor, Rajarambapu Institute of Technology, Sakhrale.

Vijay R. Patil

Consultant, T-systems ICT Pvt Ltd, India. Pune

Prashant P. Patil

Assistant professor, Department of technology, Shivaji University Kolhapur.

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Published
2024-05-05
How to Cite
Sushant M. Patil, Priyanka S. Patil, Prasad V. Shinde, Vijay R. Patil, & Prashant P. Patil. (2024). Parameter Optimization For Wear Resistance Of Bronze With CNT: Application Of The Taguchi Method. Revista Electronica De Veterinaria, 25(1), 3362-3368. https://doi.org/10.69980/redvet.v25i1.1571
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