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BNM Volvo Test report
CLS Bond™ Engine Oil Additive VOLVO-PENTA MD-1 Engine |
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Commissioned by Tribolator AB
January-March 2002
1) Introduction
Tests with Boron-CLS-Bond™ engine additive during the spring of 2002 at the BNM research engine laboratory.
2) The Test Setup
Volvo-Penta MD1 engine in a test bench configuration according to BNM research standard setup.
3) The Test
The engine was fully overhauled and restored and the tests was run through February and March. The was done in parallel to the diesel additive tests.
4) The Result
The tests are indicating a >5% reduction in fuel consumption Initial tests are indicating a 5% reduced fuel consumption. Long term benefits will be reduced wear due to reduced friction.
5) Conclusions and Tendencies
Decreased fuel consumption, >5% for Boron-CLS-Bond™ diesel additive
No Acid in used fuel
Significant reduction of metal residues in the engine oil (When testing the CLS oil additive)
Significant tendencies of corrosion
Significant reduced wear
Decreased HC emission
Density 1.5 g/ml. Particle size < 0.2-0.5 u, therefore no risk for clogged fuel and oil filters
Patent, patent no. 5,431,830
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All Boron-CLS-Bond™ products are certified at American Bureau of Shipment. |
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All Boron-CLS-Bond™ products have pending MIL specification. All indices points to all products will qualify. |
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Boron-CLS-Bond™ are not aggressive vs. other materials such as metals (Al) or rubber.
(Common for other lubricants). |
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Boron-CLS-Bond™ does not use PTFE (e.g. Teflon) or ZDDP (Zn) which combine with H2O (condensation
for example) is transformed into a corrosive acid which leads to a higher degree of toxicity for the lubricant. |
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The content of metals particles is decreasing by around 70% already within 10 hours of testing. |
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This test has been performed on the same engine in a controlled environment. |
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Further testing points to a further reduction of metal particles > 85%.The highest measured value is 92%.
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This gives lower fuel consumption, reduced wear, and a more efficient engine. |
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Water in lubricant could exist and not be visible to the eye and could reduce the life-time of vital parts (e.g. bearings by 75%). Water in lubricants causes oxidation, acid, fernice, pollution and viscosity problems. Water makes the lubricant initially thicker and then thinner than the original viscosity. Water dramatically increases the corrosion, especially engines and machinery that not are running constantly (ex. Marine engines etc.). Boron-CLS-Bond™ combined with H2O (Water) creating a self-repairing film due to the bonding of the Boron. The bonding isolates the metal surface against corrosion.
BNM Research
Bengt Norberg
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