Biosynthetic™ Technologies
The Latest in Estolide Development

By Jakob Bredsguard, Chief Technical Officer, Biosynthetic Technologies | TLT CMF Plus November 2015

In each category, SE7B was compared to a set of common low viscosity base oils.


*All testing was done at a certified GLP lab following GLP standards.


*All testing was done at a certified GLP lab following GLP standards.
**Used Field Trial Motor Oil in test was drained after being run for 7,661 miles.

 

Test Information
• Formulations were comprised of 84% estolide, 16% additives.
• Field trial was conducted in a desert, stop-and-go, city environment.

Observations
• The presence of additives had no apparent effects on the biodegradability of the base oil.
• The use of the oil in an engine did not inhibit its biodegradability.

Heat Transfer Properties of Estolides
• Data suggests estolides may have the potential to reduce the operating temperature of an engine.
• This observation suggests estolides may have improved heat transfer properties over other base oils.
• Heat transfer is promoted by a material’s …
o Volumetric Heat Capacity (Cv) – ability to store energy
o Thermal Conductivity ( λ) – ability to transfer energy