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