Investigation of tribological performance in air-conditioning compressor with CuO–TiO2/PVE composite nano-lubricants

Key Points

• Improved tribological performance leads to enhanced efficiency in air-conditioning compressors, especially with CuO–TiO2 nano-lubricants.
• The analysis showed a significant reduction in friction and wear rates when using composite nano-lubricants.
• Assessment involving tribological testing highlighted specific metrics indicating better lubrication properties.
• These findings suggest a potential for improved energy efficiency in air-conditioning systems and extend the applications of nano-lubricants.