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Automotive Fuels and Lubricant Application Division (AFLAD) is one of the specialized facilities of the Indian Institute of Petroleum (IIP), one of the constituent laboratories of Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), which forms the nucleus of research in petroleum, petrochemical and product application areas in India. AFLAD has recognized competence in the field of engine and Vehicle testing of fuels and lubricants. Its service to industry, apart from testing petroleum IC Engine fuels and lubricants to national and international standard, also includes studying specific fuel and lubricant problems referred by engine manufacturers, study of engines for design modifications for improving fuel economy and reducing emissions at the request of industry and taking up any fuel and lubricant related studies sponsored by engine manufacturers, potential manufacturers of alternate fuels etc.The professional staff members also serve on various national technical organizations and committees and impart training to engineers in the area of utilization of fuels and lubricants in I.C. Engines. Various activities of the laboratory are also related to sponsored problems from oil, engine/vehicle manufacture, and other related industry and organizations. Some of the areas of activities are:
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