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Title Chemistry and technology of lubricants / Roy M. Mortier, Malcolm F. Fox, Stefan T. Orszulik, editors
Edition 3rd ed
Published Dordrecht ; New York : Springer, ©2010

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Description 1 online resource (xiv, 560 pages) : illustrations
Contents Part I. Base Oils -- Base oils from petroleum -- Synthetic base fluids -- Part II. Additives -- Friction, wear and the role of additives in controlling them -- Oxidative degradation and stabilisation of mineral oil-based lubricants -- Viscosity index improvers and thickeners -- Miscellaneous additives and vegetable oils -- Detergents and dispersants -- Part III. Applications -- Industrial lubricants -- Formulation of automotive lubricants -- Driveline fundamentals and lubrication -- Aviation lubricants -- Liquid lubricants for spacecraft applications -- Marine lubricants -- Lubricating grease -- Part IV. Performance -- Lubricants and their environmental impact -- Oil analysis and condition monitoring -- Automotive lubricant specification and testing
Summary Describes the chemistry and technology of base oils, additives and applications of liquid lubricants. This title shows how the chemistry and technology of lubricants has developed since 1992. It is suitable for those working in the lubricants industry as well as individuals working within academia seeking a chemist's viewpoint of lubrication
Analysis engineering
corrosie
corrosion
chemie
chemistry
chemische proceskunde
chemical engineering
Chemistry (General)
Chemie (algemeen)
Notes Previous edition: London: Blackie Academic & Professional, 1996
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
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In Springer eBooks
Subject Lubrication and lubricants.
Chemical engineering.
Engineering.
chemical engineering.
inorganic chemistry.
engineering.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Petroleum.
Chimie.
Science des matériaux.
Lubrication and lubricants
Schmierstoff
Form Electronic book
Author Mortier, R. M.
Fox, M. F. (Malcolm F.), 1939-
Orszulik, S. T.
ISBN 9781402086625
1402086628
1282833200
9781282833203