Synthetics, Mineral Oils, and Bio-Based Lubricants : Chemistry and Technology, 2nd Edition

Title: Synthetics, Mineral Oils, and Bio-Based Lubricants : Chemistry and Technology, 2nd Edition
Author: Leslie R. Rudnick
ISBN: 1439855374 / 9781439855379
Format: Hard Cover
Pages: 1024
Publisher: CRC Press
Year: 2013
Availability: Out of Stock

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Highlighting the major economic and industrial changes in the lubrication industry since the first edition, Synthetic Lubricants and High-Performance Functional Fluids, Second Edition outlines the state of the art in each major lubricant application area. Chapters cover trends in the major industries, such as the use of lubricant fluids, growth or decline of market areas and applications, potential new applications, production capacities, and regulatory issues, including biodegradability, toxicity, and food production equipment lubrication.

In a single, unique volume, Synthetics, Mineral Oils, and Bio-Based Lubricants, Second Edition offers property and performance information of fluids, theoretical and practical background to their current applications, and strong indicators for global market trends that will influence the industry for years to come.

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Preface

Part I : Fluids
Chapter 1 :
Polyalphaolefins
Chapter 2 : Polyinternalolefins
Chapter 3 : Esters
Chapter 4 : Neutral Phosphate Esters
Chapter 5 : Polymer Esters
Chapter 6 : Polyalkylene Glycols
Chapter 7 : Alkylated Aromatics
Chapter 8 : Polyphenyl Ether Lubricants
Chapter 9 : Cyclohydrocarbons
Chapter 10 : Perfluoroalkylpolyethers
Chapter 11 : Polychlorotrifluoroethylene
Chapter 12 : Silicones
Chapter 13 : Silahydrocarbons
Chapter 14 : Phosphazenes
Chapter 15 : Dialkyl Carbonates
Chapter 16 : Alkylcyclopentanes
Chapter 17 : Polybutenes
Chapter 18 : Chemically Modified Mineral Oils
Chapter 19 : Gas to Liquids
Chapter 20 : Comparison of Synthetic, Mineral Oil, and Bio-Based Lubricant Fluids
Chapter 21 : Re-Refined Base Oils

Part II : Bio-Based Lubricants
Chapter 22 :
Natural Oils as Lubricants
Chapter 23 : Modified Vegetable Oils for Environmentally Friendly Lubricant Applications
Chapter 24 : Biotechnological Improvement of Soybean Oil for Lubricant Applications


Part III : Applications
Chapter 25 :
Automotive Crankcase Oils
Chapter 26 : Crankcase Lubricants
Chapter 27 : Transmissions and Transmission Fluids
Chapter 28 : Automotive Gear Lubricants
Chapter 29 : Industrial Gear Lubricants
Chapter 30 : Synthetic Greases
Chapter 31 : Compressors and Pumps
Chapter 32 : Refrigeration Lubricants
Chapter 33 : Hydraulics
Chapter 34 : Environmentally Friendly Hydraulic Fluids
Chapter 35 : Magnetizable Fluids
Chapter 36 : Vegetable Oil Based Internal Combustion Engine Oil
Chapter 37 : Fire Resistance and Fire-Resistant Hydraulic Fluids
Chapter 38 : Metalworking Fluids
Chapter 39 : Lubricants for Near Dry Machining
Chapter 40 : Lubricants for the Disk Drive Industry
Chapter 41 : Food-Grade Lubricants
Chapter 42 : Critical Cleaning of Advanced Lubricants from Surfaces
Chapter 43 : Sintered Metal Bearings and Fluids for Their Lubrication
Chapter 44 : Natural Gas Engine Oils
Chapter 45 : Natural and Process Compressors

Part IV : Trends
Chapter 46 :
Automotive Trends in Europe
Chapter 47 : Diesel Automotive Trends
Chapter 48 : Automotive Trends in Asia
Chapter 49 : Automotive Trends in South America
Chapter 50 : Automotive Engine Oil Trends in North America
Chapter 51 : Trends toward Synthetic Fluids and Lubricants in Aerospace
Chapter 52 : Commercial Developments
Chapter 53 : Lubricant Performance Test Methods and Some Product Specifications
Chapter 54 : Lubricant Industry–Related Terms and Acronyms
Chapter 55 : Internet Resources for the Additive/Lubricant Industry

Appendix A : Grease Compatibility Chart
Appendix B : Color Scale Comparison Chart
Appendix C : ISO Viscosity Ranges
Appendix D : The Meaning of "Synthetic"
Index