Beschreibung:
This book outlines the emergence of higher performance specialty application oils and greases and emphasizes the need for lubrication and careful lubricant selection. With each chapter updated, the book discusses lubrication theory, lubricant basics, machine elements that require lubrication, methods of application, lubricant storage and handling, and lubricant conservation. It includes three new chapters on the lubricant impact on energy efficiency, wind turbine lubrication, and in-service lubricant analysis.
Introduction. Lubricant Base Stock Production and Application. Lubricating Oils. Lubricating Greases. Synthetic Lubricants. Environmental Lubricants. Hydraulics. Lubricating Films and Machine Elements: Bearings, Slides, Guides, Ways, Gears, Cylinders, Couplings, Chains, Wire Ropes. Application of Lubricants. Internal Combustion Engines. Automotive Transmissions and Drive Trains. Automotive Chassis Components. Stationary Gas Turbines. Steam Turbines. Hydraulic Turbines. Wind Turbines. Nuclear Power Generation. Compressors. Lubricant Contribution to Energy Efficiency. Handling, Storing, and Dispensing Lubricants. Practices for Lubricant Conservation and Machinery Reliability. In-Service Lubricant Analysis.