Chemistry and Technology of Lubricants

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Mortier, R. M.
Other Authors: Orszulik, S. T. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Boston, MA Springer US 1994, 1994
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • 12.3 Extreme-pressure additives
  • 12.4 Mechanisms of action of anti-wear and EP additives
  • 12.5 Application of different classes of additive
  • 12.6 Future developments
  • References
  • 13 Lubricants and their environmental impact
  • 13.1 Introduction
  • 13.2 Collection of waste lubricant
  • 13.3 Treatment of collected lubricant
  • 13.4 Re-refined base oil quality
  • 13.5 Health and safety aspects of re-refined oil
  • 13.6 Environmental considerations of waste lubricant
  • 13.7 Environmental impact of ‘consumed’ lubricant
  • 13.8 Biodegradation tests for oils
  • 13.9 Future trends
  • References
  • Further reading
  • 1 Base oils from petroleum
  • 1.1 Introduction
  • 1.2 Base oil composition
  • 1.3 Products and specifications
  • 1.4 Conventional base oil manufacturing methods
  • 1.5 Modern catalytic processes
  • 1.6 Future developments
  • References
  • 2 Synthetic base fluids
  • 2.1 Introduction
  • 2.2 Polyalphaolefins
  • 2.3 Alkylated aromatics
  • 2.4 Polybutenes
  • 2.5 Synthetic esters
  • 2.6 Polyalkylene glycols
  • 2.7 Phosphate esters
  • References
  • 3 Detergents/dispersants
  • 3.1 Introduction
  • 3.2 Detergents
  • 3.3 Dispersants
  • 3.4 Other lubricants
  • 3.5 Performance evaluation
  • References
  • Further reading
  • 4 Oxidative degradation and stabilisation of mineral oil based lubricants
  • 4.1 Introduction
  • 4.2 Autoxidation of hydrocarbons
  • 4.3 Oxidation stability of base oils
  • 4.4 Inhibition of oxidative degradation of lubricants
  • 4.5 Application of antioxidants
  • 4.6 Future antioxidant technology
  • Acknowledgements
  • References
  • 5 Viscosity index improvers and thickeners
  • 5.1 Introduction
  • 5.2 Overview of VI improver chemistry
  • 5.3 Chemistry and manufacture of commercial VI improvers
  • 5.4 Function and properties
  • 5.5 Performance
  • 5.6 Prognosis for future developments
  • References
  • 6 Miscellaneous additives
  • 6.1 Friction modifiers
  • 6.2 Pour point depressants
  • 6.3 Demulsifiers and antifoams
  • 6.4 Corrosion inhibitors
  • Reference
  • 7 The formulation of automotive lubricants
  • 7.1 Introduction
  • 7.2 What type of lubricant is wanted?
  • 7.3 Why there are so many types oflubricant
  • 7.4 Multifunctional lubricants
  • 7.5 Definition oflubricant performance
  • 7.6 Lubricant formulation—the physical phase
  • 8 Industrial lubricants
  • 8.1 Introduction
  • 8.2 Bearing lubricants
  • 8.3 Compressor lubricants
  • 8.4 Hydraulic lubricants (fluids)
  • 8.5 Industrial gear lubricants
  • 8.6 Turbine lubricants
  • 8.7 Metalworking lubricants
  • 8.8 Specialities
  • References
  • 9 Aviation lubricants
  • 9.1 Introduction
  • 9.2 Lubrication of rotary engines
  • 9.3 Lubrication of conventional aircraft piston engines
  • 9.4 Lubrication of aircraft turbine engines
  • 9.5 Aircraft hydraulic fluids
  • 9.6 Helicopter gearboxes
  • 9.7 Undercarriage lubrication
  • 9.8 Airframe lubrication
  • 9.9 Safety aspects of aircraft lubrication
  • 9.10 Space lubrication
  • References
  • 10 Marine lubricants
  • 10.1 Introduction
  • 10.2 Marine diesel engines
  • 10.3 Fuel oil
  • 10.4 Base oils
  • 10.5 Additives
  • 10.6 Properties and formulation of marine lubricants
  • 10.7 System oils
  • 10.8 Cylinder oils
  • 10.9 Trunk piston engine oils
  • 10.10 Used oil analysis
  • References
  • 11 Lubricating grease
  • 11.1 Introduction
  • 11.2 Structure and properties
  • 11.3 Chemistry
  • 11.4 Applications
  • 11.5 Future developments
  • 11.6 Conclusions
  • References
  • 12 Extreme-pressure and anti-wear additives
  • 12.1 Introduction
  • 12.2 Anti-wear additives