Editorial Reviews
Book News, Inc.
An introduction to lubricant fundamentals in easy-to-understand language. Discusses the
relationship between test methods and formulation technology, examines the blending, storage,
purchase, and use of lubricants, and explores issues pertaining to safety, health, and the
environment, with considerable attention given to specifications and oil approval systems.
Includes a glossary, a review of basic petroleum chemistry, and the full text of relevant SAE
Ground Vehicle Standards. For lubrication and automotive engineers, and scientists and engineers in the petroleum industry. -- Copyright
� 1999 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR All rights reserved
Applied Mechanics Reviews:
It is an excellent and highly readable treatise
on practical lubrication... particularly rich in
charts, graphs and tables which are useful to
lubrication engineers and managers.
Editorial Reviews
From Book News, Inc. , April 1,1989
This guide contains a compendium of the most
widely used greases and charts the most feasible
experimental methods for determining the
rheological and thermophysical properties of
these products. Topics covered include the
properties of intermediates used in grease
production, an analysis of those intermediates,
and recent advances in the quality and
performance of lubricants. Revised and updated
since its original publication in the USSR
(1984). Produced from space- consuming
double-spaced typescript. Annotation copyright
Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
Microscopic Aspects of Adhesion and Lubrication by J. M.Georges
Synthetic Lubricants and High-Performance Functional Fluids Table of Contents
Introduction
Contributors I Synthetic High Performance Fluids: Chemistry, Technology, and Commercial Importance
Poly([alpha]-olefins)
Poly(internal olefins)
Esters
Phosphate Esters
Polymer Esters
Polyalkylene Glycols
Alkylated Aromatics
Perfluoroalkylpolyethers
Polyphenyl Ether Lubricants
Polychlorotrifluoroethylene
Silicones
Silahydrocarbons
Phosphazenes
Dialkyl Carbonates
Cycloaliphatics
Polybutenes
Highly Refined Mineral Oils
Comparison of Synthetic Fluids II Applications
Automotive Crankcase Oils
Automatic Transmission Fluids
Automotive Gear Lubricants
Industrial Gear Lubricants
Synthetic Grease
Compressors and Pumps
Refrigeration Lubes
Hydraulics
Metalworking Fluids III Trends
Automotive Trends in Europe
Automotive Trends in the United States
Automotive Trends in Asia
Automotive Trends in South America
Industrial Trends
Trends Toward Synthetic Fluids and Lubricants in Aerospace
Environmental Impact
Commercial Developments
Lubricant-Related Terms and Acronyms
Viscoelastic Machine Elements: Elastomers and Lubricants in Machine Systems
Viscoelastic machine elements, which encompass elastomeric elements (rubber-like components),
fluidic elements (lubricating squeeze films), and their combination, are used for absorbing
vibration, reducing friction, and improving energy use. Examples include pneumatic tires, oil
and lip seals, compliant bearings and races, and thin films. This volume shows that these
elements can be incorporated in machine synthesis, just as conventional elements (e.g., gears,
cogs, chain drives, bearings). It introduces the theory and models, describes new and established
experimental techniques for determining viscoelastic properties, and works through actual
examples. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)