Lubricants and Special Fluids

Abstract

1. The Definition and Classification of Lubricants. 2. The General Properties of Lubricants. The functional properties of lubricants. Criteria for defining temperature regions for the application of lubricants. Service life of lubricants. Surface properties. The physiological properties of lubricants. The effects of lubricants on sealing materials. 3. Types of Lubricants and their Compositions. Gaseous lubricants. Liquid lubricants. Lubricating greases. Solid lubricants. Biodegradable lubricants. 4. Additives. Antioxidants (oxidation inhibitors). Detergents and dispersants. Synergism between antioxidant and detergent-dispersant additives. Rust, corrosion and fatigue inhibitors. Modifiers of viscosity and viscosity-temperature characteristics. Pour-point depressants. Anti-foams. Emulsifiers and demulsifiers. Extreme pressure, anti-seizure, lubricity and anti-wear additives. Miscellaneous additives. 5. The Classification and Application of Liquid Lubricants. Internal Combustion Engine Oils. Aircraft oils. Compressor oils. Steam engine oils. Turbine oils. Bearing or machine oils. Gear oils. Hydraulic oils (hydraulic fluids). Metal-working lubricants. Special fluids. 6. Types and Applications of Lubricating Greases. Classification of greases according to machine parts lubricated. Multi-purpose greases. Classification of greases by types of machine. Subject index. (References are included at the end of each chapter.)