Synthetics, Mineral Oils, And Bio-based Lubricants (2005, Hardcover)

Updating the author's highly popular and successful Synthetic Lubricants and High-Performance Functional Fluids, this book features ten new chapters, contributions of over 60 specialists, and a new title to reflect the evolving nature of the field: Synthetics, Mineral Oils, and Bio-Based Lubricants. For each type of lubricant, the authors discuss the historical development, chemistry, properties, performance features, manufacturing, marketing, economics, applications, and trends. It also includes an index of terms and acronyms, analytical test methods used in practice, and a chapter and an accompanying CD-ROM dedicated to Internet resources for the lubricant industry.