Lubrication fundamentals / D.M. Pirro, A.A. Wessol.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Pirro, Don M., 1955-

Contributor:

Wessol, A. A.

Wills, J. George.

Alumni and Friends Memorial Book Fund.

Series:

Mechanical engineering (Marcel Dekker, Inc.) ; 137.

McGraw-Hill professional engineering. Mechanical engineering

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Lubrication and lubricants.

Physical Description:

viii, 523 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm.

Edition:

Second edition, revised and expanded.

Place of Publication:

New York : Marcel Dekker, [2001]

Contents:

I. Premodern History of Petroleum 1

II. Petroleum in North America 2

III. Development of Lubricants 4

IV. Future Prospects 5

2 Refining Processes and Lubricant Base Stocks 7

I. Crude Oil 7

II. Refining 9

III. Lubricant Base Stocks 14

IV. Lube Refining Processes 15

V. Lubricating Base Stock Processing 22

3 Lubricating Oils 37

I. Additives 37

II. Physical and Chemical Characteristics 44

III. Evaluation and Performance Tests 57

IV. Engine Tests for Oil Performance 63

V. Automotive Gear Lubricants 68

VI. Automatic Transmission Fluids 69

4 Lubricating Greases 71

I. Why Greases Are Used 71

II. Composition of Grease 72

III. Manufacture of Grease 76

IV. Grease Characteristics 77

V. Evaluation and Performance Tests 82

5 Synthetic Lubricants 89

I. Synthesized Hydrocarbon Fluids 94

II. Organic Esters 98

III. Polyglycols 99

IV. Phosphate Esters 101

V. Other Synthetic Lubricating Fluids 102

6 Environmental Lubricants 105

I. Environmental Considerations 105

II. Definitions and Test Procedures 106

III. Base Materials 110

IV. Product Selection Process 115

V. Converting to EA Lubricants 117

7 Hydraulics 119

II. System Components 125

III. Controlling Pressure and Flow 132

IV. Actuators 140

V. Hydraulic Drives 142

VI. Oil Reservoirs 144

VII. Oil Qualities Required by Hydraulic Systems 145

VIII. Special Characteristics in Hydraulic Fluids 149

IX. Hydraulic System Maintenance 151

8 Lubricating Films and Machine Elements: Bearings, Slides, Ways, Gears, Couplings, Chains, Wire Rope 157

I. Types of Lubricating Film 157

II. Plain Bearings 169

III. Rolling Element Bearings 191

IV. Slides, Guides, and Ways 202

V. Gears 204

VI. Lubricant Characteristics for Enclosed Gears 215

VII. AGMA Specifications for Lubricants for Open Gearing 220

VIII. Cylinders 221

IX. Flexible Couplings 222

X. Drive Chains 227

XI. Cams and Cam Followers 228

XII. Wire Ropes 229

9 Lubricant Application 233

I. All-Loss Methods 233

II. Reuse Methods 241

III. Other Reuse Methods 248

IV. Centralized Application Systems 250

10 Internal Combustion Engines 257

I. Design and Construction Considerations 257

II. Fuel and Combustion Considerations 263

III. Operating Considerations 265

IV. Maintenance Considerations 268

V. Engine Oil Characteristics 269

VI. Oil Recommendations by Field of Engine Use 281

11 Stationary Gas Turbines 293

I. Principles of Gas Turbines 294

II. Jet Engines for Industrial Use 301

III. Gas Turbine Applications 303

IV. Lubrication of Gas Turbines 306

12 Steam Turbines 311

I. Steam Turbine Operation 314

II. Turbine Control Systems 316

III. Lubricated Components 319

13 Hydraulic Turbines 333

I. Turbine Types 334

II. Lubricated Parts 344

III. Lubricant Recommendations 348

14 Nuclear Reactors and Power Generation 351

I. Reactor Types 351

II. Radiation Effects on Petroleum Products 355

III. Lubrication Recommendations 364

15 Automotive Chassis Components 367

I. Suspension and Steering Linkages 367

II. Steering Gear 372

III. Wheel Bearings 376

IV. Brake Systems 378

V. Miscellaneous Components 381

16 Automotive Transmissions and Drive Trains 383

I. Clutches 384

II. Transmissions 384

III. Drive Shafts and Universal Joints 397

IV. Transaxles 402

V. Other Gear Cases 403

VI. Automotive Gear Lubricants 405

VII. Torque Converter and Automatic Transmission Fluids 410

VIII. Multipurpose Tractor Fluids 415

17 Compressors 419

I. Reciprocating Air and Gas Compressors 421

II. Rotary Compressors 434

III. Dynamic Compressors 443

IV. Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Compressors 447

18 Handling, Storing, and Dispensing Lubricants 455

I. Handling 457

II. Storing 464

III. Dispensing 480

19 In-Plant Handling and Purification for Lubricant Conservation 493

I. Overview of In-Plant Handling 494

II. Product Selection 495

III. In-Service Handling 497

IV. In-Service Purification 502

V. Purification Methods 505

VI. Reclamation and Re-Refining of Lubricating Oils 512

VII. Waste Collection and Routing 513

VIII. Final Disposal 515.

Notes:

Rev. ed. of: Lubrication fundamentals / J. George Wills. c1980.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Alumni and Friends Memorial Book Fund.

Related Work:

Wills, J. George. Lubrication fundamentals.

ISBN:

0824705742

9780824705749

OCLC:

47168758

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