Practical Lubrication for Industrial Facilities, 3rd Edition

Now completely revised and updated, this definitive reference provides a comprehensive resource on the fundamental principles of lubricant application, what products are available, and which lubricants are most effective for specific applications. It also offers a detailed and highly practical discussion of lubrication delivery systems. You’ll gain a clearer understanding of the "why" of relevant industrial lubrication practices, and, importantly, how these practices will facilitate optimized results. Lubricant applications covered include bearings and machine elements in earthbound electric motors, process pumps, gas compressors, gas and steam turbines, as well as many other machine types. An examination of the most advantageous ways to procure lubricants, to understand contaminant filtration, and to implement cost-justified means of lubricant storage is presented. Also provided are expert tips on lubricant handling techniques, procedural setups, how and when to perform oil analyses, critical maintenance practices, equipment reliability issues, and more.

Preface

Chapter 1 : Principles of Lubrication
Chapter 2 : Lubricant Categories
Chapter 3 : Lubricant Testing
Chapter 4 : General Purpose R&O Oils
Chapter 5 : Hydraulic Fluids
Chapter 6 : Food Grade and "Environment Friendly" Lubricants
Chapter 7 : Synthetic Lubricants
Chapter 8 : Lubricating Greases
Chapter 9 : Pastes, Waxes and Tribosystems
Chapter 10 : Lubricant Delivery Systems
Chapter 11 : Lubricating Bearings and Other Machine Elements
Chapter 12 : Lubricating Gears
Chapter 13 : Lubricating Electrical Motors
Chapter 14 : Lubricating Pumps
Chapter 15 : Lubricating Paper Machine and Forestry Equipment
Chapter 16 : Lubricating Steam and Gas Turbines
Chapter 17 : Compressors and Gas Engines
Chapter 18 : Lubricant Purchase, Handling and Storage Methods
Chapter 19 : Lube Oil Contamination, Filtration and On-Stream Purification Control
Chapter 20 : Equipment Storage Lubrication
Chapter 21 : Lubricant Condition Testing - Oil Analysis
Chapter 22 : Implementing a Quality Lubrication Management Program

Index