Synthetics, Mineral Oils, and Bio-Based Lubricants : Chemistry and Technology

PART I: FLUIDS Polyalphaolefins L.R. Rudnick Polyinternalolefins F. Navarrini, M. Ciali, and R. Cooley Esters S.J. Randles Neutral Phosphate Esters W.D. Phillips, D.C. Placek, and M.P. Marino Polymer Esters U. Wallfahrer and L. Bowen Polyalkylene Glycols S. Lawford Alkylated Aromatics M.M. Wu and S. Ho Perfluoroalkylpolyethers G.A. Bell and J. Howell Polyphenyl Ether Lubricants S. Hamid and S.A. Burian Cyclohydrocarbons S. Hamid Polychlorotrifluoroethylene Ronald M. Epstein and L.L. Ferstandig Silicones R. Perry, C, Quinn, F. Traver, and K. Murthy Silahydrocarbons Carl E. Snyder and F.A. Pettigrew Phosphazenes R.E. Singler and F.J. Gomba Dialkyl Carbonates L.R. Rudnick Alkylcyclopentanes Clifford G. Venier Polybutenes Serge Decroocq and Maryann Casserino Chemically Modified Mineral Oils H.E. Henderson Gas to Liquids H.E. Henderson Comparison of Synthetic, Mineral Oil, and Bio-Based Lubricant Fluids L.R. Rudnick and W.J. Bartz PART II: BIO-BASED LUBRICANTS Natural Oils as Lubricants L.R. Rudnick and S.Z. Erhan Chemically Functionalized Vegetable Oils S.Z. Erhan, .A. Adhvaryu, and B.K. Sharma Biotechnological Enhancement of Soybean Oil for Lubricant Applications M.A. Schmidt, C.R. Dietrich, and E.B. Cahoon PART III: APPLICATIONS Automotive Crankcase Oils S.C. Lakes Fluids for Conventional Automatic and Continuously Variable Transmissionns (CVTs) S. Hamid Automotive Gear Lubricants S.C. Lakes Industrial Gear Lubricants D.A. Lauer Synthetic Greases J.F. Braza Compressors and Pumps G.D. Short and K.C. Lilje Refrigeration Lubricants S.J. Randles Hydraulics D.G. Placek Environmentally Friendly Hydraulic Fluids S. Lawate Fire-Resistant Hydraulic Fluids K.L. Dickey Vegetable Oil Based Internal Combustion Engine Oil B.N. Rhodes Magnetizable Fluids Tom Black and J.D. Carlson Metalworking Fluids W.L. Brown and R.G. Butler Lubricants for Near Dry Machining R. Silverstein Lubricants for the Disk Drive Industry T.E. Karis Synthetic-Based Food-Grade Lubricants and Greases M. J. Raab Critical Cleaning of Advanced Lubricants from Surfaces R.L. Shubkin and B.F. Kanegsberg PART IV: TRENDS Automotive Trends in Europe R.D. Whitby Automotive Trends in North America S.C. Tung, M. L. McMillan, and S.E. Schwartz Diesel Automotive Trends E.A. Bardasz Automotive Trends in Asia R.D. Whitby Automotive Trends in South America R.D. Whitby Industrial Lubricant Trends G.M. Grega, J.J. Kurosky, D.J. Lesinski, M. J. Raab, and Z.A. Tahir Trends Toward Synthetic Fluids and Lubricants in Aerospace C.E. Snyder, Jr. and L.J. Gschwender Commercial Developments R. D. Whitby PART V: METHODS AND RESOURCES Lubricant Performance Test Methods and Some Product Specifications L.R. Rudnick Lubricant Industry Related Terms and Acronyms L.R. Rudnick Lubricant Industry Internet Resources L.R. Rudnick Appendix: Publisher's Note: The Meaning of "Synthetic" Subject Index