Synthetic Lubricants and High-Performance Functional Fluids

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Fully updated to reflect the latest innovations in the field, this unique single-source reference offers state-of-the-art information on all the major synthetic fluids-the established products and some highly promising experimental fluids with commercial potential. This Second Edition contains new chapters on:polyinternalolefins polyphenyl etherspolymer estershighly refined mineral oilsrefrigeration lubesautomotive gear oilsindustrial gear oilsDescribing specific applications of synthetic fluids for lubrication, heat transfer, power transmission, electrical insulation, and corrosion inhibition, among other uses, Synthetic Lubricants and High-Performance Functional Fluids, Second Edition discusseshistorical development and chemistryproperty and performance characteristicsmanufacturing, marketing, and economicscomparative performance datacurrent practice, long-range trends, and future developmentsenvironmental impact, conservation, toxicity, and biodegradabilityand more!Featuring a greatly expanded index, and over 1400 references, tables, drawings, and photographs-over 300 new to this edition-Synthetic Lubricants and High-Performance Functional Fluids, Second Edition is perfect for chemical, mechanical, lubrication, automotive, aeronautical, heat transfer, and petroleum engineers; tribologists; research and petroleum chemists; lubricant formulators; and upper-level undergraduate and graduate students in these disciplines.