1st Edition

CRC Handbook of Lubrication and Tribology, Volume III Monitoring, Materials, Synthetic Lubricants, and Applications, Volume III

By E. Richard Booser Copyright 1993
    634 Pages
    by CRC Press

    Volume III extends this handbook series to cover new developments and topics in tribology that have occurred during the past decade. It includes in-depth discussions on revolutionary magnetic bearings used in demanding applications in compressors, high-speed spindles, and aerospace equipment. Extensive coverage is given to tribology developments in office machines and in magnetic storage systems for computers. Monitoring sensors are addressed in the first chapter, followed by chapters on specific monitoring techniques for automobiles, diesels, and rotating machines. One chapter is devoted to procedures used for tracking the remaining life of lubricants. Synthetic lubricants are discussed by outstanding specialists in this rapidly developing field. Synthetics are increasingly important in widely diverse areas, including compressors using the new ozone-layer-friendly refrigerants and a variety of extreme-temperature and environmentally-sensitive applications. Water- and gas-lubricated bearings are given similar attention. The contributors also develop a new, unified coverage for fatigue life of ball and roller bearings; for design and application of porous metal bearings; for self-contained lubrication, involving oil rings, disks, and wicks; and for plastic bearings. Each of these classes of bearings are used by the millions daily throughout industry.
    The three-volume handbook is an essential reference to tribologists and lubrication, mechanical, and automotive engineers. It is invaluable to lubricant suppliers; bearing companies; those working in the aerospace industry; and anyone concerned with machine design, machinery wear, and maintenance.

    Monitoring and Maintenance
    Condition Monitoring Sensors and Systems, E. Venalainen
    Automotive Engine-Oil Condition Monitoring, D.J. Smolenski and S.E. Schwartz
    Diesel Engine Lube Analysis, J. Poley
    Rotating Machinery Vibration Testing, Condition Monitoring, and Predictive Maintenance, W.D. Marscher
    Filtration Rapid Determination of Remaining Useful Lubricant Life, R.E. Kauffman
    Materials
    Friction and Wear of Ceramics, S. Jahanmir and T.E. Fischer
    Plastics and Plastic Matrix Composites, W.E. Jamison
    Metal Matrix-Solid Lubricant Composites, P.K. Rohatgi, S. Ray, and Y. Liu
    Bonded Solid Film Lubricants, R.M. Gresham
    Synthetic Lubricants
    Aerospace Applications of Synthetic Fluids and Lubricants, C.E. Snyder, Jr. and L.J. Gschwender
    Industrial Applications, D.A. Lauer
    Automotive Applications, B.J. Beimesch
    Polyalphaolefins, R.L. Shubkin
    Dibasic Acid and Polyol Esters, J.M. Perez and E.E. Klaus
    Polyalkylene Glycols, W.L. Brown
    Phosphate Esters, M.P. Marino and D.G. Placek
    Perfluoroalkylpolyethers, T.W. Del Pesco
    Silicones, E.D. Brown
    Applications
    Tribology of Magnetic Storage Systems, B. Bhushan
    Computers and Office Machines, R.G. Bayer
    Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, G.D. Short
    Oil Mist Lubrication, D.M. Bornarth
    Tribology in High Speed Machining, R. Komanduri and D.G. Flom
    Bearing and Seals
    Hydrodynamic and Hydrostatic Seals, W. Shapiro
    Rolling Bearing Fatigue Life, C.A. Moyer and W.J. Derner
    Porous Metal Bearings, C. Cusano
    Self-Contained Bearing Lubrication: Rings, Disks, and Wicks, R.C. Elwell
    Water and Process Fluid Bearings, R.L. Orndorff, Jr.
    Gas Bearings, M. Khonsari, L.A. Matsch, and W. Shapiro
    Magnetic Bearings, P.E. Allaire, P. Allaire, E.H. Masleu, R.R. Humphris, C.R. Knospe, and D.W. Lewis
    Index.

    Biography

    E. Richard Booser