The main requirements for lubricants are that they are able to:Keep surfaces separate under all loads,…

1. Reduced friction Lubricant forms an oil film on the surface of metals, converting solid…

Primary purpose of any industrial lubricant is to maintain a satisfactory lubricating film in between contacting surfaces;…

Hydrodynamic lubrication is a way that is used to reduce friction and/or wear of rubbing solids with the aid…

Engine friction – terminology – Pumping loss – Rubbing friction loss Engine Friction: terminology Friction…

Why are base stocks important? Lubricant properties affected by base stocks What are base stocks?…

Lubricants take the form of either oil or grease. Oil lubricants are most common in…

One of the most critical economic issues for a petroleum refiner is selecting the optimal combination of…

The isomerization process is gaining importance in the present refining context due to limitations on…

Alkylation, in petroleum refining, chemical process in which light, gaseous hydrocarbons are combined to produce high-octane…