Praise for the previous edition: "Contains something for everyone involved in lubricant technology." —Chemistry & Industry This completely revised third edition incorporates the latest data available and reflects the knowledge of one of the largest companies active in the business. The authors take into account the interdisciplinary character of the field, considering aspects of engineering, materials science, chemistry, health and safety. The result is a volume providing chemists and engineers with a clear interdisciplinary introduction and guide to all major lubricant applications, focusing not only on the various products but also on specific application engineering criteria. A classic reference work, completely revised and updated (approximately 35% new material) focusing on sustainability and the latest developments, technologies and processes of this multi billion dollar business Provides chemists and engineers with a clear interdisciplinary introduction and guide to all major lubricant applications, looking not only at the various products but also at specific application engineering criteria All chapters are updated in terms of environmental and operational safety. New guidelines, such as REACH, recycling alternatives and biodegradable base oils are introduced Discusses the integration of micro- and nano-tribology and lubrication systems Reflects the knowledge of Fuchs Petrolub SE, one of the largest companies active in the lubrication business 2 Volumes wileyonlinelibrary.com/ref/lubricants

This book explores effective environmental impact mitigation for petroleum-based lubricants to reduce their negative persistence during usage and upon end-of-life disposal. The book reviews the basic tribology of lubricants as well as initiatives that may enhance the environmental and economic effectiveness of lubricating oils from the composition design perspective across industries. Considering the blending, application, and disposal of petroleum lubricants in a holistic manner, the book presents and extends current best practices that minimize or eliminate adverse environmental impact throughout the product’s life cycle. The book reviews methods including: raw material substitution, minimizing oil losses during and after manufacturing, raw material and energy consumption reduction, and environmentally friendly applications of oil disposal as ways forward for cleaner and more effective production. This book provides readers with strategies for incorporating cleaner production practices into their operations – a benefit to both environmental legal compliance and business competitiveness – all the while preserving the environment for sustainable development. The book is therefore of interest to both manufacturers and consumers in the lubricants industry.

Lubricating Grease (Or Grease, To Use A Short Name), Leaving Aside Synthetic Grease For The Moment, Is Arguably Amongst The Highest Value Added Petroleum Products. Lubricating Greases Play Very Crucial Role In The Performance Of Automobiles, Industrial Machinery And Appliances Which Almost Every One Of Us Use, Rely Upon Or Work With Everyday. Lubricating Greases Account For About 5% Of The Global Consumption Of The Lubricants, Which In Turn Account For About 1% Of All Petroleum Products. Thus, In Volume Terms, Lubricating Greases Constitute A Relatively Small, Specialized Industry. Nonetheless, The Importance Of Lubricating Greases Can Not Be Overemphasized. The World Would Quite Literally Grind To A Halt Without Lubricating Greases.There Are Not Many Books On Lubricating Greases. Even The Very Few Books That Are Available In English Language, Largely Encapsulate The Work And Knowledge Developed In North America And West Europe. Significant Scientific And Technological Advancements Were Achieved In The Erstwhile East Bloc Countries During The Second Half Of The 20Th Century. However, It Is Only Over The Last Two Decades That Those Outside The Erstwhile East Bloc Have Been Getting Glimpses Of The Prolific Work Done By Scientists And Technologists In That Part Of The World. This Book Endeavours To Further This Process In A Small Way.