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Reduce friction

Lubricants

Prevention of metal to metal contact

Lubrication

2 flat surface in motion

Sliding friction

At least one moving surface is sperical

Rolling friction

Lubricants are compose of

90% base oil 10%. Additives

Additives used in lubricants

Anti oxidant


Corrosion inhibitor


Anti wear agents


Foam inhibitors

Measures viscosity index

Saybolt viscometer

Low viscosity index

Naphthalenic base

High viscosity index

Paraffinic

Characteristics of a good lubricants

High boiling point


Adequate viscosity


Low freezing point


High oxidation resist


Non corrosive properties


Good thermal stability


Classification of lubricants

Liquid lubricants


Semi solid lubricants


Synthetic lubricants


Solid lubricants

Also called hydrodynamic lubrication

Thick film

Lubricants used in thick film

Hydrocarbon oils

Also called boundary lubrication

Thin film lubrication

It's a measure of a fluid resistance to flow

Viscosity

The ability of the oil to stick firmly to a solid surface

Tackiness or oiliness

Property of water to get mixed with water easily

Emulsion number

Min. Temp. At which lubricants vaporizes that ignite for a moment when tiny flames is brought near.

Flash point

Min. Temp. At which lubricants vapours burns constantly for 5 seconds when tiny flames is brought near.

Fire point

Is the temp.at which Grease passes from semi solid to liquid state

Drop point

Is the temp. At which lubricants becomes cloudy or hazy when cooled

Cloud point

Is the temp. At which lubricants just ceases to flow when it is cooled.

Pour point