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Reduce friction |
Lubricants |
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Prevention of metal to metal contact |
Lubrication |
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2 flat surface in motion |
Sliding friction |
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At least one moving surface is sperical |
Rolling friction |
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Lubricants are compose of |
90% base oil 10%. Additives |
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Additives used in lubricants |
Anti oxidant Corrosion inhibitor Anti wear agents Foam inhibitors |
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Measures viscosity index |
Saybolt viscometer |
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Low viscosity index |
Naphthalenic base |
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High viscosity index |
Paraffinic |
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Characteristics of a good lubricants |
High boiling point Adequate viscosity Low freezing point High oxidation resist Non corrosive properties Good thermal stability |
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Classification of lubricants |
Liquid lubricants Semi solid lubricants Synthetic lubricants Solid lubricants |
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Also called hydrodynamic lubrication |
Thick film |
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Lubricants used in thick film |
Hydrocarbon oils |
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Also called boundary lubrication |
Thin film lubrication |
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It's a measure of a fluid resistance to flow |
Viscosity |
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The ability of the oil to stick firmly to a solid surface |
Tackiness or oiliness |
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Property of water to get mixed with water easily |
Emulsion number |
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Min. Temp. At which lubricants vaporizes that ignite for a moment when tiny flames is brought near. |
Flash point |
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Min. Temp. At which lubricants vapours burns constantly for 5 seconds when tiny flames is brought near. |
Fire point |
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Is the temp.at which Grease passes from semi solid to liquid state |
Drop point |
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Is the temp. At which lubricants becomes cloudy or hazy when cooled |
Cloud point |
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Is the temp. At which lubricants just ceases to flow when it is cooled. |
Pour point |