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What is a lubricant and what are its functions? -- Understanding the types of degradation mechanisms -- Identification of lubricant degradation -- Tests to determine the types of lubricant degradation -- Dealing with degradation -- Summary -- Case studies.
"The purpose of this book is to help personnel to understand the reasons behind the degradation of their lubricant, determine methods to identify the onset of degradation and reduce or eliminate lubricant degradation within their equipment. One of the most common forms of lubricant degradation is oxidation. However, this is not the only method by which a lubricant degrades. By understanding the differences between degradation patterns, personnel can employ specific tasks / tests to aid in their identification of the type of degradation and the factors responsible. The aim of this book is to educate facility personnel on the methods of degradation and ways in which it can be reduced or eliminated while paying attention to the cost of operation"--