This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract A theory of fluid-film lubrication is developed from an assumption of local wedge-flow, rather than local parallel-channel flow. This leads to ...

L. D. Wedeven, G. E. Totten, R. J. Bishop Jr. A new approach is presented for the evaluation of hydraulic fluids for pump wear performance. The approach uses performance maps developed in terms of ...

Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease caused by the breakdown of cartilage that afflicts more than 35 million adults in the U.S. The exact mechanism of cartilage breakdown in osteoarthritis ...

Drilling Specialties, in collaboration with Chevron Phillips Chemical’s polyalphaolefins organization, announced today the launch of NanoSlide™ drilling fluid lubricant, a proprietary next-generation ...

Numerous oil and grease-lubricated bearing designs rely on adequate lubricant film thickness for smooth and trouble-free operation. Engineers must check that films are sufficiently thick so asperities ...

Lubricants are any substances that are introduced between surfaces or components that move over each other, with the purpose of reducing the friction between them and thus the wear on them. A natural ...