Tribology & Lubrication Technology
 January 2010

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FEATURES

LUBRICATION FUNDAMENTALS

How truly viable is wind energy?
The answer, my friend, is blowing in the wind—and in ongoing tribology research.

BEST PRACTICES

Strategic oil analysis: Estimating remaining lubricant life
Once you understand how oxidation works, you can choose from several methods to postpone or stop it.

COVER STORY 

Biobased Lubricants: Gearing up for a green world
The technical and political barriers that once slowed the use of bio-lubes in the U.S. and Europe are steadily being solved.

TECH BEAT I 

Stretching salt
A phenomenon known as superplasticity allows a material to stretch to more than 100% of its original length.

TECH BEAT II 

Electronically controlling lubricant filtration
This purification system enabled a fleet owner to extend operating intervals for trucks to 120,000 miles between oil changes.

TECH BEAT III 

Measuring nanoparticles
A new technique called induced grating allows accurate measurement of particles below 200 nanometers.

SOUNDING BOARD 

New Year’s resolutions
What are your professional and personal New Year’s resolutions?

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