Tribology & Lubrication Technology
 April 2010

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FEATURES

BEST PRACTICES

Strategic oil analysis: Onsite practices using sensory inspection
By using our human senses, we can learn much about the condition of the oil—and the machine.

COVER STORY

Unleashing the potential of ionic liquids
These under-researched materials have unusual properties that could make them an ideal lubricant choice.

TECH BEAT I 

Drop friction
Researchers explore how friction affects the movement of liquids on a solid surface.

TECH BEAT II 

Rapid dispersion of particles
These solids are capable of dispersing quickly when placed in a liquid medium.

TECH BEAT III 

New blue pigment
An unexpected process was found to develop a new, more environmentally friendly blue.

SOUNDING BOARD 

Wind energy
What are the biggest challenges to using wind energy?

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