Tribology & Lubrication Technology
 January 2011

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FEATURES

20 MINUTES

20 Minutes With Mike Gust
A veteran engineer with experience in industry and academia discusses the future of hydraulic system design and application.

BEST PRACTICES

Oil analysis: Finding economic value
Plants can achieve ludicrous savings in equipment repair and replacement costs through a well-managed program.

FEATURE ARTICLE 

Hydraulic systems take center stage
Emerging technologies make them a cost-effective, energy-conserving alternative to electronics.

TECH BEAT I 

Super-strong, ductile aluminum
A new technique has been developed that increases the strength of aluminum to that of carbon steel alloys.

TECH BEAT II 

Chloride binder
A newly developed reversible binder could minimize corrosion in lubricant systems.

TECH BEAT III 

One-step biodiesel process
A new catalyst can convert cheaper feedstocks to produce biodiesel.

SOUNDING BOARD 

Lubrication saying
What was the stupidest thing you ever heard anyone say about lubrication?

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