Tribology & Lubrication Technology
December 2018

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This issue of the digital TLT is sponsored by Evonik Oil Additives.

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FEATURES

MARKET TRENDS
Middle East lubricant suppliers seek market diversification
Expansion into new industrial sectors reduces dependence on crude oil.

LUBRICATION FUNDAMENTALS
I know I’m getting a little rusty, but…
Corrosion sounds simple on the surface but is a highly complex topic.

WEBINARS
Extreme pressure/antiwear additives and friction modifiers
These additives work together to protect the surface of the equipment.

FEATURE ARTICLE 

Passenger car engine oil change intervals: Past, present and future
A look at the past and present maps a future that includes internal combustion engine, hybrid and electric vehicles.

TECH BEAT I 

Foam generation in oil-based lubricants: Evaporation
New instrument reveals a new mechanism for foaming in oil-based lubricants.

TECH BEAT II 

Using ice to remove ice
Passive anti-frosting requires no energy and is environmentally friendly.

TECH BEAT III 

New porous water splitting catalyst
Researchers synthesized a porous, pyrochlore-type oxide based on oxides of yttrium and ruthenium.

SOUNDING BOARD 

Computer modeling
How do you use computer modeling for product development?

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