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Tribology & Lubrication Technology
May 2020


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This issue of the digital TLT is sponsored by Drive 75 .
FEATURES


MARKET TRENDS
The different directions of the used oil and re-refining industry
Increased demand for finished lubricants and tighter regulations are driving factors in stabilizing this challenging market.

20 MINUTES
20 Minutes With Fran Lockwood
As she moves into a consultant role, this former senior executive with Valvoline works on special projects on electric vehicles and autonomous mobility.

20 MINUTES
20 Minutes With Amir Kadiric
Imperial College academic collaborates with industry to address the latest challenges in reliability and efficiency of tribological systems.

BEST PRACTICES

Developing engine and drivetrain tests
New testing hardware on vehicles and engines are helping OEMs to meet fuel economy and emissions requirements.

FEATURE ARTICLE

Solid protection in a harsh environment
For solid lubricants and antiwear coatings, the bridge between fundamental research and rational design of commercial applications is still under construction—but progress is well underway.

TECH BEAT I 

Effect of filtration on lubricant foaming
Single-bubble experiments using a dynamic fluid-film interferometer showed that an adequate amount of minimal antifoam is needed to minimize foam.

TECH BEAT II 

Electricity produced from moisture
Researchers develop a device that generates electricity from moisture in the air.

TECH BEAT III

New approach for sustainable aviation fuels
The intermediate isophorone was used to produce a cyclobutane derivate through a photochemical reaction using ultraviolet light.

SOUNDING BOARD 

The value of STLE membership
Which of STLE’s member benefit(s) do you find most useful and why?

COLUMNS


PRESIDENT’S REPORT                                         

A year to remember


FROM THE EDITOR

The case of the failed bearing


HEADQUARTERS REPORT

Lessons learned going virtual

CAREER COACH

You’ve got 45 seconds—go!

WORLDWIDE

Regenerative braking and wear