Integrating very interesting results from the most important R & D project ever made in Germany, this book offers a basic understanding of tribological systems and the latest developments in reduction of wear and energy consumption by tribological measures. This ready reference and handbook provides an analysis of the most important tribosystems using modern test equipment in laboratories and test fields, the latest results in material selection and wear protection by special coatings and surface engineering, as well as with lubrication and lubricants. This result is a quick introduction for mechanical engineers and laboratory technicians who have to monitor and evaluate lubricants, as well as for plant maintenance personnel, engineers and chemists in the automotive and transportation industries and in all fields of mechanical manufacturing industries, researchers in the field of mechanical engineering, chemistry and material sciences.

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Definition of TribologyEconomic Importance of TribologyFRICTION AND TRIBOSYSTEM ANALYSIS AND TESTINGFundamentals of FrictionMachine Elements: Tribology of Sliding Bearings, Roller Bearings, Gear Teeth, Seals, Shock Absorbers, Machine Guide Ways, Wet ClutchesMachines: Tribology of Internal Combustion Gasoline and Diesel Engines, Industrial and Automotive Gears, Other Transmissions, Compressors, Turbines, Hydraulic Systems with Different Pump Types, Machine Tools for Cutting and Forming ProcessesWEAR AND WEAR PROTECTION, MATERIAL SELECTION AND SURFACE ENGINEERINGFundamentals of WearMaterials SelectionWear Protection and Surface EngineeringDeveloping, Selection, Testing and Application of Special Coatings e.g. PVD or CVD Coatings for Gears, Bearings, Hydraulic CylindersCutting and Forming ToolsLUBRICANTS AND LUBRICATIONBase OilsRheologyAdditivesLubricant Families as Automotive Engine Oils and Gear Oils, Industrial Gear Oils, Compressor Oils Including Refrigerating Oils, Hydraulic Fluids, Turbine Oils, Lubricating Greases, Metalworking Fluids and Compounds (Cutting and Forming)Lubricants in the EnvironmentLubricant TestingLubricant Specifications