In situ lateral force microscopy (LFM) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) were used to probe the lubrication behavior of an aqueous solution of poly(oxyethylene)-poly(oxypropylene)-poly(oxyethylene) (PEO-PPO-PEO) symmetric triblock copolymer on thin films of polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE), and cellulose. LFM experiments were carried out while the substrates were immersed in water...

This article describes the results of laboratory tests on an oil-wedge-type electrode system, which were supplemented by FEM (finite element method) simulations. The studies focused comparison partial-discharge inception voltage (PDIV) in abovementioned system when immersed different liquid dielectrics, namely inhibited mineral oil, uninhibited synthetic ester, and natural ester. In addition, e...

Lubricant selection and cleaner chemistry is oftentimes one of the most overlooked parts of industrial metal processing. Their selection can affect not only the ability to adequately clean parts; it can also potentially affect the success of a waste minimization effort to recycle the cleaner. Certain lubricants are more compatible with certain cleaning processes than others. This paper will dis...

BACKGROUND Stylets are the most frequently used devices for tracheal intubation, but can be a source of postoperative pharyngeal pain or hoarseness. In this study, we evaluated extraction forces between polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and stannum (Sn) stylets with various lubricants. FINDINGS Using a manikin, we compared extraction forces between PVC and Sn stylets under four different conditions: w...

The study was conducted to develop castor oil – graphite lubricants for cold extrusion of aluminium alloy and to investigate the effect of the developed lubricant on the extrusion pressure of aluminium alloy. Cold extrusion process at a constant extrusion ratio of 1.25:1 was used on 14mm diameter by 30mm long aluminium alloy billets. Experimental results showed that onset pressure ranges from 1...

In the present study, a modified Reynolds equation including the electrical double layer (EDL)-induced electroviscous effect of lubricant is established to investigate the effect of the EDL on the hydrodynamic lubrication of a 1D slider bearing. The theoretical model is based on the nonlinear Poisson-Boltzmann equation without the use of the Debye-Hückel approximation. Furthermore, the variatio...

This paper investigates the effect of contact geometry, temperature and displacement amplitude on the fretting behaviour of an aero-turbo oil lubricated cylinder-on-flat contact. To be effective, the lubricant needed both to penetrate the contact and then offer protection. Lubricant penetration into the fretting contact is found to be controlled by two physical parameters, namely (i) the width ...