The Practical Handbook Of Machinery Lubrication 4th Edition __link__ -
The Practical Handbook of Machinery Lubrication (4th Edition), authored by Robert Scott, Jim Fitch, and Lloyd "Tex" Leugner, is a comprehensive 220-page manual designed as a "blueprint" for industrial lubrication fundamentals. Published by Noria Corporation, it serves as the core training material for Machinery Lubrication I (MLI) certification. Key Themes and Restructuring
- Maintenance technicians and lubrication specialists seeking concrete procedures and troubleshooting guidance.
- Reliability engineers implementing or improving a lubrication program or predictive maintenance strategy.
- Plant managers responsible for uptime and asset life-cycle costs.
- Trainers building practical lubrication curricula.
- Introduction to Machinery Lubrication: Overview of the importance of lubrication, lubricant types, and lubrication methods.
- Lubricant Properties and Selection: Description of lubricant properties, such as viscosity, lubricity, and thermal stability, and guidelines for selecting the right lubricant for a specific application.
- Lubrication Systems and Components: Overview of lubrication systems, including oil circulation systems, grease lubrication systems, and lubrication system components, such as pumps, filters, and valves.
- Lubrication Applications: Detailed information on lubrication applications for various industries, including power generation, oil and gas, chemical processing, and food processing.
- Specialized Lubrication Topics: New chapters on lubrication of electric motors, lubrication of gearboxes, and lubrication of hydraulic systems.
- Troubleshooting and Maintenance: Practical advice on troubleshooting common lubrication-related problems and performing routine maintenance tasks.
- Lubricant Analysis and Condition Monitoring: Description of lubricant analysis techniques, such as oil sampling and laboratory testing, and condition monitoring methods.
The Practical Handbook of Machinery Lubrication - 4th Edition The Practical Handbook Of Machinery Lubrication 4th Edition
- Is viscosity too high? (Check ISO grade)
- Is viscosity too low? (Check for dilution/shear)
- Is the cooler clogged? (Check delta T)
- Is there air entrainment? (Check reservoir color)