Tribology covers all aspects of friction, lubrication, and wear. The main emphasis of An Introductory Guide to Industrial Tribology is on the practical aspects of lubrication and wear as they affect the engineer. The prime objective is to provide the practising engineer with a grasp of the basic mechanisms involved in sliding and rolling contacts between solid surfaces, as well as the basic principles of lubrication, without the need for an extensive study of theory.The book aims to give the engineer in industry a 'feel' for the subject, while at the same time providing sufficient practical information to meet day-to-day needs. An Introductory Guide to Industrial Tribology is recommended to practising engineers and technicians in industry, to design engineers, and those responsible for specifying plant, to consultants, teachers, to researchers and to students.
James Denis Summers-Smith is a British ornithologist and mechanical engineer, a specialist both in sparrows and in industrial tribology.
Friction and Boundary Lubrication: The nature of solid surfaces, Friction Boundary lubrication, Solid lubrication, Fretting Fluid Film Lubrication: Hydrostatic lubrication, Hydrodynamic lubrication, Elasto-hydrodynamic lubrication, Mixed lubrication, Squeeze films, Gas-film lubricationLubricants: Properties required in lubricants, Mineral lubricating oils, Lubricating-oil additives, Grease, Synthetic lubricants, Solid lubricantsLubricants in Service: Change periods, Visual examination, Routine laboratory testing, Maintenance of lubricants in serviceSelection of Bearing Type: Selection of the basic bearing type, More detailed consideration in bearing selection, Plain bearing failures, Process fluid lubricated bearingsRolling Bearings: Designing with rolling bearings, Selection of rolling bearings, Lubrication of rolling bearings, Bearing 'equivalents', Rolling bearing failuresMethods of Lubrication: Plain bearings, Oil circulation systems, Gears, Cylinders of reciprocating compressorsFire and Explosion Hazards with Mineral Lubricating Oils: Crankcase explosions Hydraulic system fires, Lagging fires, Air compressor fires and explosions, Explosions in high-pressure pneumatic systemsDynamic Seals: Sealing of liquids, Sealing of gasesWear: Wear mechanisms, Wear relationships, Wear in practice, Some generalizations.