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Provides a brief history of Glacier Vandervell Europe. Describes the range of new materials developed, which are manufactured alongside the more traditional materials. The range includes copper lead and lead bronze, aluminium‐based materials and polymer bearings. Details further research taking place into interactions between components in the bearing system. Summarizes the testing processes at the new laboratory in Kilmarnock.
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Gives the results of trials conducted in China which show the use of top‐grade, low smoke, part synthetic two‐stroke oil gives better performance and four times longer engine life…
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Gives the results of trials conducted in China which show the use of top‐grade, low smoke, part synthetic two‐stroke oil gives better performance and four times longer engine life than the four‐stroke engine oils generally used to lubricate two‐stroke engines in China. Sets out existing and proposed international standards for two‐stroke engine oils.
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Reports in improvements in the gear industry since 1993, and provides details of six projects carried out by the British Gear Association and the Gear Research Foundation. Briefly…
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Reports in improvements in the gear industry since 1993, and provides details of six projects carried out by the British Gear Association and the Gear Research Foundation. Briefly discusses the Navy and Vickers Gear Research Association research and the work of the Technical Committee. Finally discusses marketing strategy for Germany and Italy.
Provides a brief summary of the use of CFCs and HCFCs in general and marine refrigeration, and the ban on the use of CFCs. Discusses alternative refrigerants, and their advantages…
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Provides a brief summary of the use of CFCs and HCFCs in general and marine refrigeration, and the ban on the use of CFCs. Discusses alternative refrigerants, and their advantages and disadvantages. Reviews refrigeration compressor lubrication and recent developments.
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Examines the issues surrounding fuel lubricity by explaining the background to the problems surrounding lubricity in diesel engines. As the need for low sulphur diesels arose it…
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Examines the issues surrounding fuel lubricity by explaining the background to the problems surrounding lubricity in diesel engines. As the need for low sulphur diesels arose it became clear that a universally accepted bench test was required and ISO working group SC7/WG6 was set up in 1992 to decide on a standard test. The group recommended that an HFRR (high frequency reciprocating rig) ball‐on‐flat test should be adopted. Describes the test methodology.
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Describes various exhibits at the Coach and Bus 1995 exhibition. Discusses the development of liquid petroleum gas run vehicles, their benefits (reduced noise and pollution) and…
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Describes various exhibits at the Coach and Bus 1995 exhibition. Discusses the development of liquid petroleum gas run vehicles, their benefits (reduced noise and pollution) and problems. Provides details of emission regulations for vehicles.
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Outlines the various testing procedures carried out by BICERI, including engine fuel and lubricant testing. Describes the universal wear machine, and explains the three test…
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Outlines the various testing procedures carried out by BICERI, including engine fuel and lubricant testing. Describes the universal wear machine, and explains the three test modes: pin‐on disc, block‐on‐ring and pin‐on‐reciprocating plate.
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Outlines the history of the specialist lubrication group of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers – which was originally called the Lubrication Group and is now the Tribology…
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Outlines the history of the specialist lubrication group of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers – which was originally called the Lubrication Group and is now the Tribology Group. Describes how the organization was formed and lists its achievements, special activities and publications. Concludes by looking to the future, stating that the group has developed a dynamic five‐year plan to take it into the next century.
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Discusses the properties of various asbestos‐free gasket materials, in particular expanded PTFE. Presents the factors which need to be taken into account when choosing a gasket…
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Discusses the properties of various asbestos‐free gasket materials, in particular expanded PTFE. Presents the factors which need to be taken into account when choosing a gasket. Highlights the requirements of gaskets in the automotive industry and the conditions they have to withstand.
Defines the four main routes for reclaiming used oils ‐ recovery as fuel; reconditioning on site; oil laundering and re‐refining. Places used oil re‐refining in its historical…
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Defines the four main routes for reclaiming used oils ‐ recovery as fuel; reconditioning on site; oil laundering and re‐refining. Places used oil re‐refining in its historical context and presents profiles of the (only) two used‐oil re‐refiners in the UK.
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