Lubricant Blending and Quality Assurance
Lubricant Blending and Quality Assurance

Author: R. David Whitby

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2018-10-24

Total Pages: 259

ISBN-13: 0429882572

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Many people, including those involved in the manufacturing, marketing and selling of lubricants, believe that blending lubricants is simply a matter of putting one or more base oils and several additives into a tank of some kind and stirring them around to mix them. Blending lubricants that meet customers’ demands requires much more than this. The correct ingredients of the right quality need to be used in precisely controlled quantities. The ingredients need to be tested prior to blending and the finished products need to be tested following blending. The ingredients need to be stored and mixed under carefully controlled conditions. The finished lubricants need to be stored and packaged carefully and then delivered to customers correctly. This book discusses all of these issues, describes the different types of equipment used to blend lubricants, provides guidance on how best to use this equipment, and offers tips and techniques to help to avoid problems. It focuses on liquid lubricants. Greases are not discussed, as their manufacture involves very different manufacturing procedures compared with those concerned with liquid lubricants. The book starts with descriptions and discussion of the properties and characteristics of the main types of mineral and synthetic base oils, as well as the properties and characteristics of the main types of additives that are used in lubricant formulations. Criteria and methodologies used to design both new and upgraded blending plants are covered next. The types and operation of the equipment used in lubricant blending plants are described and discussed, together with a chapter on how to avoid problems before, during, and after blending. Testing and analysis of base oils, additives, and blended lubricants are covered in two separate chapters. Procedures for quality control and quality management in lubricant blending plants are also discussed in two separate chapters. Types of packages for lubricants are reviewed, together with methods for filling packages and methods for transporting lubricants in bulk. The storage of lubricants and supply chain management is also covered in depth.

Lubricant Blending and Quality Assurance
Lubricant Blending and Quality Assurance

Author: R. David Whitby

Publisher:

Published: 2018

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9780429882562

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"Blending lubricants that meet customers' demands requires much more than simply adding and stirring base oils and additives. This book offers an in-depth understanding of the management and operation of a lubricant blending plant. It discusses the need for correct ingredients of the right quality and precisely controlled quantity, testing of ingredients prior to blending, testing of finished products after blending, and storage and delivery of lubricants. It also describes the different types of equipment used to blend lubricants, provides guidance on how best to use this equipment, and offers tips and techniques to help to avoid problems"--

Dynamics of People Management—Operations and Obligations
Dynamics of People Management—Operations and Obligations

Author: Manodip Ray Chaudhuri

Publisher: Allied Publishers

Published: 2022-07-22

Total Pages: 296

ISBN-13: 9390951313

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This book is a research reference book in the area of Human Capital Management and Behavioral Sciences. It is a set of collected works of the author with 22 of his published papers and book chapters. This book is intended for researchers and scholars in the field of manpower management in a broad spectrum.

Lubricant Marketing, Selling, and Key Account Management
Lubricant Marketing, Selling, and Key Account Management

Author: R. David Whitby

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2022-09-21

Total Pages: 437

ISBN-13: 1000683974

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The global lubricants market exceeds $110 billion, with strong future-estimated annual growth projections. While much has been written about the technical aspects of lubricant development, Lubricant Marketing, Selling, and Key Account Management fills a need for a comprehensive guide on the important commercial aspects of the business, offering unique and valuable insights from a veteran of the industry. It answers questions and offers insights on how to effectively market and sell all types of lubricants, including automotive, industrial, mining, marine, agricultural and aerospace, among others. Covers how and why people and companies buy lubricants. Instructs readers how to research and analyze markets and use the results to plan marketing and sales campaigns and activities. Details how to identify specific target market segments and sell to key lubricant accounts. Discusses how to forecast future demand for lubricants in all types of global markets. This practical book is written for technical and non-technical readers involved in the sale and management of lubricant products and offers hands-on guidance for how to successfully navigate and grow your profitability in this vitally important product sector.

Lubricant Analysis and Condition Monitoring
Lubricant Analysis and Condition Monitoring

Author: R. David Whitby

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2021-12-22

Total Pages: 399

ISBN-13: 1000520269

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Almost all mechanical devices used in every industry require lubrication. Lubricant Analysis and Condition Monitoring explains the benefits of identifying, planning, implementing and using lubricant and machine condition monitoring programmes to extend the lifetimes of both lubricants and machines, to achieve maximum productivity and profitability while reducing impacts on waste and the environment. This book: Offers a comprehensive overview of all types of tests used in lubricant condition monitoring programmes Discusses monitoring the condition of all types of components, machines, equipment and systems used in all industries Considers new and emerging machines, equipment and systems, including electric and hybrid vehicles Suggests which tests to use for each type of machine, equipment or system and, just as importantly, which tests not to use Provides practical examples of how to set up, run and manage condition monitoring programmes and how to achieve significant cost savings through planned and predictive maintenance schedules Gathering vital information that users of lubricants need in one place, this book is of practical use to mechanical, maintenance, manufacturing and marine engineers as well as metallurgists, chemists and maintenance technicians.

Chemistry and Technology of Lubricants
Chemistry and Technology of Lubricants

Author: Roy M. Mortier

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2013-06-29

Total Pages: 397

ISBN-13: 940171021X

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The use of lubricants began in ancient times and has developed into a major international business through the need to lubricate machines of increasing complexity. The impetus for lubricant development has arisen from need, so lubricating practice has preceded an understanding of the scientific principles. This is not surprising as the scientific basis of the technology is, by nature, highly complex and interdisciplinary. However, we believe that the understanding of lubricant phenomena will continue to be developed at a molecular level to meet future challenges. These challenges will include the control of emissions from internal combustion engines, the reduction of friction and wear in and continuing improvements to lubricant performance and machinery, life-time. More recently, there has been an increased understanding of the chemical aspects of lubrication, which has complemented the knowledge and understanding gained through studies dealing with physics and engineering. This book aims to bring together this chemical information and present it in a practical way. It is written by chemists who are authorities in the various specialisations within the lubricating industry, and is intended to be of interest to chemists who may already be working in the lubricating industry or in academia, and who are seeking a chemist's view of lubrication. It will also be of benefit to engineers and technologists familiar with the industry who require a more fundamental understanding of lubricants.

Continuous Pharmaceutical Processing
Continuous Pharmaceutical Processing

Author: Zoltan K Nagy

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2020-06-10

Total Pages: 542

ISBN-13: 3030415244

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Continuous pharmaceutical manufacturing is currently receiving much interest from industry and regulatory authorities, with the joint aim of allowing rapid access of novel therapeutics and existing medications to the public, without compromising high quality. Research groups from different academic institutions have significantly contributed to this field with an immense amount of published research addressing a variety of topics related to continuous processing. The book is structured to have individual chapters on the different continuous unit operations involved in drug substance and drug product manufacturing. A wide spectrum of topics are covered, including basic principles of continuous manufacturing, applications of continuous flow chemistry in drug synthesis, continuous crystallization, continuous drying, feeders and blenders, roll compaction and continuous wet granulation.The underlying theme for each of these chapters is to present to the reader the recent advances in modeling, experimental investigations and equipment design as they pertain to each individual unit operation. The book also includes chapters on quality by design (QbD) and process analytical technology (PAT) for continuous processing, process control strategies including new concepts of quality-by-control (QbC), real-time process management and plant optimization, business and supply chain considerations related to continuous manufacturing as well as safety guidelines related to continuous chemistry. A separate chapter is dedicated to discussing regulatory aspects of continuous manufacturing, with description of current regulatory environment quality/GMP aspects, as well as regulatory gaps and challenges. Our aim from publishing this book is to make it a valuable reference for readers interested in this topic, with a desire to gain a fundamental understanding of engineering principles and mechanistic studies utilized in understanding and developing continuous processes. In addition, our advanced readers and practitioners in this field will find that the technical content of Continuous Pharmaceutical Processing is at the forefront of recent technological advances, with coverage of future prospects and challenges for this technology.