Compressor oils are awesome. It's the ultimate blend of mechanical engineering, chemistry and fluid dynamics. But in my experience with many industrial customers, there is a gap in understanding regarding the interaction of the compressor oil with the compressed gas, as well as the nbuances of the formulation. Jim once again steps in helpfully to enlighten.
Group V esters are interesting, inasmuch as the term "ester" only really refers to a single functional group. The capacity to tailor the "r"...
Polyakylene glycol (PAG) base oil lubricants are a bit of a mystery. In fact, there are many who fear them due to their reputation...
The mining industry is very capital intensive, making maintenance and reliability a key aspect of both safety and financial success. In this interview, two...