Tribology & Lubrication Technology
 August 2009

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FEATURES

COMMENTARY

Green Redux
A host of problems must be solved if we’re to achieve our goal of living off the sun with maximum efficiency.

BEST PRACTICES

Lubricant management for non-circulating sumps
Follow these simple measures to avoid shortened life expectancy for your high-criticality machines.

COVER STORY

Microbial problems in metalworking fluids
Understanding four significant factors can help control microbial contamination in metalworking operations.

TECH BEAT I 

New test method for detecting microbes in MWFs
Results are available in 5-10 minutes rather than hours.

TECH BEAT II 

Smarter wind turbines
New sensors direct rotor blade position changes to better accommodate unexpected wind conditions.

TECH BEAT III 

Boron nanotechnology-based lubricant additive
Test results suggest the technology could replace an antiwear/extreme pressure additive package while increasing performance.

SOUNDING BOARD 

Environmentally friendly practices
Describe how your organization is using environmentally friendly practices in its daily operations.

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