Tribology & Lubrication Technology
 April 2013

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FEATURES

COMMENTARY

Going Global
A professional society’s reach should extend its grasp—as STLE is proving with major initiatives across the world.

FEATURE ARTICLE 

Elements of a successful fluid analysis program
Predictive maintenance is part science, part art—and the highest level of condition monitoring.

TECH BEAT I 

Production of bio-oil
A new pyrolysis process is under development to increase liquid production for fuel use.

TECH BEAT II 

New approach to dealing with biofilms and biofouling
A surface coating developed by Duke researchers detaches biofilms produced by bacteria and reduces biofouling.

TECH BEAT III 

Low-temperature production of crystalline silicon
A more efficient, low-temperature process uses a liquid-metal electrode for preparing crystalline silicon.

SOUNDING BOARD 

Lubrication and wear issues
Please describe the lubrication and wear issues involved with natural gas engines.

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