Tribology & Lubrication Technology
December 2014
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FEATURES
20 MINUTES
20 Minutes With Kevin Harrington
ExxonMobil Chemical’s global alliance manager for synthetic fluids and lubricant basestocks discusses the challenges of developing new industrial lubricants.
FEATURE ARTICLE
Are you prepared for GHS?
Lubricant companies should act now to comply with the uniform standard for providing regulatory health and safety information.
TECH BEAT I
In situ testing of jet engine turbine blade coatings
Researchers develop an
in situ process for evaluating thermal barrier coatings under the severe operating conditions in a jet engine.
TECH BEAT II
Water-based nuclear battery
Revolutionary new technology potentially could improve power generation and increase durability.
TECH BEAT III
Effect of solid surfaces on the swimming of microbes
A three-dimensional mathematical model calculates the behavior of microbes swimming in a viscoelastic fluid near a solid wall.
SOUNDING BOARD
Technical innovation growth
Name a technical trend or innovation you saw in 2014 that you believe will grow in 2015.