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ISBN: 0-8247-0194-1 This book is printed on acid-free paper. Headquarters Marcel Dekker, Inc. 270 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016 tel: 212-696-9000; fax: 212-685-4540 Eastern Hemisphere Distribution Marcel Dekker AG Hutgasse 4, Postfach 812, CH-4001 Basel, Switzerland tel: 41-61-261-8482; fax: 41-61-261-8896 World Wide Web http://www.dekker.com The publisher offers discounts on this book when ordered in bulk quantities. For more information, write to Special Sales/Professional Marketing at the headquarters address above. Copyright © 1999 by Marcel Dekker, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Neither this book nor any part may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, microfilming, and recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher. Current printing (last digit): 10 9 8 7 6 5 PRINTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Copyright © 1999 Marcel Dekker, Inc.
Preface to the Second Edition The objective of this second edition is to provide up-to-date information on the many synthetic lubricants that are available in order to meet the increasingly severe demands placed on them. In addition to including all chapter subjects that appeared in the first edition, this edition contains new chapters in each of the three parts: fluids, applications, and trends. In Part I, on fluids, there are new chapters on poly(internal)olefins, polyphenyl ethers, polymer esters, and highly refined mineral oils. In Part II, on applications, the chapter on gear oils from the first edition has been split into automotive gear lubricants and industrial gear oils in this one. There is also a new chapter on refrigeration lubes. In Part III, on trends, the chapter on automotive trends has been separated into four chapters, each representing a different region of the globe: Europe, the United States, Asia, and South America. Because these markets are at different stages of development and are growing at greatly different rates, it is appropriate that these regions be evaluated separately. In addition to the textual material, most authors of the fluids chapters have included a list of commercially available fluids related to their chapter, giving the properties and in some cases performance data for the fluids described. The last chapter of this second edition is a compilation of lubricant-related terms and acronyms. It includes the abbreviations of many organizations around the globe that are involved in the lubricants industry in one way or another. Finally, an extensive index has been included to facilitate use of this book. All in all, this second edition will be a valuable reference for the status of synthetic lubricants and highperformance functional fluids as we approach the next millennium. Leslie R. Rudnick: I wish to extend thanks to all of my colleagues (and especially Ron Shubkin), who encouraged me to begin and complete this book. This edition is the collection of the efforts and expertise of over 50 contributors recognized as experts in their respective areas of work. The best aspect of this project has been the opportunity to meet and interact with the many contributors. It is my sincere hope that we will continue to share our areas of interest long after this project is complete. This project would not have progressed as efficiently had it not been for the excellent guidance and advice received from Rita Lazazzaro and Eric Stannard of Marcel Dekker, Inc. I would especially like to thank Kelli Swatsworth, who helped with all the correspondence and typing. I would also like to thank my wife, Paula, and my family for their understanding and support while I worked on this book. Ronald L. Shubkin: The preparation of the first edition of Synthetic Lubricants and High- Performance Functional Fluids afforded me an opportunity to meet and get to know one of the finest groups of people I have ever had the pleasure to work with—the authors of the individual chapters. For this opportunity, I will always be grateful. Much has changed in the few years since the original publication. It was with great satisfaction (and relief) that I was able to coax Les Rudnick into joining me as the coeditor of the Copyright © 1999 Marcel Dekker, Inc. iii
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