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iv Preface to the Second Edition second edition. In fact, since my responsibilities have now taken me far from the synthetic lubricants area, Les has indeed been the primary force behind this second edition. Thank you, Les. It has been a job well done. Copyright © 1999 Marcel Dekker, Inc. Leslie R. Rudnick Ronald L. Shubkin
Preface to the First Edition While in many applications the primary function of a synthetic fluid is lubrication, it is by no means the only function. Heat transfer, power transmission, electrical insulation, and corrosion inhibition are only a few of the other tasks that fluids may be expected to perform. In many instances the requirements of the tasks exceed the performance capabilities of natural fluids, and the synthesis of new products to meet the extraordinary demands is necessary. In other cases, synthetic fluids have proven to be more cost-effective than natural products in meeting the requirements of a given application. In still other cases, environmental or toxicological considerations have mandated the use of synthetic functional fluids, which are relatively nontoxic in comparison to many naturally derived fluids. Synthetic fluids, designed to provide performance characteristics above and beyond those available from fluids derived from most natural sources, are the subject of this book. The intention of this book is to provide a one-volume overview of the various types and uses of synthetic functional fluids currently available. The first section of the book is devoted to the different fluids. Each chapter is focused on a particular class of compounds and is authorized by a recognized expert in the field. The fluids covered include all the well-established commercial products as well as some experimental fluids that have the potential of becoming commercialized in the near future. To the extent possible, each chapter includes a discussion of: Historical Development Chemistry Property and Performance Characteristics Manufacture, Marketing, and Economics Outlook The second section of the book deals with applications. These chapters focus on specific application areas for which synthetic fluids are either currently used or being seriously considered for use. Again, the authors are recognized experts in the application area. The chapters cover: Historical Development Synthetic Fluids Appropriate to Application Comparative Performance Data Current Commercial Practice The third and last section of the book deals with long-range trends in the use of synthetic fluids in major industries or areas of interest. The authors of these chapters have been chosen because of their ability to take a long-term view. They have been asked to consider not only where their field of interest is today, but where it is headed in the future. They have in effect been asked to become prognosticators of future developments in synthetic functional fluids. Copyright © 1999 Marcel Dekker, Inc. v
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