Lubricant Blending and Quality Assurance

Blending lubricants is a complex process that requires the correct ingredients of the right quality to be used in precisely controlled quantities. This book discusses the different types of equipment used to blend lubricants, provides guidance on how best to use this equipment, and offers tips and techniques to help to avoid problems. It focuses on liquid lubricants and covers the properties and characteristics of mineral and synthetic base oils, additives, and blended lubricants, as well as criteria and methodologies for designing new and upgraded blending plants. Testing and analysis of base oils, additives, and blended lubricants are also covered, as well as procedures for quality control and quality management in lubricant blending plants.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 290 pages
Publication date: 31 March 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Many individuals, including those involved in the manufacturing, marketing, and selling of lubricants, believe that blending lubricants is a straightforward process that involves combining one or more base oils and several additives into a tank and stirring them to mix them. However, the correct ingredients of the right quality need to be used in precisely controlled quantities to meet customers' demands. The ingredients must be tested prior to blending, and the finished products must be tested following blending. The ingredients must be stored and mixed under carefully controlled conditions. The finished lubricants must be stored and packaged carefully and then delivered to customers correctly.

This book addresses all of these issues, provides detailed descriptions of the different types of equipment used to blend lubricants, offers guidance on how to use this equipment effectively, and provides tips and techniques to help avoid problems. It focuses specifically on liquid lubricants, as greases have distinct manufacturing procedures compared to liquid lubricants.

The book begins by providing descriptions and discussions of the properties and characteristics of the primary types of mineral and synthetic base oils, as well as the properties and characteristics of the primary types of additives used in lubricant formulations. It then covers criteria and methodologies used to design both new and upgraded blending plants. The types and operation of the equipment used in lubricant blending plants are described and discussed, along with a chapter on how to avoid problems before, during, and after blending. Testing and analysis of base oils, additives, and blended lubricants are covered in two separate chapters.

In conclusion, blending lubricants is a complex process that requires careful attention to detail. By using the correct ingredients of the right quality in precisely controlled quantities, storing and mixing them under carefully controlled conditions, and testing and analyzing the finished products, it is possible to produce high-quality lubricants that meet customers' demands. This book provides valuable guidance and techniques to help individuals and organizations in the lubricant industry achieve success in their blending operations.

Weight: 567g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367780753