"A Tribology Casebook" is different to other engineering books in that it describes what actually happens under real life operating conditions. By presenting a collection of
incidents drawn from practice, this book illustrates the practical issues and problem solving approaches needed to deal with real situations that engineers are likely to come
across in their working lives.

CONTENTS INCLUDE: Aeration foaming, and contamination of lubricating oils by water in serviceAnalysis techniquesBoundary lubricating properties of polyglycolsClimatic effectsCondition monitoring: temperature measurementCorrosive wearCrankcase explosionsFires and explosions in air compressors and compressed air systemsLubrication in other environments than airManufacturers are not always rightMaterials for plain bearingsMechanical sealsPlant memory and myths.

"Mechanical Seal Practice For Improved Performance" is a practical text which provides a vast amount of solid and well tested guidance. It is a book which should be at the fingertips of all engineers concerned with mechanical seals.

COMPLETE CONTENTS:

Preface to First Edition.

Preface to Second Edition.

Editor's Comments.

Part I. Mechanical Seal Design.

Part II. Mechanical Seal Selection.

Part III. Pump Considerations.

Part IV. Verification of Seal Design.

Part V. Practical Considerations in Using Mechanical Seals.

Appendices.

Index.

Tribology covers all aspects of friction, lubrication, and wear. The main emphasis of "An Introductory Guide to Industrial Tribology" is on the practical aspects of lubrication and wear as they affect the engineer. The prime objective is to provide the practising engineer with a grasp of the basic mechanisms involved in sliding and rolling contacts between solid surfaces, as well as the basic principles of lubrication, without the need for an extensive study of theory.The book aims to give the engineer in industry a 'feel' for the subject, while at the same time providing sufficient practical information to meet day-to-day needs.

"An Introductory Guide to Industrial Tribology" is recommended to practising engineers and technicians in industry, to design engineers, and those responsible for specifying plant, to consultants, teachers, to researchers and to students.