Course Objectives
Lubrication
Define "to lubricate."
State what lubricants are, why they are necessary, and what they do.
List three kinds of lubricants.
Lubrication Characteristics
List the materials that make up the different types of lubricants.
Define various lubricant properties.
State the factors that determine lubricant selection.
Name ten common lubricant additives and state why each is used.
Oils
List four typical groups of oils.
Explain film lubrication in plain journal bearings.
Describe the lubrication of anti-friction bearings.
Greases
Define grease and state its characteristics.
Compare the uses of greases and oils.
Discuss lubrication of plain and anti-friction bearings.
Solid and Synthetic Lubricants
Name two types of solid lubricants and give examples of each.
Define synthetic lubricants.
Describe the uses of synthetic lubricants.
Lubricant Storage and Handling
Describe typical indoor and outdoor lubricant storage.
Describe typical·in-plant handling of lubricants and dispensing methods.
List four ways of purifying oil.
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