Chapter 1 - Introduction To Renewable Lubricants

• 1.1  Purpose
• 1.2  Applicability
• 1.3  Scope
• 1.4  References

• 2.1  Friction
• 2.2  Wear
• 2.3  Lubrication and Lubricants
• 2.4  Hydrodynamic or Fluid Film Lubrication
• 2.5  Boundary Lubrication
• 2.6  Extreme Pressure (EP) Lubrication
• 2.7  Elastohydrodynamic (EHD) Lubrication

Chapter 3 - Physical Properties

• 3.1  Viscosity
• 3.2  Viscosity Index
• 3.3  Pour Point
• 3.4  Cloud Point
• 3.5  Flash Point, Fire Point
• 3.6  Acid Number or Neutralizaiton Number

Chapter 4 - Quality Requirements

• 4.1  Description
• 4.2  Oxidation Stability
• 4.3  Rust and Corrosion Prevention
• 4.4  Air Containment and Foaming
• 4.5  Demulsibility or Water Separation
• 4.6  Anti-Wear Properties

Chapter 5 - Renewable Lubricant Additives

• 5.1  Introduction
• 5.2  Surface Additives
• 5.3  Performance Enhancing Additives
• 5.4  Fluid Protective Additives
• 5.5  Precautions When Choosing Petroleum-based Oils

Chapter 6 - Understanding Biobased & Biodegradable

• 6.1  Introduction
• 6.2  Standardized Biodegradability Definitions
• 6.3  Standardized Biodegradability Tests
• 6.4  Biochemical Mechanics of Hydrocarbon Biodegradation

Chapter 7 - High Oleic Base Stocks (HOBS)

• 7.1  Definition of Biobased Lubricants
• 7.2  Physical Properties of HOBS
• 7.2.1  Introduction to High Oleic Base Stocks (HOBS)
• 7.2.2  Systems Compatibility
• 7.2.3  Extreme Pressure & Anti-Wear Performance
• 7.2.4  Oxidation Stability
• 7.2.5  High Viscosity - Super Lubricity
• 7.2.6  Low Volatility
• 7.2.7  Low Foam Tendency
• 7.2.8  Cold Temperature Stability

Chapter 8 - Bio Hydraulic Fluids

• 8.1  Purpose of Bio Hydraulic Fluids
• 8.2  Physical Properties
• 8.3  Quality Requirements
• 8.4  Use of Additives
• 8.5  Renewable Bio Hydraulic Fluids
• 8.6  Fluid and System Compatibility
• 8.7  Non-Renewable Types of Hydraulic Fluids
• 8.8  Cleanliness Requirements

Chapter 9 - Bio Greases

• 9.1  Description
• 9.2  Function of Bio Greases
• 9.3  Bio Grease Characteristics
• 9.4  Base Oils
• 9.5  Soap Thickeners
• 9.6  Complex Soap
• 9.7  Additives
• 9.8  Traditional, Non-Renewable Types of Greases
• 9.9  Compatibility

Chapter 10 - Bio Gear Oils

• 10.1  Gears
• 10.2  Gear Types
• 10.3  Gear Wear and Failure
• 10.4  Gear Lubrication

Chapter 11 - Bio Bearing Oils

• 11.1  General
• 11.2  Plain Bearings
• 11.3  Rolling Contact Bearings

Chapter 12 - Bio Turbine R&O Oils

• 12.1  Introduction
• 12.2  Environmental Regulations
• 12.3  Turbines, Generators, and Governors
• 12.4  Main Pumps and Motors
• 12.5  Gears, Gear Drives, and Speed Reducers
• 12.6  Couplings
• 12.7  Hoists and Cranes
• 12.8  Wire Rope Lubrication
• 12.9  Chain Lubrication

Chapter 13 - Non-Renewable Types of Lubricants

• 13.1  Traditional Types of Oil
• 13.2  Nonfluid, Solid Lubrication
• 13.3  Environmentally Acceptable (EA) Lubricants
• 13.3.1  Definition of EA Lubricants
• 13.3.2  Biodegradation
• 13.3.3  Toxicity
• 13.3.4  EA Base Fluids and Additives
• 13.3.5  Properties of Available EA Products
• 13.3.6  Environmentally Acceptable Guidelines
• 13.3.7  Changing from Conventional to EA Lubricants

Chapter 14 - Selection of Renewable Lubricants

• 14.1  Introduction
• 14.2  Lubricant Classification
• 14.3  Principles of Selection
• 14.4  Specification Types
• 14.5  Lubricant Consolidation

Chapter 15 - Operational Maintenance

• 15.1  Introduction
• 15.2  Maintenance Schedules
• 15.3  Relative Cost of Biobased Lubricants
• 15.4  Lubricating Oil Degradation
• 15.5  Hydraulic Fluid Degradation
• 15.6  Essential Properties of Used Oil
• 15.7  Other Properties of Used Oils
• 15.8  Oil Operating Temperature
• 15.9  Lubricant Storage and Handling
• 15.10  Safety and Health Hazards

Chapter 16 - Environmental Regulations

• 16.1  Development of Environmental Regulations
• 16.2  Water Quality Regulations
• 16.3  Soil Quality Regulations
• 16.4  Federal Biobased Products Preferred Procurement Program
• 16.5  Green Chemistry In California
• 16.6  Green Chemistry In Europe
• 16.7  Green Chemistry In Japan
• 16.8  Green Chemistry In China