Tribology of Mechanical Systems: A Guide to Present and Future Technologies

This comprehensive work was written by an international team of experts and discusses the achievements as well as future potential of tribology. It is expected that the primary technological advancements in the 21st century will address environmental and energy concerns, health care, precision, reliability, and miniaturization. Tribology will play an important role in many of these advancements. This volume covers various types of lubricants and their applications, including engines, gears, and the manufacturing process, artificial joints, biodegradable oils, carbon films, ceramics, polymers and composites, thermal factors, micro and nanotribology, condition monitoring, surface analysis, creating a virtual tribology institute and teaching tribology. This book is a valuable resource for industry professionals as well as academics and researchers in the field.