Improves the service life of tribological elements operating in the boundary lubrication regime. Anti-wear compounds (for example, ZDDP and TCP) start decomposing at 90° to 100°C and even at a lower temperature if water (25 to 50 ppm) is present.
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AIR COOLER
A factory-encased assembly of elements whereby the temperature of air passing through the device is reduced.
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CLEAN ROOM
A facility or enclosure in which air content and other conditions (such as temperature, humidity, and pressure) are controlled and maintained at a specific level by special facilities and operating processes and by trained personnel.
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ABSOLUTE ZERO TEMPERATURE
Temperature measured from absolute zero (-459.67°F, or -273.16°C).
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DISPOSABLE
An element intended to be discarded and replaced after one service cycle.
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AIR REHEATING
In an air conditioning system, the final step in treatment, in the event the temperature is too low.
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CLOUD POINT
The temperature at which waxy crystals in an oil or fuel form a cloudy appearance.
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CORROSION INHIBITOR
Additive for protecting lubricated metal surfaces against chemical attack by water or other contaminants. There are several types of corrosion inhibitors. Polar compounds wet the metal surface preferentially, protecting it with a film of oil. Other compounds may absorb water by incorporating it in a water-in-oil emulsion so that only the oil touches the metal surface. Another type of corrosion inhibitor combines chemically with the metal to present a non- reactive surface.
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ABSOLUTE TEMPERATURE SCALE
A scale of temperature measurement in which zero degrees is absolute zero.
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CARBON RESIDUE
Coked material remaining after an oil has been exposed to high temperatures under controlled conditions.
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REFRIGERATOR
A device to transfer heat from a low temperature to a high temperature medium.
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