THEORY AND PRACTICE OF LUBRICATION
AND ON THE
NATURE, PROPERTIES, AND TESTING OF LUBRICANTS.
By LEONARD ARCHBUTT, F.I.C., F.C.S.,
Chemist to the Midland Railway Company,
AND
R. MOUNTFORD DEELEY, M.I.M.E., F.G.S.,
Midland Railway Locomotive Works' Manager, Derby.
Contents.—I. Friction of Solids.—II. Liquid Friction or Viscosity, and Plastic Friction.—III. Superficial Tension.—IV. The Theory of Lubrication.—V. Lubricants, their Sources, Preparation, and Properties.—VI. Physical Properties and Methods of Examination of Lubricants.—VII. Chemical Properties and Methods of Examination of Lubricants.—VIII. The Systematic Testing of Lubricants by Physical and Chemical Methods.—IX. The Mechanical Testing of Lubricants.—X. The Design and Lubrication of Bearings.—XI. The Lubrication of Machinery.—Index.
"Destined to become a classic on the subject."—Industries and Iron.