Oxidation of base oils is the primary way that lubricants degrade during service. Whether it is hydraulic, engine, turbine, gear or other application the reasons are the same: heat plus exposure to oxygen = oxidation. However, if we want a deeper understanding of the oxidation mechanism we need to explore the chemistry - in this video we explain oxidation of base oils in three levels:
1. Base oil cooking
2. Basic oxidation chemistry (OIL RIG)
3. The auto-oxidation cycle
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26 авг 2024