Why do Oil Companies Participate in Motorsports?
Rafe sits down with Tomek Young – Global Motorsports Manager at ExxonMobil to discuss all things regarding the relationship between oil companies and motorport teams.…
Month: December 2021
What is a Grease Thickener?
The two components of a lubricant are the base oil and additives; a grease adds one more component – the thickener. “Thickener” is an umbrella…
What is Nitration of Lubricating Oil?
Nitration refers to an unfavourable condition in which the oil in gas engines is saturated with insoluble or soluble nitrogen oxide compounds. The combustion chamber…
How is Equipment Lubricated in Space?
The space industry is unique because it must optimise for multiple environments. Tribologists must provide protection on the ground, during launch phase, low earth orbit, and…
How do Antiwear Additives Work?
Anti-wear additives are an essential component of most lubricants including engine oils, hydraulic oils, turbine oils, or gear oils. They help us protect components by…