MANUFACTURING OF GREASE
Presenter :- 1) Krishna Nair (13CH037)
2) Parth Shah (13CH038)
Guide:- Dr [Link]
Chemical Engineering Department
AISSMS College of Engineering, Pune -1
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Table of Contents
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WHAT IS GREASE
CHARACTERISTICS OF GREASE
DIFFERENT TYPES OF GREASE
ADVANTAGES OF GREASE
FUNCTIONAL PROPERTIES OF GREASE
PROCESS
TYPICAL GREASE TEST
CONCLUSION
REFERENCES
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What is grease ?
Grease
Additive
Buyer
Buyer
Antioxidant
Antiwear
Antirust
Anticorrosion
Extreme pressure
VI Improver
Tackifier
Pour Point Depressant
Solid Boundary
Lubricants
Dye
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Thickener
Seller
Seller
Soap
Lithium, Sodium,
Barium, Calcium,
Aluminum
Non-Soap (inorganic)
Clay, Graphite, Silica
Carbon Black
Non-Soap (organic)
Polyurea, PTFE, Wax
Fluid Lubricant
Seller
Seller
Petroleum Oils
Polyalpha Olefins
(PAO)
Polybutenes
Esters
Polyglycols
Polyethers
Silicones
PFPE
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Characteristics of grease
Pumpability
Water resistance
Consistency
Dropping point
Oxidation stability
High temperature effects
Low temperature effects
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Different types of grease
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Calcium Base
Sodium Base
Lithium Base
Aluminium Base
Titanium Base
Clay Base
Polyurea Base
Non-soap Base
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Advantages of grease
It is used to reduce friction between surfaces.
It prevents oils which would leak away or cause
damage by dripping.
It is assured of increased life period of
machineries.
To lubricate efficiently.
It Stay at application site due to its semi-solid
nature.
Acts as a sealant to avoid ingress of dirt, dust,
foreign matters and prevent corrosion.
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Functional properties of grease
Grease functions as a sealant to minimize leakage and to keep
out contaminants because of its consistency. It also acts to keep
deteriorated seals effective.
Grease is easier to contain than oil. Oil lubrication can require
an expensive system of circulating equipments and complex
retention devices. In comparison, grease, by virtue of is rigidity,
is easily confined with simplified, less costly retention devices.
Grease holds solid lubricants in suspension. Finely ground solid
lubricants such as molybdenum disulfide and graphite are mixed
with grease in high temperature application
Fluid level does not have to be controlled and monitored.
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Process
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Typical Grease Tests
Cone Penetration Test
Oxidation Stability Test
Alkalinity Test
Evaporation Loss Test
Heat Stability Test
Dropping Point Test
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Consumption of grease
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Conclusion:One of the leading grease manufacture name AXEL is come out
with an innovative idea to breakthrough an upbringing to sustain in
the market and few of their innovation are as follows
Epoch Technology
Increase additive response.
Resistance to water and aggressive chemicals.
Control oil separation.
Excellent low to ambient temperature performance.
Bismuth Technology
Increased mechanical stability.
Increased thermal stability.
Decrease fretting.
Decrease friction.
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References
Richard L. Nailen, Engineering Editor (April 2002).
"Grease: What it is; How it Works". Electrical Apparatus.
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Thorsten Bartels et al. "Lubricants and Lubrication" in Ullmann's
Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry, 2005, Weinheim. doi:
10.1002/14356007.a15_423.
Rand, Salvatore J., ed. (2003). Significance of tests for petroleum products.
ASTM manual series, volume 1 (7th ed.). ASTM International. p. 166.
ISBN 978-0-8031-2097-6.
Totten, George E.; Westbrook, Steven R.; Shah, Rajesh J., eds. (2003).
Fuels and lubricants handbook: technology, properties, performance, and te
sting (volume 1)
. ASTM manual series, volume 37 (7th ed.). ASTM International.
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p. 560. ISBN 978-0-8031-2096-9.
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