by Brooklyn Gordon | Sep 4, 2020 | Blog
In specialized operations such as nuclear reactors, it takes the careful application of lubrication theory to choose the right lubricant for the job. In situations with less extreme temperature and pressure conditions, making a selection based on trial and error is...
by Debra Hardy | Aug 10, 2020 | Blog
Lubricants for nuclear reactor systems need to be effective at exceptionally high temperature and high pressure, on components that move at considerable speed, under relatively heavy load, and in the presence of radiation. Tribology and machine design Radiation...
by Debra Hardy | Aug 3, 2020 | Blog
Oxidation is the most common reaction of a lubricant, and thus one of the leading causes of lubricant failure. In most cases, it can’t be prevented, but steps can be taken to increase the active life of the lubricant by slowing down its rate of oxidation. Because...
by Brooklyn Gordon | Jul 14, 2020 | Blog
In choosing a high-temperature lubricant for use in the extreme conditions of a nuclear reactor, three properties need to be considered: viscosity, thermal degradation, and oxidation. For nuclear applications, you need a lubricant that maintains the same consistency...
by Brooklyn Gordon | Jul 6, 2020 | Blog
Molybdenum disulfide (MoS2), often referred to as moly, is widely used as a dry film lubricant in a variety of military, aeronautic and nuclear applications. Robust and stable at high temperatures and pressures, and extremely resistant to oxidation, MoS2 complies with...
