This superb reference provides a thorough understanding of lubricant-related manufacturing problems and procedures, from specification, selection, substitution, application, and analysis to replacement, in-situ purification, consolidation, handling, and storage. It compares lubrication strategies for electric motor bearings; closed and open and large and small gears; compressors and gas engines; and steam and gas turbines, highlighting machine components that require proper lubrication for long-term, satisfactory, and economical operation. Presenting comprehensive introductory material that emphasizes the four lubricant categories and the significance of a lubricant's parameter, Practical Lubrication for Industrial Facilities discusseso applications essential for lube oil conservation and consolidation projectso heavy duty hydraulic oil requirementso mineral and synthetic food-grade oilso the merits of the most important synthetic hydrocarbon oilso appropriate lubricants for forest products and paper machineryo the characteristics of competitive lubricating greaseso the benefits and pitfalls of particular pastes, waxes, and tribosystemso lubricant delivery systems, including centralized grease and fully automated oil mist lubrication systemso and much more!Containing a quick-reference glossary of industry terms, an on-the-job lubrication program manual, and numerous illustrations, Practical Lubrication for Industrial Facilities is a must-have source for mechanical, lubrication, chemical, automotive, aerospace, design, aeronautical, plant, power, system, maintenance, manufacturing, heat transfer, and petroleum engineers; tribologists; research and petroleum chemists; lubricant formulators; and upper-level undergraduate and graduate students in these disciplines.