Applied Lubrication, Insulation, and Cooling Fluids for Electrical Power Systems

1. Auflage 2026
ISBN: 978-1-041-30572-9
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 410 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 750 g

Applied Lubrication, Insulation, and Cooling Fluids for Electrical Power Systems provides evidence-based strategies for selecting, applying, and monitoring lubricants, coolants, and insulating fluids in power systems. It addresses the demands of turbines, wind drivetrains, nuclear actuators, and electrified systems, emphasizing fluid reliability as a critical factor in uptime, efficiency and safety.

Condition monitoring is presented as a core reliability function, integrating American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) and International Organization for Standardization (ISO) test methods with operational data to detect early degradation modes like varnish, additive depletion, and electrical discharge erosion. The book explores viscosity stability, oxidation resistance, dielectric integrity, and thermal conductivity, with detailed coverage of both mineral-based and synthetic chemistries.

This book equips professionals to reduce failures, prevent outages, and optimize hybrid and electrified assets, making it invaluable for practicing original equipment manufacturers, maintenance, reliability, and mechanical engineers, condition monitoring specialists and industrial consultants.

Zielgruppe

Professional Reference

Autoren/Hrsg.

Holloway, Michael D.

Fachgebiete

• Naturwissenschaften Physik Mechanik Energie
• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Technische Mechanik | Werkstoffkunde Strömungslehre
• Naturwissenschaften Physik Mechanik Kontinuumsmechanik, Strömungslehre
• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Maschinenbau Tribologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

SECTION I. Foundations of Fluid Functionality in Power Systems. 1. The Role of Fluids in the Power Landscape. 2. Overview of Power Generation and Electrified Equipment. SECTION II. Functional Fluid Families. 3. Overview of Lubricants in Power and Electrified Systems. 4. Insulating Fluids and Dielectrics. 5. Cooling Fluids and Thermal Transfer Media. SECTION III. Fluid Selection and Compatibility Engineering. 6. Fluid Property Selection Criteria. 7. Equipment-Based Fluid Matching. 8. Regulatory and Environmental Considerations. SECTION IV. Condition Monitoring and Diagnostics. 9. Oil and Grease Condition Monitoring. 10. Dielectric Fluid Monitoring. 11. Coolant and Thermal Fluid Monitoring. SECTION V. Failure Forensic Case Studies. 12. Lubrication Failures in Power Equipment. 13. Electrical Fluid Failures and Diagnostics. 14. Thermal System Failures. SECTION VI. Emerging Trends and Future Systems. 15. Advanced Fluids and Smart Materials. 16. Digital Twins, AI, and Fluid Monitoring. 17. Circular Economy and Sustainable Fluid Management. 18. Lubricants, Insulating Fluids, and Coolants in Electrification and Power Generation Systems.

Über Autor(innen)

Michael D. Holloway is the President of 5th Order Industry, USA, which provides competency development and training programs for many industries and offers standard, customized, and certification preparation courses. Mr. Holloway holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from Salve Regina University, USA, as well as a Master of Science in Polymer Engineering from the University of Massachusetts, Lowell, USA. He has over 38 years of experience in the industry. His career began with research and development roles at Olin Chemical and WR Grace. He then moved into product management for Rohm & Haas, followed by technical marketing and application engineering for GE Plastics. Later, he focused on business development and management for NCH Corporation, ALS Global, and SGS Switzerland. Mr. Holloway has developed 18 online learning management systems, authored or edited 15 technical books, and holds 16 professional certifications, including certified lubrication specialist (CLS) and machinery lubrication engineer (MLE).