Lubrication in Inland and Coastal Water Activities

This book is strongly recommended to those engaged in activities involving the lubrication of machines, to lubricant manufacturers and to raw material producers. It brings together the experience of many companies, institutions and individual users in a variety of European countries. These user groups have monitored the effect of applying biolubricants to their equipment. Lubrication in Inland and Coastal Water Activities describes the various products available and gives an overview of the technical and environmental aspects of biolubricants. Attention is given to the range of biolubricants, their application and the importance of including all stakeholders in developing their use: from the lubricant manufacturers to the equipment manufacturers, from local users to governmental authorities. Lubrication in Inland and Coastal Water Activities is a valuable contribution towards the development of a responsible lubricant policy.

P. van Broekhuizen and D. Theodori, both of IVAM, Research & Consultancy on Sustainability, Dept. of Chemical Risks, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. K. Le Blansch, QA+, Questions Answers and More, The Hague, The Netherlands. S. Ullmer, University of Applied Science, Institute of Ship Operation, Maritime Transport & Simulation, Hamburg, Germany.

Executive Summary Part 1 General introduction Chapter 1 Introduction Part 2 The biolubricant product Chapter 2 Description of biolubricants and their technical performance Chapter 3 The inland and coastal water market for (bio)lubricants Chapter 4 Environmental and health aspects Part 3 Stimulating the market introduction of biolubricants Chapter 5 Drivers and barriers for market introduction Chapter 6 LLINCWA project design and the work done Part 4 LLINCWA's practical experiences Chapter 7 Practical experiences with biolubricants Chapter 8 Practical tips for the substitution of lubricants Chapter 9 Evaluation LLINCWA approach Chapter 10 Proceedings of the LLINCWA conference in Paris Part 5 Future for lubricants Chapter 11 Life after LLINCWA Chapter 12 Conclusions, limitations, opportunities and challenges.