The Dielectric Constant of Lubrication Oils,

Abstract

The values of the dielectric constant of simple molecules is discussed first, along with the relationship between the dielectric constant and other physical properties such as boiling point, melting point and refractive index. The Debye equation shows the relationship of dielectric constant with the polarizability and dipole moment of materials. The interpretation of the Debye equation as it applies to lubrication oils is considered. The effect of base oil (paraffinic versus napthenic) and additives on the dielectric constant of oils is included in this paper. The temperature and electric field frequency dependence of dielectric constant on lubrication oils is discussed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1998
Accession Number
ADA347479

Entities

People

  • A. A. Carey

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Additives (Chemicals)
  • Alkanes
  • Boiling Point
  • Crystal Structure
  • Dielectric Permittivity
  • Dipole Moments
  • Electric Fields
  • Electrical Properties
  • Hydrocarbon Fuels
  • Lubrication
  • Materials
  • Melting Point
  • Molecular Weight
  • Physical Properties
  • Refractive Index
  • Synthetic Oils
  • Voltage

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Petroleum Engineering
  • Plasma Physics / Magnetohydrodynamics