Engine Coolant Testing, Third Volume


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Annotation Emerging from a November 1991 symposium in Scottsdale, Arizona, 19 papers report on advances in developing, testing, and applying engine cooling fluids for automobiles and heavy duty engines. Among the topics are carboxylic acids as corrosion inhibitors in engine coolant, phosphate-molybdate supplements to heavy duty diesel engines, the toxicity and disposal of engine coolants, and the characterization of used engine coolant by statistical analysis. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.




Engine Coolant Testing


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Engine Coolants


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Technical training and reference for anti-freeze and anti-corrosion engine coolants. Discusses: The thermal, physical and chemical considerations of water, ethylene and propylene glycols and glycol/water solutions. The corrosion mechanisms of the metals in the cooling system. Corrosion cells, galvanics, electrolysis, pitting, caviatation, impingement, crevice and solder bloom corrosion. Corrosion inhibition mechanisms. Inorganic, organic acid and hybrid inhibitors.Types of coolant, ASTM standards,list or registered coolants.Waste stream of drained coolants, toxicity, recycled coolants and processes, legislation. Coolant testing, pH, concentration.




Comprehensive Guideline for Procurement of Products Containing Recovered Materials


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The EPA's proposal for a Comprehensive Procurement Guideline designating items that are or can be made with recovered materials. Covers: background (materials in solid wastes; benefits of recycling; requirements; criteria for selecting items for designation; and methodology for selecting items for designation); paper and paper products; vehicular products; construction products; transportation products; park and recreation products; landscaping products; non-paper office products and more. Tables.




Corrosion Tests and Standards


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