"Blending lubricants that meet customers' demands requires much more than simply adding and stirring base oils and additives. This book offers an in-depth understanding of the management and operation of a lubricant blending plant. It discusses the need for correct ingredients of the right quality and precisely controlled quantity, testing of ingredients prior to blending, testing of finished products after blending, and storage and delivery of lubricants. It also describes the different types of equipment used to blend lubricants, provides guidance on how best to use this equipment, and offers tips and techniques to help to avoid problems"--