New eco-friendly lubricant additives protect turbine equipment, waterways

New eco-friendly lubricant additives protect turbine equipment, waterways

Scientists at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed lubricant additives that protect both water turbine equipment and the surrounding environment. Each year, roughly 2.47 billion gallons of lubricating oil are consumed in the United States alone for engines and industrial machinery, according to DOE, with about half eventually finding its way … Read more