"The Frictional Behavior of Complex Esters"
Emery Oleochemicals, LLC
Thursday, November 17th, 2016
Abstract:
The function of Esters as lubricants has been investigated since their application in this industry since the 1940s. Complex Esters can be engineered to have functionalities that contribute positively to the lubricity characteristics. The purpose of the study is to investigate if these functionalities can be further enhances changing the chemistry at various ISO viscosity grades. The study demonstrates the friction modification, high shear stability, and liquid film formation of these esters are based on the chemistries, and independent of viscosity.
Biography:
Ramesh Navaratnam is the Area Business Manager for BioLub, and AgroGreen Businesses for Emery Oleochemical. He started his career in as a Metalworking formulating chemist for DA Stuart, and Castrol Industrial. In 1994, he joined Unichema as the Sr. Application Chemist for Lubricants where he and his team developed several innovative Oleo Based Esters for Metalworking, Automotive, FRHF, Gear, Refrigeration, etc. After Unichema’s sale to ICI, Ramesh moved into the Business Development role at Uniqema. He joined Burlington Chemical Company in 2004 as the Sales Manager for Performance Products before joining Emery Oleochemical early this year.
Ramesh received his BS degree in Chemistry from Ohio Dominican University. He currently resides in Dublin, OH with his wife.
Remark:
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Location:
ASHTON PLACE
341 75th Street, Willowbrook, IL www.ashtonplace.com
North of I-55 on Route 83
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Time/Date:
Thursday, November 17th, 2016
5:15PM-Social Hour (Beverages and hors d’oevres)
6:15PM-Dinner (please specify dinner choice w/ reservation - Turkey or Salmon)
7:15PM- Technical Presentation
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