Service-life improvement

Another function of the fibres is to increase the relative surface area of the mixture so as to incorporate higher percentages of bitumen and thus reduce the rate of oxidation of bitumen. Reduction of the rate of oxidation increases the pavement s service life (improves fatigue life and slows appearance of ravelling). From all fibre types, cellulose fibres have been found to allow the higher increase of bitumen content in the mixture (Peltonen 1989). 

The following pictures show different arrangements of Environmental Controls. These Controls expand the operational range of the mechanical seal, improving the pump service life. 

There are, however, timber species of low natural durability which are impermeable and therefore cannot be effectively preserved. Such timbers can only be successfully used in dry situations. Likewise where preservative-treated timber is to be used in a situation of the highest hazard, long service life is best achieved by using easily treated species impregnated with a suitable preservative. Timber species that are difficult to treat can be incised to improve preservative penetration. 

The low concentrations of ozone normally present in the atmosphere are sufficient to cause severe oxidation and cracking in polyolefins (2-13) and many other polymers such as polystyrene (6,11,12,14.15). poly(vinyl chloride) ( y, J 2,J 6) and rubbers (11,12,17-20). Where the ozone concentration is increased by air pollution, higher altitudes or the present of electrical machinery, the rate of degradation considerably increases.The prevention of such degradation represents a matter of considerable economic interest since it can greatly improve service life of polymers and plastics. An additional application of this research is to apprise the suitability of polymers for upper atmosphere application (Space Shutle flights) where a plentitude of ozone and atomic oxygen prevails. 

This is an extremely important area. Commercial polymers are very rarely prepared or used without additives and they often contain a combination of additives. These improve processability of the polymer, its durability, service life under adverse conditions (e.g., temperature, UV light and various chemical environments), strength (e.g., using reinforcing fillers), appearance (colorants), etc. A recent use of additives is to facilitate reprocessing or recycling or, alternatively, to promote decomposition (which is often difficult because the stability is inherent in the polymer s chemical structure). (The analysis of additives in polymers is the subject of Chapter 14.)... 

Oil Modifier MP-8 of the same inventor reduces oil losses by a factor of 1.6, extends oil service life 2- to 3-fold and cuts pollutant discharges by at least 30 %, while enhancing engine power by up to 10 %. Also, this non-toxic additive reduces wear and varnish formation on engine parts and improves detergency and sealing. Its cost is about 40 % that of domestic motor oil. 

For the poor of the world, more energy and more energy services can mean an improved quality of life. Energy use can allow services that improve health care, education and nutrition in less-developed nations. 

To improve the long-term service life of PC/ABS composites, in particular when used at elevated temperature and ambient humidity, it is desirable to improve the hydrolysis resistance of these materials (22). The addition of very finely divided calcium carbonates with an average particle diameter of less than 100 nm greatly increases hydrolysis resistance without impairing the toughness of the blend. 

The improved performance of the ZnCl2 cell is offset by the higher cost incurred through using a better quality cathode mix and more complex fabrication due to the requirement of more reliable seals. Since the improvement in performance out-matches the price differential between Leclanche and zinc chloride cells, there is an increasing tendency to phase out the classical Leclanche formulation in favour of the latter. The best zinc chloride cells, sometimes referred to as extra heavy duty (EHD), have at least twice the service life of even the best Leclanche cells. 

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Stabilizers and anti-oxidants—to help prolong the service life of the adhesive Wetting agents—to improve stability in storage prior to application and, sometimes, to improve the ability of an adhesive to bond more intractable surfaces... 

The application of corrosion-resistant primers has become standard practice for the structural bonding of aluminum in the automotive and aerospace industries. The adhesive-primer combinations are chosen to provide both maximum durability in severe environments and higher initial joint strength. Improved service life is typically achieved by establishing strong and moisture-resistant interfacial bonds and protecting the substrates surface region from hydration and corrosion. 

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