Computational fluid dynamics approach for energy savings evaluation in core annular flow of a horizontal T-pipe by Cindy Dianita, Ratchanon Piemjaiswang, Benjapon Chalermsinsuwan

“…Consequently, the modified T-pipe with certain velocity of additional water injection was recorded to give important improvement of CAF application in terms of more stable CAF and higher pressure drop reduction (98%) compared to oil transportation without lubrication. This study also recorded the values of power reduction factor that indicating the cost of power consumption to transport the oil could be saved more than 80% than single phase oil transportation.…”
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Effects of Sodium Hypochlorite Irrigation on Dentine Hardness by Shahbaz Ahmed, Fazal ur- Rehman Qazi, Yawar Ali Abidi

“…Irrigationsolutions also provide gross debridement, lubrication, and destruction of microbes and dissolution of tissues. …”
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Multi-Criteria Optimization of Cost-Effective and Environmentally Friendly Reactive Powder Concrete Incorporating Waste Glass and Micro Calcium Carbonate by Joaquín Abellán-García, Nemesio Daza, Marielena Molinares, Yassir M. Abbas, Mohammad Iqbal Khan

“…Additionally, the optimized RPC stood out due to the enhanced rheological behavior, influenced by the lubricative properties of calcium carbonate and the water conservation features of the glass powder. …”
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Key technologies for well drilling and completion in ultra-deep sour gas reservoirs, Yuanba Gasfield, Sichuan Basin by Jiaxiang Xia, Changxue Yang, Xingzhong Wang

“…They are: casing program optimization technology for ROP increasing and safe well completion; gas drilling technology for shallow continental strata and high-efficiency drilling technology for deep high-abrasion continental strata; drilling fluid support technologies of gas–liquid conversion, ultra-deep highly-deviated wells and horizontal-well lubrication and drag reduction, hole stability control and sour gas contamination prevention; well cementing technologies for gas medium, deep-well long cementing intervals and ultra-high pressure small space; horizontal-well trajectory control technologies for measuring instrument, downhole motor optimization and bottom hole assembly design; and liner completion modes and completion string optimization technologies suitable for this gas reservoir. …”
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Working Fluid Stability in Large-Scale Organic Rankine Cycle-Units Using Siloxanes—Long-Term Experiences and Fluid Recycling by Tobias G. Erhart, Jürgen Gölz, Ursula Eicker, Martijn van den Broek

“…Besides the siloxane composition, the influence of contaminants, such as mineral oil-based lubricants (and their components), is examined. In most cases, the original working fluid degrades to fractions of siloxanes with a lower boiling point (low boilers) and fractions with a higher boiling point (high boilers). …”
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Optimization of the Dry Turning Process of Ti48Al2Cr2Nb Aluminide Based on the Cutting Tool Configuration by Enrique García-Martínez, Valentín Miguel, Alberto Martínez-Martínez, Juana Coello, Jesús Andrés Naranjo, María Carmen Manjabacas

“…However, their low machinability makes the processing of these alloys quite difficult under sustainability conditions, specially without lubrication. The current study focuses on the turning process of the Ti48Al2Cr2Nb gamma titanium aluminide under dry conditions. …”
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Effects of Sodium Hypochlorite Irrigation on Dentine Hardness by Shahbaz Ahmed, Fazal ur- Rehman Qazi, Yawar Ali Abidi

“…Irrigationsolutions also provide gross debridement, lubrication, and destruction of microbes and dissolution of tissues. …”
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Effects of Heating Therapy on Pain, Anxiety, Physiologic Measures, and Satisfaction in Patients Undergoing Cystoscopy by Oh Suk Kwon, Bokyeong Kwon, Jihye Kim, Bo-Hwan Kim

“…Although pain relieving medications, such as lidocaine lubricants, are used during cystoscopy, the procedure still causes discomfort. …”
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Machining of Titanium Metal Matrix Composites: Progress Overview by Cécile Escaich, Zhongde Shi, Luc Baron, Marek Balazinski

“…Finally, the cutting speed and lubrication influenced dust emission during turning but more studies are needed to validate this finding. …”
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High-Temperature Wear Performance of hBN-Added Ni-W Composites Produced from Combustion-Synthesized Powders by Rahul Kumar, Sofiya Aydinyan, Roman Ivanov, Le Liu, Maksim Antonov, Irina Hussainova

“…However, the decisive effect of hBN addition in imparting lubrication during an HT wear test was not confirmed.…”
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Green Metalworking Fluids for Sustainable Machining Operations and Other Sustainable Systems: A Review by Muhammad Azhar Ali Khan, Muzafar Hussain, Shahrukh Khan Lodhi, Bouchaib Zazoum, Muhammad Asad, Abdulaziz Afzal

“…Apart from the conventional flooding of MWFs, several alternative techniques have been developed by researchers to minimize or eliminate the usage of MWFs, including dry machining, high pressure coolant technique, minimum quantity lubrication, etc. which have also demonstrated promising results. …”
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Load and velocity boundaries of oil-based superlubricity using 1,3-diketone by Yuyang Yuan, Tobias Amann, Yuwen Xu, Yan Zhang, Jingfu Chen, Chenqing Yuan, Ke Li

“…The result shows that beyond certain loads or velocities superlubricity failed to be reached due to the following negative effects: (1) Under low load (≤ 3.5 N), insufficient running-in could not ensure good asperity level conformity between the upper and lower surfaces; (2) the high load (≥ 64 N) produced excessive wear and big debris; (3) at low velocity (≤ 100 mm/s), the weak hydrodynamic effect and the generated debris deteriorated the lubrication performance; (4) at high velocity (≥ 500 mm/s), oil migration occurred and resulted in oil starvation. …”
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Modern pharmacological treatments of sexual dysfunction in women: a narrative review by Marzieh Saei Ghare Naz, Marzieh Rostami Dovom, Fahimeh Ramezani Tehrani

“…According to the findings of the studies, the existing therapeutic approaches for the treatment of interest / sexual desire disorders including (US Food and Drug Administration-approved: Bremelanotide and Flibanserin, unapproved drugs including Phosphodiesterase 5 Inhibitors, Testosterone) and treatment option for genito-pelvic pain-penetration disorder including (approved by the US Food and Drug Administration: Lubricants, Ospemifene, Prosterone, Elagolix and Botox injection in the research phase), but for orgasmic disorders in women, no drug has been approved. …”
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Analysis of Wheel Wear and Wheel-Rail Dynamic Characteristics of High-Speed Trains under Braking Conditions by Rui Song, Chenxu Lu, Lixia Sun, Zhongkai Zhang, Dilai Chen, Gang Shen

“…On small-radius curve sections, rail side lubrication can significantly reduce high rail side wheel flange wear. …”
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Efficacy and safety of visnadine in the treatment of symptoms of sexual dysfunction in heterosexual women: a systematic review of randomized clinical trials by Brenda Caira-Chuquineyra, Daniel Fernandez-Guzmán, Humberto Garayar-Peceros, Vicente A. Benites-Zapata, Faustino R. Pérez-López, Juan E. Blümel, Edward Mezones-Holguín

“…Secondary outcomes were safety, arousal, lubrication, pleasure, orgasm, negative sensations, duration, and overall satisfaction.Results Initially, 242 records were retrieved. …”
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The Impact of Systemic Sclerosis on Sexual Health: An Italian Survey by Alessandro Ferdinando Ruffolo, Maurizio Serati, Arianna Casiraghi, Vittoria Benini, Chiara Scancarello, Maria Carmela Di Dedda, Carla Garbagnati, Andrea Braga, Massimo Candiani, Stefano Salvatore

“…A total of 63 women (58.9%) had never discussed their sexual problems and VVA condition with a physician. Lubricants were the only treatment prescribed, and 75% of women would welcome new therapies, even if experimental (62.9%). …”
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Assessment of Sexual Dysfunction in Cervical Cancer Patients after Different Treatment Modality: A Systematic Review by Francesco Tramacere, Valentina Lancellotta, Calogero Casà, Bruno Fionda, Patrizia Cornacchione, Ciro Mazzarella, Rosa Pasqualina De Vincenzo, Gabriella Macchia, Martina Ferioli, Angeles Rovirosa, Maria Antonietta Gambacorta, Cesare Colosimo, Vincenzo Valentini, Roberto Iezzi, Luca Tagliaferri

“…Sexual symptoms such as fibrosis, strictures, decreased elasticity and depth and mucosal atrophy promote sexual dysfunction by causing frigidity, lack of lubrication, arousal, orgasm and libido and dyspareunia. …”
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Characterization of the porcine synovial fluid proteome and a comparison to the plasma proteome by Tue Bjerg Bennike, Omar Barnaby, Hanno Steen, Allan Stensballe

“…Synovial fluid is present in all joint cavities, and protects the articular cartilage surfaces in large by lubricating the joint, thus reducing friction. Several studies have described changes in the protein composition of synovial fluid in patients with joint disease. …”
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Acoustic Emission Multi-Parameter Analysis of Dry and Saturated Sandstone with Cracks under Uniaxial Compression by Hongru Li, Rongxi Shen, Dexing Li, Haishan Jia, Taixun Li, Tongqing Chen, Zhenhai Hou

“…After discussion and analysis, it is pointed out that this may be because water makes rock prone to inter-granular fracture rather than trans-granular fracture. The water lubrication also may reduce the amplitude of middle-frequency band signals produced by the friction on the fracture surface. …”
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Concept and Design of a Velocity Compounded Radial Four-Fold Re-Entry Turbine for Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) Applications by Philipp Streit, Andreas P. Weiß, Dominik Stümpfl, Jan Špale, Lasse B. Anderson, Václav Novotný, Michal Kolovratník

“…The Elektra turbine combines the advantages of volumetric expanders (the low rotational speed requirement) with the advantages of a turbine (no rubbing seals, no lubrication in the working fluid, wear is almost completely avoided). …”
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