This month is going to be an amazing month for stargazing. Between the Taurid Meteor Shower on the 11th, the “Super-Duper Moon” on the 14th, and the appearance of Mercury and Saturn in the sky on the 23rd, there’s...
Tag - Lubricants
Kayleigh DeMace
Understanding the Whale Oil Myth and the Rise of Petroleum
The whale oil myth: thanks to the free market, petroleum arrived in the nick of time to save the dwindling whales and counterbalance the whale oil scarcity. A cursory internet search will yield all kinds of results...
Sarah Simonovich
Industrial Coatings — The Dark Horse of the Petroleum Industry
PSC just recently announced that we’d be carrying two products, Tectyl 435D and Tectyl 437D, in 5 gallon pails. When the announcement was made, a whole slew of PSC staff members tried to sound and look excited, but...
JJ
DIY: A Guide on How to Change Your Vehicle’s Engine Oil
DIY oil change In the debate of changing your own oil versus going to the shop to have it done, there’s a lot to consider: do you have the time, equipment, the know-how? What’s the real cost of each? What are the...
The Problem With Petroleum — Crying Over Spilled Oil
It’s hurting both your profits and the earth – but as a natural substance, why do the various ecosystems of the globe (including our own society) respond so negatively to spilled oil? Oil waste – though, perennially, a...
“The Actual Barrel” — The Great Misunderstanding of Oil Transportation
So. Oil has dipped below the cost of a steel drum. It has dipped below the cost of an expensive steak, a few pints in Ireland, and also, reportedly, a pair of men’s cargo pants from Target. Who cares? Much like the...
Molecular Level Research Enables Oil-Catching Mesh and Improved Lubricity
Ohio State University researchers have developed another tool in the every-expanding list of effective and environmentally-conscious methods to clean up water-based oil spills. What scientists have on their hands is a...
Matthew Blockus
Simple Ways to Monitor Lubricant Conditions
Inspections are commonly done on assets to ensure that everything is in good, working condition. It could be a thorough examination or merely a “yeah that machine is still working” quick glance. Whichever...
The Petrobot Project
In an ever-progressing chain of developments designed to make the dirty work of oil production more safe and efficient, an ongoing project helmed by Shell is currently experimenting with new methods to change the way...
Tips For Chain Saw Maintenance
Proper chain saw maintenance is vitally important for your safety and the life of your machine. Here is a list of some helpful tips to keep things running smoothly. 1. Keep your chain sharp (A dull chain could mean...