Transformer oil. Insulating oil. Whatever you call it, this high temperature, high resistance oil is used in many of the things which keep our modern
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The ins and outs of nuclear energy
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Inner earth power: The pros and cons of geothermal energy
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What is synthetic oil?
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Understanding hydraulic oil
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Synthetic vs. conventional oil-debate for the ages
There’s a lot of contention in automotive circles about synthetic and conventional oils. While some hold that the older stuff is better, or at least
How often to change synthetic oil
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