制冷和空调压缩机所需润滑剂的特殊性能在theASHRAE手册1980系统第32章中讨论。本文综述了实验室和压缩机筛选以及鉴定和控制这些润滑剂质量的评估方法。确定功能要求的重要因素包括制冷剂类型、操作条件和压缩机设计考虑因素；哪些因素反过来决定了一种成功的润滑剂必须具备的润滑性、稳定性、溶解性和低温性能。讨论了冷冻润滑剂配方中石油基础油、合成液、混合物和添加剂的评估。强调了将台架试验与压缩机试验和现场经验联系起来的重要性。引文:研讨会，ASHRAE交易，1984年，第90卷，pt。密苏里州堪萨斯城2B

The special properties required of lubricants for refrigeration and air-conditioning compressors are discussed in chapter 32 of theASHRAE Handbook—1980 Systems. This paper reviews laboratory and compressor screening and methods of evaluation for qualifying and controlling the quality of these lubricants. Important factors that determine functional requirements include the type of refrigerant, operating conditions, and compressor design considerations; which factors, in turn, define the lubricity, stability, solubility, and low-temperature properties that a successful lubricant must provide. The evaluation of petroleum-base stocks, synthetic fluids, blends, and additives in refrigeration lubricant formulations is discussed. The importance of relating bench tests to compressor tests and field experience is stressed.