Oil-mist lubrication handbook: Systems and applications

Book · Wed Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1986

OSTI ID:6432909

Bloch, H P

Oil-mist lubrication is said to reduce bearing failures by up to ninety percent. This book describes the process for the benefit of plant managers and maintenance engineers. It explains how the low application and consumption rates eliminate the need for a circulating system, while reducing manufacturing, installation, and clean-up costs. It further discusses how oil-mist lubrication reduces heat caused by lubricant friction, and how the slight, positive pressure created in bearing housings prevents the entrance of contaminants that can shorten bearing life. The book covers such subjects as lubricants for oil-mist systems, components, application and venting, lubricant collection, selecting fittings, and dry-sump lubrication.

• OSTI ID: 6432909
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

02 PETROLEUM
020500* -- Petroleum-- Products & By-Products
BEARINGS
CIRCULATING SYSTEMS
CONSUMPTION RATES
COST
DOCUMENT TYPES
EVAPORATION
FAILURES
FLUIDS
FRICTION
GASES
LUBRICANTS
LUBRICATING OILS
LUBRICATION
MANUALS
OILS
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
OTHER ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
PETROLEUM PRODUCTS
PHASE TRANSFORMATIONS
PRESSURE EFFECTS
SERVICE LIFE
USES
VAPORS
VENTILATION