Current technologies now make it possible to build turbomachinery without the need for a lubrication and seal oil system. However, there is an established machinery population that still requires support systems for oil ...

A ranking order is found in the Eschmann-Hasbargen-Weigand text “Ball and Roller Bearings” (ISBN 0-471-26283-8) for oil and grease-lubed bearings. The author re-assesses this ranking with input derived from the collective ...

Turbomachinery bearings: Sleeve and tilting pad journal bearings, Thrust bearings, Babbitt bearing failures Bearing upgrades: Clearances, preload, offset, Installation, Oil Specific questions: Journal bearing fit – loose? ...

Light can be controlled through six properties: intensity, color, angle, distribution, quality and movement. These properties can be combined to achieve three, distinct characters of light: focal glow, ambient luminescence, ...