UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL EXPERIMENTAL

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VICERRECTORADO ACADÉMICO
PROGRAMA: INGENIERÍA Y TECNOLOGÍA
PROYECTO DE INGENIERÍA DE MANTENIMIENTO MECÁNICO

How to Define a Lubrication Failure

Bachiller:
Apellido: Hernandez Santos
Nombre: Yojarlis Ch
C.I.: 26708264
Asignatura: Inglés II
Sección:02
Semestre: 2
Lesson (actividad): 02
Nº de teléfono: 0424 6069059
Correo: yojarlish@gmail.com
Profesor: Elexander Flores
Fecha: 19/05/2023
How to Define a Lubrication Failure
https://www.machinerylubrication.com/Read/30926/define-lubrication-failure

Noria Corporation

"How would you define a lubrication failure?"

A failure is a lack of success in accomplishing a goal or expectation. Therefore, to define a

lubricant failure, it is important to describe the goals that were not achieved in terms of
lubrication.. § 1
Attaining these goals will contribute to extended machine life and reliable operation.
However, when just one of these goals is not achieved, you could say there has been a
lubrication failure. This may represent a number of possible failure modes that are the
result of a single cause or a variety of combined causes. These causes may be generated by
the lubricant's properties and performance, the lubrication system, the lubricant handling
and application practices, the machine's operation or the contaminants present in the
environment. § 2
Keep in mind that a lubrication failure will lead to a machine failure. Typically, machine
failures related to a lubricant failure are easy to identify when there is a catastrophic issue.
However, in other cases, the connection to the lubrication failure may not be evident, such
as when it is combined with other mechanical/operational factors, when the lubrication
failure has affected the machine's performance or efficiency but has not produced a
catastrophic problem, or when maintenance practices mask ongoing lubrication problems,
e.g., scheduling more frequent bearing changes to avoid catastrophic failures. §3
In conclusion, it is possible to define a lubrication failure as a breakdown that occurs when
trying to achieve your lubrication goals. A more practical definition would be any
lubrication-related failure that compromises the machine's reliability or lifespan.
Remember, these types of failures may not always be traced to their root causes due to
excessive scheduled practices, incorrect failure mode classification or a lack of sufficient
information to analyze the issue. §4

Instructions
Part 1
Give the Spanish equivalents for the following words and expressions according to the
reading. Coloque en español el equivalente o traducción de las siguientes palabras según la
lectura.

Lubrication failure: falla de lubricacion

Lubricant failure: lubricante fallido
Machine failure: fallo de maquina
Breakdown: (see § 4, vaya al párrafo 4) Desglose
Rust and corrosion: oxido y corrosion
Ongoing lubrication problems: problemas de lubricacion en curso

Part 2
Identify in the reading a lubrication goal.

extended machine life and reliable operation.

These goals often are attributed to the lubricant but are supported by the lubrication
method, system and practices. They would include providing a lubricant film to separate
moving parts to minimize friction, wear and excessive heat generation; acting as a heat-
transfer fluid to cool machine components; transferring force/executing work in
hydraulic/hydrostatic applications; and allowing the removal of contaminants from the
lubricant and lubrication system through a separation method. In addition, the lubricant
should also prevent the buildup of varnish and sludge in the system, remain in place even
with some clearances in the lubricated components, simplify/extend relubrication activities
and inspections, and protect against rust and corrosion

Part 3
Questions about the reading. Answer either in English or in Spanish

In which paragraph does the author define a lubrication failure? Part 1

What is a lubrication failure? A failure is a lack of success in accomplishing a goal or
expectation. Therefore, to define a lubricant failure, it is important to describe the goals that
were not achieved in terms of lubrication
Is there a difference between lubricant failure and lubrication failure? Si hay, falla de
lubricación es en general, el trabajo y funcionamiento de la máquina, mientras que falla de
lubricante es el producto que se aplica a la máquina para su óptima operación y durabilidad.

Part 4
What does this piece of information mean to you according to the reading? Use your own words.
Interprete en español el siguiente segmento según la lectura usando sus propias palabras.

Attaining these goals will contribute to extended machine life and reliable operation.
However, when just one of these goals is not achieved, you could say there has been a
lubrication failure.
Alcanzar dicho objetivos contribuye a la vida útil de la máquina y su confiable operación.
Sin embargo, cuando solo uno de estos objetivos no se logra, se puede decir que hay una
falla de lubricacion.
Part 5
In the reading, what is the relation between lubrication failure and machine failure? En la lectura
cuál es la relación entre …
Keep in mind that a lubrication failure will lead to a machine failure. Typically, machine failures
related to a lubricant failure are easy to identify when there is a catastrophic issue. However, in
other cases, the connection to the lubrication failure may not be evident, such as when it is
combined with other mechanical/operational factors, when the lubrication failure has affected the
machine's performance or efficiency but has not produced a catastrophic problem, or when
maintenance practices mask ongoing lubrication problems, e.g., scheduling more frequent bearing
changes to avoid catastrophic failures.

Part 6
Match the meaning of the sentence with one of the options below and say why (Relacione
el significado de esta oración con una de las opciones y diga por qué):

Keep in mind that a lubrication failure will lead to a machine failure.

A) Process: porque muy bien se menciona en la oración, fallar en la lubricación tendrá
como consecuencia, por así decirlo, la falla de la máquina y provocar avería en la
misma. Esto es un proceso y todo proceso tiene consecuencia y es la que
menciona.
B) Comparison
C) Cause and effect
D) Possibility
E) None of the above

Part 7
Write in Spanish a short summary about the reading. Escriba en español un pequeño resumen de
lo que trata la lectura, no mayor a tres oraciones. Se le sugiere comenzar de la siguiente manera:
la lectura trata de o hace referencia a.
LA LECTURA HACE REFERENCIA A LA FALLA DE LA LUBRICACION, FRACASAR EN LOS OBJETIVOS
PARA UNA OPTIMA OPERATIVIDAD Y VIDA UTIL DE LA MAQUINA, CONDUCIRA AL DESGASTE DE
LA MISMA Y PRACTICAS EXCESIVAS. TAMBIEN LA MALA CLASIFICACION DE INFORMACION
RESPECTO A LA LUBRICACION.

↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓
Keep on working (Siga trabajando)
Grammar aspects
Complete the sentences using a linking device in parentheses (un conector).

1. Over-lubrication can lead to excessive heat, pressure, and leakage,

______HOWEVER____ under-lubrication can cause increased friction, wear,
and noise (therefore, however, while).

1. ___WHEN__________ referring to a catastrophic failure, we are usually talking about

a sudden failure to a machine that causes it to cease operation (For example, when,
however).

2. Now consider that as many as 60 to 80 percent of all bearing failures (catastrophic,

functional and premature) are lubrication-related, ___THEREFORE_________ it's poor
lubricant selection, poor application, lubricant contamination or lubricant degradation
(While, therefore, whether).