Lubrication Of Bearings And

Mechanics Of Fluid Flow

Presented ByKushare Sachin S.

Lubrication
Lubrication is the process, or technique
employed to reduce wear on surfaces in close
proximity, and moving relative to each another
Lubrication is effected by introducing a
substance called lubricant. The lubricant film
can be a solid, (graphite), a liquid, a semi solid
(grease) or exceptionally a gas

Objectives of Lubrication

To reduce frictional resistance

To reduce wear on the bearing surfaces
To protect the bearing surfaces from
corrosion
To carry away heat from the bearing
To reduce noise from the moving
components of the machine

Different Lubricating conditions

Dry Lubrication- No lubricant present
between the surfaces
No oil film

Boundary lubrication (Thin film) -This

condition is found on machine slide ways
(Lathe cross slide, milling machine table).
Thin oil film

 Full film lubrication- The surfaces are

separated by thick film of lubricant and there
will not be any metal-to-metal contact
Thick oil film

Mixed lubrication- Boundary and full

lubricating conditions(Hydro dynamic)

Hydrodynamic lubrication
(Lubricant is dynamic)

At Rest

Starts to Rotate

At Running

(Mixed Lubrication)

(Full Film Lubrication)

Hydro static Lubrication

(Lubricant is static)

Properties of Lubricant

Viscosity - Resistance of a liquid to flow

Oiliness- Ability of the lubricant to stay in

place between the bearing surfaces

Stability Retention of properties as long as

possible (Oxidization, Biological
degradation, Dilution)

Types of Lubricant

Animal oils - From animal fats

Vegetable oils - From plant seeds
Mineral oils - Hydrocarbons obtained from
minerals
Synthetic oils - From various chemicals
Grease - Semi-fluid lubricant
Dry - Molybdenum disulphide, Graphite

Selection of Lubricant
The selection of lubricant depend on:

Type of mechanism being lubricated

Type of lubricating system
Rate of heat removal
Cost

Lubricating Methods

Oil can
Oil gun
Grease packing
Wick type
Bath type (Splash)
Circulation (pressure)

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