LUBRICATION RESEARCH AND TEST METHOD DEVELOPMENT FOR AEROSPACE PROPULSION SYSTEMS

Abstract

A study was made of lubrication problems associated with advanced primary and secondary propulsio yste s for aviation and space applications. The four principal phases of investigation were: gear lubrication, bearing lubrication, lubricant oxidation, and impact sensitivity of materials in contact with strong oxidizers. In the gear lubrication and the bearing lubrication phases, the emphasis was on the development of suitable test methods for determining the capabilities of liquid lubricants intended for use in hightemperature applications. Lubricant oxidation determinations were made on organic liqui lubricants. The impact se sitivity work was concerned with the impact sen itivity of liquid lubricants, greases and sealants in contact with li uid O and with test method development in an endeavor to improve the repeatability and reproducibility of the impact test.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1961
Accession Number
AD0278547

Entities

People

  • Burl B. Baber
  • P. M. Ku

Organizations

  • Southwest Research Institute

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Air Force
  • Chemical Reactions
  • Closed Circuit Television
  • Control Systems
  • Drop Tests
  • Energy
  • Fatigue Tests (Mechanics)
  • Friction
  • Gas Turbines
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Propulsion Systems
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Test Equipment
  • Test Methods
  • Turbines

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

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  • Petroleum Engineering
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Technology Areas

  • Space