Infrared Spectra of Fluid Films Under Conditions of Incipient Bearing Failure, Phase I.

Abstract

A method of analysis using infrared emission Fourier Transform Spectrophotometry was developed to study lubricant behavior under conditions of incipient bearing failure. Objectives of the research were (1) to demonstrate that infrared emission spectrophotometry can be applied to bearing contact situations, (2) to provide background in the form of calibration spectra applicable to such situations, and (3) to show the potential of the method in specific instances relevant to the failure problem.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA037668

Entities

People

  • James L. Lauer

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Absorption
  • Absorption Spectra
  • Emission Spectra
  • Films
  • Focal Planes
  • Frequency
  • Frequency Bands
  • High Pressure
  • Infrared Spectra
  • Interferometers
  • Lubricants
  • Lubrication
  • Materials
  • Organic Materials
  • Petroleum
  • Spectra
  • Spectroscopy

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  • Image Processing and Computer Vision.
  • Structural Health Monitoring of Composite Structures.
  • Tribology (the study of the boundary interaction between sliding surfaces, lubrication, wear and friction).