Lubrication and Nuclear Power Plant

Abstract

AMONGST the many engineering problems associated with the new field of nuclear power plants is that of lubricants. The problem here is more to do with lubricants than lubrication since in spite of very high temperatures, existing products are generally capable of providing adequate lubrication, even although some special materials may need to be devised to provide longer life and special methods of application may be required. In most cases, pumps and turbines will operate at similar speeds and with similar bearing loads as those in conventional power stations and conventional high grade lubricants will, in most cases, meet the bill.

Citation

(1957), "Lubrication and Nuclear Power Plant", Industrial Lubrication and Tribology, Vol. 9 No. 4, pp. 28-30. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb052447