Pyrolytic carbon proves useful as solid lubricant in ceramic bearings in advanced gas-turbine engines, where high temperatures destroy liquid lubricants. Ethylene gas made to flow past bearings and pyrolized to replenish carbon lubricant particles.


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    Title :

    Pyrolytic Carbon As A Lubricant In Hot Ceramic Bearings


    Contributors:
    Lauer, J. L. (author) / Davis, L. C. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1996-04-01



    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English





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