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Gear Lubrication
Edward Brunet, Jr., P.E.
Overview
Selecting the appropriate
lubricant is a critical step in gear design. When properly selected and
applied, gear lubricants reduce friction and wear, help to prevent corrosion,
reduce operating noise, improve heat transfer and facilitate removal of abrasive
wear particles from the contact areas of the gear tooth surfaces.
In this course, the student will
study the lubricants that are used to protect the various types of gears that
are used in commercial applications. The course will cover Chapter 9, "Gears" in
the US Army Corps of Engineers document EM 1110-2-1424, "Lubricants and Hydraulic
Fluids".
The student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of
ten questions at the end of
this course to obtain PDH credits.
Specific Knowledge or Skill Attained
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and
skills:
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Factors to consider when
selecting a lubricant for a gear application
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Types of gears and their
common applications
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Causes and mitigations for
gear failure, including wear, pitting, micropitting, adhesion, abrasion and
scuffing
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General gear lubricant
characteristics, including viscosity, temperature, lubricity and adhesion
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Various types of gear
lubricants and their relative merits
Course
Click on the following PDF attachment and review Chapter
9, "Gears" from the US Army Corps of Engineers document EM 1110-2-1424,
"Lubricants and Hydraulic Fluids" prior to taking a quiz for credit.
"Gear
Lubrication" (53 KB)
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Related Books
Applied Tribology : Bearing Design and
Lubrication
Lubrication and Reliability Handbook
Lubrication for Industry
Lubricants in Operation
Tribology Data Handbook: An Excellent Friction, Lubrication, and Wear
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