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Download Solution PDFApart from reducing friction, what is the secondary purpose of the lubrication?
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Lubricant:
- With the movement of two mating parts of the machine, heat is generated.
- If it is not controlled, the temperature may rise resulting in total damage to the mating parts.
- Therefore a film of cooling medium with high viscosity is applied between the mating parts which are known as a ‘lubricant’.
- A ‘lubricant’ is a substance having an oily property available in the form of fluid, semi-fluid, or solid-state.
- It is the lifeblood of the machine, keeping the vital parts in perfect condition and prolonging the life of the machine.
- It saves the machine and its parts from corrosion, wears, and tears and it minimizes friction.
- The primary purpose of the lubrication system is to lubricate sliding surfaces and reduce friction losses in the engine while others are coming under secondary purposees.
- Purpose of using lubricants
- Reduces friction
- Prevents wear
- Prevents adhesion
- Aids in distributing the load
- Cools the moving elements
- Prevents corrosion
- Improves machine efficiency
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