Lubrication Analysis in Rotating Machinery
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Lubrication Analysis in Rotating Machinery

Martech
Updated Jul 03, 2025

What you'll learn

  • Describe the typical composition of lubricants
  • Define friction, static friction, limiting friction
  • Explain viscosity, flash point, fire point, pour point
Course Description

 After finishing this lesson, you will be able to discuss the characteristics of lubricants and describe how they influence use. • Describe the typical composition of lubricants

• Define the following terms:

– Friction

– Static friction

– Limiting friction

• Describe the following characteristics of a lubricant:

– Viscosity

– Flash point

– Fire point

– Pour point