Title :
Oil Mist Lubrication for Electric Motors - Where it Stands Today
Author :
Towne, Charles A. ; Sheppard, David J.
Author_Institution :
Shell Oil Company, P. O. Box 3105, Houston, TX 77253.
Abstract :
Oil mist lubrication is a viable lubrication means for electric motor bearings. It has many advantages, particularly in the petroleum industry; however, use in refineries has been limited. Reluctance to retrofit existing motors has been caused by a lack of knowledge and to a shortage of proven performances. The advantages of oil mist lubrication, as well as motor requirements and successful applications, will be addressed.
Keywords :
Chemical industry; Costs; Electric motors; Industry Applications Society; Lubricating oils; Lubrication; Petrochemicals; Petroleum; Reluctance motors; Seals;
Journal_Title :
Industry Applications, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TIA.1986.4504851