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Abstract
Calculations of oil loss from ball bearings in space are generally limited by the oil vapor pressure data base used in the calculations. The authors have developed a computer model that ties oil loss behavior of linear hydrocarbons to empirical oil loss measurements. This results in more accurate determination of evaporative oil loss. Two oils are modeled. The application of the model for the oils to actual mechanisms is discussed.