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Grease Degradation in Rolling Element Bearings

P. M. Cann Imperial College of Science, Tribology Section, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Technology and Medicine, London, SW7 2BX, United Kingdom
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J. P. Doner ExxonMobil Research and Engineering, Paulsboro, New Jersey
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M. N. Webster ExxonMobil Research and Engineering, Paulsboro, New Jersey
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V. Wikstrom SKF ERC, Nieuwegein, The Netherlands
Pages 399-404 | Published online: 25 Mar 2008

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Chih-Ling Lin & Paul A. Meehan. (2019) Microstructure Characterization of Degraded Grease in Axle Roller Bearings. Tribology Transactions 62:4, pages 667-687.
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Lu Huang, Dan Guo, P. M. Cann, George T. Y. Wan & Shizhu Wen. (2016) Thermal Oxidation Mechanism of Polyalphaolefin Greases with Lithium Soap and Diurea Thickeners: Effects of the Thickener. Tribology Transactions 59:5, pages 801-809.
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PietM. Lugt. (2009) A Review on Grease Lubrication in Rolling Bearings. Tribology Transactions 52:4, pages 470-480.
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P.M. Cann, M.N. Webster, J.P. Doner, V. Wikstrom & P. Lugt. (2007) Grease Degradation in R0F Bearing Tests. Tribology Transactions 50:2, pages 187-197.
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