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A method of wear debris analysis of grease by emission spectroscopy (rotrode) is described. A sampling procedure and sample preparation technique are included. A case history of damage in a highly loaded thrust bearing with resulting redesign is detailed.
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Bowen, E.R., Bowen, J.P. and Anderson, D.P. (1978) Application of Ferrography to grease lubricated systems, 46th Annual Meeting NLGI.
Jones, M. H., (1983) Techniques used to enhance the use of Ferrography, Wfear, 84 (1), pp. 111–113.
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Jones, M.H. (1990). Grease — a suitable case for condition monitoring. In: Rao, R.B.K.N., Au, J., Griffiths, B. (eds) Condition Monitoring and Diagnostic Engineering Management. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-0431-6_17
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