On Monitoring Physical and Chemical Degradation and Life Estimation Models for Lubricating Greases
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Degradation mechanisms for lubricating grease are categorized and described. An extensive survey of the available empirical and analytical grease life estimation models including degradation monitoring standards and methods are presented. A summary of the important contributions on grease degradation is presented.
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