Comparison with Tribological Model

Ring Pack Experiment Theory

Residence Time 60 ± 15 ?10 seconds

Volume of Oil 0.30 ± 0.08 ? 0.02 cm3

Flow Rates

Into Ring Pack 0.32 ± 0.02 ? 0.17 cm3min-1

Returning to Sump 0.27 ± 0.01 ? 0.12 cm3min-1

Loss From Ring Pack 0.05 ? 0.05 cm3min-1

Sump

Residence Time 156 ± 8 ? 300 hours

Conditions: 1500 rpm, 50% Throttle

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