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Lubrication System
Energy Engineering · Last updated: July 30, 2026 · How this entry was written
Definition: The lubrication system supplies oil to bearings and gears in a gas turbine to reduce friction and dissipate heat. It includes pumps, filters, coolers, and reservoirs to maintain proper oil condition.
Example in context
“We shut down the turbine due to low oil pressure in the lubrication system, preventing bearing overheating.”
“Yağlama sistemindeki düşük yağ basıncı nedeniyle türbini kapattık, böylece yatak aşırı ısınmasını önledik.”
Where engineers use it
Monitored continuously during gas turbine operation via pressure and temperature sensors. Engineers analyze oil samples for wear debris to schedule maintenance. Essential for bearing life and preventing catastrophic failure.
Synonyms: oil system, lube oil system
Antonyms: dry sump system
Practice: can you use “Lubrication System” at work?
After a routine oil analysis, you find elevated iron particles in the lubrication system. Identify the likely source and propose a corrective plan.
Show a model answer
“Perform a full check of the lubrication system before every major overhaul.”
“Lubrication System” in 21 languages
| English | Lubrication System |
|---|---|
| Turkish | yağlama sistemi |
| French | système de lubrification |
| German | Schmiersystem |
| Spanish | sistema de lubricación |
| Chinese | 润滑系统 |
| Arabic | نظام التزييت |
| Portuguese | sistema de lubrificação |
| Russian | система смазки |
| Japanese | 潤滑システム |
| Italian | sistema di lubrificazione |
| Vietnamese | hệ thống bôi trơn |
| Hindi | स्नेहन प्रणाली |
| Thai | ระบบหล่อลื่น |
| Indonesian | sistem pelumasan |
| Korean | 윤활 시스템 |
| Bengali | স্নেহন ব্যবস্থা |
| Dutch | smeersysteem |
| Swedish | smörjsystem |
| Finnish | voitelujärjestelmä |
| Ukrainian | система змащення |
Frequently asked questions
What does Lubrication System mean in engineering?
The lubrication system supplies oil to bearings and gears in a gas turbine to reduce friction and dissipate heat. It includes pumps, filters, coolers, and reservoirs to maintain proper oil condition. In Energy Engineering, the term carries a usage-frequency rating of 10/10 in the Engineering English library.
How do you pronounce Lubrication System?
Lubrication System is pronounced /ˌluːbrɪˈkeɪʃən ˈsɪstəm/ (IPA). The Engineering English app plays audio for the term and checks your pronunciation with speech recognition.
How is Lubrication System used in a sentence?
Example from an engineering context: “We shut down the turbine due to low oil pressure in the lubrication system, preventing bearing overheating.”
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