| 摘要 |
A lubrication arrangement for a rotating machine 7 has a lubricant reservoir 2 and a first arrangement of one or more conduits. The reservoir is located above components to be lubricated, and is connected to the first arrangement of conduits which have outlets 6 that direct a lubricant to the components. When required, the lubricant flows by gravity from the reservoir to the components via the first arrangement of conduits. The arrangement may also include a second arrangement of conduits which have outlets 5 that direct a lubricant to a second set of components; the second set of conduits including at least one pump 4. The first and second set of components may include bearings and gears, and at least one valve 3 may be used to control lubricant flow through the conduits. The arrangement may also include a second lubricant reservoir 9 located below the lubricated components, and a pump 10 to transfer lubricant to the first lubricant reservoir. |
