Depressurization device for the bearing lubricating chambers of a turbomachine

摘要

A depressurization device for the lubrication chambers which surround the bearings of a turbomachine comprises venting ducts which communicate the lubrication chambers with the outside, and is provided with an auxiliary pumping mechanism which is arranged to be operated, when required, by way of an external pressure source. Preferably the venting ducts are provided with an air/lubricant separator and the auxiliary pumping mechanism comprises a jet nozzle which is located in the air exhaust duct from the separator, the external pressure source being the compressor of another turbomachine.