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Thermal Conductivity Table of Content Physical & Chemical Properties Thermal conductivity is the rate of transfer of heat for a given temperature gradient through a material. The rate of transfer of heat from a hot spot to a cooler area in a bearing is a factor in controlling overheating. Therefore, oil with a high thermal conductivity would be expected to lower the temperature of a bearing. Thermal conductivity of lubricating oil is used in equations to calculate heat transfer in bearings. The unit of thermal conductivity is heat over a distance per degree of temperature. Most mineral oils have approximately the same thermal conductivity of near 0.1 W m-1 degrees C-1. (For reference, the thermal conductivity of water and ethylene glycol are about 3 times higher than oils). Thermal conductivity is measured using ASTM D 2717. This method consists of a test vessel containing oil and a platinum resistance thermocouple. Thermal conductivity is determined by measuring the temperature gradient produced across the liquid sample by a known amount of heat introduced into the cell by an electrically heated platinum element. Thermal conductivity increases slightly with higher temperatures. For more information call 1-888-HERGUTH (437-4884) | |||||||||||||||||||
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