FIELD: devices for removal of lubricants from supporting structures for revolving shafts of steam turbines. SUBSTANCE: supporting structure has bearing diving support for shaft. This bearing is subjected to lubrication. Shaft is embraced by at least one seal located near bearing; shaft is also provided with collector surrounding it near first end of bearing. This collector may be used for entrapping and discharging lubricant escaping at first end. Lubricant settler provided under bearing is connected with lubricant discharge passage. Collector is provided with deflecting line passing through lubricant settler for directing the lubricant to discharge passage. EFFECT: enhanced reliability. 11 cl, 2 dwg
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2001-05-10—Published
1997-02-12—Filed