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      Scientific American October 1945

      Oil for Ships' Turbines

      When Turbines Go to Sea, Lubrication Requirements are Complicated as Compared With Turbines on Land. Water Becomes a Major Problem by Intensifying Such Undesirable Features as Rust and Emulsification of the Lubricant. Can Petroleum Technology Keep Pace With Demands?

      • By Wesley D. Archer

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