Failure tolerant passive lubrication system

A failure tolerant lubrication system, comprising:

• a reservoir that receives a fractional quantity of lubricant during a normal mode of operation and a diminished fractional quantity of lubricant during an abnormal mode of operation and that confines a reserve quantity of lubricant;
• a lubricant supply line connected to a main lubricant supply for supplying the fractional and diminished fractional quantities of lubricant to the reservoir;
• a venturi communicating with the reserve quantity of lubricant;
• and
• a fluid supply tube permanently connected to a source of pressurized motive fluid and to the venturi for directly powering the venturi during both modes of operation.

A method for lubricating a component requiring lubrication, comprising:

• supplying a primary stream of lubricant to the component;
• concurrently supplying a secondary mist of lubricant to the component, the secondary mist being directly powered by a power source;
• and
• upon disruption of the primary stream, continuing to provide the secondary mist for at least a limited time under the direct influence of the same power source.