Code No: 53207/MT

NR
M.Tech. – II Semester Regular Examinations, September, 2008

INDUSTRIAL TRIBOLOGY
(Machine Design)

Time: 3hours Max. Marks:60

Answer any FIVE questions

All questions carry equal marks
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1.a) Why the coefficient of friction is different for different materials in
contact?
b) What are the different methods of fluid film lubrication and explain
their relative advantages and limitations?

2.a) How the static, dynamic and equivalent load of the ball bearing is
determined?
b) Sketch and explain the shock-pulse method of condition
monitoring of bearings.

3.a) What is hydrodynamic bearing and explain the method of evaluating

the load learning capacity of hydro dynamic Journal bearing?
b) What parameters decide the largest minimum film thickness of the
hydrodynamic bearing?

4.a) Differentiate between the hydro-static and aerostatic bearings and

mentioning their performance, relative advantages and
applications.
b) Explain with a neat sketch the construction and working of hydro-
static bearings.

5.a) Describe the advantages and limitations of porous bearings over

other sliding contact bearings and mention their characteristics.
b) Sketch and explain the construction and working of oscillatory
bearings and explain its advantages over other conventional
bearings.

6.a) Describe various additives used in lubricants to improve properties

to withstand temperature, pressure, humidity and other
environmental conditions.
b) What are the various positive displacement pumps used for
lubrication and mention their relative characteristics and
applications?
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7.a) What are the various parameters to be considered in the selection

of seals for various applications?
b) What are the various properties to be considered in the selection of
hydraulic seals?

8.a) How the Ferrography is used to find the failure of certain

components of machines?
b) What are the causes of seizure and damage of rolling bearings?
And explain various methods to avoid such failures?

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