Reg. No.

MANIPAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Manipal University, Manipal 576 104

II SEM. M. TECH. (CAMDA) DEGREE END SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS

MAY 2014
SUBJECT: INDUSTRIAL TRIBOLOGY (MME 564)
Time: 3 Hours

MAX.MARKS: 50

Instructions to Candidates:
Answer ANY FIVE FULL questions.
Additional data required, if any, may be appropriately assumed.

1A)

1B)

2A)

2B)
3A)
3B)
4A)
4B)
5A)
5B)

6A)
6B)

Discuss the following physical properties of mineral oils

(i) Viscosity Index (ii) Extreme pressure property (iii) Fire point (iv)Drop
point (v) Specific heat
What is the significance of each property in the hydrodynamic
lubrication of bearings.
From first principles derive the continuity equation for a fluid with
density and flowing with velocities u, v, and w along the x, y and z
axes respectively.
Starting with the Reynolds equation for the short journal bearing derive
an expression for the axial pressure distribution. Sketch the variation
of pressure in the axial direction.
What is hydrodynamic instability? Describe some of the bearing
designs that are used to counter the effect of hydrodynamic instability.
Derive an expression for the load capacity and flow in a circular step
thrust externally pressurized fluid film bearing.
Write a note on the numerical solution of Finite Journal Bearings,
bringing out the salient points in the solution method.
Write a note on ISO standards for rolling element bearings
Describe the materials and the manufacturing methods used in rolling
element bearings.
Stating the laws of frictions, briefly explain the various friction theories

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(06)
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Explain the following with neat sketches with regard to rolling element (06)
bearings
1. Diametral clearance
2. Inner and outer race conformities as well as total conformity
3. Endplay
Explain different mechanisms of wear
(05)
With a neat sketch explain the working of electron microscope.
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(MME-564)

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