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Code No: K0323

R07
TRIBOLOGY
(Mechanical Engineering)

Set No. 1

IV B.Tech. II Semester Regular Examinations, April, 2011

Time: 3 Hours

Max Marks: 80

Answer any FIVE Questions All Questions carry equal marks ******* 1. a) Discuss the effect of temperature on viscosity index. b) Explain the phenomenon of decrease of viscosity of oil with increase in temperature. 2. a) What is the main difference between hydrodynamic and hydrostatic lubrication. b) Are hydrostatic bearings effective at high sliding speeds? Discuss. 3. A rectangular slider bearing with fixed shoe is operating under the following conditions: Bearing width=80mm Bearing length=150mm Sliding speed=2.0m/s Absolute viscosity of oil=0.02Pa s Minimum oil film thickness=0.02mm Maximum oil film thickness=0.05mm Find(i)the load carrying capacity(ii)the pressure at a distance 50mm measured from the maximum film thickness point. Neglect side leakage. 4. A full journal bearing has the following specifications: Journal diameter=70mm Bearing length=70mm Radial clearance=0.02mm Journal speed=1000rpm Mean viscosity=0.025Pa s Eccentricity ratio=0.8 Neglecting side leakage and using half-Somerfield boundary conditions, determine (i)load carrying capacity (ii)attitude angle (iii)power loss due to viscous friction. 1 of 2

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5. a) Under what conditions of load and speed is boundary lubrication most likely to occur? b) What parameter determines the fundamental limit to boundary lubrication? Discuss. 6. Derive an equation for the load bearing capacity of hydrostatic gas bearing. Consider compressibility effect also. 7. a) With the help of a neat diagram illustrate the pressure distribution in a flexible pad. b) Explain the effect of elastic deformation of the pad on load carrying capacity and film thickness. 8. What material properties influence the life of a bearing? Explain.

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Code No: K0323

R07
TRIBOLOGY
(Mechanical Engineering)

Set No. 2

IV B.Tech. II Semester Regular Examinations, April, 2011

Time: 3 Hours Answer any FIVE Questions All Questions carry equal marks *******

Max Marks: 80

1. a) In general, how many temperatures are needed to specify the viscosity of an oil and why? b) How is the viscosity index defined and can it be accurately used to evaluate modern oils? 2. What is hydraulic lift applied to bearings? Derive an equation for load capacity of a hydraulic lift. 3. a) Why is hydrodynamic lubrication so vital to machine design? b) Explain basic principle of fluid mechanics which dictates that pressure must be generated when a liquid is drawn by a sliding surface into a tapered space? 4. A full journal bearing has the following specifications: Journal diameter=75mm Bearing length=65mm Radial clearance=0.05mm Journal speed=1500rpm Load=25kN Determine the average viscosity of lubricant if the minimum film thickness does not exceed 0.001mm. Neglect end leakage and use full Somerfield boundary conditions. 1 of 2

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Code No: K0323

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5. a) Explain the working principle of externally pressurized air-lubricated bearing. b) Write a detailed note on the whirl instability of air lubricated bearings. 6. What is heat streaking? What is the probable solution to the heat streaking problem? Explain. 7. What is the working principle of partial bearings? What are its advantages and limitations?

8. Give the complete classification f bearing materials? Explain their areas of application.

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Code No: K0323

R07
TRIBOLOGY
(Mechanical Engineering)

Set No. 3

IV B.Tech. II Semester Regular Examinations, April, 2011

Time: 3 Hours

Max Marks: 80

Answer any FIVE Questions All Questions carry equal marks ******* 1. a) What is the disadvantage of viscosity index? Explain. b) Is the viscosity of low viscosity index (VI) oils less sensitive to temperature than high VI oils? Discuss. 2. A circular pad hydrostatic bearing has an outside radius of 0.1m and circular recess radius 0f 0.02m. The viscosity of the lubricant used is 30 cP. The oil is supplied to the bearing by a pump at constant flow rate of 20l/min. Calculate the load capacity for a uniform film thickness of 100 m and the percentage increase in load capacity if the film thickness is reduced by 10%. For the same bearing assume now that the oil is supplied by a capillary restrictor, such that the thickness is still 100 m and that the [pressure drops across the capillary from 60MPa to 30MPa. Calculate the load carried by the film again and the percentage increase in load if the film thickness is reduced by 10%. 3. a) Define and discuss eccentricity ratio. b) Of all the parameters controlling hydrodynamic lubrication, which parameter is most easily optimized and therefore left as the design variable? 4. A rectangular slider bearing with pivoted shoe has the following specification: Length of shoe=60mm Width of shoe=55mm Slider speed=5m/s Load=25kN Absolute viscosity =0.012Pa s. Determine (i) minimum film thickness and (ii)power loss due to viscous friction. Neglect side leakage. 1 of 2

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5. a) Explain the disadvantages of air-lubricated bearings. b) Discuss about the dynamic characteristics of air-lubricated bearings. 6. What is temperature distress? What are the causes for it? Explain the methods to avoid it. 7. a) What do elastic and thermal distortions of the pivoted pads have adverse effect on load carrying capacity? b) Explain the working of externally pressurized bearings. 8. What are the different types of materials used as bearings? Explain their relative merits and demerits.

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Code No: K0323

R07
TRIBOLOGY
(Mechanical Engineering)

Set No. 4

IV B.Tech. II Semester Regular Examinations, April, 2011

Time: 3 Hours

Max Marks: 80

Answer any FIVE Questions All Questions carry equal marks ******* 1. With the help of a neat sketch explain the construction and working of falling sphere viscometer.

2. A hydrostatic circular pad bearing operating under a minimum oil film thickness of 50 m supports a vertical load of 50 kN at a shaft speed of 2000rpm. The lubricants viscosity at the operating temperature is 8.5 centi poise, the recess oil pressure is 2 MPa and the external pressure outside the bearing is P0=0. Assuming that D/D0=3, calculate: a) The bearing dimensions b) The rate of oil flow through the bearing, c) The power losses H due to viscous friction in the bearing and d) The coefficient friction(assume that he friction force is acting at the mean radius of the bearing area) 3. Discuss the impact of oil whirl on the stability of bearings. 4. A rectangular slider bearing has the following specifications: Bearing width=95mm Bearing length=80mm Load=20kN Sliding speed=2.5m/s Inclination=0.0004rad Absolute viscosity of the oil=0.015Pa s Find (i)minimum film thickness (ii)power loss due to viscous friction. Neglect side leakage 1 of 2

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Code No: K0323

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Set No. 4

5. a) Explain the advantages of air lubricated bearings. b) Derive an equation for load bearing capacity of an infinitely long plane slider bearing. 6. a) What is the significance of molecular polarity in boundary lubrication? b) Are liquid properties such as viscosity relevant to the mechanism of boundary lubrication? Discuss. 7. What are the different types of oil rings used in bearing? Explain their practical utility and advantages. 8. Discuss the general requirements of bearing materials.

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