Description : Extreme Pressure (EP) additives cause ______ wear in the bearing parts. (a) abrasive (b) corrosive (c) pitting (d) fatigue
Last Answer : (b) corrosive
Description : _____ is a surface fatigue failure which occurs when the load on the bearing part exceeds the surface endurance strength of the material. (a) Scoring (b) Pitting (c) Corrosion
Last Answer : (b) Pitting
Description : The property of the bearing material to allow the dust and abrasive particles to get absorbed on the surface of the lining is called (A) Embeddability (B) Conformability (C) Viscosity (D) Endurance limit stress
Last Answer : (A) Embeddability
Description : What type of wear occurs due to an interaction of surfaces due to adhesion of the metals? a) Adhesive wear b) Abrasive wear c) Fretting wear d) Erosive wear
Last Answer : a) Adhesive wear
Description : Stress concentration is caused due to A. Variation in properties of material from point to point in a member B. Pitting at points or areas at which loads on a member are applied C. Abrupt change of section D. All of the above
Last Answer : D. All of the above
Description : For elasto-hydrodynamic lubrication (A) There should be relative motion between the surfaces of the journal and the bearing and wedge shaped clearance space (B) There should be external source like ... be elastic deformation of the parts in contact (D) There should be metal to metal contact
Last Answer : (C) There should be elastic deformation of the parts in contact
Description : For hydrostatic lubrication (A) There should be relative motion between the surfaces of the journal and the bearing and wedge shaped clearance space (B) There should be external source like pump to ... be elastic deformation of the parts in contact (D) There should be metal to metal contact
Last Answer : (B) There should be external source like pump to supply lubricant under pressure
Description : For hydrodynamic lubrication (A) There should be relative motion between the surfaces of the journal and the bearing and wedge shaped clearance space (B) There should be external source like pump to ... be elastic deformation of the parts in contact (D) There should be metal to metal contact
Last Answer : (A) There should be relative motion between the surfaces of the journal and the bearing and wedge shaped clearance space
Description : The damage/deterioration of metals by the __________ action of fluids is called 'erosion'. (A) Abrasive (B) Corrosive (C) Both (A) & (B) (D) Neither (A) nor (B)
Last Answer : (A) Abrasive
Description : A journal bearing is a ______ contact bearing working on the hydrodynamic lubrication and which supports load in____ direction. a) Sliding, Axial b) Rolling, Radial c) Sliding, Radial d) Rolling, Axial
Last Answer : c) Sliding, Radial
Description : The purpose of lubrication in an antifriction bearing is (a) to reduce the friction between balls and races (b) dissipation of frictional heat prevention of corrosion (c) protection of the bearing from dirt and other foreign particles (d) all of the mentioned
Last Answer : (d) all of the mentioned
Description : What type of bearing will you recommend for use in the conveyor belt roller? (a) Ball-bearing (b) Roller bearing (c) Magnetic bearing (d) None of the mentioned
Last Answer : (b) Roller bearing
Description : The listed life of a rolling bearing, in a catalog is the, (a) minimum expected life (b) maximum expected life (c) average life (d) none of the mentioned
Last Answer : (a) minimum expected life
Description : Which one of the following parts of a ball bearing acts as a barrier between the balls preventing them from bumping into each other? (a) Inner race (b) Outer race (c) Rolling element (d) Cage
Last Answer : (d) Cage
Description : Which one of the following parts of a ball bearing is mounted to the housing and is stationary? (a) Inner race (b) Outer race (c) Rolling element (d) Cage
Last Answer : (b) Outer race
Description : Which one of the following parts of a ball bearing is mounted on the rotating shafts and tends to rotate the shaft? (a) Inner race (b) Outer race (c) Rolling element (d) Cage
Last Answer : (a) Inner race
Description : A thick film bearing is a bearing (A) Where the surfaces of journal and the bearing are completely separated by a film of lubricant (B) Where the surfaces of journal and the bearing are partially ... are separated by a film created by elastic deflection of parts (D) Where there is no lubricant
Last Answer : (A) Where the surfaces of journal and the bearing are completely separated by a film of lubricant
Description : A thin film bearing is a bearing (A) Where the surfaces of journal and the bearing are completely separated by a film of lubricant (B) Where the surfaces of journal and the bearing are partially ... are separated by a film created by elastic deflection of parts (D) Where there is no lubricant
Last Answer : (B) Where the surfaces of journal and the bearing are partially separated by a film of lubricant and there is partial metal to metal contact
Description : A zero film bearing is a bearing (A) Where the surfaces of journal and the bearing are separated by a thick film of lubricant (B) Where the surfaces of journal and the bearing are partially ... bearing are separated by a film created by elastic deflection of parts (D) Where there is no lubricant
Last Answer : (D) Where there is no lubricant
Description : Which of the following is not a function of washer? a) Distributes load over a large area of clamped parts b) Provides bearing surface over large clearance bolts c) Prevents marring of the bolt head and nut surface d) Helps in locking of the fastener
Last Answer : d) Helps in locking of the fastener
Description : If an alternator is to be inactive for a considerable period of time, which of the following actions should be taken? A. It should be disconnected from the prime mover and raised off its bearing supports ... . D. The windings and collector rings should be protected with a thin coat of grease or oil.
Last Answer : Answer: C
Description : Assertion (A): Hydrostatic lubrication is more advantageous when compared to hydrodynamic lubrication during starting and stopping the journal in its bearing. Reason (R): In hydrodynamic lubrication, the fluid film pressure is ... (c) A is true but R is false (d) A is false but R is true
Last Answer : (b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A
Description : Satisfactory hydrodynamic film in a journal bearing is formed when (a) Journal speed is low; unit pressure on the bearing is high and viscosity of lubricant used is low [IES-2006] ... journal speed, unit pressure on bearing and lubricant viscosity exists resulting in low coefficient of friction
Last Answer : (c) Journal speed is high; unit pressure on the bearing is high and viscosity of lubricant used is high
Description : Which one of the following sets of parameters should be monitored for determining safe operation of journal bearing? [IES-2000] Oil pressure, bearing metal temperature and bearing vibration (b) ... shaft (c) Bearing metal temperature and oil pressure (d) Oil pressure and bearing vibration
Last Answer : Oil pressure, bearing metal temperature and bearing vibration
Description : A sliding contact bearing is operating under stable condition. The pressure developed in oil film is p when the journal rotates at N rpm. The dynamic viscosity of lubricant is μ and effective coefficient of ... to p and f) (d) f is directly proportional to μ and inversely proportional to N
Last Answer : (b) f is directly proportional to μ and N
Description : A full journal bearing having clearance to radius ratio of 1/100, using a lubricant with μ=28×10-3 Pa s supports the shaft journal running at N = 2400 rpm If bearing pressure is 1.4 MPa, the Somerfield number is [IES-2001] (a) 8×10-3 (b) 8×10-5 (c) 0.48 (d) 0.48×10
Last Answer : (a) S = (μN s /p) (r/c) 2
Description : The bearing characteristic number in a hydrodynamic bearing depends on- (a) Length, width and load (b) length, width and speed. [IES-1996] (c) Viscosity, speed and load (d) viscosity, speed and bearing pressure.
Last Answer : (d) viscosity, speed and bearing pressure.
Description : Consider the following statements: [IES 2007] For a journal rotating in a bearing under film lubrication conditions, the frictional resistance is- 1. Proportional to the area of contact 2. Proportional to the viscosity of lubricant 3. ... 4 (b) 1 and 4 only (c) 2, 3 and 4 only (d) 2 and 3 only
Last Answer : (a) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Description : Assertion (A): In steady rotating condition the journal inside a hydrodynamic journal bearing remains floating on the oil film. [IES-2008] Reason (R): The hydrodynamic pressure developed in steady rotating conditions in journal ... A (c) A is true but R is false (d) A is false but R is true
Last Answer : (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Description : Petroff’s equation is used to find out (A) Load carrying capacity of the bearing (B) Frictional losses in the bearing (C) Unit bearing pressure on the bearing (D) Pressure distribution around the periphery of the journal
Last Answer : (B) Frictional losses in the bearing
Description : If μ = absolute viscosity, N= speed of the journal and p = unit bearing pressure, then the bearing characteristic number is given by (A) μN/p (B) μp/N (C) pN/μ (D) μ/pN
Last Answer : (A) μN/p
Description : Which of the following are important parts of knuckle joint? a) Eye b) Pin c) Fork d) Each of the mentioned
Last Answer : d) Each of the mentioned
Description : _______is suitable as a lubricant for heavy-duty applications of rolling contact bearing. (a) Grease (b) Lubricating oil (c) Graphite (d) Air
Last Answer : (b) Lubricating oil
Description : ________is suitable as a lubricant for low and moderate loads applications of rolling contact bearing. (a) Grease (b) Lubricating oil (c) Graphite (d) Air
Last Answer : (a) Grease
Description : The ball bearing is subjected to a radial load of 4000 N. Expected life for 90% bearings is 9000 hr and the shaft is rot (a) 42.21 kN (b) 37.29 kN (c) 26.33 kN (d) 35.22 kN
Last Answer : (b) 37.29 kN
Description : Calculate the bearing life if expected life for 90% bearings is 9000 hr and the shaft is rotating at 1500 rpm. (a) 850 million rev (b) 810 million rev (c) 810 hr (d) 850 hr
Last Answer : (b) 810 million rev
Description : The dynamic load-carrying capacity of a bearing is defined as the radial load in radial bearings that can be carried for a minimum life of 1000 revolutions. (a) True (b) False
Last Answer : (b) False
Description : The rated life of a bearing varies (a) directly as load (b) inversely as the square of the load (c) inversely as the cube of the load
Last Answer : (c) inversely as the cube of the load
Description : The life of an individual ball bearing is the time period for which it works without any signs of failures. (a) True (b) False
Description : Stribeck equation gives the dynamic load capacity of the bearing. (a) True (b) False
Description : The static load is defined as the load acting on the bearing when the shaft is _____. (a) stationary (b) rotating at rpm
Last Answer : (a) stationary
Description : An antifriction bearing consists of (a) rolling elements (b) races (c) cages (d) all of the listed
Last Answer : (d) all of the listed
Description : A rolling contact bearing is specified as X307. Calculate the bearing diameter. (a) 35 mm (b) 28 mm (c) 21 mm (d) 7 mm
Last Answer : (a) 35 mm
Description : Needles bearing consist of rollers of small diameter and very small length. (a) True (b) False
Description : A cylinder roller creates lesser noise than a deep groove ball bearing. (a) True (b) False
Description : Which of the following cannot tolerate misalignment? (a) Angular contact bearing (b) Cylinder roller bearing (c) Thrust ball bearings (d) All of the listed
Last Answer : (d) All of the listed
Description : Which one of the following bearing is intended for a very heavy radial load? (a) Ball bearing (b) Self-aligning roller bearing (c) Roller bearing (d) Thrust bearing
Last Answer : (b) Self-aligning roller bearing
Description : Which of the following cannot take the radial load? (a) Cylindrical Roller bearing (b) Taper roller bearing (c) Thrust ball bearing (d) Spherical roller bearing
Last Answer : (c) Thrust ball bearing
Description : Which of the following isn’t the property of a taper roller bearing? (a) High rigidity (b) Easy dismantling (c) Take low radial and heavy loads (d) It is unsuitable for high speed applications
Last Answer : (c) Take low radial and heavy loads