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 separated by a film of lubricant and there is partial

metal to metal contact

(C) Where the surfaces of journal and the bearing are separated by a film created by elastic deflection of parts

(D) Where there is no lubricant

1 Answer

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

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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 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 : 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 : Thick film lubrication describes a phenomenon where two surfaces are _______ separated. a) Completely b) Partially c) Not d) None of the mentioned

Last Answer : a) Completely

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 : 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 : In case of partial bearing, the angle of contact of the bushing with the journal is (A) 270° (B) More than 180° (C) Less than 180° (D) 360°

Last Answer : (C) Less than 180°

Description : In case of partial bearing, the angle of contact of the bushing with the journal is usually (A) 120° (B) 180° (C) 45° (D) 360°

Last Answer : (A) 120°

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 : In hydrostatic bearings (A) The Oil film pressure is generated only by the rotation of the journal (B) The oil film is maintained by supplying oil under pressure (C) Do not require external supply of lubricant (D) Grease is used for lubrication

Last Answer : (B) The oil film is maintained by supplying oil under pressure

Description : In hydrodynamic bearing, when the shaft begins to rotate in clockwise direction, (A) The journal climbs to the right side of the bearing without metal to metal contact (B) The journal climbs to the left ... sinks down to the bottom of the bearing (D) The journal is at the center of the bearing

Last Answer : (A) The journal climbs to the right side of the bearing without metal to metal contact

Description : Partial bearing is preferred over journal bearing. a) True b) No c) More friction losses d) Can’t be determined

Last Answer : a) True

Description : Consider the following pairs of types of bearings and applications: 1. Partial Journal bearing................... Rail wagon axles 2. Full journal bearing ......................Diesel engine crank-shaft 3. Radial bearing ... matched? [IES-2000] (a) 1 alone (b) 1 and 2 (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3

Last Answer : (b) 1 and 2

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 : 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 : Assertion (A): In equilibrium position, the journal inside a journal bearing remains floating on the oil film. [IES-1995] Reason (R): In a journal bearing, the load on the bearing is perpendicular to the axis of the ... explanation of A (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 : A journal bearing with hydrodynamic lubrication is running steadily with a certain amount of minimum film thickness. When the load and speed are doubled, how does the minimum film thickness vary? [IES-2008 ... Gets reduced to one-fourth of original value (d) Gets reduced to half of original value

Last Answer : (a) Remains unchanged

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 : Match List I with List II and select the : [IES-2002] List I (Bearings) List II (Load type) A. Hydrodynamic Journal bearing 1. High radial and thrust load combined B. Rectangular Hydrostatic bearing 2. Radial load only C. Taper Roller ... (a) 2 3 1 4 (b) 4 1 3 2 (c) 2 1 3 4 (d) 4 3 1 2

Last Answer : (a) 2 3 1 4

Description : In case of full journal bearing, the angle of contact of the bushing with the journal is (A) 60° (B) 90° (C) 180° (D) 360°

Last Answer : (D) 360°

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 : Babbitt metal used for making bearings should have (A) High co-efficient of friction between journal and bearing (B) Ability to retain lubricant on its surface (C) Low co-efficient of friction between journal and bearing (D) Both (B) & (C)

Last Answer : (A) High co-efficient of friction between journal and bearing

Description : Assertion (A): In hydrodynamic journal bearings, the rotating journal is held in floating condition by the hydrodynamic pressure developed in the lubricant. Reason (R): Lubricant flows in a converging-diverging channel. [IES-1994] ... 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 individually true and R is the correct explanation of A

Description : In a journal bearings, the radius of the friction circle increases with the increase in- [IES-1997] (a) Load (b) Radius of the journal (c) Speed of the journal (d) Viscosity of the lubricant

Last Answer : (b) Radius of the journal

Description : Jam nut is a locking device in which (A) A smaller nut is tightened against main nut creating friction at the contacting surface (B) A split pin is passed through diametrically opposite slots in nut and ... parts of nut separated by slot (D) An elastic piece is tightened in the nut by a setscrew

Last Answer : (A) A smaller nut is tightened against main nut creating friction at the contacting surface

Description : Castle nut is a locking device in which (A) A smaller nut is tightened against main nut creating friction at the contacting surface (B) A split pin is passed through diametrically opposite slots in nut and ... of nut separated by slot (D) An elastic piece is tightened in the nut by a setscrew

Last Answer : (B) A split pin is passed through diametrically opposite slots in nut and a hole in bolt and the two ends of split pin are separated and bent back on nut

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 : Boundary lubricated bearing is (A) Thick film bearing (B) Thin film bearing (C) Hydrodynamic bearing (D) Hydrostatic bearing

Last Answer : (B) Thin film bearing

Description : Rolling contact bearing is also called as A. Plastic bearing B. Thin lubrication bearing C. Thick lubrication bearing D. Antifriction bearing.

Last Answer : D. Antifriction bearing.

Description : Which of the following is an antifriction bearing? (a) journal bearing (b) collar bearing (c) needle bearing (d) pivot bearing

Last Answer : (c) needle bearing

Description : Match List -I (Bearings) with List-II (Applications) and select the using the codes given below the lists: [IAS-1998] List -I List-II A. Journal bearing 1. Electric motors B. Thrust bearing 2. Watches C. Conical pivot bearing 3. Marine ... D (a) 3 4 1 2 (b) 4 2 1 3 (c) 3 4 2 1 (d) 4 2 3 1

Last Answer : (c) 3 4 2 1

Description : In an oil-lubricated journal bearing, coefficient of friction between the journal and the bearing. [IES-1995] (a) Remains constant at all speeds. (b) is minimum at zero speed and increases ... speed. (d) becomes minimum at an optimum speed and then increases with further increase in speed.

Last Answer : (d) becomes minimum at an optimum speed and then increases with further increase in speed.

Description : Consider tile following statements: [IES-1993; 2002; 2006] Radius of friction circle for a journal bearing depends upon 1. Coefficient of friction 2. Radius of the journal 3. Angular speed of rotation of the shaft Which of the ... ) 1,2 and 3 (b) Only 1 and 2 (c) Only 2 and 3 (d) Only 1 and 3

Last Answer : (b) Only 1 and 2

Description : The property of the bearing material to yield and adopt its shape to that of journal is called (A) Embeddability (B) Conformability (C) Viscosity (D) Endurance limit stress

Last Answer : (B) Conformability

Description : In hydrodynamic bearing, (A) The axis of journal is eccentric with respect to axis of bearing (B) The axis of journal is concentric with respect to axis of bearing (C) The axis can be either eccentric or concentric depending upon speed (D) None of the above

Last Answer : (A) The axis of journal is eccentric with respect to axis of bearing

Description : In hydrostatic bearing, (A) The axis of journal is eccentric with respect to axis of bearing (B) The axis of journal is concentric with respect to axis of bearing (C) The axis can be either eccentric or concentric depending upon speed (D) None of the above

Last Answer : (B) The axis of journal is concentric with respect to axis of bearing

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 : Oil in journal bearing should be applied at the point where load is (A) Nil or lightest (B) Maximum (C) Average (D) Any one of the above

Last Answer : (A) Nil or lightest

Description : A clearance bearing is design accurately to keep the radius of journal and bearing equal. a) Journal radius is kept larger b) Journal radius is kept smaller c) True d) Can’t be determined

Last Answer : b) Journal radius is kept smaller

Description : Fitted bearing must be partial bearing. a) True b) No c) No lubricating space is required d) Can’t be stated

Last Answer : a) True

Description : Temperature rise in partial bearing is ____ than full bearing. a) Lesser b) Greater c) Equal

Last Answer : a) Lesser

Description : Which bearing is Antifriction bearing A. Thick lubrication bearing B. Thin lubrication bearing C. Rolling or ball bearing D. None

Last Answer : C. Rolling or ball bearing

Description : Critical solution temperature (or the con-solute temperature) for partially miscible liquids (e.g., phenol-water) is the minimum temperature at which (A) A homogeneous solution (say of phenol water) is ... a decreasing trend (C) Two liquids are completely separated into two layers (D) None of these

Last Answer : (A) A homogeneous solution (say of phenol water) is formed

Description : The deep groove ball bearing has immense rigidity. (a) True (b) No, it has point contact and hence low rigidity (c) It has surface contact (d) It has line contact

Last Answer : (b) No, it has point contact and hence low rigidity