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] (b) Journal speed is low; unit pressure on the bearing is low and viscosity of lubricant used is low (c) Journal speed is high; unit pressure on the bearing is high and viscosity of lubricant used is high (d) Appropriate combination of journal speed, unit pressure on bearing and lubricant viscosity exists resulting in low coefficient of friction

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]

(b) Journal speed is low; unit pressure on the bearing is low and viscosity of lubricant used is low

(c) Journal speed is high; unit pressure on the bearing is high and viscosity of lubricant used is high

(d) Appropriate combination of journal speed, unit pressure on bearing and lubricant viscosity exists resulting in low

coefficient of friction
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(c) Journal speed is high; unit pressure on the bearing is high and viscosity of lubricant used is high
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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. Proportional to the speed of rotation 4. Independent of the pressure Which of the statements given above are correct? (a) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (b) 1 and 4 only (c) 2, 3 and 4 only (d) 2 and 3 only

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

Increase in values of which of the following results in an increase of the coefficient of friction in a hydrodynamic bearing? [IES 2007] 1. Viscosity of the oil. 2. Clearance between shaft and bearing. 3. Shaft speed. Select the using the code given below: (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Description : Increase in values of which of the following results in an increase of the coefficient of friction in a hydrodynamic bearing? [IES 2007] 1. Viscosity of the oil. 2. Clearance between shaft and bearing. 3. Shaft speed. Select the ... 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Last Answer : (b) 1 and 3 only

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 statements given above are correct? (a) 1,2 and 3 (b) Only 1 and 2 (c) Only 2 and 3 (d) Only 1 and 3

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

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

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

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] (a) Remains unchanged (b) Gets doubled (c) Gets reduced to one-fourth of original value (d) Gets reduced to half of original value

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

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 generated by the rotation of the journal. [IES-1998] (a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A (b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A (c) A is true but R is false (d) A is false but R is true

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

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 bearings balances the load on the journal. (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A (b) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A (c) A is true but R is false (d) A is false but R is true

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

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) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A (b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A (c) A is true but R is false (d) A is false but R is true

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

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 monotonically with increase in speed. (c) is maximum at zero speed and decreases monotonically with increase in speed. (d) becomes minimum at an optimum speed and then increases with further increase in speed.

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.

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 bearing 3. Thrust load only D. Angular contact ball bearing 4. Medium to low radial and thrust combined A B C D A B C D (a) 2 3 1 4 (b) 4 1 3 2 (c) 2 1 3 4 (d) 4 3 1 2

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

Assertion (A): Oil as a cutting fluid result in a lower coefficient of friction. Reason (R): Oil forms a thin liquid film between the tool face and chip, and it provides 'hydrodynamic lubrication'. [IES- 2000] (a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A (b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A (c) A is true but R is false (d) A is false but R is true

Description : Assertion (A): Oil as a cutting fluid result in a lower coefficient of friction. Reason (R): Oil forms a thin liquid film between the tool face and chip, and it provides 'hydrodynamic lubrication'. [IES- 2000] (a ... explanation of A (c) A is true but R is false (d) A is false but R is true

Last Answer : (c) A is true but R is false

Which one of the following is correct? [IES-2008] A hydrodynamic slider bearing develops load bearing capacity mainly because of- (a) Slider velocity (b) wedge shaped oil film (c) Oil compressibility (d) oil viscosity

Description : Which one of the following is correct? [IES-2008] A hydrodynamic slider bearing develops load bearing capacity mainly because of- (a) Slider velocity (b) wedge shaped oil film (c) Oil compressibility (d) oil viscosity

Last Answer : (b) wedge shaped oil film

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.

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.

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 pump to supply lubricant under pressure (C) There should be elastic deformation of the parts in contact (D) There should be metal to metal contact

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

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 supply lubricant under pressure (C) There should be elastic deformation of the parts in contact (D) There should be metal to metal contact

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

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

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

Match List-I (Type of Anti-friction bearing) with List-II (Specific Use) and select the using the code given below the Lists: [IES-2006] List-I List -II A. Self-aligning ball bearing 1. For pure axial load B. Taper roller bearing 2. For hinged condition C. Deep groove ball bearing 3. For pure radial load D. Thrust ball bearing 4. For axial and radial load A B C D A B C D (a) 2 1 3 4 (b) 3 4 2 1 (c) 2 4 3 1 (d) 3 1 2 4

Description : Match List-I (Type of Anti-friction bearing) with List-II (Specific Use) and select the using the code given below the Lists: [IES-2006] List-I List -II A. Self-aligning ball bearing 1. For pure axial load B. Taper roller bearing 2. For ... C D (a) 2 1 3 4 (b) 3 4 2 1 (c) 2 4 3 1 (d) 3 1 2 4

Last Answer : (c) 2 4 3 1

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 journal. (a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A (b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A (c) A is true but R is false (d) A is false but R is true

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

What is the main advantage of hydrodynamic bearing over roller bearing? (a) Easy to assemble [IES-2005] (b) Relatively low price (c) Superior load carrying capacity at higher speeds (d) Less frictional resistance

Description : What is the main advantage of hydrodynamic bearing over roller bearing? (a) Easy to assemble [IES-2005] (b) Relatively low price (c) Superior load carrying capacity at higher speeds (d) Less frictional resistance

Last Answer : (c) Superior load carrying capacity at higher speeds

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) Bearing vibration, oil pressure and speed of shaft (c) Bearing metal temperature and oil pressure (d) Oil pressure and bearing vibration

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

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 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

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

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

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

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 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

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

Which one of the following types of bearings is employed in shafts of gearboxes of automobiles? [IES-1999] (a) Hydrodynamic journal bearings (b) Multi-lobed journal bearings (c) Antifriction bearings (d) Hybrid journal bearings

Description : Which one of the following types of bearings is employed in shafts of gearboxes of automobiles? [IES-1999] (a) Hydrodynamic journal bearings (b) Multi-lobed journal bearings (c) Antifriction bearings (d) Hybrid journal bearings

Last Answer : (c) Antifriction bearings

Which one of the following pair is correctly matched? [IES-2000] (a) Beauchamp tower ........................First experiments on journal bearings (b) Osborne Reynolds ........................Antifriction bearings (c) Somerfield number........................Pivot and Collar bearings (d) Ball bearings...............................Hydrodynamic lubrication

Description : Which one of the following pair is correctly matched? [IES-2000] (a) Beauchamp tower ........................First experiments on journal bearings (b) Osborne Reynolds ........................ ... .Pivot and Collar bearings (d) Ball bearings...............................Hydrodynamic lubrication

Last Answer : (a) Beauchamp tower ........................First experiments on journal bearings

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

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

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

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

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 supply lubricant under pressure (C) There should be elastic deformation of the parts in contact (D) There should be metal to metal 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

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

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

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 side of the bearing without metal to metal contact (C) The journal sinks down to the bottom of the bearing (D) The journal is at the center of the bearing

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

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

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

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 ............................Combined radial and axial loads Which of these pairs is/are correctly matched? [IES-2000] (a) 1 alone (b) 1 and 2 (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3

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Last Answer : (b) 1 and 2

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The most suitable bearing for carrying very heavy loads with slow speed is (a) Hydrodynamic bearing (b) ball bearing [IAS 1994] (c) Roller bearing (d) hydrostatic bearing

Description : The most suitable bearing for carrying very heavy loads with slow speed is (a) Hydrodynamic bearing (b) ball bearing [IAS 1994] (c) Roller bearing (d) hydrostatic bearing

Last Answer : (d) hydrostatic bearing

Which of the following are not true for petroff’s equation? a) Shaft is considered concentric with the bearing b) Bearing is subjected to light load c) Is used to find coefficient of friction d) Frictional torque is given by fpr2l

Description : Which of the following are not true for petroff’s equation? a) Shaft is considered concentric with the bearing b) Bearing is subjected to light load c) Is used to find coefficient of friction d) Frictional torque is given by fpr2l

Last Answer : d) Frictional torque is given by fpr2l

________is suitable as a lubricant for low and moderate loads applications of rolling contact bearing. (a) Grease (b) Lubricating oil (c) Graphite (d) Air

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

In hydrodynamic lubrication, film thickness remains unaffected by change in speeds. a) True b) Increase with increase in speed c) Decrease with increase in speed d) Disappear as the speed tends to infinty

Description : In hydrodynamic lubrication, film thickness remains unaffected by change in speeds. a) True b) Increase with increase in speed c) Decrease with increase in speed d) Disappear as the speed tends to infinty

Last Answer : b) Increase with increase in speed

In sliding contact bearings, a positive pressure can be built up and a load supported by a fluid only by the use of a: [IES-2005] (a) Diverging film (b) Converging-diverging film (c) Converging film (d) Flat film

Description : In sliding contact bearings, a positive pressure can be built up and a load supported by a fluid only by the use of a: [IES-2005] (a) Diverging film (b) Converging-diverging film (c) Converging film (d) Flat film

Last Answer : (c) Converging film

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

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

Sommerfeld number is (A) Similar to bearing characteristic number (B) Similar to Reynold’s number (C) Dimensionless parameter that contains all the design parameters (D) Used to find out dynamic load carrying capacity of the hydrodynamic bearing

Description : Sommerfeld number is (A) Similar to bearing characteristic number (B) Similar to Reynold’s number (C) Dimensionless parameter that contains all the design parameters (D) Used to find out dynamic load carrying capacity of the hydrodynamic bearing

Last Answer : (C) Dimensionless parameter that contains all the design parameters

If we exclude the cost factor, which bearing is preferred? a) Hydrostatic b) Hydrodynamic c) Both are equally preferred d) Cannot be determined

Description : If we exclude the cost factor, which bearing is preferred? a) Hydrostatic b) Hydrodynamic c) Both are equally preferred d) Cannot be determined

Last Answer : a) Hydrostatic

Hydrodynamic bearing is a self-acting bearing. a) True b) False

Description : Hydrodynamic bearing is a self-acting bearing. a) True b) False

Last Answer : a) True

Which of the following are included in the finishing operations for porous bearing? [IES-2005] 1. Infiltration 2.Sizing 3.Heat treatment 4.Coining Select the using the code given below: (a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3 (c) 2 and 4 (d) 1 and 4

Description : Which of the following are included in the finishing operations for porous bearing? [IES-2005] 1. Infiltration 2.Sizing 3.Heat treatment 4.Coining Select the using the code given below: (a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3 (c) 2 and 4 (d) 1 and 4

Last Answer : (a) 1 and 2

The ball bearings are provided with a cage (a) to reduce friction (b) to facilitate slipping of balls (c) to prevent the lubricant from flowing out (d) to maintain the balls at a fixed distance apart

Description : The ball bearings are provided with a cage (a) to reduce friction (b) to facilitate slipping of balls (c) to prevent the lubricant from flowing out (d) to maintain the balls at a fixed distance apart

Last Answer : (d) to maintain the balls at a fixed distance apart