Description : Antifriction bearings are (a) sleeve bearings (b) hydrodynamic bearings (c) thin lubricated bearings (d) none of the mentioned
Last Answer : (d) none of the mentioned
Description : Antifriction bearings are (a) thick lubricated bearings (b) plastic bearings (c) ball and roller bearings (d) thin lubricated bearings
Last Answer : (c) ball and roller bearings
Description : The rolling contact bearings are known as (a) thick lubricated bearings (b) plastic bearings (c) thin lubricated bearings (d) antifriction bearings
Last Answer : (d) antifriction 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
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
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 : The antifriction bearings (a) have low starting and low running friction at moderate speeds (b) have a high initial cost (c) can carry both radial and thrust loads (d) all the mentioned
Last Answer : (d) all the mentioned
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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : Assertion (A): In anti-friction bearings, the frictional resistance is very low as the shaft held by it remains in floating condition by the hydrodynamic pressure developed by the lubricant. [IES-2006] Reason (R): In hydrodynamic ... of A (c) A is true but R is false (d) A is false but R is true
Last Answer : (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
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
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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : Babbitt lining is used on brass/bronze bearings to increase the (A) Antifriction properties (B) Compressive strength (C) Bearing resistance
Last Answer : Option D
Description : A backing ring is used inside the pipe joint when making a (a) butt weld (b) fillet weld (c) sleeve weld (d) socket weld (e) tube weld.
Last Answer : (a) butt weld
Description : A sunk key fits in the keyway of the _____ only. a) Hub b) Sleeve c) Both hub and sleeve d) Neither hub nor sleeve
Last Answer : a) Hub
Description : Sunk key fits in the keyway of the .......... only. A. Sleeve B. Hub C. Both sleeve and hub D. neither sleeve and hub
Last Answer : B. Hub
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
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 : 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 : 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
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 : 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
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
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 : 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 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 : 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 : 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
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
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
Description : Hydrostatic and hydrodynamic lubrication are the same thing. a) True b) False
Last Answer : b) False
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 : Hydrodynamic bearing is a self-acting bearing. a) True b) False
Last Answer : a) True
Description : The following air gap readings were obtained from a horizontally mounted, bilge pump, induction motor, equipped with sleeve bearings: FWD END-AFT END, Top .045 - .049, Right Side .045 - .047, Left ... the aft bearing. C. The forward bearing should be lowered. D. The aft bearing should be lowered.
Last Answer : Answer: A
Description : The following air gap readings were obtained from a horizontally mounted, bilge pump, induction motor, equipped with sleeve bearings: FWD END -AFT END, Top .045 - .049 , Right Side .045 - .047, Left ... the aft bearing. C. The forward bearing should be lowered. D. The aft bearing should be lowered.
Description : Ball bearings are, usually, made from (a) low carbon steel (b) high carbon steel (c) medium carbon steel (d) chrome steel
Last Answer : (d) chrome steel
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 : For the majority of bearings, actual life is considerably greater than rated life. (a) True (b) False
Last Answer : (a) True
Description : The bearings of medium series have capacity __________ over the light series. (a) 10 to 20% (b) 20 to 30% (c) 30 to 40% (d) 40 to 50%
Last Answer : (c) 30 to 40%
Description : The bearings of heavy series have capacity __________ over the medium series. (a) 10 to 20% (b) 20 to 30% (c) 30 to 40% (d) 40 to 50%
Last Answer : (b) 20 to 30%