SET-1 Code No: 37197 JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD R05 IV B.Tech.

I Semester Supplementary Exams, May/June 2009 TRIBOLOGY (Automobile Engineering) Time: 3 hours Max. Marks.80 Answer any Five questions All questions carry equal marks --1. What is meant by viscosity? Explain in detail with neat sketches the different methods available in computing the viscosity of a lubricant. [16] Explain the following: a) Pivoted pad thrust bearing b) Hydrostatic squeeze films.

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Explain in detail how hydrodynamic gas bearing differ from other bearings? [16] Explain the following: a) Bearing modulus b) Summer field number c) Heat balance

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5.a) b) 6.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of air lubricated bearings to Hydrodynamic bearings. Describe the working of Hydrodynamic thrust bearings. [8+8] How the boundary friction differes from dry friction? Explain then in detail with suitable examples. [16] Give advantages and disadvantages of eternally pressurized bearing. Explain the oil rings pressure feed bearings. What are the general requirements of bearing materials. Write a short note on: i) Babbit material ii) Bronze iii) Cast Iron iv) Silver

7.a) b) 8.a) b)

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SET-2 Code No: 37197 JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD R05 IV B.Tech. I Semester Supplementary Exams, May/June 2009 TRIBOLOGY (Automobile Engineering) Time: 3 hours Max. Marks.80 Answer any Five questions All questions carry equal marks --1.a) What is meant by absolute and kinematic viscosity? b) With neat sketches, explain the working principles of capillary, efflux viscometer? [8+8]
2.a) b) 3. What are the sliding effects in thrust bearings? Describe the basic phenomenon of hydrostatic squeeze films. [8+8]

Derive an expression for the total load capacity of infinitely short journal bearings. [16] Making suitable assumptions, find the pressure distribution and load carrying capacity of a circular step thrust bearings. [16] Explain in detailed about Hydrostatic bearing analysis. [16]

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5. 6. 7.

With suitable examples, explain about dry friction and boundary friction. [16] Explain the following: a) Enternally pressurized bearing b) Hydrostatic bearing thick oiled bearings. Write about the suitable materials used for bearings.

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SET-3 Code No: 37197 JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD R05 IV B.Tech. I Semester Supplementary Exams, May/June 2009 TRIBOLOGY (Automobile Engineering) Time: 3 hours Max. Marks.80 Answer any Five questions All questions carry equal marks --1.a) b) Define the term viscosity index? What is viscometer? With neat sketches explain about the different viscometers. [8+8] What are the characteristics of compensated bearings. Explain in detailed about Journal bearings with interacting pads.

2.a) b) 3.

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Derive the generalized Raynolds equation in two dimensions, starting clearly the assumptions are made. [16] Explain the calibration of friction loss in concentric bearings. What are the practical design considerations of Journal bearings. Explain the following: a) Hydrodynamic thrust bearings b) Hydrostatic thrust bearings.

4.a) b) 5.

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6. 7. 8.a) b)

With suitable examples, explain about the dry friction and boundary friction.[16] What are the various types of bearing oil pads? Explain them in detailed. [16] What are the general requirements of bearing materials? What are the types of bearing materials? Explain them in detailed.

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SET-4 Code No: 37197 JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD R05 IV B.Tech. I Semester Supplementary Exams, May/June 2009 TRIBOLOGY (Automobile Engineering) Time: 3 hours Max. Marks.80 Answer any Five questions All questions carry equal marks ---

1.a) b)

What are the good properties of lubricant? Explain the working principle of efflux viscometer, Falling body viscometer and rotational viscometer. [4+12] With neat sketch, explain the Hydrostatic lubrication theory phenomenon. [16] Write briefly on hydrodynamic instability? Derive the petroffs equation.

2. 3.a) b) 4.

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Explain the electrical analogy that can be applied to bearings. Describe the method to obtain load capability and coefficient of friction. Define leakage factors for load and coefficient of friction. [16] Briefly discuss the Air lubricated bearings. Explain in detail about boundary friction and dry friction. What are types of bearing oil pads? Explain them briefly. What are the general requirements of bearings material. What are the various types of bearing materials? Explain them. [16] [16] [16]

5. 6. 7. 8.a) b)

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