USN 15ME742

18ME15/25

Model Question Paper- CBCS scheme 15ME751

18ME15/25

Seventh Semester B.E. Degree Examination, Dec- 2018 / Jan 2019

Tribology
Time: 3hrs. Max. Marks: 80
Note: 1.Answer any FIVE full questions, choosing one full question from each module.
2. Use of Tribology data handbook is permitted
MODULE – I
1 a. Define the following (08 Marks)
(i) Tribology (ii) Lubrication (iii) Viscosity (iv) Newtonian fluid
b. Explain with neat sketch construction and working of Saybolt and Ostwald viscometers. (08 Marks)
OR
2 a. Explain with neat sketch construction and working of Saybolt and falling sphere (08 Marks)
viscometers.
2. Any revealing of identification, appeal to evaluator and /or equations written e.g, 38+2 = 40, will be treated as malpractice.

b. Distinguish between (i) Dynamic and Kinematic viscosity (ii) Fluidity and
viscosity (iii) Newtonian and Non Newtonian fluid (08 Marks)
MODULE – II
3 a. Define friction. State laws for friction. (08 Marks)
b. Explain in brief friction measuring methods. (08 Marks)
Important Note: 1. On completing your answers, compulsorily draw diagonal cross lines on the remaining blank pages.

4 a. Explain in brief types of wear. (08 Marks)

b. Explain with neat sketch abrasive wear tester. (08 Marks)
MODULE – III
5 a. Derive Reynold’s equation in two dimensions. Also state the assumptions (16 Marks)
OR
6 a. Define Idealized plane slider bearing.
b. b. A runner of the thrust bearing has diameter D= 0.38m, D/d = 2.55, Viscosity of oil is (08 Marks)
0.03792 N-s/m2. Find (i) The speed at which this bearing must operate in order to
support an axial load of 53376N. If permissible oil film thickness is 5.588x 10-5m. Find (08 Marks)
(i) Speed of the bearing (ii) Coefficient of friction (iii) Power loss.
MODULE – IV
7 a. Derive an expression for load carrying capacity of hydrostatic bearing
b. The following data refers to the hydrostatic thrust bearing.
W = 460KN, outside dia = 400mm, pocket dia = 250mm, oil film thickness = (08 Marks)
0.15m, speed = 2800rpm, viscosity = 0.033 pa-s. Determine Inlet pressure, (08 Marks)
Energy lost in pumping, Power loss due to friction, Total energy lost, and
Coefficient of friction.
OR
8 (04 Marks)
a. Distinguish a pivoted shoe slider bearing from a fixed shoe slider bearing (04Marks)
b. Discuss locating center of pressure in fixed slow slider bearing
c. A pivoted shoe of a slider bearing has square shape. The load acting on the bearing is
13.34kN, velocity of the moving member is 5.08m/s. lubricating oil is SAE 40. The
expected mean temperature of oil film is 900 C. permissible minimum oil film thickness
is 1.905*10-5m. Find
i)Required dimensions of the shoe
ii)Coefficient of friction in the bearing under given operating condition
iii)Power loss (08 Marks)
 Assume that inclination of surface corresponds to maximum load carrying capacity.
Neglect effect of end flow of oil
MODULE – V
9 a. What properties are expected from bearing materials? List them (08 Marks)
b. List the commonly used bearing materials. Explain any five of them with respect to
their typical properties and advantages. (08 Marks)
OR

10 a. Define Surface Engineering. Explain Ion Implantation method. (08 Marks)

b. Explain Electroless and Electro plating wit neat sketches. (08 Marks)

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