Total No. of Questions : 9] [Total No.

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M.E. (Mechanical) (Design Engineering)
INDUSTRIAL TRIBOLOGY
(2008 Course) (Elective - IV) (502212 - B)
Time : 3 Hours] [Max. Marks : 100
Instructions to the candidates:
1) Answer any three questions from each section.
2) Neat diagrams must be drawn wherever necessary.
3) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4) Assume suitable data, if necessary.
SECTION - I
Q1) Explain the mechanism of adhesive wear. Derive equation for the law of adhesive
wear as proposed by Archad. Explain Rowes modification of Archad equation.
[16]
Q2) a) Explain rolling friction & rolling resistance. [8]
b) Derive the expression for coefficient of friction using theory proposed
by Bowden and Tabor and compare it with expression obtained by
modified Adhesion theory. [10]
Q3) Derive Reynolds equation for hydrodynamic action with assumption. [16]
Q4) a) With help of simple sketch resolve the frictional effects in tyre-road
contact. [8]
b) With sketch how the nature of metal surfaces. Why surface texture
assessment is essential parameter in tribology. [8]
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Q5) A fixed inclined slider bearing has maximum to minimum film thickness ratio
as 2. It operates under hydrodynamic condition. Derive an expression for
its load carrying capacity in terms of following parameters.
a) Viscosity of lubricant ( )
b) Siding velocity (v).
c) Length and width of bearing (L and B).
d) Minimum oil film thickness (h
o
).
State applications of filling pad-thrust bearing. [16]
SECTION - II
Q6) Using modified Reynolds equation for elasto-hydrodynamic lubrication derive
Ertel-Grubin equation. State the limitations of this equation. [16]
Q7) Assuming generalised Reynolds equation derive Reynolds equation for
aerodynamic bearings in dimensionless form. Explain various terms in the
equation. State the advantages and limitations of air lubricated bearings. Give
their applications. [16]
Q8) Two cylinders of radii R
1
and R
2
and length L are rotating against each other
and transmitting load W. The cylinders are made of same material with
modulus of elasticity E and poissons ratio M. Find the width of contact.
[16]
Q9) Write short notes on (Any Three): [18]
a) Sommerfeild no. & its importance in bearing design.
b) Power losses in Hydrostatic step bearing.
c) Piston-pin lubrication.
d) Stick - slip vibration resulting from friction relaxation its causes and
remedies.
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