Total No.

of Questions : 9]

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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)
b)

Explain rolling friction & rolling resistance.

[8]

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]

P.T.O.

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 (ho).

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 R1 and R2 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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M.E. (Mech.) (Design Engg.)
TRIBOLOGY
(2002 Course) (Old & Revised Course)

Time : 3 Hours]
[Max. Marks : 100
Instructions to the candidates:
1) Answer any three questions from each section.
2) Answers to the two sections should be written in separate books.
3) Neat sketches must be drawn wherever necessary.
4) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
5) Assume suitable data, if necessary.

SECTION - I
Q1) a)
b)

State the Theorics of friction.

Explain the different types of major & minor wear.

[8]
[8]

Q2) a)
b)

State and explain the laws of wear.

Explain in detail the mechanism of rolling friction.

[8]
[8]

Q3) a)

Using Adhesion theory of metals, show that coefficient of friction can he

written as.
[8]

% # c / $ (1 " c 2 ) 2 .
b)
Q4) a)
b)

State and explain various factors of wear.

[8]

Explain, Apparent area of contact, Real area of contact and contact area.
[8]
Explain in detail modern Research / Experimental methods for determining
the real area of contact.
[8]

Q5) Write in brief on:

a) Junction Growth.
b) Auto correlation function.
c) Delamination wear.

[18]

P.T.O.

SECTION - II
Q6) a)
b)

State the assumptions made in deriving the Reynolds Equation.

[8]
With the help of Reynolds equation state the concept of short and long
journal bearing.
[8]

Q7) a)
b)

Explain the theory of EHD lubrication.

Explain the mechanism of squeeze film and its application.

Q8) a)

State the advantages and limitations of gas lubricated bearings. Give

their applications.
[8]
Derive the equation for flow of viscous fluid through a rectangular slit.
[8]

b)

Q9) a)
b)

[8]
[8]

What are the applications of pivoted shoe bearings? What are its
advantages and limitations?
[8]
Explain in brief Hydrostatic lift.
[8]

Q10) Write in short note on:

a) Bearing material properties.
b) EP additives.
c) Mechanical seals.

[18]

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