ME 6012 MAINTENANCE ENGINEERING

UNIT III
2 MARK QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. What is meant by Thermography? (MAY 2015)
A thermography technique uses the distribution of surface temperatures to
assess the structure or behaviour of what is under the surface called thermography.
2. What are the five types of wear? (MAY 2015)
1. Rubbing wear
2. Cutting wear particles
3. Rolling fatigue
4. Combined rolling and sliding wear
5. Severe sliding wear
3. Expalin the role of condition monitoring? (APR 2014)

To increase quality expectations reflected in producing liability legislation

To increase automation for improving profitability and maintain
competitiveness
To increase safety and reliability expectations
To reduce cost of maintenance due to labour and material cost

4. Discuss about pistol thermometer. (APR 2014)

High end Fluke 576 non-contact, pistol-grip thermometer enables the capture
of a simultaneous, tool for measeuring temperature in a digital photographic image . The
logged results and images from up to 100 locations can be uploaded via a USB connection to
a PC.
5. Write the use of condition based maintenance. (MAY 2013)

Ensures the safe operation of equipment

Provides the extended useful life
Enhanced availability is possible
Improved output can be produced
Reduces the maintenance time
Quality products can be produced

6. What is shock pulse meter? (MAY 2013)

The meter which is used to monitor both oil film thickness and bearing
disorder in a bearing and the conditions to support and maintain oil film thickness is called
shock pulse meter.