ME-321 MACHINE ELEMENTS II

Quiz no. 1
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PART I – (ELEMENTS) 20pts
INSTRUCTION: Choose the best and correct answer. Close notes
1. A type of cam were the follower reciprocates or oscillates in a plane parallel to its axis.
a.) circular cam b.)reciprocating cam
c.) cylindrical cam d.) oscillating cam
2. Which of the following describes the slip in a belt drive?
a.) loss in power b.) difference between angular velocities of two pulleys
c.) difference between linear speed of the rim d.)difference between the linear speed of the rim and
the belt on it.
3. Types of V-Belts use to in a driving pulley with speed of 360 rpm and transmitting 5Hp.
a.) type A Belts b.) type B Belts
c.) type C Belts d.) type D Belts
4. Which of the following cams were the follower reciprocates or oscillates in a plane perpendicular its
axis of rotation?
a.) tangential cam b.) cam curves
c.) radial cam d.) cylindrical cam
5. It is advised that in rubber belts application/mounting, it should have an initial tension of how many
inch per ply?
a.) 18 to 24 b.) 15 to 20
c.) 12 to 15 d.) 10
6. The frustums of two cones are used in a manner to permit a variation of velocity ratio between two
parallel shafts.
a.) evans friction cones b.) bevel cones
c.) spherical cones d.) friction gearing
7. Wheels are sometimes used for transmission of high power when an approximately constant velocity
ratio is desired.
a.) bevel cones b.) friction gearing
c.) spur friction wheels d.) evans friction wheels
8. Gearing in which motion or power that is transmitted depends upon the friction between the surfaces
in contact:
a.) bevel gears b.) spur friction wheels
c.) evans friction cones d.) friction gearing
9. V-Belts operate efficiently at speed of about (fpm):
a.) 4500 b.) 4400
c.) 4200 d.) 3600
10. Flat leather belts are not recommended for use in speed excess of (fpm).
a.) 3600 b.) 4800
c.) 6000 d.) all of these
11. What type of leather belting should be used at an ambient temperature above 140F and possible acid
liquid coming in contact with the belt?
a.) mineral tanned b.) combination of oak
c.) oak tanned d.) none of these
12. What is the usual density of the leather belt?
a.) 0.035 lb/ cubic inch b.) 0.0135 lb/ cubic inch
c.) 0.025 lb/ cubic inch d.) 0.0465 lb/ cubic inch
13. The breaking strength of oak-tanned belts varies from 3 to more than:
a.) 5 ksi b.) 6 ksi
c.) 7 ksi d.) 9 ksi
14. Experience suggest that the most economical designs are obtained for a belt speed of;
a.) 6000-7500 fpm b.) 3000-5000 fpm
c.) 3500-4700 fpm d.) 500-1000 fpm
15. The tension of the belt due to centrifugal force increasing rapidly above about:
a.) 2500 fpm b.) 3000 fpm
c.) 3500 fpm d.) 4000 fpm
16. What is the recommended speed for leather belts?
a.) 6000 to 7000 fpm b.) 5000 to 6000 fpm
c.) 7000 to 8000 fpm d.) 4500 to 5600 fpm
17. Which of the following is the approximate density of flat rubber belt?
a.) 0.055lb/cubic inch b.) 0.0135lb/cubic inch
c.) 0.045lb/cubic inch d.) 0.0465lb/cubic inch
18. What is the usual recommended speed for fabric belts?
a.) 4000 to 5000 fpm b.) 3000 to 4000 fpm
c.) 2000 to 3000 fpm d.) 2000 and more fpm
19. Which of the following is the recommended initial tension of the belt?
a.) 75 lb/in of width b.) 73 lb/in of width
c.) 71 lb/ in of width d.) 80 lb/in of width
20. Flat belt that is too tight will induce strain on the bearing and belt, thus;
a.) life will be shortened b.) result to un economical operation
c.) suffer/shatter d.) will be sheared/ cut

PART II (PROBLEM) 30 pts

INSTRUCTION: Analyze and solve the simple problem correctly, be careful of units.

A Rice Milling Machine with a pulley of unknown diameter operates at 640 rev/min through a V-Belt. It
is driven by a 15 Hp Electric motor through an open belt connection having a pulley diameter of
88.9mm and running at 23 rev/sec. If the distance from motor and machine is about 0.75 meters,
calculate;

a.) pulley diameter of a driven machine based on standard commercial sizes

b.) length of a belt assuming V-belt standard commercial size
c.) the belt operating speed in m/sec
d.) determine the torque delivered by the motor in N-m.

Engr. Daryl G. Madeja

Registered Mechanical Engineer
Special Lecturer, ME Dept.CoE