SmartScreen Unit 306/356 Practice questions 1

2850 Level 3 in Engineering

Unit 306/356: Principles of Engineering Maintenance,

Installation and Commissioning
Practice questions 1

Paper: Principles of Engineering Maintenance Installation and Commissioning

Time 60 Minutes

Answer All ten questions

All question carry equal marks
The maximum marks for each section within a question are shown
Only short answers are required
Simple sketches and/or diagram may be used to illustrate your answers.
Non programmable calculators may be used

1. With reference to friction describe briefly the following terms

a) Static
2 marks

b) Dynamics
2 marks

2. State three factors that can be reduce the adverse effects

of friction
6 marks

3. Draw a labelled diagram to show the three stages involved

in the formation of an oil wedge angle in a plain bearing from
stationary to running

6 marks

4 State three methods of applying lubricants

6 marks

5. Explain the following terms

a) Pour point
3 marks

b) Emulsion
3 marks

6. State three conditions where synthetic lubricants would be

used
6 marks

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7. Name four types of bases used for greases

6 marks

8. State three reasons for oil deterioration

6 marks

9. Describe how corrosion takes place on the surface of low

carbon steel
6 marks

10. a) State how bi-metallic corrosion can be avoided

2 marks

b) Name four methods of protecting metals from corrosion

4 marks

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