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MECH1320Chapter4Homework

True/False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
 

 1. 

Bearings, gears, drive chains, and many other types of mechanical systems require lubrication to functioin properly.
 

 2. 

The main function of a lubricant is to form a fluid film.
 

 3. 

Friction is the resistance to rolling or sliding movement of one object on another.
 

 4. 

A 30-weight oil is thicker than a 10-weight oil.
 

 5. 

Calcium soap greases absorb water, which decreases their effectiveness and are washed away under heavy volumes of water.
 

 6. 

Soap is considered a grease.
 

Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 7. 

Which of the following are hydrocarbon petroleum fluids?
a.
Animal and Vegetable Oils
c.
Synthetic Oil
b.
Mineral Oils
d.
Grease
 

 8. 

One of the most widespread greases used in industry.
a.
Calcium Soap
c.
Lithium Soap
b.
Sodium Soap
d.
Complex Soap
 

 9. 

Can withstand higher temperatures than conventional greases.
a.
Calcium Soap
c.
Lithium Soap
b.
Sodium Soap
d.
Complex Soap
 

 10. 

Can be used over a wider temperature range than normal calcium greases.
a.
Calcium Soap
c.
Lithium Soap
b.
Sodium Soap
d.
Complex Soap
 

 11. 

Which of the following uses gravity to deliver a lubricant?
a.
Automatic Grease lubricators
c.
Wick System
b.
Drip System
d.
Manual System
 

Completion
Complete each statement.
 

 12. 

Lubricating is the process of applying ___________.
 

 

 13. 

What can damage machine components if it becomes excessive?
 

 

 14. 

What are applied to mating surfaces to reduce friction?
 

 

 15. 

___________ is the measure of a fluids resistance to flow.
 

 

 16. 

A ______   _______ of lubrican separates the peaks of both surfaces and friction is much less than in a boundary film condition.
 

 

 17. 

Graphite is an example of a ______  _______   lubricant.
 

 

 18. 

A drip system is a type of lubricant __________  system.
 

 

 19. 

_____________ that filter are made from everything from paper to porcelain.
 

 

 20. 

Exposure to _____________ and synthetic lubricants should be kept to a minimum to prevent possible health problems.
 

 

Matching
 
 
a.
Flash Point
e.
Synthetics
b.
Viscosity Index
f.
Viscosity
c.
Demulsability
g.
Lubricant Film
d.
Consistency
h.
Pour Point
 

 21. 

The measure of a fluid’s (oil’s) resistance to flow.
 

 22. 

The measure of a lubricant’s change in viscosity because of temperature.
 

 23. 

the minimum temperature at which sufficient vapors are produced to combine with air to produce a flash when a flame is applied.
 

 24. 

The lowest point at which oil will flow in a controlled lab test.
 

 25. 

The ability of oil to separate from water
 

 26. 

Lubricants that are synthesizes from pure carbon and hydrogen light gases that are recovered and distilled during the refinement process.
 

 27. 

The degree to which grease resists deformation under the application of force.
 

 28. 

Is needed to separate the metal mating surfaces of machine parts
 



 
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