Dilla University

College of Engineering and Technology

School of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering

Introduction to tribology (MEng 5301)

Assignment

1. Drive/Show clearly with assumptions the flow rate between parallel stationary plates is
ℎ ( − )
=
12ɳ
2. Reservoirs A and B are connected by a capillary of bore 1.25mm and length of capillary
is 1250mm. as shown in fig 1. Pressure in reservoir A is 40N/cm2 and that of reservoir B
is 20 N/cm2. Calculate the rate of flow between the reservoirs is the tanks are filled with
an oil of viscosity 180 centi poise.

Fig. 1

3. Drive the Reynold’s equation for velocity and discharge in two dimensions with neat
sketch? And also Considering discharge through the element drive the expression for the
velocity and discharge?
4. A lightly loaded journal bearing has the following specifications:
Diameter of journal = 50mm
Bearing length =80mm
Viscosity of lubricant =10cP
Speed =4000rpm
Diametrical clearance ratio =0.002
Radial load =750 N
Determine frictional torque on the journal, Coefficient of friction, and Power loss

1
5. A full journal bearing has the following specification
Shaft diameter =70mm
Bearing length =80mm
Radial load 1=KN
Diametral clearance =0.1mm
Coefficient of friction =0.042
Oil used SAE 60 at 600c
Determine Speed of the journal, and Power loss

Note:
 Maximum number of the group is Seven
 Show each step clearly with neat sketches
 Your hand writing should be clear and readable
 Direct copy will not be allowed between the groups.