Basics of Lubrication Test

25 question test on the basics of lubrication for rotating equipment

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which of the following is not a common lubricant type?

R&O-RUST AND OXIDATION

Water

EP-EXTREME PRESSURE

AW-ANTI WEAR

WHAT IS THE TERM USED TO DESCRIBE THE ABILITY OF A LUBRICANT TO MAINTAIN ITS PROPERTIES UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES?

VISCOSITY INDEX

FLASH POINT

POUR POINT

OXIDATION STABILITY

What is the primary purpose of lubrication in rotating equipment?

Reduce friction and wear

increase power output

improve cooling

enhance aesthetics

WHICH PROPERTY OF A LUBRICANT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR REDUCING FRICTION BETWEEN TWO SURFACES?

VISCOSITY

FLASH POINT

POUR POINT

ADDITIVE PACKAGE

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS NOT A COMMON METHOD OF LUBRICANT APPLICATION IN ROTATING EQUIPMENT?

SPLASH LUBRICATION

OIL MIST LUBRICATION

PRESSURE LUBRICATION

VACUUM LUBRICATION

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF AN OIL FILTER IN A LUBRICATION SYSTEM?

REMOVE CONTAMINANTS FROM THE OIL

INCREASE OIL VISCOSITY

REGULATE OIL FLOW RATE

COOL THE OIL

WHICH LUBRICANT PROPERTY IS TYPICALLY MEASURED USING ASTM D445 TEST METHOD?

VISCOSITY

FLASH POINT

POUR POINT

DEMULSIBILITY

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF A LUBRICANT ADDITIVE PACKAGE?

ENHANCE LUBRICANT PROPERTIES

REDUCE LUBRICANT VISCOSITY

INCREASE LUBRICANT FLASH POINT

IMPROVE LUBRICANT COLOR

WHAT IS THE RECOMMENDED METHOD FO RLUBRICATING ROLLING ELEMENT BEARINGS?

GREASE LUBRICATION

OIL BATH LUBRICATION

SOLID LUBRICATION

DRY LUBRICATION

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS NOT A COMMON LUBRICANT PROPERTY REQUIREMENT FOR GEARS?

EP-EXTREME PRESSURE

HIGH VISCOSITY

GOOD SHEAR STABILITY

AW: ANTI-WEAR

WHICH LUBRICATION SYSTEM COMPONENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MAINTAINING THE PROPER OIL LEVEL IN A RESERVOIR?

OIL PUMP

SIGHT GLASS

OIL COOLER

PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF A LUBRICANTS FLASH POINT?

DETERMINE THE OILS ABILITY TO FLOW

INDICATE THE LUBRICANTS RESISTANCE TO OXIDATION

ASSESS THE LUBRICANTS RESISTANCE TO COMBUSTION

MEASURE THE LUBRICANTS VISCOSITY

WHICH LUBRICANT PROPERTY IS TYPICALLY MEASURED USING THE ASTM D97 TEST METHOD?

VISCOSITY

FLASH POINT

POUR POINT

OXIDATION STABILITY

WHAT IS THE RECOMMENDED METHOD FOR LUBRICATING SLIDING SURFACES, SUCH AS PISTON RINGS?

OIL BATH LUBRICATION

GREASE LUBRICATION

SOLID LUBRICATION

DRY LUBRICATION

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS A COMMON LUBRICANT CONTAMINATION SOURCE?

WATER INGRESS

HEAT GENERATION

AIR PRESSURE

LUBRICANT VISCOSITY

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF AN OIL ANALYSIS PROGRAM?

MONITOR LUBRICANT CONDITION AND EQUPMENT HEALTH

INCREASE OIL CONSUMPTION

SATIFSY COMPANY REQUIREMENTS FOR CBM PROGRAM

IMPROVE LUBRICANT COLOR

WHICH LUBRICATION METHOD IS COMMONLY USED IN HIGH SPEED MACHINERY TO DELVER OIL DIRECTLY TO BEARING SURFACES?

SPLASH LUBRICATION

MIST LUBRICATION

PRESSURE LUBRICATION

VACUUM LUBRICATION

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF A LUBRICATION SCHEDULE?

ENSURE TIMELY LUBRICATION CHANGES

DETERMINE LUBRICANT COLOR

MONITOR LUBRICANT CONTAMINATION

IMPROVE OIL PUMP EFFICIENCY

WHICH TYPE OF LUBRICANT IS COMMONLY USED FOR OPEN GEARS OPERATING UNDER HIGH LOADS AND EXTREME CONDITIONS?

OIL

WATER

GREASE

SOLID LUBRICANTS

WHAT IS THE PRIMARY CAUSE OF LUBRICANT DEGRADATION?

OXIDATION

VISCOSITY REDUCTION

ADDITIVE DEPLETION

CONTAMINATION

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS NOT A COMMON LUBRICANT CONDITION MONITORING TECHNIQUE?

OIL ANALYSIS

VIBRATION ANALYSIS

THERMOGRAPHY

LUBRICANT TASTING

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF AN OIL SEAL?

PREVENT LEAKAGE

INCREASE OIL VISCOSITY

REGULATE OIL FLOW

COOL THE OIL

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS A BENEFIT OF PROPER LUBRICATION IN ROTATING EQUIPMENT?

EXTENDED EQUIPMENT LIFE

INCREASED ENERGY CONSUMPTION

HIGHER MAINTENANCE COSTS

DECREASED EQUIPMENT PERFORMANCE

WHAT IS THE RECOMMENDED LUBRICANT STORAGE PRACTICE TO MAINTAIN ITS QUALITY?

KEEP CONTAINERS OPEN AND AVAILABLE

KEEP OUTSIDE IN SUNNY PLACES

AVOID TEMPERATURE EXTREMES

ITS OK TO USE THE SAME CONTAINER FOR DIFFERENT OIL TYPES AND VISCOSITIES

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF LUBRICANT RELUBRICATION INTERVALS?

ENSURE PROPER LUBRICANT APPLICATIOIN

INCREASE LUBRICANT VISCOSITY

MONITOR LUBRICANT CONTAMINATION

IMPROVE OIL PUMP EFFICIENCY

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Title: Basics of Lubrication Test
Questions: 25
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