Q3. The analysis of oil may be used as a method of monitoring the condition of the equipment that it lubricates A. Explain briefly how shore analysts might test the oil; B. State the type of information that would be expected; C. Give possible reasons for an excess of: - i. Iron, ii. Copper, iii. Antimony Iv. Tin, v. Silica
Q6. Give a reasoned opinion as to the accuracy of the following assertions:
a) Absence of oil grooves in the liner wall between the oil supply points results in increased wear of liner and rings.
b) ‘Timed lubrication’ has little merit,
c) The most suitable position of the oil supply point is immediately below the bottom piston ring with the piston at top dead centre.
Q1. With regard to the main turbine lubrication oil system:
a) (i) Describe the effects of tin oxide corrosion; (5)
(ii) Explain the actions to be taken if this occurs in a high-pressure turbine thrust bearing. (5)
b) Discuss the factors that determine the various filtration sizes: (6)
c) The most suitable position of the oil supply point is immediately below the bottom piston ring with the piston at the top dead centre.
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