Exam Question
(a) Explain how wear on bearing surfaces is affected by each of the following factors: (8)
(i) Dissimilarity of materials in the contact surfaces
(ii) Relative speed of sliding between the surfaces
(iii) Roughness of the surfaces
(iv) incompatibility of lubricant and bearing material.
(b) Describe how each effect may be identified during inspection, Suggest corrective action at either operational or maintenance stages. (8)