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OPERATING
ENGINEER
4B-4014
COMPRESSORS
&
LUBRICATION
Handbook of Formulae and Physical Constants,
Steam Tables, Refrigeration Tables,
Provincial Operating ( Stationary, Power ) Engineer Act,
Provincial Boiler Act,
B-51 Boiler, Pressure Vessel & Pressure Piping Code,
B-52 Mechanical Refrigeration Code,
Extract from ASME Code Section 1 ( Rules for Construction of Power Boilers,
Calculator & a Protractor Set can be used for all tests

AIR COMPRESSION
1.

Compressed air tools tend to be:

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

2.

Heavier than equivalent electrical tools

Damaged by overloading
Hot after prolonged operation
More expensive than electrical tools
Less compact than electrical tools
Compressed air machinery would most likely be used in:

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
3.

An industrial plant
Residential garages
Home furnace control systems
Agricultural applications
Domestic hot water tank temperature control system
A belt driven lubricator is very popular on a:

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
4.

Reciprocating double acting unit

Screw unit
Rotary lobe unit
Centrifugal unit
Sliding vane unit
To reduce air temperature between stages, we would use:

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
5.

An intercooler
An aftercooler
A receiver
A converter
A chiller
The compressor which would favour volume over pressure would be the:

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

Rotary lobe
Screw
Axial
Centrifugal
Sliding vane

6.

In a centrifugal compressor the kinetic energy is converted to potential energy in the:

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

7.

Volute, diffuser or both

Intercooler
Diffuser only
Compressor cavity
Volute only
Relative to a dry-pipe fire system, an automatic air supply shall be connected so that proper
pressure can be maintained in each system is a statement of the:

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
8.

National Fire Protection Association Code

Industrial Accident Prevention Association
Canadian Standards Association
Occupational Health and Safety
Society of Municipal Fire Marshalls
Intercoolers should be equipped with:

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
9.

Moisture separators
Safety valves
Baffles
Vents
Automatic blowdowns
The cooling water for an air compressor should be turned on:

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
10.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

Before starting the compressor

When the operating pressure is reached
While the compressor is idling
After starting the compressor
When the compressor reaches operating temperature
Where pistons move in a cylinder it is necessary for the lubricant to provide:
Vapour venting
Shock reduction
Alignment
Sealing
Tension

11.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
12.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
13.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
14.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

An air compressor, which gives two compression strokes per crankshaft revolution, is:
Single acting
A compound unit
Single cylinder double acting
Multi-cylinder single acting
Multi-staged two cylinder
Compressed air machinery would most likely be used in:
Tool and die shops
Agricultural applications
Home furnace control systems
Residential garages
Coal mines
The valves on a reciprocating compressor are opened by:
A timing gear
Hydraulic pressure
The eccentric
The cam shaft
A pressure difference
An air compressor auxiliary which will decrease the power requirement is the:
Aftercooler
Variable compression ratio head
Intercooler
Diffuser
Receiver

LUBRICATING PRINCIPLES
15.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
16.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
17.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
18.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
19.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

The Intermeshing of gear teeth is a place where lubrication:

Corrosion reduction is very important
Friction reduction is very important
Sealing is very important
Shock absorption is very important
Temperature control is very important
Relative to lubrication, one place where wear is beneficial is:
New babbit bearing surfaces which wear smooth
On a pump shaft
On the oil pump sealing surfaces
On the cylinder walls of internal combustion engines
In anti-friction bearings
The property of an oil which indicates its ability to support a load is:
Viscosity
Viscosity index
Pour point
Floc point
Consistency
Grease is not a suitable lubricant:
If the atmosphere contains a lot of moisture
When the atmosphere is dusty
If corrosion protection is desired during downtime
In the food industry
If a large amount of cooling is desired
If you desire an oil to flow at a much lower temperature you would most likely add:
A viscosity index improver
Pour point depressants
A dispersant
A thickening agent
Low viscosity oil

20 .
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
21.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
22.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
23.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
24.

Oil additives, designed for a particular oil characteristic:

Should not adversely affect any other characteristics
Will always affect the pour point greatly
Should be used as little as possible
Are not a component of most lube oils
Never lose their effect during use of the oil
High capacity steam turbine oils should:
Have a low specific heat
Have a very high viscosity
Be fire resistant
Have a low pour point
Mix well with water
Air compressor oil should:
Have a very low viscosity
Have a low carbon residue
Have a low flash point
Not contain anti-oxidants
Have high shock absorption characteristics
Lubricant for an anti-friction bearing is:
Barium and lithium base grease
Not required
Calcium or lime base grease
Graphite
Mineral oil
The viscosity of an oil:
1.
2.
3.
4.

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

Is the temperature at which an oil will burn

Determines the ability of the oil to support a load
Will prevent corrosion of bearings
Indicates the liquid's ability to flow

1&3
1, 2 & 4
2, 3 & 4
2&4
3&4

25.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
26.

A material, which is commonly used as a solid lubricant is:

Sodium carbonate
Molybdenum disulphide
Lime
Molybdate sulphide
Tallow
A semi-solid lubricant:
1.
2.
3.
4.

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
27.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

Has a high viscosity

Is to seal out dirt and water from bearings
Cannot be used for high temperature
Can be filtered

1, 2, 3 & 4
1, 2 & 3
2, 3 & 4
1, 2 & 4
3&4
If an oil's viscosity changes much with little temperature change then it will have a:
Low pour point
High viscosity index
High carbon residue
High pour point
Low viscosity index

TYPES OF BEARING LUBRICATION

28.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
29.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
30.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
31.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
32.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

A form of lubrication which requires continual motion of a shaft or surface is:

Boundary lubrication
Alemite fitting lubrication
Forced lubrication
Zerk fitting lubrication
Fluid film lubrication
A lubricant characteristic which will indicate its ability to support a heavy load at low speed is:
Viscosity index
Pour point
Viscosity
Density
Relative density
A thrust bearing which does not utilize the oil wedge principle of lubrication is the:
Michell type
Collar type
Flotation type
Kingsbury type
Vertical type
A large journal bearing which is running hotter than normal can be cooled by:
Direct application of cool water
Loosening the bearing caps
Decreasing the viscosity of the oil by cooling it
Adding pour point depressant to the oil
Using CO2 vapour
Using pressurized air to blow out a cleaned bearing:
Should only be done when ventilation is maximum
Must be done only while the bearing is hot
Will cause the bearing to become pitted
Requires high pressure air
Can not cause damage to or affect our skin in any way

33.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
34.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
35.

When using a bearing puller, the puller plate must be positioned so that:
Pressure is applied evenly on the race
Its spline lines up with the cross latch
It can be easily lubricated
The latch pin is perpendicular to the spline
Six and one half turns are need to release the bearing
Applying installation forces through the balls of a bearing can cause:
Bearing misalignment
False brinelling
Cracking or breaking of the balls
Improper lubrication
Brinelling
A normal antifriction bearing temperature operating range is:

A. 150C to 160C
B. 120C to 250C
C. 20C to 50C
D. 65C to 70C
E. 80C to 120C
36.

Fluid film lubrication:

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
37.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

Removes all friction in the bearing

Is used in all anti-friction bearings
Is used for heavy loads
May occur with a high viscosity oil
Is used with a grease lubricant

1, 3 & 5
2&4
2, 3 & 4
3&4
3, 4 & 5
When replacing or removing an antifriction ball bearing, the applied force should:
Be made only after heating the bearing
Be applied suddenly and fully
Always be against the outer race
Always be against the inner race
Not be transmitted through the bearing balls

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B.
C.
D.
E.
39.

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
40.

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
41.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

A type of anti-friction bearing is the __________ bearing.

Journal
Sleeve
Ball
Elliptical
Spiral
When grease is used in an antifriction bearing, the bearing housing should not be filled more
than __________ full.
1/4
1/3
1/2
3/4
Completely
The most common cause of bearing overheating when applying grease to anti-friction bearings
is:
Oversized ball bearing races
Lack of attention
Over lubrication
Contaminated lubricant
Improper additives in lubricants
Large journal or sleeve bearings have grooves:
Cut in them for cooling purposes
In the nonpressure area
For distributing lubricant evenly just after the pressure area
Cut into the bearing housing
In the high pressure area of the bearing babbit

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