B.TechSemester 62024-25TribologyBME063

Tribology (BME063) - AKTU Question Paper 2024-25

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This is the official AKTU Tribology Previous Year Question Paper for B.Tech Semester 6, academic session 2024-25. Published by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU/UPTU), Lucknow. Free PDF download — no login required.

Course:B.Tech
Semester:Semester 6
Session:2024-25
University:AKTU / UPTU

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Tribology (BME063) — complete question paper · 100 marks · 3 Hours

Section AAttempt all questions in brief. 2 x 1 0 = 2 0
  • a
    Define viscosity index and its significance
  • b
    What are the primary causes of friction?
  • c
    List the different modes of lubrication
  • d
    What is the role of lubricant additives?
  • e
    Differentiate between adhesive and abrasive wear
  • f
    State any two properties of greases as lubricants
  • g
    Define minimum oil film thickness in hydrodynamic bearings. 3 K 2
  • h
    What are the functions of solid lubricants? 4 K2 i. Explain the term “friction angle” with respect to screw threads. 5 K2 j. List two examples of tribo-design considerations in kinematic pairs
Section BAttempt any three of the following: 10 x 3 = 30
  • a
    Explain the dependence of oil viscosity on temperature and p ressure with suitable graphs
  • b
    Discuss different theories of dry friction in detail
  • c
    Explain the mechanism of pressure development in hydrodynamic bearings
  • d
    Describe the types and characteristics of wear-resistant coa tings used for solid lubrication
  • e
    Discuss the tribological analysis of belt drives and cam follower systems
Section CAttempt any one part of the following: 10 x 1 = 10
  • a
    Describe various properties of lubricants and their significance
  • b
    Explain the differences between mineral oil-based and synthetic lubricants
  • a
    Classify different types of wear and explain with diagrams. 2 K 4
  • b
    Describe various methods used for measuring friction and wear
  • a
    Explain squeeze film and elasto-hydrodynamic lubrication with applications
  • b
    Discuss various types of rolling element and gas-lubricated bearings
  • a
    Describe deposition techniques used for applying solid lubricants
  • b
    Discuss friction and wear characteristics of lamellar solids. 4 K 4
  • a
    Explain the operation and tribological design of a centrifugal clutch
  • b
    Describe point contact lubrication and its application in kinematic pairs

Question text is extracted from the official AKTU question paper PDF above. Hindi translations are omitted — every question is printed in English in the original paper. Last verified: 2026-08-23.

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