Explain why a lubricant with high viscosity index would be beneficial for an application with a wide operating temperature range.

What will be an ideal response?


Viscosity index is the measure of oils stability with changes in temperature. A high viscosity index means that its viscosity does not change much with an increase or decrease in temperature. Maintaining the oil viscosity with a wide operating temperature can reduce wear compared to oil with a low VI.

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The motor is driven by a slip energy-recovery system. The triggering angle of the dc/ac converter is adjusted to 120o . Calculate the following:

A three-phase, four-pole, Y-connected, 480 V induction motor is driving a 400
Nm constant-torque load. The motor has the following parameters:

a. Motor speed
b. Current in the dc link
c. Average voltage at the input of the dc/ac converter
d. Rotor rms current
e. Stator rms current
f. Power returned back to the source

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The recommended number of 8d finish nails used to fasten each tread to the riser below it is _____

a. two b. three c. four d. five

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The compressor in an existing split system is being replaced. The system has a 35 ft line set. The factory charge for the condensing unit is 80 oz. The installation instructions state that the factory charge assumes a line length of 15 ft and gives the per-ft adjustment as 0.6 oz per foot. How much refrigerant should be added to the system after the system has been evacuated?

A) (35 — 15 ) × 0.6 = 12 oz B) 80 oz + ((35 — 15 ) × 0.6 ) = 92 oz C) 80 oz D) 80 oz + (35 × 0.6 ) = 101 oz

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