T990(E)(N23)T

NOVEMBER EXAMINATION

NATIONAL CERTIFICATE

MECHANOTECHNOLOGY N3
(8190373)
23 November 2016 (X-Paper)
09:00–12:00

This question paper consists of 7 pages, 2 information tables and 1 formula sheet.

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DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING

REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE
MECHANOTECHNOLOGY N3
TIME: 3 HOURS
MARKS: 100

INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

1. Answer ALL the questions.

2. Read ALL the questions carefully.

3. Number the answers according to the numbering system used in this question
paper.

4. ALL the drawings must be large, clear, neat and in good proportion.

5. Keep questions and subsections of questions together.

6. Write neatly and legibly.

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QUESTION 1: POWER TRANSMISSION

1.1 A 105 kW electrical motor which runs at 900 r/min, drives by means of a
wedge belt hammer mill at a speed of 570 r/min. This is a heavy-duty
operation and performs a 9-hour duty per day. A centrifugal clutch is used for
a 'soft start'.

Design this wedge belt drive partly by means of the following steps:

1.1.1 Calculate the speed ratio. (2)

1.1.2 Refer to TABLE 1 (attached) and find the service factor for this
drive. (1)

1.1.3 Calculate the design power. (2)

1.1.4 Refer to TABLE 2 (attached) and find the minimum pulley diameter. (1)

1.2 Define the following terms with regard to the belt drives:

1.2.1 Basic power belt

1.2.2 Corrected power per belt

(2 x 2) (4)

1.3 List the FOUR main categories into which clutches can be grouped. (4)

1.4 Name the TWO parts that hydraulic clutches consist of. (2)

1.5 Refer to FIGURE 1 below and answer the questions.

B C

FIGURE 1

1.5.1 Name the type of coupling shown in Figure 1. (1)

1.5.2 Label the parts indicated on FIGURE 1 by writing the answer next
to the letter (A–C) in the ANSWER BOOK. (3)
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QUESTION 2: BRAKES

2.1 State TWO disadvantages of the hydraulic braking system. (2)

2.2 To operate any brake, some operating principle must activate and de-activate
the brake.
Name THREE operating principles used on brake systems. (3)
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QUESTION 3: BEARINGS

3.1 Name FOUR shapes of rolling elements used in the anti-friction bearing. (4)

3.2 Define the following:

3.2.1 Radial load

3.2.2 Axial load

(2 x 2) (4)

3.3 State the TWO factors that largely determine the type and size of the bearing
to be used. (2)
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QUESTION 4: WATER PUMPS, COOLING AND LUBRICATION

4.1 Define the following terms:

4.1.1 Non-return valve (2)

4.1.2 Flood suction (positive suction) (1)

4.2 State THREE causes of cavitation in centrifugal pumps. (3)

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4.3 Refer to FIGURE 2 below and answer the following questions:

FIGURE 2

4.3.1 Name the type of pump indicated in FIGURE 2. (1)

4.3.2 Label the parts indicated on FIGURE 2 by writing only the answer
next to the letter (A–D) in the ANSWER BOOK. (4)

4.4 Give FOUR reasons for cooling an electric motor. (4)

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QUESTION 5: HYDRAULICS AND PNEUMATICS

5.1 A hydraulic system consists of TWO hydraulic cylinders. A force of 1 400 N is

applied on the plunger in cylinder A, which is the input cylinder of the system.

The following information is also known:

The work done in cylinder A when the force of 1 400 N is applied: 320 joules.
The diameter of cylinder A: 90 mm
The diameter of cylinder B: 280 mm

Use as 3,1416

Calculate the following:

5.1.1 The distance that the plunger in cylinder A moves. Express the
answer in millimetres (mm). (2)

5.1.2 The volume of fluid displaced in cylinder A during the operation.

Express the answer in cubic metres (m3). (3)

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5.2 Refer to FIGURE 3 of the line diagram of a hydraulic system below and label
the different parts (A–E) as indicated. Write only the answer next to the letter
(A–E) in the ANSWER BOOK.

FIGURE 3 (5)
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QUESTION 6: INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES

6.1 State TWO disadvantages of the diesel engine. (2)

6.2 Explain the induction stroke as applicable to the four-stroke diesel engine. (4)
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QUESTION 7: CRANES AND LIFTING MACHINES

7.1 State TWO advantages of the crane on a bogie running on rails. (2)

7.2 List THREE types of mounted tower cranes. (3)

7.3 State TWO main functions of the core in a steel wire rope. (2)
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QUESTION 8: MATERIAL AND MATERIAL PROCESSES

8.1 State FOUR purposes of annealing as a heat-treatment process. (4)

8.2 Define the following terms:

8.2.1 Iron

8.2.2 Alloy
(2 x 2) (4)
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QUESTION 9: INDUSTRIAL ORGANISATION AND PLANNING

9.1 Give SIX reasons for upward communication. (6)

9.2 List FIVE the information that the operator will write on a job card. (5)
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QUESTION 10: ENTREPRENEURSHIP

10.1 Explain the term SWOT analyses. (4)

10.2 As a spare part dealer, you sold an item for R146,21 to a customer. A mark-
up value of 35% and vat of 14% was included in the selling price.

Calculate the cost price of the spare part.

(4)
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TOTAL: 100

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TABLE 1
SERVICE FACTORS FOR THE SELECTION OF WEDGE BELTS

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TABLE 2
MINIMUM PULLEY DIAMETER (mm)

Minimum pulley diameter (mm)

Speed of
faster than Design Power (kW)
in r/min To
3,0 4,0 5,0 7,5 10 15 20 25 30 40 50 60 75 90 110 130 150 200 250
1

500 67 90 100 112 125 140 180 200 212 236 250 280 280 315 375 400 450 475 500 560

600 67 85 90 100 112 125 140 180 200 212 224 250 265 280 300 335 375 400 475 500

720 67 80 85 90 90 106 132 150 160 170 200 236 250 265 280 300 335 375 450 500

960 67 75 80 85 95 100 112 132 150 180 180 200 224 250 280 280 300 335 400 450

1 200 67 71 80 80 95 95 106 118 132 150 160 180 200 236 236 250 265 300 335 355

1 440 67 67 75 80 85 85 100 112 125 140 160 170 190 212 236 236 250 280 315 335

1 800 67 67 71 75 80 85 95 106 112 125 150 160 170 190 212 224 236 265 300 335

2 800 67 67 67 67 80 80 85 90 100 112 125 140 160 170 180 212 224 236 - -

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MECHANOTECHNOLOGY N3

FORMULA SHEET

Any applicable formula may also be used.

1. Design power = power (electrical motor) × service factor

2. Corrected power per belt = (basic power per belt + power

increment per belt) × correction factor

3. Belt length (L) = [(pitch diameter of larger pulley + pitch diameter of smaller pulley)
× 1,57] + (2 × centre distance)

4. Force (F) = Pressure (P) × Area (A)

5. Work done (W) = Force (F) × Distance (s)

6. Volume (V) = Area of base (A) × Perpendicular height ( ^ h )

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