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Module 4: Design of Clutches and Brakes

  1. Q.1(h). A jaw clutch is essentially a (i) Positive action clutch (ii) Cone clutch (iii) Friction clutch (iv) Disc clutch20262m

    Module 4: Design of Clutches and Brakes

    A jaw clutch is essentially a
    (i) Positive action clutch
    (ii) Cone clutch
    (iii) Friction clutch
    (iv) Disc clutch

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  2. Q.1(i). A brake commonly used in railway train is (i) Shoe brake (ii) Band brake (iii) Band and block brake (iv) Internal expanding brake20262m

    Module 4: Design of Clutches and Brakes

    A brake commonly used in railway train is
    (i) Shoe brake
    (ii) Band brake
    (iii) Band and block brake
    (iv) Internal expanding brake

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  3. Q.4(a). Why clutches are usually designed on the basis of uniform wear?20267m

    Module 4: Design of Clutches and Brakes

    Why clutches are usually designed on the basis of uniform wear?

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  4. Q.4(b). A plate clutch consists of one pair of contacting surfaces and transmits 20 kW power at 750 rpm. The ratio of outer diameter to inner diameter is 2. The coefficient of friction is 0.2 and the permissible intensity of pressure is 1 N/mm². Assuming uniform wear theory, calculate the inner and outer diameters.20267m

    Module 4: Design of Clutches and Brakes

    A plate clutch consists of one pair of contacting surfaces and transmits 20 kW power at 750 rpm. The ratio of outer diameter to inner diameter is 2. The coefficient of friction is 0.2 and the permissible intensity of pressure is 1 N/mm². Assuming uniform wear theory, calculate the inner and outer diameters.

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  5. Q.5(a). What is the function of brake? State different types of brakes.20267m

    Module 4: Design of Clutches and Brakes

    What is the function of brake? State different types of brakes.

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  6. Q.5(b). Briefly describe advantages, disadvantages and application of band brake.20267m

    Module 4: Design of Clutches and Brakes

    Briefly describe advantages, disadvantages and application of band brake.

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