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How should the bearing temperature be checked?
How should the bearing temperature be checked?
- Use a temperature gun and scan the bearing housing for maximum temperature found (correct)
- Observe for mismatch in base bolts/foundation bolts
- Check for oil level and flow
- Listen for abnormal noise using an engineer's stethoscope
How should the base bolts/foundation bolts be checked?
How should the base bolts/foundation bolts be checked?
- Tighten the bolts by proper torqueing
- Check for oil level and flow
- Observe for mismatch (correct)
- Use a temperature gun and scan the bearing housing for maximum temperature found
What should be used to locate the source of abnormal noise?
What should be used to locate the source of abnormal noise?
- Oil level check
- Grease condition check
- Temperature gun
- Engineer's stethoscope (correct)
What action should be taken if there is a sudden increase in bearing temperature by more than 50°C?
What action should be taken if there is a sudden increase in bearing temperature by more than 50°C?
What should be checked if there is abnormal rubbing sound, shrill, knocking, etc.?
What should be checked if there is abnormal rubbing sound, shrill, knocking, etc.?
What should be checked to ensure the coupling guard is fixed properly?
What should be checked to ensure the coupling guard is fixed properly?
What should be done if there is oil leakage from the bearing housing or Plummer block?
What should be done if there is oil leakage from the bearing housing or Plummer block?
How should the oil level be checked in the bearing housing?
How should the oil level be checked in the bearing housing?
What action should be taken to maintain the oil level in the bearing housing when the fan is stationary?
What action should be taken to maintain the oil level in the bearing housing when the fan is stationary?
What should be checked to ensure proper maintenance in centralized lubrication?
What should be checked to ensure proper maintenance in centralized lubrication?