Machinery Maintenance: Checking Bearing Temperature
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Take notice and analyze the reason</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be checked if there is abnormal rubbing sound, shrill, knocking, etc.?

    <p>Pin point the source of abnormal noise and take corrective action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be checked to ensure the coupling guard is fixed properly?

    <p>Tightening of the fixing bolt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if there is oil leakage from the bearing housing or Plummer block?

    <p>Attend the leakage during the next shutdown</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should the oil level be checked in the bearing housing?

    <p>Using a dip stick</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action should be taken to maintain the oil level in the bearing housing when the fan is stationary?

    <p>Check and top up oil to maintain its level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be checked to ensure proper maintenance in centralized lubrication?

    <p>Check oil level in the bearing housing</p> Signup and view all the answers

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