Section: Week 13 - 16: LO 3 Understand bearing operations, types, materials and causes of failure | EAL Level 3 QET3/029 Maintenance of mechanical systems 23-24 | Grŵp NPTC Group Moodle

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      QET3/029 Maintenance of Mechanical Systems

      This section contains useful information for the unit and covers six learning outcomes:

      LO 1 Understand the maintenance function

      LO 2 Understand lubricants and lubrication systems
      LO 3 Understand bearing operations, types, materials and causes of failure
      LO 4 Understand power transmissions, principles of operation and failure patterns
      LO 5 Understand seals and sealing principles
      LO 6 Understand and use dismantling and re-assembly techniques

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      Please follow the link to the Ten Basic Rules of Netiquette or Internet Etiquette. Please read this as it is very important to follow the basic rules whilst commenting on a forum.

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      UPLOAD your project summary/ initial ideas here. It is important that you get some ideas down as soon as possible, fill in the summary sheet and upload it here before 22nd November. This is so we can address any problems together. 

    • Project Summary 文件
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      Project summary proforma. Download this file and answer the short questions. This will help you get your project started.

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      Staff and Contact Details

      Unit 029 will be delivered by Ian Griffiths
       
      Email is ian.griffiths@nptcgroup.ac.uk

      Teams Phone Number is 0330 818 8345

      Ian Griffiths will be contactable during 9am to 4:30pm Mon to Friday
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Week 10-12: LO 5 Understand seals and sealing principles
Week 17 - 18: LO 4 Understand power transmissions, principles of operation and failure patterns of Belt Drives

Week 13 - 16: LO 3 Understand bearing operations, types, materials and causes of failure

  • Week 13 - 16: LO 3 Understand bearing operations, types, materials and causes of failure

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      bearings

      29.3 Learning outcome: Understand bearing operations, types, materials and causes of failure

      Learning Objectives:

      • To identify the types and function of bearings
      • To recognise and discuss bearing materials
      • To examine the causes of bearing failure
      • To demonstrate the methods involved in mounting and removing bearings
      • To dismantle and reassemble a mechanical system that involves bearing removal, inspection and replacement


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      Useful Documents on Bearings:

      Below are some useful documents and videos that show bearing types, how to select bearings and how to also identify bearings.
    • Bearing Booklet 文件
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      Here is a useful booklet that contains information on the different types of bearings, installation, dismantling, bearing failure and other information.

    • SKF Bearing Manual 文件
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      Here is a useful booklet from the SKF manufacturing catalogue.

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      Here is a video of how to use bearing designation to select a new bearing to replace an old one. 


    • How to Identify a Bearing 文件
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      Here is a guide of how to identify a bearing if it needs to be replaced.
    • Bearing Identification Table 文件
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      Here is a PDF showing tables of how to identify bearing type, series code, bore size, shield/seal configuration and internal clearance.
    • An Example of how to Identify a Bearing 文件
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      Here is an example of how to identify a bearing.
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      Here is a video explaining the internal clearance on a rolling element type bearing.
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      Here is a video explaining how to m ount a tapered bore spherical bearing on an adapter sleeve.
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      Kahoot Quiz (Bearings)

      Please follow the instructions below to access Kahoot to complete a quiz on bearings.
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      Access to Kahoot.it to enable students to play the online Kahoot! sessions. 

      THIS IS A GROUP SESSION, WAIT FOR THE LECTURER TO TELL YOU TO START.

      Nothing can happen until you have a 'pin' which should be displayed on the lecturer's PC.

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      Activity 1:

      Please watch videos 1, 2 and 3 and then complete the Different Types of Bearing Activity.
    • Different Types of Bearing 文件
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      Here is a word document showing some of the different types of bearing used in industry.
    • Bearing Basics 文件
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      Here is a PDF on the basics of the ball and roller bearing.
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      Video 1:

      Please watch the video on what a journal bearing is and how it works.

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      Video 2:

      Here is a video explaining the different types of rolling element bearings, stating their advantages and disadvantages and also their uses.

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      Video 3:

      Here is a video showing you an SKS Roller bearing type.
    • Different Types of Bearing Activity 作业
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      Please watch videos 1, 2 and 3 and then complete the Different Types of Bearing Activity. Please upload when completed.
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      Activity 2:

      Please watch the video 4 & 5 on the thrust bearing and then video 6 on the linear bearing.
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      Video 4:

      Here is a video showing the removal, inspection and maintenance of a journal and thrust  bearing.
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      Video 5:

      Below is a video explaining the typical construction and uses of a plain bearing.
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      Video 6:
      A video explaining the maintenance of linear bearings.
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      Activity 3:

      Please watch video 7 on bearing failure and then look at the link to a webpage explaining causes of bearing failure then complete the Bearing Failure Activity. 
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      Video 7:
      A video showing bearing failure.
    • Here is a useful link to common types of bearing failure 网页地址
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    • Bearing Fault Chart 文件
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      Taken from the Koyo bearing company, a useful chart showing images of bearings and the reason they failed.
    • Bearings Failure Activity 作业
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      Please watch video 7, look at the bearing failure link and then compete the Bearings Failure Activity. Please upload when completed.
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      Activity 4:

      Please watch the video on how to fit a bearing onto a shaft with an interference fit using an induction heater. When you have watched the video please complete the Induction Heater Activity  below.

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      Please can you complete the Induction Heater Activity below then upload when finished.
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      Activity 5:

      After watching all of the videos and reading through the content in this section, please complete the bearing  quiz and upload when completed.

      Good luck!

    • Bearings Quiz 作业
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      Please carry out some research and using the videos above, complete the bearings quiz and upload here when completed.
Week 10-12: LO 5 Understand seals and sealing principles
Week 17 - 18: LO 4 Understand power transmissions, principles of operation and failure patterns of Belt Drives