General Flashcards
On the WagonVac, what is the amperage range for pump displacement control on the series 90 variable piston pump?
14-85 ma
How much is 1 inch in cm?
2.54cm
What rpm range are medium speed Diesel engines?
400-1200 rpms
How do you say “America” in mandarin?
may-gwaH
How do you say “Germany” in Portuguese?
Alemanha
What does the “W” in 15W40 stand for?
Winter
How do you say “the weekend” in Portuguese?
O fin de semana
According to ISO, what is the title of ISO 4406:1999?
Method for Coding the Level of Contamination by Solid Particles
Which object would slide better, one with a low coefficient of friction or one with a high coefficient of friction?
A low coefficient of friction
Concerning conveyor belts, what is another name for the top cover and bottom cover?
Carrying side and pulley side
What would the specific gravity be for a fully charged lead acid 12 volt battery?
1.265
What is 25C in Fahrenheit?
77F
What is the airport code for the international airport in São Paulo, Brazil?
GRU (Guarulhos)
On the Cummins QST 30 C1200, how many liters is the oil sump?
132.5 liters
What is the weight of the cone, in grams, that is used in the cone penetration test of lubricating grease?
150 grams
Define a convex surface?
Having a surface that is curved outward
What is the Loram part number for the Bimba 3 position air cylinder?
121649
Between ethylene glycol and propylene glycol, which is fatal if about 3 ounces were consumed?
Ethylene glycol
What is the phrase used to describe blowing out and reusing an engine air filter element too many times?
over service the filter element
Define luminescence?
The emission of light when excited electrons fall to lower energy levels
What is the pitch and width, in mm, on the WagonVac 1 and 2 vacuum pulley belt?
14 mm pitch, 68 mm width
What type of material is the carcass made from on Loram’s SBC’s load conveyor belts?
Polyester cord- 330 construction
What is 800 MPa in PSI?
116,046 PSI
What is the ISO cleanliness code of Shell Telus hydraulic fluid?
21/19/16
Concerning the railroad in general, what does AAR stand for?
Association of American Railroads
What does the word “petroleum” mean- literally?
rock oil
What is the airport code for Congonhas in São Paulo, Brazil?
CGH
What are the two ways in which light is produced?
Incandescence and luminescence
Which ISO standard number relates to viscosity classification?
ISO 3448
Concerning lubricating oils, what does a high viscosity index indicate?
A smaller decrease in kinematic viscosity with an increasing temperature
How do you say “free” in Portuguese?
Livre
What is the diameter of a bogie wheel on an SBC?
36”
Concerning gear oils, what are the names of the two most common EP additives used?
Sulphur and phosphorus
How many feet are in a mile?
5,280
ISO cleanliness code 4406 refers to the number of particles contained in how much fluid?
1 milliliter
What is the airport code for Changi international airport in Singapore?
SIN
Concerning standards, what does IEC stand for?
International Electrotechnical Commission
What is the brake release pressure, in Bar, for the O & K F220 gearbox?
15 bar
What is the origin for the symbol for microns?
Greek lowercase “M”
How do you say “oil” in Portuguese?
oleo
What is the fuel filter micron rating on a CAT C18 engine?
4 um
What is the definition of the coefficient of friction?
The ratio of the force required to slide two bodies against each other horizontally to the force holding them together.
What are the three basic components of a simple planetary gear set?
The sun gear, the planet carrier, and the ring gear
What is the Loram part number for the “encoder optical 1000 CT”?
131998
Concerning, lubricating grease and it’s dropping point, what is the rule of thumb, in Celsius and Fahrenheit, to determine the highest operating temperature of the grease?
Find the dropping point of the grease, subtract 50C or 100F to determine the maximum operating temperature of the grease
With two 12 volt batteries connected in series, what would be the voltage reading if both batteries were fully discharged?
23.80 volts
Which SAE standard refers to the viscosity of gear oils?
SAE J306
100C is how much is Fahrenheit?
212F
What is the nitrate level in CAT DEAC 50/50 when it is new?
1,200 ppm
According to the ISO, describe the type of contact that occurs in hydraulic vane pumps?
High speed sliding contact
Concerning kinematic viscosity, what is the unit and it’s name, that is between the official SI unit and the unit most commonly used for lubricant viscosity measurements?
Centimeter squared per second (cm^2/s) - stoke (St)
How many liters is a 55 gallon drum?
208 liters
How do you say “I am very well” in mandarin?
whaH Hun how
Why is pounds abbreviated “lb” when there isn’t an “L” or a “B” in the word pound?
Lb comes from the libra, an ancient Roman unit of weight equal to 327.45 grams
What is the formula for force?
m * a
How many inches are in a mile?
63,360
When installing a battery in a vehicle, which cable do you connect first?
Red (positive)
In relation to base oils, what is solvency?
Solvency is an oil’s ability to dissolve polar additives
Concerning conveyor belts, what does RMA stand for?
Rubber Manufacturers Association
What size thread breather do the Durst 788-7937 gearboxes use?
3/4 NPT
How much is one astronomical unit, in miles?
92,955,806 miles
Caterpillar ACERT meets what emission standard (minimum)?
Tier III
On the WagonVac vacuum hose, what polymer type is the Linagard OSR inner tube?
Poly chloroprene
What does the viscosity index indicate, in technical terms?
The temperature dependence of kinematic viscosity
On the WagonVac 1 and 2, what is the amount of coolant needed to replenish the engine cooling system in liters (Cat C18)?
50 liters
What UNIT is not the official SI unit of dynamic viscosity, but is the 2nd most commonly used unit of dynamic viscosity?
dyne second per centimeter squared (dyne s/cm^2)
1 inch is how many mm?
25.4mm
On WagonVac 1 and 2, what is the bore, in inches, of the cylinder that tilts the hopper?
6 inches
On Cummins ECMs, what does SID stand for?
Subsystem identifier
What are the three steps to ensure a proper oil sample is taken?
Take from a location that is representative of the entire system
Prevent contamination of the sample
Take future samples from the same location
Concerning lubricant properties, what is another name for polarity?
Surface affinity
Two 12 volt batteries wired in series should have what voltage reading when fully charged?
25.40
What is the ISO cleanliness code for Sauer Danfoss series 90 pump, H1 and series 51 motors?
22/18/13
What is the typical coolant temperature range, in Celsius, on a CAT C18 engine?
87-98C
How do you say “okay” in Portuguese?
combinado
Car battery jumper cables are of large wire, usually it is what size gauge?
4
How many total liters are in the the Aerzen GMb 16f13 vacuum pump gear boxes (total of both ends)?
10.5 liters
Concerning lubricants, what is another name for solid friction?
Dry friction
What is the exact metric equivalent to AWG 16?
1.31 square mm
What is the high voltage range for the high voltage class of nominal system voltages?
69,000 to 230,000 volts
Concerning standards, what does DIN stand for?
Deutsches Institute fur Normung
What is the output torque of the Inter Tractor F220 gearbox in kN/m?
220 kNm
On WagonVac 1 and 2, how many gallons is the hydraulic reservoir?
100 gallons
What is the name of the company that makes the Inter Tractor gearbox for the WagonVac 1 and 2?
O&K Gruppo Cararro
How do you find the circumference of a circle?
Pi X diameter
What do you multiply pounds by to find kilograms?
.455
What does SI stand for?
Le Systeme International d Unites
With CAT engines, what does ACERT stand for?
Advanced Combustion Emissions Reduction Technology
When was SAE J1165 cancelled?
May 2012
A standard tube of grease used in a grease gun holds how many grams of grease?
400 grams
What term that incorrectly describes why most lead acid batteries fail?
Sulfation
On the Aerzen GMb 16 f.13 m vacuum pumps, what is the recommended gear oil change intervals?
First 200 hours, then every 4,000 hours or yearly (which ever comes first)
How many particles per milliliter are contained in ISO cleanliness code 4406 range number 20?
More than 5,000 but less than 10,000 particles per milliliter of fluid.
How do you say “hand” in Portuguese?
mao
What was the name of the newly discovered planet that is similar to Earth?
Kepler-186f
What is the title of ISO standard number 11171:1999?
Hydraulic Fluid Power- Calibration of Automatic Particle Counters for Liquids
On a cambered conveyor belt, what is another name for the camber?
A convex edge
What is the unit of force (Newton) expressed as a ratio?
kg-m/s^2
On a conveyor belt, concerning the carcass, what are the yarns that run lengthwise called?
Warp yarns
What is the metric value of the acceleration of free fall (acceleration due to gravity).
9.8 m/s^2
How do you say “system” in Portuguese?
Sistema
What is the minimum and maximum kinematic viscosity, in centistokes, for SAE VG 140 at 100C?
24 - 32.5
When a vented hydraulic reservoir is used, what is the term used to describe the amount of time the fluid needs to remain in the tank to allow any air in the fluid to evolve?
Residence time
On the Bimba 3 position cylinder, what is the rod stroke in inches?
1.5 inches
How do you say “you don’t?” in Spanish?
Tu no?
What is the voltage range for the medium class of nominal system voltages?
600 volts to less than 69,000 volts
How is the size of a particle determined?
By the particles longest dimension
Who the manufacturer and what is the model of the LED lights used on new style SBC’s?
Phoenix- Aries 16 LED- 40CP-BLK
What is kinematic viscosity (refers to a ratio)
The ratio between the fluids absolute viscosity and its density
How many HP does the CAT C18 have?
746
What are the SI 7 base units?
Meter, kilogram, second, ampere, kelvin, mole, candela
On WagonVac 1 and 2, what is the rod diameter of the cylinders that tip the hopper?
2.5 inches
What level of EP is API GL-4 gear oil?
Medium EP
How many grams are in a pound?
453.6 grams
What does API stand for in relation to lubricants?
American Petroleum Institute
What is the acceleration rate due to gravity in English units?
32.2 ft/s/s
How do you say “are you busy” in mandarin?
née mong maH (ni mang ma)
What is the definition of specific gravity?
The ratio of density of one substance to the density of another substance (usually water).
Concerning standards, what does IEEE stand for?
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
What does ECM stand for?
Electronic Control Module
Concerning engine, gear, and hydraulic oils, which is better, a high viscosity index rating or a low viscosity index rating?
A high viscosity index rating
What are the three basic types of hydraulic fluid categories?
Petroleum-based fluids
Biodegradable fluids
Fire-resistant fluids
How many liters is a drum of oil that is labeled 55 gallons?
208.2 liters
What is the level of aromatics in highly refined API group III and PAO’s ?
Low
Concerning conveyor belt carcasses, what are the yarns called that run crosswise?
Weft yarns
Conveyor belt drive pulleys (head pulley) should have what type of lagging if the conveyor will be subject to wet conditions?
Grooved lagging
What is the size, in inches, and thread type of the diesel fuel nozzle on the WagonVac 1 and 2 fuel tanks?
2 inch, NPT
Concerning bearing relubricating intervals, what is the temperature limit, in Fahrenheit, and temperature increase rate, wherein the relubricating frequency should be doubled?
Every 20F above a 150F bearing housing temperature, the relubricating frequency should be doubled
How much does the Aerzen GMb 16.f13 m. /DN 300 weigh in kilograms?
1230 kg
What is the recommended operating temperature range for the Danfoss series 90 axial piston pump in Fahrenheit?
140-185F
On the Loram 139097 48” conveyor belt, what is the nominal thickness in inches?
1/2 inch
How do you say “of course” in Portuguese?
Claro
How do you say “excuse me, do you speak English” in Spanish?
Pardon, hablas ingles
What does GSM stand for in relation to radio signals?
Global System for Mobiles
What does PDF stand for?
Portable document format
What is the official SI unit of kinematic viscosity?
meter squared per second (m^2/s)
What is the electrolyte made up of in lead acid batteries?
35% sulfuric acid and 65% water
What are the two tests associated with dynamic viscosity for SAE J300 engine oil winter grades?
Mechanical pumping and crankcase tests
What is the Latin word for oil?
Oleum
What does a “die” do in relation to tools?
Cuts threads in rods
Concerning standards, what does STLE stand for?
Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers
How do you say “what is the total for everything” in Portuguese?
Quanto da tudo
On the WagonVac CAT C18 engine, how many liters is the oil sump?
72
What happens to current when it enters the branches of a parallel circuit in relation to the amount of current in each branch compared to the original current amount?
The total current divides into each branch and each branch is less than the original total current.
Which has more tensile strength, a SAE grade 8 bolt or a metric property class 8.8 bolt?
SAE grade 8
What two items form the glycerol (glycerin) compound?
Sugar and alcohol
What military standard is API GL-4 gear oil equivalent to?
MIL-L-2105
On electrical schematics using IEC designators, what does the letter “N” designate?
Analog/digital device
According to the ISO Solid Contamination Level Code, how many particles are contained in 1 ml of fluid that has a code number of 13?
40-80
More than 40 but less than 80
What is the kinematic viscosity, in centistokes, of the suffix of SAE 85W-140 at 100 Celsius?
24-32.5 @ 100 C
Who makes the Loram driveshafts that run between pump drives?
Prop Shaft Supply Inc
On a HP SBC, if the engine is running at 1900 RPMs and the pump drive gear ratio is 1:1.56 U, what speed are the pumps running at?
2964 RPMs
What is the SI unit of dynamic viscosity?
The pascal second (Pa s)
What is 1 centistoke equivalent to?
1 mm^2 per second
How do you say “small” in mandarin?
xiâo
She-ow or just show*
*“ow” as in how or cow
What term describes undesirable locking of a piston or spool caused by contamination?
Silt lock
What is the amp/hr rating for the WagonVac 12 volt battery?
190 amp/hr
In relation to standards, what does AGMA stand for?
American Gear Manufacturers Association
How do you say “alcohol” in Portuguese?
álcool
all-coal
How is hydrocarbon oil oxidation initiated?
By the attack of oxygen on the weak carbon hydrogen bonds?
Concerning lubricants, what are the three types of friction?
Solid friction, mixed friction, and fluid friction.
What are the three properties of a lubricant, related to high temperature, that start with the word “thermal”?
Thermal stability
Thermal capacity
Thermal conductivity
On Loram’s 139097 48” conveyor belt, how thick, in inches, is the top cover?
1/4 inch (.25 inches)
What is the most common devise used for measuring the kinematic viscosity of petroleum based fluids?
Capillary viscometer
40 Celsius is what in Fahrenheit?
104F
Which Diesel engine will have more oil consumption, one with a multigrade oil or one with a monograde oil?
A monograde oil will result in slightly more oil consumption
How do you say “that’s great!” in Spanish?
Que bien
15C equals how much in Fahrenheit?
59F
How many newtons is 1 dyne?
.00001 newtons (1.0 X 10^-5 newtons)
What are the three foundations of personal etiquette?
Courtesy
Respect
Focus
How much, in grams, did the ancient Roman unit of weight called the libra weigh?
327.45 grams
How do you say “furthermore” in Portuguese?
alem disso
What is the airport code for Xi’an Xianyang International Airport?
XIY
What does “micro” mean in Greek?
small