NATIONAL CERTIFICATE

MECHANOTECHNOLOGY N3
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25 August 2021 (X-paper)

09:00–12:00
This question paper consists of 7 pages, 2 tables and 1 formula sheet.

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DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING

REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE
MECHANOTECHNOLOGY N3
TIME: 3 HOURS
MARKS: 100

INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

1. Answer all the questions.

2. Read all the questions carefully.

3. Number the answers according to the numbering system used in this

question paper.

4. Start each question on a new page.

5. Use only black or blue pen.

6. Write neatly and legibly.

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QUESTION 1: POWER TRANSMISSION, CLUTCHES AND COUPLING OF SHAFTS

1.1 A 16N SPB wedge belt is fitted between an electrical motor and a hammer
mill.
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The following information is given:

Design power of the electric motor 60 kW

Correction factor 0,9
Service factor 1,2
Type of start 'soft'
Basic power per belt 22 kW
Power increment/additional power per belt 2 kW
Type of duty operation 'medium'
Operational hours per duty shift ▣ 9 hours
Speed of the electric motor 1400 r/min

Calculate the following:

1.1.1 The power of the electric motor. (2)

1.1.2 Corrected power per belt. (3)

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1.1.3 The number of belts driving the mill. (3)

1.2 Couplings are classified into 3 groups. Name them (3)

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1.3 Refer to FIGURE 1 below of a gear tooth terms and label the different parts
(A–E), as indicated. Write only the answers next to the letter (A–E) in the
ANSWER BOOK.

FIGURE 1 (5)

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1.4 Refer to FIGURE 2 (below) of a multi-disc clutch and label the different parts
▣ (A–C), as indicated. Write only the answers next to the letter (A–C) in the
ANSWER BOOK:

FIGURE 2 (3)
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QUESTION 2: BRAKES

2.1 A brake is a device operated by electromagnetic, hydraulic, air-pressure,

mechanical means.
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State FOUR functions of a brake in a vehicle or machine. (4)

2.2 Give TWO advantages of electromagnetic braking system (2)

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QUESTION 3: BEARINGS

3.1 Name THREE types of loads applicable to anti-friction bearings. (3)

3.2 Name FIVE types of friction bearings. ▣ (5)

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QUESTION 4: WATER PUMPS, COOLING AND LUBRICATION

4.1 Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE by writing only
'True' or 'False' next to the question number (4.1.1–4.1.6) in the
ANSWER BOOK. Give ONE reason for each answer.

4.1.1 In a piston pump the length of a piston is longer than its stroke.

4.1.2 For external packing in a plunger or piston pump, it is possible to

replace or adjust the packing without opening the pump.

4.1.3 Pumps with internal packing are suitable only for pure clean fluids
under medium pressure
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4.1.4 The collision of water within a pipe may cause 'water hammer'

4.1.5 Centrifugal pumps are suitable for pumping heavy gas.

4.1.6 Another term for flood suction is negative head

(6 × 1) (6)

4.2 Give THREE reasons why it is necessary for a welding machine to be kept
cool. (3)
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4.3 Apart from the use of an oil can or grease pot to lubricate machinery, list FIVE
other methods that can be used to apply lubrication on machine parts and
components. (5)
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QUESTION 5: HYDRAULICS AND PNEUMATICS

5.1 A ram of a hydraulic press can exert a force of 13 000 N if a force of 250 N is
exerted on a piston.

If the diameter of the piston is 70 mm calculate the following:

5.1.1 The diameter of the ram in mm. Round your answer to THREE
decimal places (4)
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5.1.2 The pressure in the fluid in kPa. (3)

5.2 Make neat drawings of the ISO symbols as applicable to pneumatic systems
of the following:

5.2.1 A compressor

5.2.2 A filter
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5.2.3 A pressure gauge

5.2.4 A lubricator
(4 × 1) (4)
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QUESTION 6: INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE

6.1 ▣ Label the different parts of a carburettor (A–C) in FIGURE 3 below. Write the
only the answers next to the letter (A–C) in the ANSWER BOOK.

FIGURE 3 (3)

6.2 Define the term compression ratio, in reference to internal combustion

engines. (2)
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QUESTION 7: CRANES AND LIFTING MACHINES

7.1 Briefly describe THREE advantages of the infrared signal remote control
when compared to the driver's cabin on the overhead crane. (3)
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7.2 Label the different parts of a tower crane mounted on a bogie (A–E) in
FIGURE 4 below. Write only the answers next to the letter (A–E) in the
ANSWER BOOK.

FIGURE 4 (5)
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QUESTION 8: MATERIAL AND MATERIAL PROCESSES

8.1 Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE by writing only
'True' or 'False' next to the question number (8.1.1–8.1.2) in the
ANSWER BOOK.

8.1.1 Durability can be considered as a characteristic of thermosetting

plastics.
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8.1.2 As a property of metal, elasticity is the ability of a metal to deform
under load and then return to its original shape.
(2 × 1) (2)
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8.2 Explain what is meant by tensile strength as a property of metal. (2)

8.3 State FOUR properties of thermosetting plastics (4)

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QUESTION 9: INDUSTRIAL ORGANISATION AND PLANNING

9.1 List FIVE listening skills that can improve the effectiveness of the
communication process. (5)
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9.2 Upward communication is the flow of information from subordinates to
management.

Give FIVE reasons why management relies on upward communication. (5)

9.3 Briefly explain what is meant by diagonal communication. (2)

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QUESTION 10: ENTREPRENEURSHIP

10.1 List SIX basic qualities that an entrepreneur should have in order to stand a
chance in the small business enterprise. (6)
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10.2 Briefly describe the term service business as a business opportunity for a
small business enterprise sector. (3)
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TABLE 1

SERVICE FACTORS FOR THE SELECTION OF WEDGE BELTS

TYPES OF PRIME MOVERS

'Soft' starts 'Heavy' starts
Hours per day duty Hours per day duty
Over Over Over Over
TYPES OF DRIVEN MACHINES 10 and 10 and
10 to 10 to
under 16 under 16
16 16
Class 1 – Light duty
Blowers and fans
Centrifugal compressors and 1,0 1,1 1,2 1,1 1,2 1,3
pumps
Belt conveyors (uniformly loaded)
Class 2 – Medium duty
Blowers and fans
Rotary compressors and pumps
1,1 1,2 1,3 1,2 1,3 1,4
Belt conveyors (not uniformly
loaded)
Generators
Class 3 – Heavy duty
Brick machinery
Compressors and pumps
(reciprocating) 1,2 1,3 1,4 1,4 1,5 1,6
Conveyors (heavy duty)
Hammer mills
Punches and presses
Class 4 – Extra heavy duty
Crushers 1,3 1,4 1,5 1,5 1,6 1,8
Mills

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TABLE 2

MINIMUM PULLEY DIAMETER (mm)

Speeds Minimum pulley diameter (mm)

of
faster Design power (kW)
than in To
3,0 4,0 5,0 7,5 10 15 20 25 30 40 50 60 75 90 110 130 150 200 250
r/min 1

500 67 90 100 112 125 140 180 200 212 236 250 280 280 315 375 400 450 475 500 560

600 67 85 90 100 112 125 140 180 200 212 224 250 265 280 300 335 375 400 475 500

720 67 80 85 90 90 106 132 150 160 170 200 236 250 265 280 300 335 375 450 500

960 67 75 80 85 95 100 112 132 150 180 180 200 224 250 280 280 300 335 400 450

1 200 67 71 80 80 95 95 106 118 132 150 160 180 200 236 236 250 265 300 335 355

1 440 67 67 75 80 85 85 100 112 125 140 160 170 190 212 236 236 250 280 315 335

1 800 67 67 71 75 80 85 95 106 112 125 150 160 170 190 212 224 236 265 300 335

2 800 67 67 67 67 80 80 85 90 100 112 125 140 160 170 180 212 224 236 - -

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MECHANOTECHNOLOGY N3

FORMULA SHEET

Any applicable formula may also be used.

1. Corrected power per belt = (basic power per belt + power increment per belt) ×
correction factor

2. Force (F) = Pressure (P) × Area (A)

3. Work done (W) = Force (F) × Distance (s)

4. Volume (V) = Area of base (A) × Perpendicular height ( ^h )

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