Mechanotechnology n3 August Question Paper 2021
Mechanotechnology n3 August Question Paper 2021
MECHANOTECHNOLOGY N3
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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:
FIGURE 1 (5)
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
QUESTION 3: BEARINGS
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.
4.1.3 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'
4.2 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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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.
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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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)
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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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.
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.
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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TOTAL: 100
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TABLE 1
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TABLE 2
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
1. Corrected power per belt = (basic power per belt + power increment per belt) ×
correction factor
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