Download Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) BE/B.Tech First And Second Semester (1st sem and 2nd sem) 2019-2020 Jan ( Bachelor of Engineering) 18 Scheme 18ME15 Elements of Mechanical Engineering Previous Question Paper
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First/Seco' mester B.E. Degree Examination, Dec.2019/Jan.2020
Elements of Mechanical Engineering
Time: 3 hrs. Max. Marks: 100
Note: Answer any FIVE frill questions, choosing ONE full question from each module.
Module-1
I a. Distinguish between conventional and non-conventional sources of energy. (08 Marks)
b. With neat sketch, explain principle of working of Hydrostatic power plant. (08 Marks)
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c. Find the specific volume and enthalpy of 1 kg of steam at 0.8MPa. i) When the dryness
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heat of superheated steam is 2.25kJ/kg K. (06 Marks)
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3 a. Explain with a neat sketch, the working of Babcock and Wilcox boiler. (12 Marks)
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4 a. List and explain in brief, the boiler mountings and accessories. (10 Marks)
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5 a. With help of PV diagram, explain the working of four stroke petrol engine. (08 Marks)
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b. Mention the advantages of two stroke engine over four stroke engine. (06 Marks)
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c. List the desirable properties of an ideal refrigerant. (06 Marks)
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6 a. With neat sketch explain the working principle of vapour absorption refrigeration system.
(08 Marks)
b Calculate the brake power of a single cylinder four stroke petrol engine which is running at a
speed of 400rpm. The load on the brake drum is 24kg and the spring balance reads 4kg. The
diameter of the brake drum is 600mm and the rope diameter is 30mm. (06 Marks)
c. Define: i) Refrigeration ii) COP iii) Ton of refrigeration. (06 Marks)
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7 a. Differentiate between ferrous and non ferrous metals. (06 Marks)
b What is a composite? How are composite materials classified? List the applications of
composite materials. (08 Marks)
c. Distinguish between soldering, brazing and welding. (06 Marks)
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c. State and explain the Zeroth law of thermodynamics. (04 Marks)
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First/Seco' mester B.E. Degree Examination, Dec.2019/Jan.2020
Elements of Mechanical Engineering
Time: 3 hrs. Max. Marks: 100
Note: Answer any FIVE frill questions, choosing ONE full question from each module.
Module-1
I a. Distinguish between conventional and non-conventional sources of energy. (08 Marks)
b. With neat sketch, explain principle of working of Hydrostatic power plant. (08 Marks)
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n
v
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tt
? 2 a. Distinguish between: I) Open System and closed system ii) heat and work (06 Marks)
.. 7
-
7:
._.1 b. Define: i) Sensible heat ii) Latent heat iii) Dryness fraction iv) Wet steam.
......?
E
ii--, , (08 Marks)
to
11
c. Find the specific volume and enthalpy of 1 kg of steam at 0.8MPa. i) When the dryness
90
fraction is 0.9 ii) When the steam is superheated to a temperature of 300?C. The specific
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th
heat of superheated steam is 2.25kJ/kg K. (06 Marks)
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Module-2
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3 a. Explain with a neat sketch, the working of Babcock and Wilcox boiler. (12 Marks)
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..y, 4; b. Write a brief note on:
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4
i) Priming of pumps
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7, 6
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ii) Cavitation in pumps. (08 Marks)
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c, -
0 OR
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a
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a.; Z
4 a. List and explain in brief, the boiler mountings and accessories. (10 Marks)
>, t b. Sketch and explain the working of Pelton wheel. (10 Marks)
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va ---.
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_; v
Ci. ,
Module-3 :
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5 a. With help of PV diagram, explain the working of four stroke petrol engine. (08 Marks)
c
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0
b. Mention the advantages of two stroke engine over four stroke engine. (06 Marks)
()
c. List the desirable properties of an ideal refrigerant. (06 Marks)
'.-
? (L)
OR
6 a. With neat sketch explain the working principle of vapour absorption refrigeration system.
(08 Marks)
b Calculate the brake power of a single cylinder four stroke petrol engine which is running at a
speed of 400rpm. The load on the brake drum is 24kg and the spring balance reads 4kg. The
diameter of the brake drum is 600mm and the rope diameter is 30mm. (06 Marks)
c. Define: i) Refrigeration ii) COP iii) Ton of refrigeration. (06 Marks)
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Module-4
R:
7 a. Differentiate between ferrous and non ferrous metals. (06 Marks)
b What is a composite? How are composite materials classified? List the applications of
composite materials. (08 Marks)
c. Distinguish between soldering, brazing and welding. (06 Marks)
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c. State and explain the Zeroth law of thermodynamics. (04 Marks)
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8 a. Describe the principle of arc welding with suitable welding circuit diagram. (08 Marks)
b. What are the advantages and disadvantages of gear drive? (06 Marks)
c. Define slip with reference to belt drive. Why it occurs explain the phenomenon of creep in
belt drives. (06 Marks)
Module-5
9 a. Draw a neat sketch of engine lathe and label the parts_
b. Explain the following with sketches:
i) Up milling
ii) Down milling
iii) Face milling.
(10 Marks)
(10 Marks)
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10 a_ Define a robot and list the classification of robot based on physical configuration. (08 Marks)
b. List and explain various components of CNC. What are the advantages a a a sadvantages of
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