Download GTU (Gujarat Technological University) BE/BTech (Bachelor of Engineering / Bachelor of Technology) 2017 Winter 4th Sem Old 142501 Heat Power Engineering Previous Question Paper
Seat No.: ________ Enrolment No.___________
GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
BE ? SEMESTER ? IV ? EXAMINATION ? WINTER 2017
Subject Code:142501 Date: 14/11/2017
Subject Name: Heat Power Engineering
Time: 02.30PM 05.00PM Total Marks: 70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
Q.1 (a) Write general equation for steady flow process and show how this equation can
be applied to reciprocating compressor, steam nozzle and water turbine.
07
(b) State the limitations of first law of thermodynamics. State and explain Kelvin-
Plank statement of second law of thermodynamics.
07
Q.2 (a) What do you understand by the term entropy? State and prove the Clausious
theorem.
07
(b) A domestic gas cylinder initially empty is filled by 14.2 kg gas from large
reservoir, the enthalpy of entering gas is 630 kJ/kg. After filling, the gas cylinder
has pressure 11 bar, enthalpy 760 kJ/kg and specific volume 0.047 m
3
/kg.
Calculate the heat received by the cylinder from the surrounding.
07
OR
(b) A reversible heat engine absorbs heat from two thermal reservoirs at constant
temperature of 800 K and 550 K, rejects heat to a reservoir at 300 K. Calculate
the thermal efficiency and heat supplied by each thermal reservoirs when the
engine produces 80kW and rejects 55 kJ/s to heat sink.
07
Q.3 (a) Explain the Otto cycle with help of P-v Diagram. Derive an expression for the
air standard efficiency for Otto cycle.
07
(b) Explain Brayton cycle with schematic diagram. Also draw the T-s and P-v
diagram for the same. Derive equation of efficiency for the ideal Brayton cycle.
07
OR
Q.3 (a) What is the function of steam nozzle? Explain different types of steam nozzle
with neat sketch.
07
(b) What do you understand by compounding of steam turbine? Why is it required?
Explain the velocity compounding of steam turbine with neat sketch indicating
variation of pressure and velocity across stages.
07
Q.4 (a) Explain construction and working of single stage reciprocating compressor.
State various application of compressed air.
07
(b) Justify the need of multistaging of reciprocating compressor. With suitable
assumptions, derive the expression for the optimum value of the intercooler
pressure in a two stage reciprocating air compressor.
07
OR
Q.4 (a) What is the principle of jet propulsion? State advantages and disadvantages of
jet propulsion.
07
(b) Draw Schematic diagram of open and close cycle gas turbine. State Advantages
of close cycle over open cycle gas turbine.
07
Q.5 (a) Explain vapour compression refrigeration system with schematic diagram. State
its relative merits over air refrigeration cycle.
07
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Seat No.: ________ Enrolment No.___________
GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
BE ? SEMESTER ? IV ? EXAMINATION ? WINTER 2017
Subject Code:142501 Date: 14/11/2017
Subject Name: Heat Power Engineering
Time: 02.30PM 05.00PM Total Marks: 70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
Q.1 (a) Write general equation for steady flow process and show how this equation can
be applied to reciprocating compressor, steam nozzle and water turbine.
07
(b) State the limitations of first law of thermodynamics. State and explain Kelvin-
Plank statement of second law of thermodynamics.
07
Q.2 (a) What do you understand by the term entropy? State and prove the Clausious
theorem.
07
(b) A domestic gas cylinder initially empty is filled by 14.2 kg gas from large
reservoir, the enthalpy of entering gas is 630 kJ/kg. After filling, the gas cylinder
has pressure 11 bar, enthalpy 760 kJ/kg and specific volume 0.047 m
3
/kg.
Calculate the heat received by the cylinder from the surrounding.
07
OR
(b) A reversible heat engine absorbs heat from two thermal reservoirs at constant
temperature of 800 K and 550 K, rejects heat to a reservoir at 300 K. Calculate
the thermal efficiency and heat supplied by each thermal reservoirs when the
engine produces 80kW and rejects 55 kJ/s to heat sink.
07
Q.3 (a) Explain the Otto cycle with help of P-v Diagram. Derive an expression for the
air standard efficiency for Otto cycle.
07
(b) Explain Brayton cycle with schematic diagram. Also draw the T-s and P-v
diagram for the same. Derive equation of efficiency for the ideal Brayton cycle.
07
OR
Q.3 (a) What is the function of steam nozzle? Explain different types of steam nozzle
with neat sketch.
07
(b) What do you understand by compounding of steam turbine? Why is it required?
Explain the velocity compounding of steam turbine with neat sketch indicating
variation of pressure and velocity across stages.
07
Q.4 (a) Explain construction and working of single stage reciprocating compressor.
State various application of compressed air.
07
(b) Justify the need of multistaging of reciprocating compressor. With suitable
assumptions, derive the expression for the optimum value of the intercooler
pressure in a two stage reciprocating air compressor.
07
OR
Q.4 (a) What is the principle of jet propulsion? State advantages and disadvantages of
jet propulsion.
07
(b) Draw Schematic diagram of open and close cycle gas turbine. State Advantages
of close cycle over open cycle gas turbine.
07
Q.5 (a) Explain vapour compression refrigeration system with schematic diagram. State
its relative merits over air refrigeration cycle.
07
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(b) How air-conditioning differ from refrigeration? Explain following psychometric
process and show process on psychometric chart.
(i) Sensible Heating and Cooling
(ii) Humidification and dehumidification
07
OR
Q.5 (a) Explain the following
(1) Fourier?s low of heat conduction
(2) Newton?s law of cooling
(3) Stefan Boltzmann?s low of radiation
07
(b) A plane wall is 15 cm thick of surface area 4.5 m
2
. Thermal conductivity of the
wall is 9.5 W/mK. The inner and outer surface temperatures of the wall are
maintained at 150?C and 45?C respectively. Determine
(i) Heat flow rate across the wall
(ii) Temperature gradient in the heat flow direction and
(iii) Temperature of surface at 5 cm and 10 cm away from the inner surface.
07
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