Download GTU BE/B.Tech 2019 Winter 5th Sem New 2151505 Material Handling Systems Question Paper

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GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

BE - SEMESTER- V (New) EXAMINATION - WINTER 2019

Subject Code: 2151505 Date: 21/11/2019

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Subject Name: Material Handling Systems

Time: 10:30 AM TO 01:00 PM Total Marks: 70

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Instructions:

1. Attempt all questions.



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2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.


3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.

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MARKS

Q.1 (a) Define material handling. 03

(b) Explain various functions of material handling. 04

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(c) Discuss factors affecting the selection of materials handling equipment in a production shop. 07

Q.2 (a) What is ‘unit load concept’? 03

(b) Discuss gravity principle of material handling. 04

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(c) What are the steps in analyzing material handling problems? Explain them in brief. 07

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(c) Discuss major guidelines for cost reduction in Materials handling 07

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Q.3 (a) Explain why material handling is very important in production. 03

(b) Discuss use of cubic space principle of material handling, Citing application in a paint manufacturing industry. 04

(c) “Material handling activity is non-productive activity” - Criticize the statement. 07

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Q.3 (a) List the circumstances under which manual handling is preferred. 03

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(b) Explain care and safety in material handling. 04

(c) Write short note on : Degree of mechanization in M.H. 07

Q.4 (a) List the circumstances under which mechanical handling is preferred. 03

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(b) Discuss material handling vis-a-vis labour productivity. 04

(c) Write short note on: Palletization and containerization. 07

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Q.4 (a) Explain with figure application of the Bucket Elevator. 03

(b) List different types of conveyors. Explain any one of them in detail. 04

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(c) List out the names of commonly used materials handling equipment. 07

Q.5 (a) Explain: “Zero handling is the best handling”. 03

(b) Name different types of Hoisting equipment. Explain any one in detail. 04

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(c) Discuss Capacity calculation for belt conveyor, as in material handling equipment design. 07

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Q.5 (a) Explain with figure application of the Fork lift truck. 03

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(b) Explain the systems concept for Material handling. 04

(c) Explain the slewing mechanism. 07

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