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TECH THERMAL ENGG

OPTIMIZATION TECHNIQUES AND APPLICATIONS
PART A:
1. Answer the following:
a) Random search methods
b) Complementary Geometric programming
c) Distinguish between mathematical models and simulation models.
d) Write short notes on stochastic linear programming.

PART B:
1.Solve the following using dynamic programming:
Minimize Z = 12x1 + 15x2
Subject to 4x1 + 3x2 12
2x1 + 5x2 9
x1 , x2 0
2.Maximize Z = 2x + 3x
1
2
St 5x + 7x 35
1
2
4x + 9x 36 x 0 and integers.
Use Cutting plane method
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3. The stress level at which steel yields (X) has been found to follow normal distribution. For a particular
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batch of steel, the mean and standard deviation of X are found to be 4000 and 300 kg/cm . Find: i) The
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probability that a steel bar taken from this batch will have a yield stress between 3000 and 5000 kg/cm
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ii) The probability that yield stress will exceed 4500 kg/cm .
4. Solve the following problem using Gomorys cutting plane method:
Maximize Z = x1 + 2 x2
Subject to the constraints 2x2 7
x1 + x2 7
2x1 11
xi 0, and integer, i = 1, 2.
5.Maximize Z = 2x + 3x
1
2
St 5x + 7x 35
1
2
4x + 9x 36 x 0 and integers.
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2
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Use Cutting plane method.

ADVANCED THERMODYNAMICS

PART A:
1. Write short notes on the following:
a) Photovoltaic cell.
b) Daltons law of Partial pressures. C) Clausius Clapeyron Equation.
d) Explain See beck effect, Peltier effect and Thompsons effect.

PART B:

1.A power plant requires 12000 kg/s of water to be cooled from 40 C to 30 C. Inlet
air for a cooling tower available at 25 C and 35% relative humidity and may be
assumed to leave the tower at 35 C and 90% relative humidity. If the make up
water is available at 20 C, calculate the mass flow rates of air and make up water
required.
2. Explain the procedure for second law analysis of power cycle. Describe the second law
analysis of Brayton power cycle
3. Derive the expression for power and efficiency for a thermionic generator.
4. What is a Cogeneration plant? What are the thermodynamic advantages of such a plant?
5. Explain the working principle of MHD generator. Is it limited by the Carnot principle?
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ADVANCED HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER

PART A:
1.Answer the following:
a) Thermometer well concept to measure temperature.
b) Effectiveness and efficiency of a fin.
c) Lamberts cosine law.
d) Ficks law.

PART B:
1. Steam at 1 bar enters the shell of a surface condenser in which the water flows
through a bundle of tubes 25mm diameter at the rate of 0.05Kg/sec, the inlet and
outlet temperatures of water are 15 C and 70 C respectively. Condensation taking
place over the tubes if U is 230W/m2 K. Using NTU method, calculate the
effectiveness of the heat exchanger, length of the tube and rate of condensation
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2. Obtain the equation for reduction in heat transfer by introducing the radiation shield.
3. Show the temperature and velocity profiles under free convection from a vertical plate.
4. Calculate the total heat loss by convection and radiation from an unplugged horizontal steam pipe,
6cm outside diameter at 1150 C to air at25oC. Assume the emissivity of the surface = 0.9.
5. What are radiation shields? Give their applications.
ADVANCED FLUID MECHANICS

PART A:
1.Answer the following:
a. Define Mach number. What is the significance of Mach number in compressible fluid flows?
b. Stagnation pressure,
c. Stagnation temperature and
d. Stagnation density.

PART B:
1. Calculate the Mach number at a point on a jet propelled aircraft which is flying at 900 km/hour
at sea-level where air temperature is 15 C. Take k = 1.4 and R = 287J/kg K.
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2.A kite 60 cm x 60 cm weighing 2.943 N assumes an angle of 10 to the

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horizontal. The string attached to the kite makes an angle of 45 to the horizontal.
If the pull on the string is 29.43 N when the wind is flowing at a speed of 40
km/hr. Find the corresponding co-efficient to drag and lift. Density of air is given
as 1.25 kg/m .
3.A tank fitted with a convergent nozzle contains air at a temperature of 20C. The diameter at the
outlet of the nozzle is 25 mm. assuming adiabatic flow; find the mass rate of flow of air through the
nozzle to the atmosphere when the pressure in the tank is:
i) 140 kN/m2 (abs.),
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ii) 300 kN/m2. Take for air: R = 287 J/kg K and = 1.4. Barometric pressure = 100 kN/m2
4. Starting with the Navier-Stokes equations of motion for two dimensional incompressible flow,
obtain the Prandtls boundary layer equation
5.Show that the difference of pressure head for a given length of the two parallel
plates which are fixed and through which viscous fluid is flowing is given by
hf =12L
pgt2
Where = Viscosity of fluid, = Average velocity, t = Distance between the two
parallel plates, L = Length of the plates, p= density

SOLAR ENERGY TECHNOLOGY

PART A:
1. Write short notes on:
a) Tracking.
b) Solar stills.
c) PV applications.
d) Solar refrigeration.
PART B:
1.Explain in detail the principles of economic analysis.
2.Explain the working of sub systems of power generation through solar central receiver system.
3.Explain different approaches used for comparing the relative costs of the solar and conventional
systems
4. Explain different Semiconductor material and properties of Solar cells
5. Explain different categories of semiconductors and the process of doping.

NON-CONVENTIONAL ENERGY SOURCES

PART A:

1. Write short notes on

a.Properties and applications of Hydrogen gas
b. Thermionic and Thermoelectric Generation
c.Discuss vapour dominated geothermal plants with a diagram.

d. Discuss the parameters affecting the performance of biogas digester.

PART B:
1. Show that wave power is directly proportional to the square of amplitude and inversely
proportion to the period of wave.
2. Write the basic chemical reaction, process and energetic involved in generation of biogas from
biomass.
3. What is the source of tidal energy? What is the minimum tidal range required for practical power
plant? How much is potential in tides.
4. Explain the operation of oscillating water type wave device, and derive an expression for average
annual wave energy at potential site.
5.Explain the technologies available for OTEC.