CAMBRIDGE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

QUESTION BANK
(ELEMENTS OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING)
MODULE 1
Energy Resources, Steam Formation and Properties

1. Distinguish between Non-Renewable and Renewable energy resources. C01

2. With a neat sketch briefly explain the Hydro-electric power plant. C01
3. Define fuel, calorific value. Describe two types of the calorific values of fuel. C01
4. Explain briefly flat plate solar collectors and solar pond with neat sketches C01
5. Describe a nuclear reactor with a neat sketch C01
6. Briefly explain the construction & working of Lancashire Boiler with a neat sketch.
C01
7. With a neat sketch explain the working of Babcock and Wilcox Boiler. C01
8. Define: i) Wet Steam; ii) Enthalpy of wet steam; iii) Dryness fraction. C01
9. Explain the formation of steam at constant pressure with suitable sketches. C01

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