Question Bank

[BE - MECH]
(Sub:-Hydraulics & Pneumatics)
Unit 5: Pneumatics – Components, Control Valves and Circuits

Q. Description Marks
No.
1 Explain the working of a FRL unit with neat sketch and symbols. [May 2015, 2016] 8

2 Compare Air Motors with Electric Motors. [May 2015] 4

3 Classify different actuators used in pneumatics with symbols. [May 2015] 4

4 Draw and explain position dependent sequencing circuit for two cylinders in 8
pneumatics. [May 2015]
5 Write a short note on the following with application in the circuit: 8
i) Shuttle valve (OR Gate) i ) Quick Exhaust Valve
[May 2015, 2016]
6 Sketch compressed air generation and distribution system. [May 2016] 6

7 Draw and explain a throttle-in circuit used in pneumatics. [May 2016] 6

8 Explain in short any two applications in industry requiring vacuum for their operation. 4
[May 2016]
9 Draw circuit for : 6
i) Controlling speed of pneumatic double acting cylinder.
ii) Speed control of a pneumatic motor [May 2017]
10 Write in short on ‘Applications of pneumatics in low cost automation’. [Nov 2014] 6