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SUB: 18ME25 Elements of Mech Engg Faculty: Balachandra Bingi

Module 1 &2
No. Question Marks
1 Explain the working of a hydroelectric power plant with a neat sketch. 10
2 Distinguish between renewable and nonrenewable sources of energy with suitable examples. 06
3 With a neat sketch, explain the working of a water tube boiler. Show the path of flue gases. 10
4 Draw a neat sketch of T-h diagram and indicate the following on it: Latent heat of evaporation, 06
Amount of superheat, Sensible heat, Degree of superheat, Saturation temperature.
5 Define fuel, calorific value. Describe two types of the calorific values of fuel. 06
6 With the help of Temperature-Enthalpy diagram explain the generation of steam at constant 10
pressure.
7 Distinguish between Non-renewable and renewable energy resources. 4/5/6
8 With a neat sketch explain the working of Babcock and Wilcox boiler. 10
9 With the help of line diagrams, describe how solar energy and hydel energy can be used to 10
generate electric power.
10 Discuss advantages of water tube boilers over fire tube boiler. 05
11 Explain with neat sketch, working principle of Lancashire boiler. 10
12 What are the various renewable energy resources available and show how wind turbine can be 08
used for electrical power generation, with a schematic sketch.
13 Explain the factors, which favor the use of renewable energy. 06
14 List out any five boiler mountings and explain briefly any two boiler mountings (only 06
functions).
15 Compare and contrast renewable and non-renewable energy sources. 06
16 Enumerate the advantages and disadvantages of superheated steam. 04
17 Explain briefly air preheater, superheater and chimney with respect to boilers. 06
18 With the help of simple line diagrams, show how solar energy, wind energy, hydel energy and 08
tidal energy can be used as energy sources.
19 Name three renewable and nonrenewable energy sources and compare them for merits and 08
demerits.
20 Define energy and distinguish between renewable and nonrenewable sources of energy. 07
21 With neat sketch explain working of Lancashire boiler & also show the path of flue gases 10
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22 Explain the factors, which favor the use of non-conventional energy. 05
23 Briefly explain the method of harnessing solar energy. 05
24 Classify energy sources and explain briefly. 10

Module 3
No. Question Marks
1 With a neat sketch explain the working of Parson’s turbine. 8
2 With neat sketches explain the working of a 4 stroke Petrol engine. 8
3 Differentiate between Open-cycle and Closed-cycle gas turbines. 4/8
4 With a neat and labeled sketch explain the working of Francis turbine. 8
5 Following observations are taken during a trial on 4 stroke petrol engine. Brake drum diameter=60.03cm, 8
full brake load on drum=250 N, brake drum speed=450 rpm, Calorific value of petrol= 40 MJ/kg, brake
thermal efficiency=32% , mechanical efficiency =80%, Specific gravity of fuel=0.82.Calculatea)Indicated
Power b)Brake power c)indicated thermal efficiency, and d) fuel consumption in kg/hr and liters per sec.
6 Differentiate between Reaction and impulse water turbines. 4
7 Sketch and explain the working of Kaplan Turbine. 8
8 With the neat sketch, explain the working of 4 Stroke diesel engine. 8
9 The following observations were obtained during a trial on a four stroke diesel engine: Cylinder 8
Diameter= 25cm, Stroke of the piston= 40cm, Crank shaft speed= 250rpm, Brake load= 70kg, Brake
 drum diameter= 2m, Mean effective pressure= 6 bar, Diesel oil consumption= 0.1m3/min,
CV=43900kJ/kg, Specific gravity of diesel= 0.78. Find: (i) BP (ii) IP (iii)FP (iv)ηmech.
10 Explain the principle and working of a reaction turbine. 6
11 Explain the working principle of a gas turbine on closed cycle. 4
12 Differentiate between 4 stroke and 2 stroke engine. 4
13 Give advantages of two stroke engine over four stroke engine. 4
14 With a neat sketch, explain the working principle of an impulse turbine. 6
15 Define radial flow, axial flow and mixed flow with respect to water turbine. 6
16 List any four differnces between two-stroke and four-stroke engines. 4
17 A six cylinder 4-stroke I.C. engine develops 50kW of indicated power at mep of 700kPa. The bore and 6
stroke length are 70 mm and 100mm respectively. If the engine speed is 3700 rpm. Find the average
misfires per unit time.
18 Draw a schematic diagram of I.C.engines and name the parts. 6
19 With a neat sketch explain the working of a open cycle gas turbine. 8
20 Sketch and explain the working of reaction steam turbine with the help of pressure and velocity profile 8
diagram.
21 With the help of a line diagram, explain the working of a two-stroke petrol engine. 8
22 A 4-cylinder two stroke petrol engine develops 30kW at 2500rpm. The MEP on each piston is 8 bar and 8
mechanical efficiency is 80%. Calculate the diameter and stroke of each cylinder, stroke to bore ratio is
1.5. Also calculate the specific fuel consumption if brake thermal efficiency is 28%. The calorific value of
fuel is 43900kJ/kg.
23 Distinguish between impulse and reaction turbine. 6
24 With the help of line diagram, explain the working of a four stroke petrol engine. 8
25 The following observations were recorded during a test on 4 Stroke diesel engine: Bore= 200mm, Stroke= 8
250mm, MEP= 0.6MPa, Brake drum diameter= 1.2m, Net brake load= 500N, Speed of crank shaft= 600
rpm. Find: i)Indicated Power, ii) Brake power, iii)Friction power, iv) Mechanical efficiency
26 Sketch and explain the working of a pelton wheel. 10
27 A single cylinder 4-stroke I.C. engine has bore of 180mm, stroke of 200mm and a rated speed of 300rpm. 8
Torque on the brakedrum is 200N-m and MEP is 6 bar. It consumes 4kg of fuel per hour. The calorific
value of fuel is 42000kJ/Kg. Determine B.P, I.P, Brake thermal efficiency and mechanical efficiency.
28 List the important parts of a Pelton wheel and explain their functions. 8
29 The following observations were recorded during a test on a four stroke engine: Bore= 25cm, Stroke= 8
40cm, Crank speed= 250rpm, Net load on the brake drum= 700N, Diameter of brake drum= 2m,
Indicated Mean Effective Pressure= 6bar, Determine: i)BP, ii) IP, iii)FP, iv) Mechanical efficiency
30 Explain working and construction of 4-stroke diesel engine with the help of theoretical p-v diagram. 8
31 Following data are collected from a 4-stroke single cylinder oil engine at full load. Bore= 200mm, 8
stroke= 280mm, speed= 300RPM. Indicated mean effective pressure= 5.6 bar, torque on the brake drum =
250Nm, oil consumed =4.2kg/hour, Calorific value of oil= 41000kJ/kg. Determine mechanical efficiency,
indicated thermal efficiency and brake thermal efficiency.
32 What is a gas turbine? What are the essential components of a gas turbine plant? How is a gas turbine 6
different from a steam turbine?
33 What are internal and external combustion engines? Give examples. 4
34 A single cylinder 4-S I.C. engine has a swept volume of 6 litres and runs at a rated speed of 300rpm. At 12
full load, the torque developed was measured with a belt dynamometer whose pulley diameter is 1m. The
tension in the tight side and slack side of the belt is 700N and 300N respectively. 4kg of fuel was
consumed in one hour. The indicated mean effective pressure is 6 bar and the C.V. of the fuel is
42000kJ/kg. Calculate the brake power, IP, mechanical efficiency, indicated thermal efficiency, brake
thermal efficiency and brake specific fuel consumption.
35 Explain the working of closed cycle gas turbine with a line diagram. 6
36 Explain the principle of working of four-stroke diesel engine with help of PV diagram. 8
37 A four stroke single cylinder petrol engine has a bore of 150mm and a stroke of 250mm. At 500rpm and 8
full load, the net load on the friction brake is 435N and the torque arm is 0.45m. The indicator diagram
gives a net area of 580 mm2 and a length of 70mm with a spring rating of 0.815bar/mm. Determine
indicated power, brake power and mechanical efficiency.
38 Give the complete classification of turbines. 12
39 Sketch and explain an Otto cycle. 08
40 The results of a test conducted on a petrol engine are given below: Indicated power= 30kW, Brake power 12
= 26kW, Engine speed= 1000rpm, Fuel consumption= 0.35kg/bphr, Calorific value= 43900kJ/kg.
Calculate: i) The indicated thermal efficiency, ii) the brake thermal efficiency and iii) the mechanical
efficiency
41 With a suitable sketch explain the working of Vapour absorption 10
 refrigeration system.
42 With suitable sketches explain the working of Room air conditioning 10
43 What are the desirable properties of refrigerant? 06
44 What is the principle of refrigeration? Name the essential parts of a refrigerator and briefly 08
explain their parts.
45 Explain the following terms: 06
a. COP
b. Refrigeration Effect
c. Ton of refrigeration
46 Distinguish between VCR and VAR. 08
47 Mention uses of four refrigerants 04
48 What is the principle of refrigeration? Name the parts of a refrigerator and explain them briefly. 08

Module 4
Q.No. Question Marks
1 Explain the DC and AC electric arc welding. 8
2 Explain the brazing with a neat sketch. 8
3 List the differences between Soldering, Brazing and Welding. 8
4 With a neat diagram, explain the Oxy-acetylene welding process. 8
5 State the advantages and disadvantages of welding over other types of joining processes. 4
6 Define soldering and explain Soldering (both Hard & Soft Solder) with a neat sketch. 8
7 Write classification of ferrous and non-ferrous metals and explain briefly. 8
8 Write a short note on composites. 8
9 State the characteristics and applications of: i) Aluminium and its alloys ii) Copper and its alloys 8
10 List the advantages and limitations of composites. 8

Module 5
Q.No. Question Marks
1 Explain with neat sketches: i) Plain Milling ii)End Milling iii)Slot Milling 8
2 Explain the following machining operations on lathe machine with suitable sketches: i)Turning, 8
ii)Thread cutting, iii)Knurling, iv) Facing
3 With simple sketches, explain the following lathe operations: 8
i)Facing ii) Cylindrical turning
4 Show the differences between drilling and boring. 4
5 Write classification of robot configurations and explain Cartesian coordinate with a suitable sketch. 8
6 Define automation and explain flexible and fixed automation. 8
7 Define robot. State the different types of robot configurations. 4
8 Define automation. Discuss the types of automation along with their merits and demerits. 10