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GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

BE - SEMESTER– VI (NEW) EXAMINATION – WINTER 2021
Subject Code:3162008 Date:26/11/2021
Subject Name:Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems
Time:10:30 AM TO 01:00 PM Total Marks: 70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4. Simple and non-programmable scientific calculators are allowed.

MARKS

Q.1 (a) List advantages and disadvantages of automation in fluid power systems. 03
(b) Draw a circuit for operation of unidirectional motor using 3/2 direction 04
control valve.
(c) Write down Advantages and disadvantages of High - Water Content 07
Fluid (HWCF).

Q.2 (a) Explain basic pneumatic system with neat sketch and show all the 03
components on sketch.
(b) Compare pneumatic and hydraulic system. 04
(c) Explain control of a bi-directional motor by 4/2 way valve. 07
OR
(c) Differentiate between a hydrostatic and hydrodynamic system. 07

Q.3 (a) Classify pressure control valves. 03

(b) Classify flow control valves. 04
(c) What is a by-pass filter? State its advantages and disadvantages. 07
OR
Q.3 (a) Compare pressure relief valve and unloading valve. 03
(b) Draw the neat sketch of check valve and sliding spool 2/2 direction 04
control valve.
(c) Explain the control of a surface grinder table by pilot-operated valve with 07
detail drawing.

Q.4 (a) Draw a circuit for control of single acting spring return hydraulic 03
cylinder.
(b) Explain Hydraulic time delay valve circuit with neat sketch. 04
(c) Draw the symbols of Pressure control valves used in hydraulic systems. 07
OR
Q.4 (a) What are the functions of hydraulic accumulator? 03
(b) Compare external gear pump and internal gear pump. Show its operating 04
characteristics.
(c) Draw a hydraulic circuit diagram of a hydraulic system having a double 07
acting cylinder which has a rapid approach speed, than slow feed motion
and at the end of the stroke the cylinder returns rapidly.

Q.5 (a) Compare positive displacement pump and non-positive displacement 03

pump.
(b) List basic electrical devices used in hydraulic system. Explain working 04
of pressure switch with neat sketch.
(c) Write down about Construction and working of an internal gear pump. 07

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Q.5 (a) What are the advantages of pilot operated valve over simple valve? 03
(b) List different types of piston pump. Explain stationary cylinder radial 04
piston pump with neat sketch.
(c) Explain open loop closed circuits and closed loop closed circuits for 07
hydrostatic systems.

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