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c) In a parsons turbine the axial velocity of flow of steam is 0.5
times [10 Marks] CO3 L3
the mean blade speed. The outlet angle of the blade is
20, the
diameter of the blade ring is 1.3m and the rotational speed is
3000rpm. Determine inlet blade angles, power developed for the
steam flow of 65kg/s and the isentropic enthalpy drop if the stage
efficiency is 80%.
6. a) Define the following with respect to steam turbine: CO3 L1
[04 Marks]
1. Blade efficiency
Stage efficiency
[06 Marks] CO3 L2
h) Prove that for a reaction turbine nmax-s = 2cos a1
1+ cos

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c) Steam flows through the nozzle with a velocity of 450m/s at a [10 Marks]
direction which is inclined at an angle of 16 to the wheel tangent.
Steam comes out of the moving blades with a velocity of 100m/s in
the direction of 110 with the direction of blade motion. The blades
are equiangular and the steam flow rate is 10kg/s. Find
i Power developed
Power loss due to friction
Axial thrust
iV. Blade efficiency
V. Blade coefficient
[04 Marks] CO4 LI
7. a) With a mathematical expression, Define the following terms with
respect to hydraulic turbines.
Hydraulic efficiency
ii. Volumetric efficiency
|08 Marks] CO4 L2
b) Sketch inlet and outlet velocity triangles for a Pelton wheel. Obtain
an expression for maximum hydraulic efficiency in terms of nozzle
velocity coefficient, bucket velocity coefficient and exit angle of
relative velocity. CO4 L3
c) A Kaplan turbine develops 10MW under an effective head of 8m. [08 Marks]

The overall efficiency is 0.86, the speed ratio is 2 and the flow ratio
0.60. The hub diameter of the wheel is 0.35 times the outside
diameter of the wheel. Find the diameter and speed of the turbine.
[04 Marks] CO4 L1
8. a) List out different types of draft tubes used in reaction hydraulic
turbines. L2
[08 Marlks] CO4
b) With a neat sketch explain the working principle of Francis Turbine. CO4 L3
300rpm. The [08 Marks]
c) Design a Pelton wheel for a head of 80m and speed
Pelton wheel develops 103kW shaft power. Take Cy-0.98, speed
ratio -0.45, Overall efficiency -0.80. L1
[04 Marks] CO5
9. a) Define the following
i) Slip and Slip coefficient
ii) Work done factor or power input factor
[06 Marks] COS L2
of a centrifugal
b) With line diagram explain the essential parts
velocity variations and
compressor. Also draw the pressure and
explain briefly. COS L3
[10 Marks]
The outlet angle of vane is
c) A centrifugal pump running at 1000rpm.
2.5m/s. the discharge through
45° and the velocity of flow at outlet is working against the total head
the pump is 200lit/s, when the pump is
pump is 80%, Determine
of 20m. if the monomeric efficiency of the
i. Diameter of the impeller
ii. Width of the impeller at outlet

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[Time: 3Hours] TURBOMACHINES
|Maximum Marks: 100|
() Answer FIVE FULL
Instructions to students:
(ii) Any Missing Data canQuestions as per the
be assumed suitably.choice.
(iii)Use BLACK ball point pen for text,
(iv) Use of steam table is figure, table, etc.
permitted.
1. Marks RBT
a) Define turbo machine and CO
mention five difference between positive |07 Marks| Co1
Level
LI
displacement machine and turbo machine.
b) Explain the following dimensionless numbers:
i. Reynolds number |06 Marks| CO1 L2

ii. Froude number

ii. Mach number
c) Define total to total efficiency and static to
static efficiency for [07 Marks] CO1 LI
expansion and comnpression processes.
OR
2. a) Performance of turbo machine depends on the following
Discharge Q, speed N, size or rotor variables: |10 Marks] CO1 L3
diameter D, energy per unit mass
(gH), power P, density of the fluid p,
dynamic viscosity of fluid .
Using the dimensional analysis obtain the
b) Write a short note on terms.
following: [10 Marks] CO1 LI
i. Specific speed of turbine
ii. Specific speed of pump
iii. Dimensional homogeneity
iv. Similitude
v. Rayleigh method
3. a) Derive an expression for alternate form of
Euler turbine equation and |07 Marks] CO2 2
mention components of energy transfer.
b) Mention the effect of discharge angle B2 in
head (H) and discharge (04 Marks] CO2 L2
() variation graph.
c) An inward flow reaction turbine has outer and
inner diameters of |09 Marks] C02 L3
wheel as Im and 0.5m respectively. The vanes are radial at inlet
and
discharge is radial at outlet and water enters the vane at an angle of
10°. Assuming velocity of flow is constant and equal to 3m/s. Find i)
The speed of wheel ii) vane at outlet ii) Degree of reaction

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derive
4. a) Define utilization factor (e) and degree of reaction (R) and |08 Marks)
C02
relation between them.
b) Derive an expression for relation between blade discharge angle B2 (06 Marks) CO2
and degree of reaction on energy transfer in axial flow turbine.
c) Air enters a rotor in an axial flow turbine with a tangential 06 Marksl
CO2
components of absolute velocity equal to 600m/s in the direction of
rotation. At the rotor exit the tangential component of absolute
velocity is 100m/s in a direction opposite to that of rotation. The
tangential blade speed is 250m/s. Find i) Change in total enthalpy ii)
Power in KW for a flow rate of 10kg/s.
5. a) Why compounding is needed in steam turbine and explain Curtis |06 Marks)
stage compounding. CO3
b) Define blade efficiency and stage
c) Steam issues from nozzle of a efficiency. (04 Marks] CO3 L
D-Laval turbine with a velocity of |10 Marks]
1200m/s. The nozzle angle is 20° and mean blade CO3

Inlet and outlet angles are equal. velocity is 400m/s.

Mass of steam flowing through the
turbine is 900kg/h. Calculate i)
Blade
blade ii) Power developed iv) Blade angles i)Tangential force on
efficiency (Assume K=0.8).
6. OR
a) Show that nbmax (1
+ Ch
turbine, where C is blade velocityK)(costa)/2 for single stage impulse [10 Marks] CO3 L2
b) Dry
saturated at 10bar is supplied tocoefticient and
K=(cosß2/cosß1).
a single rotor axial
turbine, the condenser pressure being 0.5 flow impulse [10 Marks CO3 L3
94% and the nozzle angle bar. The nozzle
are equiangular and
is 18° to the efficiency is
wheel plane. The rotor
move at a speed of 450m/s. If the blades
coefficient
for moving blade is
0.92. Find i) Specific
blade velocity
Rotor efficiency ii) Stage efficiency iv) Axial thrust.power output ii)
7. a) Derive an
wheel turbineexpression
for maximum
with
friction. hydraulic efficiency Pelton [10 Marks]
in 13
b) APelton CO4
turbine has a water supply of
runs at 500rpm. 5m'/s at a head of 256m and
of velocity for Assuming a turbine efficiency of 0.85, a
[10 Marks CO4 13

nozzle as
Power output ii) Specific 0.985 and speed ratio of coefficient
0.46. Calculate i)
wheel v) Jet diameter vi)speed i) Number of jets iv) diameter of
(Assume specific speed of single Number of cups vi) Cup
jet Pelton turbine is 30 dimensions
rom).
OR

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8. ) Mention the functions of draft tube and types of it.
b) With a neat sketch of Francis |04 Marks| CO4 LI
turbine mention the functions of each [06 Marks| CO4 LI
components.
c) The following data is given for a Francis
turbine Net head = 70m. |10 Marks CO4 L3
speed = 600rpm, shaft power = 370kw, No =0.8, nh =0.95, flow ratio
= 0.25. breadth ratio = 0.1, outer diameter
twice inner diameter the
thickness of vane occupy 10%% of CIrcumferential area of the runner.
Velocity of flow is constant and discharge is radial at outlet.
Determine i) Guide blade angle ii) Runner angle at inlet and out
i) Diameter of runner at inlet and outlet iv)
Width of the wheel at
inlet

9. a) Define the following: |10 Marks] COS L2

i) Manometric head (Hm) i) Net positive
suction head (NPSH) iii)
Manometric efficiency iv) Pump in series v) Pump in parallel for
centrifugal pump
b) A centrifugal pump with 1.2m diameter runs at
200rpm delivering |10 Marks] COS L3
1880 lit/s. The average lift being 6m. The angle which the
vane make
at exit with the tangent to the impeller is 26° and
the radial velocity
of flow is 2.5m/s. Determine the manometric efficiency and lest
speed to start pump against a head of 6m. The diameter of impeller
being 0.6m.
OR
10. a) Derive an expression for overall pressure ratio
developed in [10 Marks) CO5 L2
centrifugal compressor by assuming heat transfer during flow of air
through impeller is zero and flow is steady
b) A centrifugal compressor runs at a speed of 1500rpm and delivers air |10 Marks] COS L3
at 30kg/s. Exit radius is 0.35m, relative velocity and vane
angle at
exit are 100m/s and 750. Assuming axial inlet, inlet stagnation
temperature and pressure as 300K and lbar, Calculate i) The Torque
i) Power required to drive the compressor ii) Ideal head developed
iv) Work done v) Exit total pressure. Take Cp air =1.005KJ/kg

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FIFTH Semester B.E. Degree Semester End Examination (SEE), FEB/MAR-2022
COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING (CAD/CAM)
[Time: 3 Hours] [Maximum Marks: 1001
Instructions to students:
)) Answer FIVE FULL Questions as per the choice.
(i) Any Missing Data can be assumed suitably.
(ii) Use BLACK ball point pen for text, figure, table, ete.
RBT
Marks CO
Level
1. a) Describe the block diagram applications of computer in design (10 Marks] CO1 L1

process.

b) Define automation, explain the levels of automation. [10Marks] CO1 L2

OR

a) List the functions of design workstation, sketch and explain operation (10 Marks] CO1 L2
of CRT.

b) Explain graphic terminology for CAD. [10Marks] CO1 L2

3. a) Explain briefly the functions of graphics package. [10 Marks] CO2 L1

b) Explain the two basic approaches of Solid Modelling. |10 Marks] CO2 L2

OR
4. a) Describe the basic features of IGES, STEP, DXF and DMIS. [10 Marks] CO2 LI

b) Explain briefly the types of 2D transformation. [10 Marks] CO2 L2

5. a) Explain with sketch the basic components of NC system. |10 Marks CO3 L1
b) Define NC and CNC; ist the advantages and dis- advantages of CNC [10 Marks] CO3 L2
machines.
OR
6. a) Define DNC and explain briefly the components of a DNC system. |10 Marks] CO3 L2
b) Describe the steps involving in NC procedure. [10Marks] CO3 LI

7. a) Describe with sketch automatic tool change in CNC machines. |10 Marks] CO4 L2
b) Explain horizontal and vertical axis machining centres. [10 Marks] CO4 L1
OR
8. a) Explain the structure of part program; list the applications of NO [10 Marks] CO4 LI
system.
b) Explain the preparatory funding miscellaneous functions. |10 Marks] CO4 L2

9. a) List the types of Robot configuration and explain any two. [10 Marks] CO5 L1
b) Briefly explain with sketch six degrees of freedom in a robot. |10 Marks] CO5 L2
OR

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10. a) Explain different methods of robot programming |10 Marks]
CO5
COS
b) Explain the following
i Applications of robot.
Direct kinematic analysis in robotics.
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MES418ME54
Examination (SSEE), October 2022
(Time: 3 Hours)
CAD/CAM
[Maximum Marks: 100]
Instructions to students:
() Answer FIVE FULL Questions as per choice.
(i) Any Missing Data can be assumed suitably.
(ii) Use BLACK ball point pen for text,
figure, table, etc.
RBT
Marks CO Level
1. a) Describe the product cycle in
environment, with the help of neatcomputerized
block manufacturing |12 Marks] CO1
diagram.
L2
b) Describe block diagram
process, application of computer in design (08 Marks] Co1 L3

OR
2. a) List the advantages and
b) Define automation and disadvantages
of CAD & CAM. [08 MarkS] CO1 L1
discuss the types of automations. [12 Marks] CO1 L1
3. a) Explain the function of a graphic package.
b) Illustrate the software [10 Marks] CO2 L2
a block diagram. configuration of a graphic system with |10 Marks] C02 L2

OR
4. a) Discuss in brief, CAD features
b) Explain CSG, Wire frame andCAD/CAM integration. [10 Marks] CO2 L2
modelling and solid modelling. [10 Marks] CO2 L2
5. a) Explain the concept of
and role of computers in Distributed
such
numerical control (DNC) [10 Marks] CO3 L2
setup.
b) Explain the steps involved in the NC
procedure. [10 Marks CO3 L2
OR
6. a) Describe the advantages and
limitations of NC& CNC.
b) Explain the turning tool geometry [10 Marks] CO3 L3
with respect to CNC [10 Marks] CO3
tooling. L2

7. a) What are the advantages of modular tooling units in CNC [10 Marks] CO4
turning? L2
b) List the advantages of CNCmachines
machines and also List the applications compared with the NC 10 Marks] Co4
of CNCmachines.
L1

OR
8. a) Describe with neat sketch CNC
turning center. [10 Marks] CO4 L2
b) Discuss the various codes used in
manual part programming, [10 Marks] C04
considering preparatory functions, Miscellaneous functions, L2
Tool functions, Feed functions, Spindle speed functions, X,Y,
Z motion and sequence numbers.
9. a) Explain the different metho ds used in
robot
b) Explain with a neat sketch six degree of programming. [10 Marks] COS L2
freedom in a robot. [10 Marks] COS L2
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[10Marks] COS
robot configurations using
L2
10,
a) Explain any four types of
diagrams. [10Marks] COS L2
b) Explain different types of sensors used in robot.

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FIFTH Semester B.E. Degree Summer Semester End Examination (SSEE), October 2022
AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING
(Maximum Marks: 100]
[Time: 3 Hours]
Instructions to students:
(i) Answer FIVE FULL Questions as per choice.
(ii) Any Missing Data can be assumed suitably.
(ii) Use BLACK ball point pen for text, figure, table, etc.
RBT
Marks CO Level

[10 Marks] CO1 LI, L2

1. a) Sketch and explain the constructional features of
i) Connecting rod
i Crank shaft

b) Explain with a neat sketch suitable valve mechanism for I [06 Marks) CO1 LI, L2
head combustion chamber.

c) Explain with a sketch thermosyphon cooling system [04 Marks] CO1 L2

OR
2. a) What are the stages of combustion in CI engines? Explain (10 Marks] CO1 LI, L2
briefly with graph, what is the effect of improper combustion.
b) Explain with sketch working chemistry of fuel cell and also [10 Marks] CO1 LI, L2
mention its characteristics

3. a) What are the main functions of carburetor? Explain with a [10 Marks] CO2 L2

neat sketch working of CD carburetor.

b) Explain with a neat sketch any two methods of Turbo [10 Marks] CO2 L2

charging.
OR

4. a) Explain with a neat sketches positive and non-positive [10 Marks] C02 L2

displacement supercharger.
b) With the help of block diagram, explain the working of Series (10 Marks] CO2 L2
and parallel hybrid vehicles.
5. a) Describe with a neat sketch working of Magneto ignition [10 Marks] CO3 LI, L2
system.
b) Explain the construction and working of fluid flywheel. [10 Marks] CO3 L1, L2
Enumerate the advantages of fluid flywheel over the other
types of clutches.
OR

6. a) What is synchromesh device? Explain the working of a [10 Marks] C03 L1, L2
synchromesh gear box with a sketch.

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effect on battery performance.
Depth of discharge
ii) Cycle life
ii) State of health

7. a) How does Hotchkiss drive difer from torque tube drive? 10 Marks] C04
Explain Hotchkiss drive with suitable sketch. L2
b) With a simple sketch describe the working of the
gear system when the vehicle taking right differential [08 Marks] CO4 L2
turn.
c) What are the
shaft?
function of the universal joint and
propeller 02 Marks] CO4 L1

8. OR
a)Describe the working of a Wishbone type
suspension system with a neat sketch. independent [l0 Marks] CO4 L2
b) Explain briefly with a
block diagram working of Air [10
suspension system Marks] C04 L1, L2
9. a) Explain with a
neat sketch,
hydraulic braking system works.how a master cylinder of a [10 Marks] COs L1, L2
b) What is
ABS? explain with the proper
ABS. circuit the working of [10 Marks] COs L2

10. a) OR
Mention different methods of
Explain with aemission control
in IC Engines.
3-way catalytic converter. neat sketch the systems used [10 Marks] COS L2
b)
working of a
Explain the working of
positive crankcase ventilation
[10 Marks] COS L2

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Semester End Examination (SEE), FEBMAR-2022
FIFTH Semester B.E. Degree
AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING
[Maximum Marks: 100]
[Time: 3 Hours]
Instructions to students:
Questions as per the choice.
() Answer FIVE FULL
(i) Any Missing Data can be assumed suitably.
(ii)Use BLACK ball point pen for text, figure, table, etc. CO
RBT
Marks Level
[10 Marks] CO1 LI, L2
abnormal combustion in SI engines, explain
1. a) What are the 2 forms of
them with sketches. [10 Marks] CO1 LI, L2
engine over CI engine. With the help
b) List out the all advantages of SI
sketches explain working principle of CI engine.
of
OR L2
[10 Marks] CO1
the number of cylinders and explain
2. a) Classify IC engines according to
valve & port timing diagrams in IC engine. Illustrate fuel cell with [10 Marks] CO1 L2
conversion?
b) What is electrochemical energy
the help of a diagram. L1, L2
[10 Marks]) CO2
function of a carburetor? Explain with sketches working
3. a) What is the
of Horizontal and Up draught carburetor's. [10 Marks] CO2 LI, L2
point and multipoint fuel injection
b) Differentiate between single
system
OR CO2 L2
[10 Marks]
4. a) Write short notes on
i. Turbocharger
ii. Supercharger [10 Marks] CO2 L2
b) Write short notes on
i. Smart structures
transportation
i. Electric vehicles the future of global magneto lignition
[10 Marks] CO3 L1, L2
system, explain
5. a) Writing the significance of ignition
[10 Marks] CO3 L2
system.
clutches.
b) Explain single and multi-plate
OR
[10 Marks] CO3 L2
construction of synchromesh gear boxes.
6. a) Explain the principle and automotive industries.
[10 Marks] CO3 L3

b)Applications of electric motors in L2

[10 Marks] C04
propeller shaft.
7. a) With a sketch explain the function of [10 Marks] C04 L2
and Toe out.
b) Differentiate between Toe in
OR

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Write short notes on.
[20 Marks] CO4
i. Leaf spring
i. Air suspension L2
suspension system
ii. Steering geometry
iv. Stub axle
9. a) lustrate how can
b) Name the crankcase emission (PCV system) be
emission standards? Explaincontrolled'? [10 Marks]
different types of COs
sketch the working of catalytic with a neat [10 Marks] COS
10,
converter. OR L2
a) Explain the purpose and operation of
b) With neat sketches antilock-braking system.
explain the working of master and (10 Marks] COS
L2
wheel cylinder. [10 Marks] COS L
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