INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING Exam ASSESSMENT

THAPATHALI CAMPUS Level BE Full Marks 20

Thapathali, Kathmandu Program BCE Pass Marks 8
Falgun, 2072 Year/Part I/I Time 1 hr

Set B
Subject: Fundamentals of Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer

 Attempt all questions.

1. Explain different types of thermodynamic systems with examples. [4]

2. Define pure substance. Explain with examples. [4]
3. Figure 2 shows a tank within a tank, each containing air. Pressure gage A is located inside
the tank B and reads 140 kPa. The U-tube manometer connected to tank B contains mercury.
Using data on the diagram, determine the absolute pressures inside the tank A and tank B.[6]

Figure 2
4. Derive an expression for steady state heat transfer through a composite cylinder consisting of
two different materials. [6]