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Department of Mechanical Engineering

Question bank
Semester: VII

Sub: Elements of Mechanical Engineering.

Faculty:

Mr. Hemanth Kumar C

Subject Code: 14EME14/14 EME 24

Session:

2014-15 (Odd Sem)

MODULE 1: ENERGY RESOURCES

1. What is meant by renewable energy? List a few examples of renewable energy
sources.
2. What is meant by non-renewable energy? List a few examples of non-renewable
energy sources.
3. Differentiate between renewable and non-renewable energy sources.
4. Briefly explain the different types of petroleum based solid, liquid and gaseous fuels.
5. Define Calorific Value of a fuel. Explain Gross Calorific Value and Net Calorific
Value.
6. Define Solar Constant. What is the value of Solar Constant? Explain the operation
of a Liquid Flat Plate Collector with a neat sketch.
7. Explain the principle of operation of Solar Pond with a neat sketch.
8. Explain with a neat sketch the principle of working of Photo- Voltaic cell.
9. Explain the operating principle of a wind mill with a neat sketch. Explain its
advantages and disadvantages.
10. Explain the working principle of electric power generation from hydro power plant
with the help of a neat diagram. State its advantages and disadvantages.
11. With a neat sketch explain the working principle of nuclear power plant. State its
advantages and disadvantages.
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12. Sketch and explain Lancashire boiler.

13. Sketch and explain Babcock and Wilcox boiler.
14. Define boiler mountings and boiler accessories.
15. Name the boiler mountings and mention its functions.
16. Name the boiler accessories and mention its functions.
17. Explain with the help of a T-H diagram the formation of steam from water at
0 Celsius.
18. Define wet steam, saturated steam and superheated steam.
19. Define specific volume, enthalpy and internal energy for wet, saturated and
superheated steam.

MODULE-2: TURBINES AND IC ENGINES

1. Differentiate between an impulse and reaction turbine.
2. Explain the working principle of Delavals turbine with a neat sketch.
3. Explain the working principle of Parsons turbine with a neat sketch.
4. List the classification of gas turbines.
5. Explain with a neat sketch the operation of open cycle gas turbine .
6. Explain with a neat sketch the operation of closed cycle gas turbine.
7. What are water turbines? How are water turbines classified?
8. Explain the principle of operation of Pelton wheel with the help of a neat sketch and
also mention its application, advantages and disadvantages.
9. Explain the principle of operation of Francis turbine with the help of a neat sketch
and also mention its application, advantages and disadvantages.
10. Explain the principle of operation of Kaplan turbine with the help of a neat sketch
and also mention its application, advantages and disadvantages.
11. Differentiate between Pelton, Francis and Kaplan turbines.
12. What is an IC engine? How are IC engines classified?
13. Draw the neat labeled sketch of an IC engine and explain the functions of all the
parts.
14. With a neat sketch explain the working of 4 stroke petrol engine with the help of
a p-v diagram.

15. With a neat sketch explain the working of 4 stroke diesel engine with the help of
a p-v diagram.
16. With a neat sketch explain the working of 2 stroke petrol engine
17. Differentiate between 4 stroke and 2 stroke IC engines.
18. Differentiate between petrol and diesel engines.
19. Following data was collected from a 4 stroke single cylinder petrol engine at full
load. Bore = 400 mm, Stroke = 480mm, speed = 600rpm, indicated mean effective
pressure = 9.6 bar, torque on the brake drum = 450Nm, fuel consumed = 8.2 kg/hour,
calorific value of fuel = 42000 kJ/kg. Determine mechanical efficiency, indicated
thermal efficiency and brake thermal efficiency.
20. A single cylinder two stroke petrol engine develops 9.5kW at 4500 rpm. The mean
effective pressure on the piston is 9 bar and mechanical efficiency is 90% calculate
the diameter and stroke of the cylinder if stroke to bore ratio is 1.8. Also calculate the
fuel consumption rate if brake thermal efficiency is 38%. The calorific value of the
fuel is 43.9 MJ/kg.
21. A four stroke diesel engine has a piston diameter 450mm and stroke 400mm. The
mean effective pressure is 7 bar and the speed is 900 rpm. The diameter of the brake
drum is 1600mm and the effective brake load is 800N. Find IP, BP and FP.
22. A single cylinder 4-stroke IC engine has bore = 380mm, stroke = 400mm,
speed = 600 rpm, torque on the brake drum = 400Nm, mean effective pressure =
12 bar. It consumes 8kgs of fuel every hour. The calorific value of fuel =
42000KJ/kg. Determine BP, IP, brake thermal efficiency and mechanical efficiency.
23. A single cylinder four stroke engine runs at 1000 rpm has a bore of 115mm and a
stroke of 140mm. The brake load is 6 kgs at 600mm radius and the mechanical
efficiency is 80%. Calculate BP and the mean effective pressure.
24. A four cylinder four stroke petrol engine develops 9.5kW at 4500 rpm. The mean
effective pressure on the piston is 9 bar and mechanical efficiency is 90% calculate
the diameter and stroke of the cylinder if stroke to bore ratio is 1.8. Also calculate the
fuel consumption rate if brake thermal efficiency is 38%. The calorific value of the
fuel is 43.9 MJ/kg.
25. A single cylinder 2-stroke IC engine has bore = 280mm, stroke = 360mm,
speed = 400 rpm, torque on the brake drum = 300Nm, mean effective pressure = 8
bar. It consumes 7kgs of fuel every hour. The calorific value of fuel = 42000KJ/kg.
Determine BP, IP, brake thermal efficiency and mechanical efficiency.
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MODULE -3 : MACHINE TOOLS AND AUTOMATION

1.

Define and explain the following machining operations with neat sketches.
a) Turning; b) Facing; c) Knurling; d) Thread cutting;

2.

Explain with a neat sketch Taper turning by swiveling of compound rest.

3.

Explain with a neat sketch the following drilling operations.

a) Drilling; b) Boring; c) Reaming; d) Tapping; e) Counter sinking; f) Counter
boring.

4.

What is milling? List the different types of milling operations.

5.

Explain the following milling operations with neat labeled diagrams.

a) Plain Milling; b) End milling; c) Slot milling.

6.

What are robots? How are they classified based on their configuration?

7.

Explain Polar, Cylindrical and Cartesian Co-ordinate configurations of robots with

neat labeled sketches.

8.

State the applications, advantages and disadvantages of robots.

9.

What is automation and why is it needed? List out the advantages and disadvantages
of automation.

10. What are the different types of automation and explain each one of them with at least
one application.
11. Explain with a block diagram NC and CNC Machines? Mention the applications of
NC and CNC machines.

MODULE 4 ENGINEERING MATERIALS AND JOINING

PROCESSES
1. What are ferrous and non-ferrous metal? Give some examples.
2. Give the classification, properties and applications of ferrous metals.
3. Give the classification, properties and applications of ferrous metals.
4. What is a Composite Material and how is it classified?
5. List the application of composite materials in Automobiles and Aerospace
applications.
6. Differentiate between Soldering, Brazing and Welding.
7. Explain Electric Arc Welding with a neat sketch.
8. Explain with a neat sketch the working principle of Oxy-Acetylene Welding.
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9. Explain with a neat sketch the working principle of soldering.

10. Explain with a neat sketch the working principle of Brazing.

MODULE-5: REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING

1.

Explain the Principle of refrigeration process.

2.

List the commonly used refrigerants and also list their properties.

3.

Define the following:

a.

Refrigerating Effect.

d.

Coefficient of performance.

b.

Ice Making Capacity.

e.

Relative COP.

c.

Ton of Refrigeration.

4.

With a neat sketch explain the construction and working of a Vapour Absorption
Refrigeration system.

5.

With a neat sketch explain the construction and working of a Vapour Compression
Refrigeration system.

6.

Differentiate between Vapour Absorption Refrigeration system and Vapour

Compression Refrigeration system.

7.

Explain the Principle of air conditioning process.

8.

With a neat sketch explain the construction and working of an Air Conditioner.

9.

List the applications of an Air Conditioner.

10. Differentiate between a refrigerator and an air-conditioner.

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