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B.E./B.Tech. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2011.

Mechanical Engineering

Fifth Semester

ME 2305 APPLIED HYDRAULICS AND PNEUMATICS

(Regulation 2008)
Time : Three hours

Maximum : 100 marks

Answer ALL questions.

PART A (10 2 = 20 marks)
Why fluid power system is called muscle of the industry?

2.

Define the terms absolute viscosity and kinematic viscosity.

3.

What is a non positive displacement pump?

4.

What is a telescopic cylinder? What is its use?

5.

What is the function of an unloading valve?

6.

List the applications of an intensifier.

7.

What is a FRL unit?

8.

What is the purpose of a shuttle valve in a pneumatic circuit?

1.

What is a power pack?

10.

How do microprocessors differ from PLCs?

9.

PART B (5 16 = 80 marks)
(a)

(i)

What are the basic components that are required for a

hydraulic system? Explain their functions.
(8)

(ii)

What types of fluids are available for hydraulic system? Explain

two of them.
(8)

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Or
(i)

Write short notes on:

(1)

Laminar and turbulent flow.

(2)

Reynolds number.

(b)

(8)

(ii) Explain the working principle of hydraulic press with neat

sketch.
(8)
(a)

(i)

Draw a single cylinder continuous reciprocating circuit using

suitable components and also give the specifications.
(8)

(ii)

How are the pumps classifieds? Explain with suitable sketch

the working of unbalanced vane pump?
(8)

12.

(i)

Explain the working principle of external gear pump and

determine its performance measures.

(10)

(b)

Or

(ii) What are the factors to be considered in the selection of a

pump?
(6)
13.

(a)

(i)

Explain the operation of a check valve with a neat sketch.

(ii)

Describe an hydraulic circuit for synchronizing two cylinders. (8)

(i)
as

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Explain with a suitable circuit how an accumulator can be used

(1)

An emergency power source.

(2)

A leakage compensator.

(b)

(8)

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(ii)
(a)

(i)

Discuss the construction of FRL unit.

(ii)

Explain the working principle of double acting cylinder with

neat sketch.
(8)
Or

(b)

Develop an electro pneumatic circuit by cascade method for the

following sequence: A + B + B -B - where A and B stands for cylinders. +
indicates extension and - indicates retraction of cylinders.
(16)

(a)

(i)

Explain the construction and operation of a two stage electro

hydraulic servo valve.
(10)

(ii)

What are the factors considered during the installation of

pneumatic systems?
(6)

15.

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Highlight the advantages of regenerative circuit and explain it

with a suitable application.

(i)

Explain the working principle of a PLC with neat sketch.

(8)

(ii)

List out any four operating problems associated with pumps

and valves and the possible causes and suitable remedy for
each problem.
(8)

(b)

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